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News Feed Latest worldwide news Observatory For Some Worms, Its Heads or Tails Three new studies try to determine why some flatworms can regenerate a head or tail, and some only a tail. Yankees 6, Rays 5 With Flick of His Wrists, Jeter Changes the Yankees Mood Derek Jeter, returning from injury, made his importance to the Yankees immediately apparent, homering on the first pitch he saw. That jolt of momentum helped carry the Yankees to victory. Senate Approves Comey to Lead the F.B.I. The Senate voted 93-to-1 to confirm James B. Comey, who was President Obamas pick as director of the agency. Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. Op-Ed Contributor Letter From Ethiopias Gulag America must live up to its values and impose sanctions against Ethiopias reckless and undemocratic government. The 'crowd' kick-starts innovation Things are looking up for entrepreneurs in the Middle East as a new breed of crowdfunding is emerging to help bring life to innovative ideas from the region. China Plans Audit of Debt Government Has Incurred The concerns include a rapid rise in debts linked to local governments, excessive dependence on land sales as a source of revenue and poor management of financing vehicles. On Par Baltusrol Is a Landmark Course in Almost Every Sense Baltusrol has made its bid to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The course has showcased the work of the architect A. W. Tillinghast for more than a century. Nicole Naghi, Jacqueline Tate Both Ms. Naghi and Ms. Tate are lawyers. Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Ex-FBI agent calls Boston mob boss 'Whitey' Bulger a reluctant snitch BOSTON (Reuters) - Notorious mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger peered from behind dark glasses and a Boston Red Sox baseball cap at former FBI agent Robert Fitzpatrick the first time they met, and the agent realized this was no average informant. 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. Vettel on his F1 title hopes Two-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel takes CNN's John Defterios for a drive. Egypt in crisis Reporter's view CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman talks about his experiences covering the Egyptian crisis. Square Feet Sublets Lure Manhattan Start-Ups Many tech companies in their early stages rent modest spaces from bigger tech companies, and then rent out any leftover space in turn. Bidders for Australia's Macquarie Generation face Aug. 19 deadline SYDNEY, July 29 (Reuters) - Bidders will have until Aug. 19 to express interest in the New South Wales government's sale of the state's largest electricity generator, which is expected to attract offers of at least A$1 billion ($923 million). In Transit Blog New Cruises to Remote Burmese Islands The company Intrepid Travel will offer new sailing trips to islands in the Myeik Archipelago in Burma. Inside the brain of the GOP-controlled House House Republican members said they wont pass a Senate immigration reform bill, even though the issue hobbled the party in last election. Heres why theyre making what might seem a surprising move. UPDATE 2-Iran's Rouhani to pack cabinet with old hands DUBAI, July 29 (Reuters) - Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani will pick a cabinet of experienced insiders and will appoint the head of a powerful charity-cum-business foundation as his chief nuclear negotiator, Iranian news agencies said on Monday. Amazon hits new high on optimism about its U.S. business SAN FRANCISCO, July 26 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc shares hit a record on Friday after quarterly results increased optimism about the Internet retailer's U.S. business. Icahn opposes voting rule change proposed by Dell founder July 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn urged Dell Inc's special committee to not change voting rules, as proposed by the company's founder Michael Dell, which would make it easier for a... Driverless car steering course to road-readiness June 11 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are putting the finishing touches on their version of a driverless car that, they say, lays the groundwork for computers to replace humans in the driver seat within a decade. Ben Gruber went for a ride. As Training Camp Starts, Only Thing Missing for Giants Is a Motto There were no salary disputes and no unexpected injuries as a smiling Tom Coughlin welcomed 90 players for a brief evening workout. Turning market hits "trend-following" quant funds LONDON (Reuters) - The global equity pullback over the last month hit "trend-following" quantitative funds the hardest, but the strategy could remain the most profitable in the longer run, delegates... Movie Review Red Tide, a Bare-Bones M.F.A. Project Set in Florida Dino J. Gallinas M.F.A. project, Red Tide features unsympathetic characters engaged in uninteresting pursuits. Amateur video captures despair, confusion after Spain train crash July 25 - "My God, my God, how awful!" wails Isidoro Castano as he captures the aftermath of a train crash that killed at least 80 people in Spain. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Police Robbers proclaim, 'This is for Trayvon' A weekend robbery in a racially diverse neighborhood of Washington may have been a hate crime, police said. Meyer, Ohio St Talk of the Big Ten on Season's Eve Urban Meyer was hailed as a savior when he agreed to take over Ohio State in the wake of the tattoo scandal that sullied the program. That support became even more frenzied when he coached the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record in his first season. Small business hiring falls again in June NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small business employment edged down for the second straight month in June, sharply contrasting with other data showing an improvement in the tone of the labor market last... Serious Investment and Savvy Marketing Revive Soccer in Kansas City Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer has been rebranded and reborn, playing to capacity crowds at its new stadium. 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. Currents | Deals Sheets, Sofas and More Sales at Jayson Home, Pratesi, Broadway Panhandler and Bobby Berk Home. Whats on Monday Television highlights. Fools, by Joan Silber Joan Silbers characters come into hard-won wisdom. Indyk tapped as Washington's Middle East peace envoy July 29 - Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk is named as Washington's Middle East peace envoy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Writer of hits JJ Cale dead at 74 Musician JJ Cale, whose songs "Cocaine" and "After Midnight" were made famous by Eric Clapton, died Friday after suffering a heart attack. His contemporaries considered him a legend, even if most fans weren't familiar with his name. ArtsBeat Cojocaru to Join English National Ballet Alina Cojocaru, who departed the Royal Ballet alongside her partner Johan Kobborg in June, will join the English National Ballet as a lead principal next season. Harnessing Physics in Grand Spaces to Make Music When William Close invents an instrument, experimentation is key. But to create the Earth Harp, an instrument that can span 1,000 feet and attach to mountains, took a feat of physics. Amazon unveils new hiring spree ahead of Obama visit SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc unveiled a new hiring spree on Monday ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama to one of the Internet retailer's giant distribution warehouses this week. Despite Two New Studies on Motives for Monogamy, the Debate Continues Two teams ended up with opposing conclusions in trying to solve the puzzle of why some mammals choose a single mate.

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