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News Feed Latest worldwide news Books of The Times David Rakoffs Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish, the last book by David Rakoff, who died last year at 47, touches on love and hypocrisy, abuse, AIDS and the 80s all in a strict verse style. GN Store Nord raises outlook on hearing aid boost STOCKHOLM, July 29 (Reuters) - Denmark's GN Store Nord said on Monday it had raised its outlook for sales and earnings this year on the back of stronger growth and market share gains in its hearing aid business, GN ReSound. Concussion Study Makes Case for Reducing Contact Drills for Youth Players Youth players who took part in a limited number of contact drills in practice were no more likely to absorb head hits during games, a study showed. African minerals fuel the world From laptops to cars, the products we take for granted are made with African minerals. UPDATE 4-U.S. drugmaker Perrigo to buy Ireland's Elan for $8.6 bln DUBLIN, July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Perrigo agreed to buy Elan for $8.6 billion in a deal that will hand it tax savings from being domiciled in Ireland and royalties from a blockbuster... Cibulkova Outlasts Radwanska to Win at Stanford Dominika Cibulkova avenged one of the worst losses in a WTA Tour final, beating Agnieszka Radwanskato win the Bank of the West Classic. Why I wouldn't want to be royal As Britain segues seamlessly through feelgood summer heat from Andy Murray mania to royal baby euphoria, let us at least spare a thought for the unfortunate newborn caught, through no fault other than his ancestry, in the global spotlight. You're the Boss Blog Welcome to the Life of a Sales Consultant Robert Waks talks about trying to help small-business owners and why his contract wasnt renewed. Spirit AeroSystems shares up 7 percent amid report of possible bid (Reuters) - Shares of Spirit AeroSystems , a supplier to Boeing Co and other jet makers, rose 7 percent on Thursday after a British newspaper reported that car and plane parts maker GKN may launch a... Sherri Turner Wins Legends Tour Event Sherri Turner won the Legends Swing for the Cure on Sunday for her third Legends Tour title, holing a 25-foot birdie putt on final hole for a one-stroke victory. Weight and Guerin Among Those Headed for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Doug Weight won a Stanley Cup and was a four-time N.H.L. All-Star. Bill Guerin was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a four-time All-Star. With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves In deluged Southern states, the quantity, and quality, of fruits and vegetables are suffering. Faster than Dodd-Frank? Nearly everything As the landmark financial legislation passes its third anniversary, regulators still are trying to put all its pieces in place. Meanwhile, some of historys biggest projects were finished in less time. (July 17, 2013) Now a Hall of Famer, Hingis Returns to Tour At 32, Martina Hingis is limiting her comeback to doubles for now, with Daniela Hantuchova. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. The Media Equation VCRs Past Is Guiding Televisions Future Cases against two services that change how viewers watch TV are far from settled, but the stakes, which would affect broadcasters profits, could not be bigger. In new apps, hand gestures control the action TORONTO (Reuters) - Like waving a wand, new apps are bringing a bit of magic to computers, enabling users to zoom, pan and control the action with hand gestures. Off-Season Problems Cloud Hopes for Giants Connor and Hill While most of the Giants at training camp were busy looking ahead, linebacker Dan Connor and safety Will Hill were addressing their off-the-field issues. Report Attack on Sinai military camp kills soldier One soldier was killed and eight wounded in an attack on a military camp in the Sinai city of Rafah near the border with Gaza, the state-run news website Egynews reported Monday. Karen Shepards Celestials A novel of Chinese workers in 19th-century Massachusetts. Tevez on City 'pressure' Juventus striker Carlos Tevez talks to CNN about the pressure at Manchester City and his new challenge at his new club. The Texas Tribune How Ted Cruz Is Not Running for President The junior senator from Texas has joined a select group touring early primary states and denying they are interested in running for Americas top job. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Former North Korean child beggar wins fame as TV chef SEOUL (Reuters) - With her flower-print dress and black hair dyed a fashionable light brown, Kim Ha-na does not seem like a former child beggar who risked her life three times trying to escape from... Former U.S. President Carter has no plans to visit North Korea aide WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - A representative for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter denied reports on Monday that he was planning to visit North Korea soon to try to win the release of an American citizen being held in the reclusive nation. You're the Boss The Owner of YogaFit Ponders Taking Venture Capital Lets face it, said Beth Shaw. If I could grow my company past where its at in a big way, I probably would have done it. U.S. would get short-term job spike if spending cuts reversed CBO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy would enjoy a short-term boost with up to 1.6 million jobs being added if Congress were to cancel more than $100 billion in upcoming automatic spending cuts... Sidebar Court to Decide if Lawyers Can Block Gays From Juries The question of whether gay men and lesbians can be excluded from juries on account of their sexual orientation turns out to be surprisingly knotty. Mexico clashes kill 22 , including police Clashes between criminals and federal police left 22 people dead in Mexico, including two officers, authorities said. Fantasy Football Sleeper and Breakout Candidates at Quarterback Eli Manning, Carson Palmer and Sam Bradford are among the quarterbacks who are being overlooked and could potentially break out in 2013. N.F.L. Roundup Knee Injury May Sideline Eagles Maclin for Season Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a noncontact drill. Japan team wraps up USDA meeting on GM wheat situation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Japanese delegation is completing talks with the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at restarting purchases of U.S. western white wheat, which were halted after the discovery of an unapproved genetically modified strain growing in Oregon. Shopping With Kelly Wearstler Marble Luxury in the Raw Its ancient and it has prominent veins, but marble remains alluring in all of its versatile forms. Is N. Korea's economy working? CNN's Ivan Watson has more on the different economic landscapes in North and South Korea. Your Money Rules for Reverse Mortgages May Become More Restrictive The Federal Housing Administration wants to require borrowers to undergo a financial assessment, and it may also factor in their credit scores. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Father of fracking George P. Mitchell dies at 94 HOUSTON (Reuters) - George Phydias Mitchell, a petroleum engineer who transformed the natural gas industry by using hydraulic fracturing to pull the fuel out of shale formations, died of natural causes at the age of 94 on Friday. Can humans beat machines in the workplace? July 18 - Automation could destroy as much as 70 per cent of todays jobs by 2020, according to Wired magazine. Amy Gardner looks at some of the ways humans are trying to modify themselves to beat machines. She meets a cybernetics professor who turned himself into a cyborg, and looks at the pros and cons of a cognitive enhancing drug. Arkansas water park closes after rare meningitis is confirmed LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - A popular Arkansas water park voluntarily closed after a 12-year-old girl who swam there was diagnosed with a rare case of parasitic meningitis, authorities said on Monday. Hamilton claims maiden win for Mercedes Lewis Hamilton claims his first victory since switching to Mercedes and revives his world title hopes with a storming drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday.

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