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News Feed Latest worldwide news Strategies Elastic Numbers Make It Hard to Get a Handle on the Economy Economic data that is later revised, like figures on the gross domestic product and unemployment, might be too malleable to get a true picture. A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But would the public accept genetically modified food? New York Times Company Posts a 2nd-Quarter Profit The media company reported net income of $20.1 million in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $87.6 million in the period a year earlier. San Diego mayor accused of sexual harassment faces recall campaign SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - San Diego's embattled mayor, facing sexual harassment allegations from a string of women, was dealt a setback on Friday when a liberal Democrat and a Republican businessman joined forces in a campaign to force a recall election. Man Utd signs new sponsor Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. Colorado Presses for Uninsured to Enroll Colorado is embracing the health care overhaul, with a vast marketing push to educate residents about it. DealBook Chinese Insurer Buys Lloyds Building in London The $388 million purchase is indicative of the growing appetite by Chinese buyers of commercial and residential real estate abroad. Fish and Isner Win in Citi Open Second Round Mardy Fish advanced to the third round of the Citi Open, beating 12th-seeded Julien Benneteau. Eighth-seeded John Isner, coming off a victory last week, held off Alex Kuznetsov. Critics Notebook Blurred Lines Makes Robin Thicke White Souls Leader On the album Blurred Lines, Robin Thicke, like other white-soul singers, seems more conservative than innovative, nostalgic for sounds that are decades old. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. T Magazine About Last Night | Hot Rods and Hot Nights at a Hamptons Party for Kenny Scharf An opening for the artist Kenny Scharf, which brought out Cindy Sherman, Calvin Klein, Patrick Demarchelier and others, offered a playful respite from the seriousness of the Hamptons party circuit. Advertising Irritated? He Knows How You Feel Dove Men+Care, a sponsor of the New York City Marathon, has hired John McEnroe, the irascible tennis pro, to represent its deodorant line to runners. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. U.S. Cuts Take Increasing Toll on Job Growth A wave of cuts in domestic and military spending is causing government furloughs as well as job losses and curtailed hours among federal contractors. Bits Blog U.S. Proposes Solutions for Apples E-Book Price-Fixing After the United States government won an antitrust suit against Apple, it now wants to discipline Apple in other markets where it does business, like movies and music. It's no ordinary dog's life at Vienna's Hotel Sacher VIENNA (Reuters) - Many people believe the Austrian capital Vienna is friendlier to dogs than it is to children, and a new service from the city's renowned Hotel Sacher seems to bear that out. Woods Just Ordinary, Still Up by 7 at Bridgestone With an elite field chasing the lead, Tiger Woods decided to play keep-away. Canadian waterfalls -- off charts Explorer Adam Shoalts makes big finds on northeastern Canada's remote Again River. 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. Film Academys New Leader Starts by Sizing Up Oscars Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who was elected head of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, started her presidency talking to the producers of the Oscars. Player Defaulted for Hitting Line Judge With Ball A tennis player was defaulted from her match at the Citi Open after hitting a line judge in the knee with a ball after losing a point in the third set. How Putin could help Snowden, U.S. Andrew Kuchins says the Russian president likely wants Snowden to leave voluntarily and a return to the U.S. can't be ruled out UPDATE 2-Medical supplies group Arseus optimistic on second-half * Says starts strategic review of two units (Adds detail on strategic review, share reaction, analyst comment) Syrian refugees resettle in a former shopping center in Lebanon Aug. 2 - A female Syrian refugee in Lebanon says "We try to forget our neighbors' names," as she resettles in a former shopping center in Lebanon, now home to nearly 1,000 refugees. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Pope Being gay not a crime On his flight back to Rome, Pope Francis tells reporters it is not a crime to be gay. New record for daredevil skywalker July 31 - Chinese acrobat sets new world record for fastest highwire walk. Sharon Reich reports. Fake Cubans fast track to U.S. citizenship All Luis had to do was hand a Cuban birth certificate to immigration officials and he was on his way to becoming a U.S. citizen. Nickel producers fend off output cuts as losses mount * Nickel miners likely to unveil more writedowns and losses Two Cities and Cultures, Linked on a Brooklyn Wall On a small street in East Williamsburg, a Mexico City artist has created a work of art representing New York Citys diversity. U.S. coal state lawmakers seek regulatory relief from EPA chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats from West Virginia, concerned about jobs in the major coal-producing state, urged President Barack Obama's chief environmental regulator to be flexible when putting in place future federal curbs on carbon emissions. 'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" fought off a challenge from Adam Sandler's new comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" to top the weekend movie charts in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates. Currents | Deals Sales at Angela Adams, Cristina Dos Santos and More Discounts on rugs, textiles and furniture. At 29, With Fifth Team, Jets Receiver Hoping Finally to Stick Titus Ryan, one of 13 receivers in the Jets camp, was a champion sprinter in high school who caught only six passes in college. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Congress finally votes to cut student loan interest rates WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. college students will likely pay a reduced interest rate of 3.86 percent on their student loans for the new school year, after lawmakers on Wednesday finally passed a... Colorado Presses for Uninsured to Enroll Colorado is embracing the health care overhaul, with a vast marketing push to educate residents about it. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. A Canal-Side Home in Amsterdam A restored 17th-century house on the Prinsengracht, one of Amsterdams main canals, is priced at $3,652,592 million. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around.

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