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News Feed Latest worldwide news France to close embassy in Yemen temporarily on security fears PARIS (Reuters) - France said it would close its embassy in Yemen for several days from Sunday and urged its citizens in the country to take precautions because of elevated security threats. Is Huma Abedin blaming herself? Women across the country react to reports that Huma Abedin blames herself for her husband's return to sexting. Pogue's Posts SmugMug Revamps Its Site, in a Challenge to Flickr SmugMugs upgrade, in the works for two years, offers a dizzying array of new features aiming at hard-core photographers. U.S. raises concerns over Russian opposition leader conviction July 18 - The White House raised concerns over the conviction of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. How to invent your own holiday If you could invent a holiday, what would it be? It's easier than you think. Meet the real holiday makers (plus, the man responsible for Be a Dork Day). The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Times Co has agreed to sell The Boston Globe to the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball team for $70 million in cash, a small fraction of what the Times paid for the newspaper 20 years ago. Paris ramps up tourist security amid Chinese concerns PARIS (Reuters) - France said on Friday it would work harder to safeguard tourists in Paris after a spate of muggings of Asian visitors made such headlines in China that the Chinese embassy demanded... App City Not for Followers Sosh is often described as a concierge service; it picks out restaurants, bars and activities for the discerning New Yorker. DealBook Liquidator to Sell $29 Billion in Anglo Irish Loans The loan portfolio consists mostly of commercial real estate loans in Ireland and Britain but also includes residential mortgage loans in those countries as well as Irish corporate loans. PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 2 Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Woman survives 12 days in the Canadian 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. Daily Digit$24.8 bln Dell deal Aug. 2 - The group led by Michael Dell has reached a $24.8 billion deal that dramatically increases the chances of their Dell buyout deal passing. Bobbi Rebell reports. Uruguay may legalize marijuana Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of legalizing marijuana. CNN's Rafael Romo reports. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Nonhuman Personhood and Animal Welfare A closer look at the animals we rely on, and the line between persons and other life. Ask an Expert Design Advice on Reconfiguring an Emptying Nest Danielle Galland, an interior designer, will answer readers questions about how to reconfigure living spaces as children head for college. Well Ask Well Does Cooking Strip Red Wines Benefits? Are the health benefits of red wine still available if the wine is reduced by half through cooking and then consumed with the food? Anahad OConnor responds to a reader question. Organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market's shares double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market Inc , which is backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC , doubled in their market debut, valuing the company at about... GlaxoSmithKline diabetes drug faces U.S. approval delay LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators have pushed back an approval decision on GlaxoSmithKline's experimental diabetes drug albiglutide by three months until April 15, 2014, Britain's biggest drugmaker said on Friday. A Star Philosopher Falls, and a Debate Over Sexism Is Set Off The case of Colin McGinn, who agreed to leave the University of Miami after sexual harassment claims, has drawn scrutiny to a field that some say is rife with gender bias. Breakingviews Dell's fearful compromise Aug. 2 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists explain how the prospect of a financial hit all round if the buyout failed brought the board and bidders back to the table. RLPC-Pret A Manger completes 375 mln stg debt refinancing LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Bridgepoint's coffee and sandwich chain Pret A Manger has raised a new 375 million pound ($568.5 million) loan to refinance existing debt and pay a 150... 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... Dufner Happy With Play, Unsure About Caging Tiger Jason Dufner had the very epitome of an up-and-down day at the Bridgestone Invitational. Amid Political Fight, Confusion and Fear About New Yorks Health Exchange Consumers will have help calculating the best deal as they shop for insurance, but some are skeptical of the new system. Sports Briefing | Basketball Delle Donne Will Miss W.N.B.A. All-Star Game Elena Delle Donne, the first rookie to lead the W.N.B.A.s All-Star voting, will miss the All-Star Game on Saturday while recovering from a concussion. DealBook JPMorgan Looks to Pay to Settle U.S. Inquiries JPMorgan Chases payouts started Tuesday when the bank struck a $410 million settlement with a regulator over allegations that its traders manipulated electricity markets. The Getaway Finding a Seat That Fits on a Flight If youre tired of stuffing yourself into tight airline seats, some digital tools could offer you a little relief. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. DOJ again balks at proposed $19.9 mln severance for AMR's Horton Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is taking its third shot at nixing a proposed $19.9 million severance package for American Airlines Chief Executive Tom Horton, who will step down... Fed's Bullard says Detroit bankruptcy a 'tragedy' Aug 2 (Reuters) - St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said on Friday that "it was a tragedy to see a great American city declare bankruptcy" when Detroit filed in July. Wimbledon's wild card returns home Goran Ivanisevic, 2001 Wimbledon champion, is back in Croatia. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports. Thai oil spill reaches tourist island July 30 - Crude oil that leaked from a pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand over the weekend has reached a tourist resort. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Narrowing Second Quarter Loss, Yelp Raises Sales Forecast for Year Yelp is getting clicks, helping it increase its ad sales. It drew 108 million unique visitors per month in the second quarter, a 38 percent increase from a year earlier. U.S. Farm Credit System quarterly earnings up 3.5 pct CHICAGO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Farm Credit System, a government sponsored enterprise and the single largest lender to U.S. agriculture, on Friday said second quarter earnings rose 3.5 percent,... Bruins Sign Bergeron, a Forward, to an Eight-Year Extension Patrice Bergeron, one of the N.H.L.s best two-way forwards, signed an eight-year, $52 million extension that starts once his current three-year, $15 million deal expires, after next season. Scores Killed in 2 Days of Clashes Between Afghan Police and Taliban Fighters The fighting, in Nangarhar Province, started with the killing of a tribal elder by the Taliban. Swiss "Jetman" flies along B-17 aircraft July 31 - Yves Rossy flies alongside a B-17 bomber in his first-ever display at a public event in the United States. Sharon Reich reports.

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