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News Feed Latest worldwide news US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs after data, stimulus in place NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The Dow and SP 500 hit record closing highs on Thursday, with the SP 500 topping 1,700 after strong data on factory growth and as major central banks said they would... Robredo Routs Fognini to Win Croatia Open Tommy Robredo won the Croatia Open clay-court event by beating Fabio Fognini for his 12th career title and second this year. Why this city is most expensive in world For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats. UPDATE 1-Republicans say ex-staffers of consumer financial agency profiting WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives demanded information on Thursday about several former top staffers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who the... Top French court backs stem-cell research PARIS (Reuters) - France's top court approved a law on Thursday making it easier to conduct research on human embryos and stem cells as long as strict rules are followed to prevent cloning. Dot Earth Blog Googles Science Fellows Challenge the Companys Fund-Raising for Senator Inhofe Scientists who were once invited to Google to discussion climate science communication now communication their anger about the companys fund-raiser for Senator James Inhofe. Economix Blog More on Consumer Spending and Growth Classic economics textbooks do not provide the support Jared Bernstein is looking for in his argument for Keynesian stimulus, an economist writes. ArtsBeat Trumpet Festival Announces Its 11th Season This years theme is Music for Small, Medium and Massive Premieres, Fanfares and Remembrance. Marcus Belgrave will get the festivals award of recognition. Fed balance sheet shrinks for first time in nine weeks NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's balance sheet shrank for the first time in nine weeks with reduced holdings of mortgage-backed securities, Fed data released on Thursday showed. The Media Equation VCRs Past Is Guiding Televisions Future Cases against two services that change how viewers watch TV are far from settled, but the stakes, which would affect broadcasters profits, could not be bigger. You're the Boss Blog E-Commerce Company Learns to Sell Directly on Facebook For one owner, the biggest challenge was figuring out how to accept payments. Good transfer business? FIFA agent, Rawad Kassis talks to Pedro Pinto about the strategy behind football clubs spending millions on transfers. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Zimmerman pulled over by police, warned for speeding July 31 - George Zimmerman was pulled over by police in Texas on July 28 for speeding, officials said. Zimmerman told the officer that he had a weapon in his glove compartment and was going "nowhere in particular," said Brian Brooks, city manager of Forney, Texas, about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Dallas, where Zimmerman was stopped. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Defending Champ Henry, Davis Love III at PGA Reno J.J. Henry knows calculating how far the ball travels at high elevation along the Sierra Nevada was one of the keys to his Reno-Tahoe Open victory last year. Obama to nominate restructuring specialist to head IRS President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that he will nominate John Koskinen, a veteran of both public service and the private sector, to take over the embattled Internal Revenue Service. Lohan completes rehab, Washington is Broadway bound Jul 31 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Lindsay Lohan completes her court-ordered rehab, Denzel Washington is Broadway bound, and Selena Gomez tops the Billboard 200 chart. Bob Mezan reports. Currents | Deals Sales at Cassina, Didriks, Fishs Eddy and Others Discounts on beds, linens, glassware and more. Browsing Crop tops; handbags that carry the essentials in style; and more. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Mursi supporters defiantly hold night vigils in Cairo Aug. 1 - The Muslim Brotherhood ignores the army-backed rulers' warning that it will clear vigils as they hold night prayers in the Egyptian capital. Sophia Soo reports. Case Study A Bakery Is Relieved to Have the Employer Mandate Delayed So far, the insurance plans Rachel Shein has reviewed have not seemed terribly attractive for her business. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. Well Tomatoes Plain and Simple Martha Rose Shulman turns to tomatoes for her annual Recipes for Health tomato week. 'I am not a monster,' Cleveland abductor Ariel Castro tells court Aug. 1 - Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro admitted at a court hearing on Thursday that he was a sick man, but said he is not the monster described by prosecutors. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The Lede Video of the Popes Gay Lobby Remarks We must distinguish the fact that a person is gay from the fact of lobbying, because no lobbies are good, Pope Francis told reporters on Monday. If a person is gay, and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? Bits Blog Flares in Canada at the Thought of Verizon Prominent ads have appeared across the country over the last few weeks denouncing any possible incursion by Verizon. RPT-Singapore wealth fund GIC sees western banks healing, could invest more SINGAPORE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, the single biggest shareholder of UBS, said it believes the western banking industry is healing and it has the capacity to invest... Mickelson Not in Right State of Mind at Firestone He was in the Buckeye state, but his head was still in Scotland. Advertising exec killed in 17-story plunge from New York City balcony NEW YORK (Reuters) - A 35-year-old advertising executive plunged to her death from the balcony of her 17th-floor New York City apartment after the railing buckled, police said. July manufacturing growth hits four-month high Markit NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing grew in July at its quickest pace in four months as output and new orders increased and firms took on more workers, an industry report showed on Thursday. Witness Testifies That Paterno Said Penn State Erred on Sandusky Mike McQueary, a former Penn State assistant, said that the longtime football coach Joe Paterno told him the university mishandled its response to the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,241 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. The New Old Age Blog A Dark View of Assisted Living A new documentary airing on PBS explores the shortcomings of the assisted living industry. 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) Baikonur Journal Russian Space Center in Kazakhstan Counts Down Its Days of Glory Baikonur, Kazakhstan, is set to be replaced as the Russian space launching center, and ethnic tensions and economic challenges are already creeping into the city. In Missouri, Race Complicates a Transfer to Better Schools Enacting a state law allowing students from failing school districts to transfer to better ones has been complicated by class, race, geography and social perceptions. UPDATE 5-U.S. buyers snap up vehicles in July, but fleet sales weak DETROIT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. 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. Unsung Receiver Gets Another Shot at the N.F.L. David Ball, 29, who broke Jerry Rices Division I-AA record for touchdown receptions, has a strong connection with Eagles Coach Chip Kelly. Six Decades Later, a Second Rescue Attempt Harsh weather in North Korea prevented a Navy pilot from retrieving the remains of a fellow airman killed 63 years ago in one of the fiercest battles of the Korean War.

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