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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine Letter from Paris | Much Ado About the Legion of Honor Frances award of merit is increasingly being given out like jujubes, causing some of the French to look down their noses at it. Americans, however, seem to love it. T Magazine On Beauty | Drip Bars The Latest Craze for Wellness Fanatics Jet-setters are turning to a new cure-all for everyday maladies emdash; intravenous injections of vitamins and electrolytes. More sagas in soccer transfer frenzy The sun is shining, barbecues are out, beaches are packed and the commute to work is slightly less crowded than normal. It can mean only one thing football's summer transfer window is upon us. Most managers hate it, fans are powerless to resist hourly updates on it; sports journalists worldwide are consumed by it. With a further month of fevered speculation, rumor, counter-rumor and downright subterfuge to come before it closes, CNN tries to work out what it all means. Awaiting birth of Mideast peace While my esteemed colleagues are covering the extraordinary birth of an ordinary baby to a young, privileged British couple, I have the dubious fortune of being in Jerusalem awaiting the birth of the Mideast peace baby. Muscle Milk owner CytoSport eyes Q4 IPO, sources say Aug 2 (Reuters) - Sports nutrition beverage company CytoSport, the parent of Muscle Milk, is considering an initial public offering later this year, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. That shot may not be espresso Shannon Watts and Kate Beck say nobody needs to be armed to buy a coffee and Starbucks must ban loaded weapons from its stores. Russian military's rap video calls for new recruits August 01 - Russian Defense Ministry creates a rap video to encourage young people to join the army. Elly Park reports. Fusion Announces Premiere Date and Prime-Time Schedule The channel, a joint venture of ABC News and Univision, has broadened its target audience to include millennials as well as bilingual Latinos. Forest fires blaze near Athens Aug. 2 - A fire outside Athens burns forest and olive groves and comes dangerously close to homes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Woman survives 12 days in the wild The family of a 25-year-old Canadian woman, who authorities say survived 12 days in the bush, said Thursday she is recovering but still in bad shape. Crews battle wildfires threatening homes in Pacific Northwest SEATTLE/ PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Firefighters in Washington state and Oregon were grappling on Wednesday with blazes that have blackened more than 200 square miles of terrain across the Pacific Northwest, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. DealBook Dell and Buyers Reach Compromise on Takeover Bid Under the terms of the new agreement, Michael S. Dell and his partner, the investment firm Silver Lake, would pay $13.75 a share plus a special dividend. Surprise at TV Critics Gathering DeGeneres Is to Host the Oscars At a preseason press tour, the newsmakers of the industry gave a preview of offerings. UPDATE 2-Aetna exits Obamacare exchange in Maryland over price Aug 2 (Reuters) - Aetna Inc pulled out of Maryland's health insurance exchange being created under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law after the state pressed it to lower its proposed rates by up to 29 percent. Uruguay debates legalizing marijuana Uruguayan lawmakers are weighing a controversial marijuana legalization bill. FOREX-Dollar drops broadly after weaker-than-forecast jobs data * U.S. hiring slows in July but jobless rate falls to four-year low Sports Briefing | College Football Alabama Easily Tops Preseason Coaches Poll Alabama is No. 1 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll. The Crimson Tide were an overwhelming choice, receiving 58 of 62 first-place votes. Obama open to making changes to surveillance, lawmakers say WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday told lawmakers he is open to changing controversial surveillance programs in order to restore public confidence and provide assurance the government is not violating citizens' privacy, participants at the meeting said. Time Warner Cable Removes CBS in 3 Big Markets The blackout is the latest development in a continuing dispute over retransmission fees. 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. Ammunition explosion kills 40 in Syria At least 40 people were killed in an explosion at an ammunition depot in the embattled Syrian city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday. Dance Review L-E-V Performs at Jacobs Pillow The dance troupe known as L-E-V presented House, a work by Sharon Eyal, on Thursday night at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. The Pour Calming Words From a Vineyards Unlikely New Owner With Charles Banks taking over, fans of Mayacamas Vineyards are feeling anxious. Chinese web giants crackdown on 'online rumors' Six major Chinese websites have launched a joint site dedicated to eradicating online rumors, as part of Beijing's efforts to clean up false information on the country's wildly popular microblogs, state media reports. Critics Notebook Creating Barbra Streisand in Buyer Cellar Buyer Cellar, whose subject is a really, really big star, considers the great divide of renown that separates the idol from the idolized. Toyotas First-Quarter Profit Nearly Doubled The Japanese automaker raised its full-year profit forecast as it benefited from the weakening yen, which lifted Toyotas bottom line even as it sold fewer vehicles. A Farewell Party for Maxwells in Hoboken Closing night at Maxwells offered a glimpse of the ghosts of the clubs past as the home of jangly, Britpop-inspired, postpunk indie rock. Nike Cuts Ties With Drug-Tainted Braun Nike has terminated its deal with Milwaukee Brewers drug-tainted slugger Ryan Braun, the sportswear giant said on Friday. GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks edge higher; bond yields, dollar slip on jobs data * Pace of U.S. jobs growth slows but unemployment rate falls * Data seen making Fed more cautious on stimulus retreat * World, European stock indices advance NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) -... Coast Guard rescues F-16 pilot off Atlantic coast Aug. 2 - Rescuers rush to save F-16 pilot who ejected Friday after two fighter jets "clipped wings." Gavino Garay reports. TV soaps avoid Egypt, Syria Ramadan is a key time for the television soap industry. Traditionally, most TV shows are produced in Egypt and Syria. Katharine Weymouth Takes Charge at the Washington Post Katharine Weymouth has lived much of her life in the shadow of two formidable women. Now, she has a chance to join their ranks. Ruckus results top estimates as customers expand Wi-Fi (Reuters) - Ruckus Wireless Inc reported second-quarter results above analysts' estimates, as mobile and broadband service providers bought more Wi-Fi devices to cater for surging consumer demand. Comcast Profit Jumps 28.6% on Growth of Broadband Comcasts second-quarter earnings rose to $1.7 billion, exceeding analysts estimates, helped by the continued growth of the companys broadband Internet and business products. Splashing the cash for a vintage Mercedes An unidentified buyer paid about $30 million at an auction for a car formerly used by Formula One great Juan Manuel Fangio. The selling price is a record, the auctioneer said. Dot Earth Blog Daniel Yergin on George Mitchells Shale Energy Innovations and Concerns An energy historian considers the legacy of the energy entrepreneur who unlocked shale gas and oil with fracking. A Farewell to Maxwells, in Reminiscences Todd Abramson, who estimates that he booked more than 200 gigs a year at Maxwells, the little music club in Hoboken that is closing on Wednesday, shares some memorable moments. ArtsBeat What Inspired You to Work in Video Games? We want to hear from video game professionals about what inspired their careers. Protesters clash with security forces in Egypt Thousands of supporters of Egypt's deposed president were able to protest in Cairo after Friday prayers -- but the relative calm was interrupted when police fired tear gas at them Tyler McDaniel, Amy Lee Win Junior PGA Titles Tyler McDaniel birdied the final two holes to win the Junior PGA Championship, and Amy Lee closed with a 15-foot par putt to top the girls' division.

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