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News Feed Latest worldwide news China's city of sinkholes Four months after he built a new, two-story brick house in his village in northern China's Shandong Province, Xiao Guoqiang was alarmed to find a huge crack on the living room wall. Russians smell something fishy in Putin's latest stunt MOSCOW (Reuters) - There was a time when Vladimir Putin's macho antics inspired pride among Russians, but many are finding it hard to believe the president's latest stunt - catching a huge pike in Siberia. Historic venue welcomes top golfers Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues. Dodgers Win 14th Straight on Road, Top Cubs 1-0 A.J. Ellis hit an RBI single, Stephen Fife pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their franchise-record road winning streak to 14 games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Bucks Computer Snag Limits Insurance Penalties on Smokers A software glitch involving the new health care law may mean that some smokers wont bear the full brunt of tobacco-user penalties that could have made their premiums much higher, at least for the first year. Obama taps labor board member to be its top prosecutor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has nominated Richard Griffin to be the top prosecutor at the National Labor Relations Board in a move that could strain a recent accord in the U.S. Senate about taking action on many long-stalled White House nominations. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Why this is the world's priciest city For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats. Work starts on new tallest building Dubai's 828-meter Burf Khalifa has less than a year left as the world's tallest building. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. In New York mayor race, lesbian candidate struggles to win women's vote NEW YORK (Reuters) - At Cubbyhole, a popular New York lesbian bar, for every two revelers who praised City Council speaker, Christine Quinn, in her race to become the city's first woman and first openly gay mayor, one complained about her style and political policies. Dot Earth Blog The Silent Partner Behind the Shale Energy Boom Taxpayers A closer look at the public investments behind the private success of a shale-fracking pioneer. Carlyle's CommScope files for IPO of up to $750 mln Aug 2 (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker CommScope Holding Co Inc, which is owned by private equity firm Carlyle Group LP, filed with U.S. regulators on Friday to raise up to $750 million... Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. Scouting Report Openings, Sales and Events from the Week of August 1 Curve and Fellow Barber will open new locations; Stella McCartney debuts a new messenger bag. Bullard Fed should hold press conference at every meeting BOSTON (Reuters) - A senior Federal Reserve official said on Friday that the U.S. central bank's current practice of holding quarterly press conferences could be distorting policy decisions, and... City Room The Great Fredini Dreams of a 3D Sideshow in Coney Island Fred Kahl, a magician, sword-swallower, stuntman and interactive designer, is making replicas of sideshow performers with a 3D printer, hoping to recreate in miniature a Coney Island of the early 1900s. Rose The next King of Scotland? Two men -- two champions -- two completely different worlds. The Haggler So You Thought You Canceled the Contract A customer of a security-alarm company says she thought she had ended her contract but then the bills kept coming. Soccer Australian National Team Seeks Competition in Asia Since becoming a member of the Asian Football Confederation, Australia has seen a rise in its soccer fortunes as its players take on a more technical aspect. Fire rips through historic church in Chile's Valparaiso Aug. 2 - Fire rips through Valparaiso's historic church, leaving it in ruins. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 1-Fisher Communications shareholders want more from Sinclair to sell Aug 2 (Reuters) - Three minority shareholders of Fisher Communications Inc said a $373 million takeover bid by Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc undervalues the TV broadcaster and are looking to activist... ArtsBeat Forensic Art Experts Libel Case Against New Yorker Magazine Is Dismissed A federal judge has dismissed a libel complaint against The New Yorker magazine for an article it published about a forensic art expert. Sports Briefing | Soccer Holden Has Ligament Tear The United States national team member Stuart Holden has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Stacking Up the Bitcoins What is a bitcoin? How is it used? Accountability sought on Benghazi A Republican lawmaker demanded Wednesday to know why investigators have not captured or killed any of the suspects in the attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, pointing out that CNN was able to find a man who some say was the ringleader in the assault that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead. Telecom Italia chairman says Italy mobile consolidation not far away MILAN, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Chairman Franco Bernabe said on Friday a price war on the Italian mobile market was unsustainable and consolidation in the market was not too far away. Wildlife's worst enemy? Us Mona Rutger got the call in October A bald eagle was flopping around on an airport runway after it had been clipped by a private jet. Unfortunately, it's something she sees all too often. U.S. Open Singles Champions Will Get Record $2.6 Million All the singles players at the United States Open are getting a big raise, from the record $2.6 million each champion will take home to the $32,000 for everyone who loses in the first round. Scientists Cast Doubt on the Closest Exoplanet A new analysis of what a team of astronomers said was evidence of an Earth-mass planet orbiting Alpha Centauri B raises existential questions. Leigh McMullan, Adam Abramson The bride, a lawyer, is pursuing an M.F.A. degree; the groom is an executive in a commercial real estate firm. Icahn sues Dell in latest attempt to foil buyout (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn sued Dell Inc and its board on Thursday, his latest attempt to derail a $24.4 billion buyout bid by the computer maker's founder and CEO Michael Dell. Obama to nominate Fed's Raskin as U.S. Treasury deputy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will nominate Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin to be the U.S. Treasury Department's No. 2 official, the White House said on Wednesday. Mind doctor on McIlroy woe When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with the doctor. Chinese Journalist Detained in Beijing, One Day After Human Rights Talk With U.S. The journalist, Chen Min, who had pressed for the release of a prominent human rights activist, was called to a meeting with security officials in Beijing at around noon on Friday. Mediaset shares slide after Berlusconi tax fraud ruling MILAN (Reuters) - Italian broadcaster Mediaset shares were down more 4 percent on Friday in early trade after its controlling shareholder former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was convicted of tax... Travelers won't see security changes Air travelers aren't likely to notice visible security changes as a result of a terrorism threat alert issued Friday by the State Department. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. UPDATE 3-Alpha Natural adjusted loss widens, sees headwinds from shutdown (Adds in force majeure at Cumberland mine, updates share fall)

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