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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. REFILE-U.S. lawmaker says al Qaeda threat most serious in years WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The al Qaeda threat that closed U.S. embassies in the Middle East on Sunday is the most serious in years and the "chatter" among suspected terrorists is reminiscent of what preceded the Sept. 11 attacks, a U.S. lawmaker who is briefed on intelligence said. Apple battling U.S., states over proposed e-book limits NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is headed for a showdown with the U.S. government and dozens of states, which on Friday urged that tough new restrictions be imposed on the company for illegally conspiring to raise e-book prices. Dance A Rare Sighting of Paris Talent This week, however, you can simply go to the Berkshires to see the Paris Opera Ballet. Group Helps Migrants Near the Border Volunteers with No More Deaths camp 10 miles from the border with Mexico, aiming to prevent deaths in the harsh desert landscape. Some of India's NSEL members to take months to pay contracts worth $500 mln MUMBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - India's National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) on Sunday said most of its trading members had proposed settling outstanding contracts over several months after the commodity exchange suspended trading in most forward contracts. T Magazine Collected | Snapshots from Spoleto, the Ultimate Arts Festival Priscilla Morgan, the associate director of the pioneering Italian extravagnaza, shares her photos of the luminaries she worked with, including Isamu Noguchi, Ezra Pound and Willem de Kooning. Yahoo buys browser RockMelt to bolster mobile, networking SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc acquired social Web browser company Rockmelt, the latest move by the struggling Web portal to scoop up technology and engineering talent that could bolster its mobile and social networking efforts. Yellowstone geyser puts on a show Everyone knows the story of Old Faithful. Here's the story of Old Unreliable. 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. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. NZ's Property for Industry profit rises WELLINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - New Zealand industrial property investor Property for Industry Ltd first half profit rose 69 percent on increased earings and a lower tax bill, the company said on Monday. Australia shares seen higher; focus on earnings, rate decision SYDNEY, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to edge up on Monday after Wall Street ended at record highs, with firmer metal prices likely to boost miners as investors eye the start of the... T Magazine After Hours | The Filibuster, As Performed by a Scary Clown The artist Rachel Mason taps into the creative potential of the controversial legislative tactic. Royals 6, Mets 2 Mets Lose Track of Fly Balls, and Its Not a Pretty Sight The suns glare troubled fielders all afternoon at Citi Field, and miscues by Marlon Byrd were especially costly as the Royals handed Zack Wheeler his first defeat since June 30. Pimco Total Return Fund suffers $7.5 billion outflow in July NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest mutual fund, suffered an outflow of $7.5 billion in July, following record outflows in June, estimated data from Morningstar... Breakingviews Elan deal's tax zeal July 29 - Jeffrey Goldfarb talks to Rob Cyran about the dangers of Perrigo's seemingly tax-motivated $8.6 billion acquisition of Irish biotech Elan. Waterfalls revealed, the hard way Canadian explorer Adam Shoalts knew he was heading into uncharted territory when he set out on a solo expedition to explore northeastern Canada's remote Again River. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? UPDATE 2-Rogers designs plan to thwart Verizon move into Canada TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc , Canada's largest wireless company, is attempting to thwart Verizon Communications Inc's entry into the country by backing a private equity bid for two small carriers that the U.S. telecom giant wants to acquire. Movie Review Europa Report, Directed by Sebastin Cordero Europa Report imagines a space voyage to the moons of Jupiter that goes drastically awry. FOREX-Dollar drops broadly after weaker-than-forecast jobs data * U.S. hiring slows in July but jobless rate falls to four-year low Global Soccer Soccer, Faith and Technology A Tunisian soccer club and one from Brazil have recently used technology in unique ways, one to help its team to victory and the other to aid in public health. Dick Kazmaier, a Heisman Winner Who Passed on the N.F.L., Dies at 82 Mr. Kazmaier, a Princeton halfback who won the Heisman in 1951, was drafted by the Bears but declined to join the team, or any other, saying he had achieved all he wanted in the sport. Hungary Beats Montenegro to Win Water Polo World Title It was the third world title for Hungary, the tournaments dark horse, which also has 12 European and 9 Olympic gold medals. Civilian casualties up in Afghanistan Civilian casualties in Afghanistan increased 23% in the first six months of this year, the United Nations said in a report released Wednesday. Sports Briefing | Hockey Islanders and Bailey Agree to Five-Year Deal The Islanders agreed to terms with the restricted free agent forward Josh Bailey on a five-year, $16.5 million deal. Book Talk Susan Choi Returns to Probe Love, Youthful Selfishness Author Susan Choi in her latest book starts with a graduate student's fascination with a professor when she arrives at a prestigious university in 1992. But the initial attraction is where similarities between "My Education" and usual tales of college love end. Hingis makes comeback after six-years Martin Hingis made her long-awaited return to WTA action Wednesday at the Southern California Open with victory in the women's doubles alongside Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova. Yankees' Rodriguez Rich contract may be adding on to woes Alex Rodriguez says his record contract makes him an attractive target for a baseball ban or suspension, and may play a major role in his current woes. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. Balloon crashes into lake Two people suffered minor injuries when a tourist hot-air balloon crashed into a lake in the Netherlands. Australia shares close at 2-1/2 month high, banks and miners lead SYDNEY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares climbed 1.1 percent to close at a 2-1/2 month high on Friday, driven by the financial and mining sectors, after Wall Street notched strong gains and metals... 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. Scott happy after revising his Firestone goals AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Having lowered his sights on a second-place finish at this week's Bridgestone Invitational where Tiger Woods is running away with the tournament, Adam Scott was happy with his progress in Saturday's third round. UPDATE 3-One dead, 11 injured, when car drives through Los Angeles boardwalk LOS ANGELES, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A motorist drove a car through the popular Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 11 others in a hit-and-run incident that spanned several city blocks, authorities said. Theater Review | Connecticut A Review of Hello, Dolly! at Goodspeed Opera House The production at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam stars Klea Blackhurst in a down-to-earth version of the title role. GLOBAL ECONOMY-Cross currents to slow but not halt Chinese growth * Australia set to cut rates as China-fed mining boom ends The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | unkempt This word has appeared in 182 New York Times articles in the past year. Chat Chow How Kathleen King Built Her Chocolate Chip Empire Tates Bake Shop, in Southampton, N.Y, is known for its award-winning cookies, but the story of its owner, Kathleen King, proves to be worth the trip, too.

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