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Then Beats Abe to Win U.S. Girls Junior
Gabriella Then won the United States Girls Junior, spoiling Lakareber Abes bid to become the first black female individual champion in United States Golf Association history.


Belles toll Women's game in uproar
The English Football Association is facing a backlash from fans of women's football after being accused of throwing the future of one of the country's most loved clubs into jeopardy.


Al Qaeda group kidnaps Italian priest in Syria activists
AMMAN (Reuters) - Al Qaeda-linked fighters in a rebel-held eastern Syrian city on Monday abducted a prominent Italian Jesuit priest who championed the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, activists said.


Turkey frees bird accused of spying for Israel
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained a bird on suspicion it was spying for Israel, but freed it after X-rays showed it was not embedded with surveillance equipment, newspapers said on Friday.


Breastfeeding tied to kids' intelligence
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who were breastfed for more of their infancy scored higher on language and intelligence tests at three and seven years old, in a new study.


Astronomer finds new moon orbiting Neptune
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An astronomer studying archived images of Neptune taken by the Hubble Space Telescope has found a 14th moon orbiting the planet, NASA said on Monday.


Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery
Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal.


Voting for Peace in Mali
Months after French forces pushed Islamic fighters out of much of Malis vast northern region, the country is facing national elections that many hope will bring stability.


60 tons of Eiffel Tower trinkets seized in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) - Paris police have seized 60 tons of miniature Eiffel Towers that black-market vendors were hoping to sell to tourists.


DealBook Saks Sells Itself to Hudsons Bay, Owner of Lord Taylor
Saks is selling itself to Hudsons Bay Company of Canada for about $2.4 billion in cash, creating an even bigger player in the world of retail.


Ivanisevic's 'unsolved mystery'
A look back at the 2001 Wimbledon men's final when Goran Ivanisevic became the only wildcard to bag the men's title at noted postcode SW19 in one of the tournament's most dramatic matches.


Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy
An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective.


Lottery Numbers
Winning numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.


India Ink After the Delhi Rape, Small Victories for Women in Indias Popular Culture
Seven months after the Delhi rape, Indias popular culture continues to fail the gender test.


Massive California wildfire sparked by faulty electrical gear
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Faulty electrical equipment sparked the 10-day-old forest fire that had threatened the scenic mountain resort of Idyllwild in Southern California before cooler, rainy weather helped crews largely subdue the blaze, fire authorities said on Thursday.


Wolves help preserve berries for imperiled Yellowstone bears study
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park may be helping imperiled grizzly bears to survive by keeping elk herds on the move and preventing them from destroying berries that are a staple food for grizzlies, according to a new study.


In Old City of Damascus, War Closes In
Straight Street has been known since at least the early years of Christianity for its ramrod course through the twisting alleys of the old city of Damascus.


NBC plans Hillary Clinton miniseries, part of TV event strategy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC plans to air a four-hour miniseries starring Diane Lane as former Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Clinton, part of the broadcast TV network's strategy to improve its ratings by luring viewers to one-time event programming.


AEP says costly U.S. greenhouse gas limits unnecessary
(Reuters) - American Electric Power Co, one of the biggest coal burners in the United States, said Thursday the power industry is already on track to meet the Obama administration's carbon reduction goals and does not need federal regulators to impose additional costly limits on greenhouse gas emissions.


AEP says costly U.S. greenhouse gas limits unnecessary
(Reuters) - American Electric Power Co, one of the biggest coal burners in the United States, said Thursday the power industry is already on track to meet the Obama administration's carbon reduction goals and does not need federal regulators to impose additional costly limits on greenhouse gas emissions.


In cash-strapped Detroit, few question sports arena funding
DETROIT (Reuters) - While Detroit has become a top emblem of U.S. urban economic decline with its recent bankruptcy filing, it remains a resilient and vibrant sports town.


Advertising Apples Move Into TV Relies on Cooperation With Industry Leaders
Apples steps to reimagine television, like teaming up with ESPN, stand in stark contrast to efforts by Google to compete with established companies.


Pivot TV Pitches to Young Viewers
A channel for young people called Pivot, which will become available in 40 million homes on Thursday, aims for entertainment that inspires and compels social change.


UPDATE 1-Canada's CPPIB to buy stake in Brazil's Aliansce for $480 mln
TORONTO, July 29 (Reuters) - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, one of the world's biggest pension funds, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire a 27.6 percent stake in Brazil's Aliansce...


White House takes aim at Obamacare opposition's economic claims
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The White House on Monday shot back at critics who claim Obamacare is leading to higher healthcare costs, slower job growth and rising numbers of part-time workers,...


The Learning Network Blog Summer Reading Contest Winner | Transgender Rights
Judges from Vocabulary.com announce a winner and four runners-up in the fourth week of our Summer Reading Contest.


Ensco 2nd-qtr profit climbs on rising offshore rig rates
July 29 (Reuters) - Offshore drilling contractor Ensco Plc reported on Monday a 6 percent rise in quarterly profit as the rates paid for its rigs improved on the back of stronger worldwide demand for...


Remembering Cory Monteith
Remembering Cory Monteith


TPG, Warburg, Berkshire, Ares vie for CPG International -sources
NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - TPG Capital LP, Warburg Pincus LLC, Ares Management LLC and Berkshire Partners LLC are competing for building products maker CPG International Inc, whose sale could...


Egyptian protesters dig in heels
Egypt's interim president has allowed for the prime minister to assume presidential powers in the case of a state of emergency -- stoking fears of a violent crackdown on supporters of the recently ousted president.


Premier League's Scudamore Blames FA for England Failures
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has rejected accusations his organisation are to blame for England's failures at major tournaments and questioned the role of the English Football Association and government.


Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.


Tokyo facials at a snail's pace
July 18 - Lie back, relax and prepare to be slimed a beauty salon in Tokyo uses live snails on clients faces. Tara Cleary reports.


'Real Housewives' New Jersey couple facing fraud charges
(Editor's note Please be advised that first sentence contains language that may offend some readers)


DealBook Perrigo to Buy Irish Drug Maker Elan for $6.7 Billion
The American drug company Perrigo agreed on Monday to acquire the Irish biotechnology company Elan in a cash-and-stock deal worth $6.7 billion.


Talk Mireille Enos The Killing Star Avoids the Police-Procedural Trap
And the Hollywood-ingnue problem, too.


Pope says gays should not be marginalized
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis has said gay people should not be marginalized but integrated into society, in some of the most conciliatory remarks by a pontiff on the issue of homosexuality.


Omnicom shareholders the bigger winners in merger
July 29 - The Publicis-Omnicom 'merger of equals' will benefit both sets of shareholders. But Bernstein Research thinks Omnicom has more to gain.


Advertising Air Force Asks Students to Solve Real-World Problems
People will be challenged to develop technologies for search-and-rescue operations, create software code for an unmanned aerial vehicle and to help start the newest GPS satellite.


Briefly Education University Application Rates in U.K. Vary by Ethnicity
State high school students with Chinese backgrounds are the most likely to apply to a British university, while white students are the least likely, according to a new report.


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