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News Feed Latest worldwide news TIMELINE-Dell's buyout a topsy-turvy affair Aug 1 (Reuters) - The proposal by Michael Dell and Silver Lake to buy out and take private the world's No. 3 PC maker, Dell Inc, for $24.4 billion will be put to the test on Friday, when shareholders... ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video The Spectacular Now The director James Ponsoldt narrates a scene from his film featuring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley. Books Patricia S. Churchlands The Self as Brain and Brainwashed, by Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld Patricia S. Churchland, a philosopher, probes for the organs moral center, while Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld write to debunk pop neuroscience. U.S. Carmakers Post Strongest July Sales Since 2006 Pickup sales continued to be strong across the industry, but companies were also helped by increased demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. National Briefing | West Nevada Simpson Granted Parole on Some Charges in Robbery Case O. J. Simpson was granted parole on several charges related to his role in the robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers, but he will remain in prison at least until 2017 on other charges. NSA chief defends snooping, faces hecklers The National Security Agency's controversial intelligence-gathering programs have prevented 54 terrorist attacks around the world, including 13 in the United States, according to Gen. Keith Alexander, NSA director. F.D.A. Strengthens Warnings on Lariam, an Anti-Malaria Drug The Food and Drug Administration said an anti-malaria drug, known as Lariam, must update its warning label to show that some of its psychiatric side effects can become permanent. 'Record' tourists at N Korea games Acrobats, dancers and singers -- under normal circumstances, a festival featuring such tried and true attractions might not send you rushing to the Internet to book travel. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. 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. Britain's stocks rally, mid-caps close at record high * Mid-cap P/E valuations 14 percent above 10-year average Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Small businesses with big ideas In the heart of London's bank towers, one floor has been handed over to entrepreneurs. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Wealth Matters A Public Debate Over the Wisdom of Gandolfinis Will Did James Gandolfini, the actor who played the mob boss Tony Soprano, exercise sound financial judgment about his estate? UPDATE 1-Chile court rejects approval of Endesa coal power project SANTIAGO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - A Chilean appeals court rejected a ministerial group's decision on Thursday and blocked the construction of energy firm Endesa's $1.4 billion, coal-fired thermoelectric project. UPDATE 2-House Republicans to push $40 bln cut to food stamp program WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans plan to seek a $40 billion cut in food stamps for the poor, the head of the House Agriculture Committee said on Thursday, double the amount previously sought by conservatives. Luke Donald's chip shot tips British golfer Luke Donald says technique is key when mastering the art of chip shots . On Rooftops, a Rival for Utilities Big power companies say that incentives for solar power are robbing them of paying customers, setting up a fight for the future of renewable energy. Three Penn State Officials Are Ordered to Stand Trial The three former university officials, including the former president Graham B. Spanier, are charged with perjury, conspiracy and other crimes in the Jerry Sandusky case. PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Aug 1 Aug 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Movie Review In The Spectacular Now, Growing Pains Precede Graduation James Ponsoldts new film, The Spectacular Now, is a tale of a teenager and the speed bumps at the end of high school. Well Making the Case for Eating Fruit Fresh fruit should not become a casualty in the sugar wars, many nutrition experts say. One Direction star's new deal One Direction have already conquered the music world -- now one of the fab five is set to take the football world by storm. Russia Grants Snowden 1-Year Asylum The refugee status in Russia was the first formal support from another government for Edward J. Snowden, the former intelligence contractor wanted for leaking details of surveillance programs. Official 40 recaptured after Pakistan prison break Police have recaptured 40 to 45 of the roughly 200 inmates who escaped during a Taliban attack on a prison in a northern Pakistani province this week, a prison official said on condition of anonymity Wednesday. UPDATE 1-Citigroup to pay $10.75 mln in arbitration Aug 1 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc was ordered to pay $10.75 million to a former customer over losses from investments in Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, which was bailed out after the 2008 financial... China-focused KraneShares rolls out China Internet ETF Aug 1 (Reuters) - KraneShares, a startup exchange-traded fund company focused chiefly on China, is banking on the performance of Chinese Internet companies with a new ETF for the sector. The Lede Reaction to the Manning Verdict Pfc. Bradley Manning was an Army intelligence analyst who provided some 700,000 secret documents to WikiLeaks. U.N. Warns It Will Disarm Congo Rebels In an uncharacteristically stern warning, the United Nations ordered individuals near the eastern city of Goma to turn in their weapons or be deemed an imminent threat to civilians. OpenTable sacrifices profit to bump up marketing efforts (Reuters) - Online restaurant booking service provider OpenTable Inc forecast a third-quarter profit below analysts' estimates as it plans to spend more on marketing and software development in the... No rest for in-form Snedeker in hectic tour schedule AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Most players tend to pace themselves with the occasional break heading into golf's big events but in-form Brandt Snedeker has no qualms about his plan to compete in every PGA Tour event left on the 2013 schedule. ISAF sergeant 5 Afghan policemen killed in U.S. airstrike Five Afghan policemen were killed as result of a U.S. airstrike, according to an International Security Assistance Force public information officer, who said the incident was an accident and is under investigation. Bits Blog Twitter Will Make It Easier to Report Abusive Posts Responding to an online petition campaign, the service said it would make it easier for users to report abusive posts and spam and to block offensive accounts. Art Review Thomas Houseagos Outsize Sculptures at Storm King As I Went Out One Morning, an exhibition at the Storm King Art Center, is devoted to exaggeratedly masculine sculptures by Thomas Houseago. 'HIMYM' team previews final season Last season's finale of "How I Met Your Mother" finally answered the lingering question of who exactly is the mother of the TV series' title. Music Review Beyoncs Mrs. Carter Show at Izod Center Beyoncs Mrs. Carter Show tours top at the Izod Center was no tribute to wifely self-effacement, but a celebration of a high-achieving Everywoman balancing love and independence. Building the Team My Second Chance in My Second Job A business owner learns from the mistakes he made at his first job and applies the lessons successfully at his next. NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree. Irina Yegutkin, Christopher Ridley The couple met as law students in Albany. Italys Highest Court Upholds Berlusconi Tax Fraud Sentence The ruling by Italys highest court was the first time former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi received a definitive conviction in 20 years of tangles with the judiciary.

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