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News Feed Latest worldwide news Should Reddit Be Blamed for the Spreading of a Smear? When the Sunil Tripathi rumor went viral after the Boston Marathon bombing, it laid bare the dysfunctional codependence between new and old media. Buyers snap up vehicles in July, but fleet sales weak DETROIT (Reuters) - Auto sales to individual U.S. consumers beat expectations in July and major automakers reported low inventories for many hot-selling models, such as Ford Motor Co's Fusion mid-size sedan, suggesting sales would strengthen further this year. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Texas Monthly Maybe Animals Just Need Quality Time With Friends At the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary near Fort Worth, a self-trained behaviorist is using a method known as emotional enrichment to improve the lives of animals in captivity. Italy president, after Berlusconi ruling, says cohesion crucial ROME (Reuters) - Italy's president Giorgio Napolitano, speaking after a Rome court confirmed a prison sentence against former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, urged the country to maintain its calm. Grand Slam ... Maybe Park Seeks Win at British Open Inbee Park is trying to win her fourth major this year, but the potential historic moment has a wrinkle womens golf now has five majors, so its unclear what constitutes a Grand Slam. Park, Seeking 4th Straight Major, Opens With 69 Wearing a black rain suit and a soft smile, Inbee Park looked calm as ever standing before the imposing Royal Ancient clubhouse just moments before she teed off Thursday in the Women's British Open. Well Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles Swiss researchers have found evidence that the lunar cycle may affect sleep patterns, with total sleep time lowest at full moon. Breakingviews Vivendi gets shot of Activision July 26 - Vivendi is to sell most of its stake in the video games provider for $8.2bln, but its shareholders wont get the premium for ceding control says Breakingviews. Turkey frees bird accused of spying for Israel ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained a bird on suspicion it was spying for Israel, but freed it after X-rays showed it was not embedded with surveillance equipment, newspapers said on Friday. Grand Slam ... Maybe Park Seeks Win at British Open Inbee Park is trying to win her fourth major this year, but the potential historic moment has a wrinkle womens golf now has five majors, so its unclear what constitutes a Grand Slam. Organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market's shares double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market Inc , which is backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC , doubled in their market debut, valuing the company at about... Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Nonhuman Personhood and Animal Welfare A closer look at the animals we rely on, and the line between persons and other life. World's largest geyser puts on rare show at Yellowstone (Reuters) - The world's largest geyser has exploded to life at Yellowstone National Park for the first time in eight years, sending a high-pressure burst of steamy water 300 feet into the air, a park official said on Thursday. As Training Camp Starts, Only Thing Missing for Giants Is a Motto There were no salary disputes and no unexpected injuries as a smiling Tom Coughlin welcomed 90 players for a brief evening workout. UPDATE 3-U.S. judge rejects Fed cap on debit card swipe fees * Visa, MasterCard shares fall after ruling (Updates with share price moves) The Croods Helps DreamWorks Animation Increase Quarterly Profit The company reported net income of $22.2 million, or 26 cents a share, up from $12.8 million a year ago and better than analysts forecasts of 20 cents a share. The One-Day Contract, a Last Hurrah for Athletes As Hideki Matsui and Donovan McNabb illustrated this week, the one-day contract has become a rite of passage for modern athletes a select few, anyway before they retreat from the spotlight. Suarez Navarro Wins Opener in Carlsbad Carla Suarez Navarro used a strong return game for a 6-4, 6-3 win over Sachie Ishizu in the first round of the Southern California Open on Tuesday. Prince George gets his own comic book The new royal arrival has his spotlight in the media broadened after a California based comic book company writes his backstory. Rollo Ross reports. Remembering Cory Monteith Remembering Cory Monteith Assad says sure he will defeat Syrian rebels BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday he was confident of victory against rebels in a 28-month-old civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people and sent nearly two million fleeing abroad. New Russian Law Stirs Olympic Controversy Legislation that bans promoting homosexuality in Russia has some gay rights advocates calling for protests or a boycott of the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. UPDATE 1-'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" beat human comedy star Adam Sandler's new "Grown Ups 2" at the U.S. and Canadian movie box office this weekend. UPDATE 2-Google bets customization will be Moto's X-factor NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalize with a choice of colors and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker. Oahu bans smoking at the beach New laws on Oahu ban smoking from beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields. Babies who share the royal birthday get silver pennies July 23 - The Royal Mint adorns families of babies born on the same day as the new royal prince with commemorative silver one penny pieces. Elly Park reports. PG's sales tide turns August 1 - PG's second quarter sales improved under returning CEO A.G. Lafley who is making his second attempt to turn around the company. Fred Katayama reports. Comcast and CBS Post Strong Results, Aided by Web Comcast surpassed analysts earnings projections while CBS Corporation reported its highest quarterly profits ever. New mother Duchess of Cambridge makes best dressed list NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, made Vanity Fair's best dressed list for the fourth time since 2008, the magazine said on Wednesday, in an endorsement of her... NIESR raises UK growth forecasts as consumers spend more LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - More spending by Britain's consumers suggests the economy will grow faster than previously thought this year and in 2014, a leading macroeconomic think tank said on Friday. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" After the Fact Small Wheels Play Big Role on Kepler Spacecraft Reaction wheels are crucial in helping orient spacecraft like the Kepler telescope, which recently lost use of a second wheel, highlighting the challenges designers face. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 30 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday Paris Journal A French Dining Staple Is Losing Its Place at the Table The decline in bread consumption is so worrisome that a nationwide campaign is championing bread as promoting good health, good conversation and French civilization. Illinois governor signs law allowing medical marijuana CHICAGO (Reuters) - A law allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes in Illinois was signed on Thursday by Governor Pat Quinn, making it the second most populous state in the country after California to permit medicinal use of the drug. Heat wave searing China Record-breaking temperatures have been searing large swaths of China, resulting in dozens of heat-related deaths and prompting authorities to issue a national alert. 'Private Benjamin' actress Eileen Brennan dies LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American actress Eileen Brennan, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1980 film "Private Benjamin," has died from bladder cancer. She was 80. Orioles manager sees Yankees edge if A-Rod suspended (Reuters) - Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter believes the New York Yankees could end up as the big winners if slugger Alex Rodriguez was given a lengthy suspension by MLB commissioner Bud Selig. The Lede Jailed Pussy Riot Activists Defiant Speech at Parole Hearing The literary journal n+1 published an English translation of the Pussy Riot activist Nadezhda Tolokonnikovas defiant statement at a parole hearing in Russia last week.

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