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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at record for 2nd day despite tepid jobs data * Dell committee and buyout group announce agreement, shares up RPT-Weinstein in early talks with Miramax over possible deal -WSJ Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Weinstein Co has held preliminary talks with Miramax Co about a possible deal that could create one of the most powerful independent film players, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. Bits Governments, Led by U.S., Seek More Data About Twitter Users In its semiannual transparency report, the micro-blogging service said it received 1,157 data requests, mostly from United States government officials, in the first half of 2013. Obama to Appear on Tonight Show His topics, NBC said, will be job initiatives and the economy. PGA Championship Hole by Hole A hole-by-hole look at the East Course of Oak Hill Country Club, site of the 95th PGA Championship on Aug. 8-11 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. State Department Issues Global Travel Alert The alert warned American citizens abroad of the potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. Fox Signals How Glee Will Handle Monteith Death The network plans to address the death of Cory Monteith, one of its star actors, from a drug overdose, in the third episode this season. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. How to get soaking wet During a summer when temperatures flirt with never-before-seen highs, millions of Americans are streaming to water parks. Nadal challenger makes a splash Pat Cash faces off with Spain's Nicolas Almagro on the sidelines of the Madrid Open. Mexico's opposition party proposes sweeping energy reform MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's opposition conservative party proposed sweeping energy reform on Wednesday to change the constitution to allow more private investment and promote competition, while the ruling party is expected to present its own plans for an overhaul next week. Babies given away live on air in Pakistani talk show ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani television is screening what many call its most controversial content yet in a ruthless quest for ratings a talk-show host who gives away babies live on air. Mortgages Awaiting Foreclosure Relief Foreclosure prevention advocates are urging Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to sign legislation that would prevent lenders lawyers from leaving homeowners facing foreclosure in a state of legal limbo. Sports Briefing | Soccer New Soccer Stadium Set for Washington D.C. United and city officials signed an agreement for a new $300 million stadium. The city and the team would split the cost of the stadium, tentatively scheduled to open in 2016. Children power playground toys July 30 - Modern gaming techniques are taken to the playground as children compete to produce energy. Suzannah Butcher reports. In Mali, a Race Between a Former Finance Minister and a Pro-French Favorite Mali will hold a runoff on Aug. 11 between two presidential candidates, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Soumaila Ciss. Man Group shares jump after outflows, fees beat forecasts LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Man Group said clients continued to pull money out of its funds but at a slower rate than some analysts had forecast, helping lift its shares from recent lows. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. You're the Boss Blog How to Run a Facebook Commerce Store The founder of a womens apparel and accessories business said she posted surprise coupons, ran sales two nights a week and made sure she had a customer service representative available on sale nights. Surgery at hands of robot? Every day, we happily entrust more of our lives to automated machines at home and in our cities. But you could be forgiven for blanching at the prospect of a four-armed robot bearing over you, scalpel glinting. At the Table | Maiden Lane Over Canned Octopus, a First Date Maiden Lane, a seafood restaurant that has no kitchen and serves much of its food from cans, seemed an unusual place for introductions. Receiver With Ties to Eagles Coach Gets Last Shot David Ball, 29, who broke Jerry Rices Division I-AA record for touchdown receptions, played college football at New Hampshire under Eagles Coach Chip Kelly. Cars banned on Colosseum street by Rome's cycling mayor * Most of busy street Mussolini built over forum now closed RPT-UPDATE 5-Michael Dell closes in on prize with sweeter $25 bln deal NEW YORK/ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Dell Inc and Chief Executive Michael Dell clinched a new $25 billion deal on Friday, boosting the bid and offering a special dividend in hopes of ending... CORRECTED-YOUR PRACTICE-Reassuring clients during municipal meltdowns (Corrects name of company to Build America Mutual in last paragraph.) Factory, jobless data point to firming economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Factory activity jumped to a two-year high in July and first-time applications for jobless benefits hit a 5-1/2-year low last week, bolstering views economic growth would... Northern California city sues Chevron over refinery fire SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The Northern California city of Richmond on Friday sued Chevron Corp, saying the company was willfully negligent in a massive refinery fire and a smoke cloud last... DealBook Icahn Sues Dell to Halt Changes to Buyout Vote The billionaire Carl C. Icahn is seeking to prevent the company and its board from altering terms of a scheduled vote on a $24.4 billion takeover bid by the computer makers founder. Movie Review Drift, a Tale of Two Aspiring Brothers In Drift, two brothers struggle to set up a business selling homemade surfing gear in an isolated coastal town. Bits Blog Online Marketer Settles Privacy Charges PulsePoint agreed to pay $1 million to settle charges that the company had circumvented certain users privacy settings that blocked some targeted ads. New York Times Company Sells Boston Globe The newspaper was purchased by John W. Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, returning the paper to local ownership. 10 greatest movie puppets Another year, another summer movie schedule overflowing with big-budget CGI blockbusters. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares dip, dollar softens after U.S. jobs data * Pace of U.S. jobs growth slows but unemployment rate falls Civil rights fight is far from over On Wednesday, August 28, 1963, hundreds of thousands of Americans marched on the National Mall in support of civil rights. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, asserting the paramount importance of civil rights for all. UPDATE 3-AIG investors cheer first capital return since bailout * Shares rise 6 pct after the bell (Adds background, analyst comment, life insurance unit results; updates shares) Why Zimbabwe's elections matter Zimbabweans are voting in a hotly-contested election as President Robert Mugabe seeks to extend power for a further five years. Mugabe, 89, has been at the helm since 1980, and is the only leader the nation has known since it gained independence from Britain. SP affirms Panama BBB sovereign credit rating NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's on Friday affirmed its BBB long-term sovereign foreign currency credit rating on Panama citing strong economic growth prospects.

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