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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kevin Tway Wins Boise Open Kevin Tway won the Boise Open on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, beating Spencer Levin with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff. Some Chiefs Chafing as Justice Department Keeps Closer Eye on Policing The civil rights division of the Justice Department is looking into a wider area of local law enforcement actions, like the handling of sexual assault cases. Francis wades into favelas The man widely revered as the "Slum Pope" wades into the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports. Courting the perfect beach partner When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning. For South Sudan and the U.N., a Relationship of Growing Distrust South Sudan, which the United Nations helped midwife into existence, has become one of the most dangerous theaters of operations for the world body. Debriefing Tending Vertical Gardens Kari Katzander designs walls of greenery that grace interiors and exteriors. World Bank says global food prices fell again in latest period WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global food prices fell by 2 percent in the latest four-month period, marking the third straight period of declines, as declining imports in the Middle East and North Africa, and lower demand pushed prices down 12 percent from their August 2012 peak, the World Bank said on Thursday. Well Low Vitamin D Tied to Aging Problems A new study has found that low vitamin D levels in people over 55 are associated with an inability to perform ordinary tasks of daily life. British Recovery Picks Up, But Still Remains Fragile Gross domestic product grew 0.6 percent in the three months that ended on June 30, an uptick amid signs of improvement elsewhere in Europe. Should Reddit Be Blamed for the Spreading of a Smear? When the Sunil Tripathi rumor went viral after the Boston Marathon bombing, it laid bare the dysfunctional codependence between new and old media. Russian web search firm Yandex's co-founder dies MOSCOW (Reuters) - The co-founder and chief technology officer of Russia's market-leading internet search engine company Yandex has died after treatment for cancer, the Nasdaq-listed company said on Sunday. Jackson went days without real sleep Michael Jackson died while preparing to set a world record for the most successful concert run, but he unknowingly set another record that led to his death. Two million join pope on Brazil beach July 28 - Pope Francis urges Brazil's youth to seek change and fight apathy while speaking to an estimated two million people at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sports Briefing | Basketball Pondexter Leads Liberty Over Fever Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points and the Liberty overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Indiana Fever, 77-72, in Indianapolis. Insight The poison pill in India's search for cheap food MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Nearly a decade ago, the Indian government ruled out a ban on the production and use of monocrotophos, the highly toxic pesticide that killed 23 children this month in a village school providing free lunches under a government-sponsored program. World Briefing | Asia China Astronauts Return Safely Three Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth on Wednesday after a 15-day mission that included docking exercises, state television reported. Martinez, Coach With Marlins, Is Said to Be Abusive Tino Martinez, who won four World Series playing with the Yankees, resigned as the Marlins hitting coach after players complaints that he had verbally abused them became public. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" Peru's president touts economy after protest LIMA, July 28 (Reuters) - Peru's economy has the tools to continue growing even as an era of high metals prices ends, President Ollanta Humala said on Sunday, a day after the largest protest of his two-year term. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. At Least 24 Killed in Bus Plunge in Italy Highway police in Italy told state radio that the bus slammed into the cars, which had slowed for heavy traffic, before plunging off the road and falling dozens of feet. FDA warns on vitamin supplement containing steroids, cites risks July 26 (Reuters) - A vitamin B dietary supplement called B-50 contains two anabolic steroids and has been cited as causing unusual hair growth in women and impotence in men, U.S. health regulators said on Friday, warning consumers to avoid the product. Altana agrees to buy Rockwood Holdings' global rheology business July 28 (Reuters) - German specialty chemicals group Altana said on Sunday it had agreed to buy the global rheology business of U.S. chemicals maker Rockwood Holdings Inc. for $635 million to expand... Christie Assails Libertarian Shift on National Security by Some in the G.O.P. Remarks by the New Jersey governor provided a vivid reminder of why he has so become a national figure and leading 2016 contender for the Republican presidential nomination. Nationals 4, Mets 1 Gees Success vs. Nationals Hits Wall, With Three Balls That Go Over It Dillon Gee entered the day with a 3-0 record and a 0.96 E.R.A. against the Nationals this season, but with three quick drives, Washington got all the runs it needed to dispatch the Mets. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. CBS and Time Warner Cable Call a Timeout in Dispute The network and cable company announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to an extension of their current contract, as they continue to wrangle over fees for CBS programs. Sports Briefing | Basketball Pondexter Leads Liberty Over Fever Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points and the Liberty overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Indiana Fever, 77-72, in Indianapolis. Sea this Inside $200m yacht hotel With land at a premium, an increasing number of developers are turning to floating hotels. Introducing Gibraltar's new $200m five-star yacht hotel. Fire at Gulf rig wanes, gas flow stops regulators HOUSTON (Reuters) - The flow of natural gas from a ruptured well at a shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has stopped, and the fire on the rig off the coast of Louisiana has been reduced to a small flame, U.S. regulators said on Thursday. ArtsBeat Alvin Ailey Announces New Season Starting in December, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theaters season will include the world premiere of an untitled work by Aszure Barton. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Ravens Say TE Pitta Out for Year, Sign Shiancoe Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta is lost for the season after undergoing hip surgery, a major blow to the team's bid to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Calendar Events on Long Island A guide to cultural and recreational events on Long Island. Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows. N.F.L. Roundup N.F.L. Will Collect Blood Samples From Players The samples will help create a benchmark for testing the players for human growth hormone, if the N.F.L. and the players union can agree on a plan. Insight The poison pill in India's search for cheap food MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Nearly a decade ago, the Indian government ruled out a ban on the production and use of monocrotophos, the highly toxic pesticide that killed 23 children this month in a village school providing free lunches under a government-sponsored program. Venice film festival line-up is announced George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, James Franco and Linsday Lohan are all expected at this year's festival. Rollo Ross reports Francis wades into favelas The man widely revered as the "Slum Pope" wades into the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports. Weiners Campaign Manager Quits After Latest Revelations Danny Kedem resigned as Anthony D. Weiners campaign manager after learning of the mayoral candidates latest online conduct, two people who were told of the decision said.

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