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News Feed Latest worldwide news Why women don't make partner The scales of justice are beginning to balance as an increasing number of women enter the legal profession. But female lawyers are still struggling to become partners at top firms. CNN asked six leading lawyers in the United States and Britain to tell us what can be done to make the law a more balanced profession Bits OpenTable Begins Testing Mobile Payments OpenTable, the worlds largest online reservation service, is getting ready to take the next step and let diners pay for the meal with its app, too. Wall Street bounces back; Zynga cuts staff June 3 - Summary of business headlines Market recovers some of Friday's sell-off as data suggest Fed has economic cover to keep buying; Zynga to slash jobs in bid to save up to $80 million per year; Merck drug shows early promise, stock gains. Conway G. Gittens reports. Bullpen Keys Rays' Win Over Giants Wil Myers homered and four relievers allowed one hit over 4 1-3 scoreless innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday. 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. Prison Life, Real and Onscreen The Netflix show Orange Is the New Black takes artistic license with many details of prison life. UPDATE 1-Time Warner-CBS blackout may last until Sept-analysts NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Millions of Time Warner Cable subscribers in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas could be without CBS Corp programming for several weeks as the two companies appear no closer to settling a fee dispute, analysts said. U.S. extends closure of some embassies through August 10 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States extended the closures of some embassies and consulates in the Middle East - which had been closed Sunday due to an al Qaeda threat - through August 10 due to caution but not the emergence of any new threat, the State Department said. Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has overturned a U.S. trade panel's ban on the sale of some older iPhones and iPads, reversing a ruling that had favored Samsung Electronics Co Ltd over Apple Inc in their long-running patent battles. Netanyahu sees no difference in new Iran leadership Aug. 4 - Israeli sees little change in Iran with Hassan Rouhani, as U.S. says Iran will find "willing" partner" if it engages seriously on nuclear issue. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. UPDATE 3-Berkshire profit rises 46 pct, helped by economy Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, boosted by improved demand in such businesses as car insurance, energy and railroads, as well as gains from investments and derivatives. Next Mars mission should search for past microbial life science panel CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's next mission to Mars should look for past microbial life and collect samples to eventually bring back to Earth, a science advisory group said on Tuesday. 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. Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has overturned a U.S. trade panel's ban on the sale of some older iPhones and iPads, reversing a ruling that had favored Samsung Electronics Co Ltd over Apple Inc in their long-running patent battles. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. In Germany, a Union Culture Clashes With Amazons Labor Practices In the United States, Amazon is often celebrated as a font of jobs. But across the Atlantic, labor relations are more confrontational. Despite Administration Promises, Few Signs of Change in Drone Wars Mixed messages by officials reveal a deep-seated ambivalence inside the Obama administration about just how much light ought to shine on Americas shadow wars. Former Louisiana Governor's Wife Gives Birth Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards' wife, Trina, has given birth to a baby boy. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. CUNY TV Station Turns Over an Old Leaf, Transmitting by Air to Widen Its Reach The City University station, available in the five boroughs on cable since the 8os, now also broadcasts over the air, with a signal reaching 35 miles. American Franklin goes for record sixth gold BARCELONA (Reuters) - American Missy Franklin can set a record of six golds for the most won at a world championships by a woman in a single edition when she races for favorites the United States in the 4x100 meters medley relay on Sunday. Dempsey Set to Leave England and Move to M.L.S. Clint Dempsey, who played for the New England Revolution from 2004 to 2006, is ending his six-year spell in English soccer. Reports had him linked to the Seattle Sounders. Casting Directors Get Their Due in HBOs Film Casting By HBOs documentary Casting By pays tribute to casting directors, who are denied an Oscar category despite a onetime industry campaign to bestow an honorary one. FOREX-NZ dollar hit hard by food scare, majors calmer * NZ's Fonterra reports botulism bacteria in some of its products Mexico rules out foul play in Pemex HQ blast, cites gas buildup MEXICO CITY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - A massive explosion that killed nearly 40 people in late January at state oil company Pemex's Mexico City headquarters was caused by a gas buildup, Mexico's attorney general's office said on Friday, ruling out foul play. Missouri Citizens Face Obstacles to Coverage The insurance marketplace established under President Obamas health law has no visible presence in Missouri, which stands out among states resisting the effort. Comcast and CBS Post Strong Results, Aided by Web Comcast surpassed analysts earnings projections while CBS Corporation reported its highest quarterly profits ever. Sports Briefing | Soccer Dortmund Beats Bayern to Win German Super Cup Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich to hand Pep Guardiola his first defeat while in charge of the European champions. Casting directors The unsung heroes of Hollywood Jon Voight had screwed up. In Transit Blog A New York Pier With Shops in a Box Magic Carpet, on Pier 57 in Manhattan, features pop-up shops and restaurants in repurposed shipping containers. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. Once Dark and Dank, a Lincoln Center Space Honors Its One-Millionth Visitor Gail Donovan of Brookline, Mass., was rushing to buy tickets to a Mostly Mozart concert with the pianist Emanuel Ax when officials from Lincoln Center sprang the surprise. Football minds it language Leading English Premier League club Liverpool issues a list of banned words to its employees in its efforts to rid football of discriminatory behavior. From Boston hero to goat, billionaire John Henry takes on Globe challenge BOSTON (Reuters) - As recently as five years ago, billionaire John Henry, could do no wrong in Boston, but since then the image of the man who agreed to buy the Boston Globe on Saturday has taken a beating. Getting in a spin over parking July 31 - The difficulty of parallel parking will be a thing of the past, if the designers of a revolutionary new electric car have their way. The prototype vehicle, designed by Chinese, Taiwanese, and New Zealand engineers, has four separate electrically powered wheels, enabling effortless U-turns and sideways parking at the touch of a button. Jim Drury reports. Tens of thousands turn out in support of Tunisia government TUNIS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Tunisians came out in a show of force for the country's Islamist-led government on Saturday, one of the largest demonstrations seen since the 2011 revolution. One Direction singer signs on as a soccer player LONDON (Reuters) - Singer Louis Tomlinson of boy band One Direction has signed for English Championship side Doncaster Rovers on a non-contract basis and could play for their development squad this season, the club has announced. Art Review Alfonso Ossorio, Who Knew Both Pollock and Dubuffet Angels, Demons, and Savages Pollock, Ossorio, Dubuffet pivots around the artist and collector Alfonso Ossorio, a go-between Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet, who is fascinating in his own right. Ben Martin Wins Mylan Classic Ben Martin won the Mylan Classic on Sunday for his second Web.com Tour title of the year, shooting his third straight 4-under 67 for a five-stroke victory. Canada's Harper insists Keystone XL is important for jobs OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper contradicted on Friday U.S. President Barack Obama's dismissal of the job-creation potential of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, saying the project is important both for jobs and for energy security.

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