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News Feed Latest worldwide news Think Like a Doctor Not Just the Flu Can you solve a medical mystery involving a 59-year-old woman who becomes deathly ill two weeks into what she calls the flu? Ellen DeGeneres picked to host 2014 Oscars Aug 02 - Comedian Ellen DeGeneres is set to host the Oscars in 2014. Roselle Chen reports. Miller Says He's Returning to Grizzlies Mike Miller is going back to a former home, agreeing to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. ArtsBeat Museum Director in Ukraine Paints Over a Mural She Doesnt Like Natalia Zabolotna, general director of the largest art institution in Ukraine, said the work by Volodymyr Kuznetsov was a provocation. UPDATE 3-Alpha Natural adjusted loss widens, sees headwinds from shutdown (Adds in force majeure at Cumberland mine, updates share fall) Dot Earth Blog Googles Science Fellows Challenge the Companys Fund-Raising for Senator Inhofe Scientists who were once invited to Google to discussion climate science communication now communication their anger about the companys fund-raiser for Senator James Inhofe. Rug cut on N.C. House floor A CNN iReport showing people dancing on the floor of the North Carolina House of Representatives near the end of its legislative session is causing a bit of a stir. Exclusive Romanian expert believes three artworks from Dutch heist destroyed BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian experts believe that three out of seven paintings stolen last year from a Dutch museum, a haul that included works by Picasso and Monet, have been destroyed by fire, the team's head told Reuters on Monday. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Many Bars Misled Drinkers, New Jersey Says The restaurants were accused of charging customers for premium whiskeys and other liquors and serving them cheaper brands instead. UPDATE 3-LinkedIn membership and revenue soar, mobile outlook promising * Q2 revenue up 59 pct to $363.7 mln vs $353.8 mln consensus Climate change may up violence A new study in the journal Science shows that shifts in climate historically have been associated with violent conflicts, and that the risk of violence will rise with man-made climate change. Dinosaur Skeletons Headed to Auction, Not Museum Two skeletons found in Montana by commercial fossil hunters are to be auctioned in New York, where they could bring an estimated $7 million to $9 million. Pogue's Posts SmugMug Revamps Its Site, in a Challenge to Flickr SmugMugs upgrade, in the works for two years, offers a dizzying array of new features aiming at hard-core photographers. UPDATE 2-SNC-Lavalin reports loss on charges in North Africa TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Canada's SNC-Lavalin Group Ltd unexpectedly reported a quarterly net loss and lowered its financial forecast for the year on Friday following charges on projects in two North African countries. Player Ratings U.S. (1) vs. Panama (0) Players ratings from the United States national teams 1-0 victory over Panama in the Concacaf Gold Cup final in Chicago. NZ's Fonterra finds botulism-causing bacteria in milk ingredient WELLINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra, the world's largest dairy exporter, on Saturday said it had found that an ingredient in some of its dairy products contains a strain of the Clostridium, a bacteria which can cause botulism, which may result in a recall. Currents | QA A Blacklist Delays Book on Iran Iranian Living Room presents photos of people at home in Iran. But when the publisher tried to sell it on its Web site using PayPal, the orders were initially blocked. Florida Nuclear Project Is Dropped Duke Energy, citing a change in Floridas regulations, said that a $24.7 billion reactor project would be delayed. Dinosaur Skeletons Headed to Auction, Not Museum Two skeletons found in Montana by commercial fossil hunters are to be auctioned in New York, where they could bring an estimated $7 million to $9 million. Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. Anger grows over Russia anti-gay propaganda laws An international backlash against Russia's anti-gay propaganda law is gathering speed, from calls for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia to gay bars in Los Angeles planning "vodka-dumping" protests. Crews battle wildfires threatening homes in Pacific Northwest SEATTLE/ PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Firefighters in Washington state and Oregon were grappling on Wednesday with blazes that have blackened more than 200 square miles of terrain across the Pacific Northwest, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. Transportation Funding Bill Faces GOP Opposition A measure awarding generous funding to road and bridge projects, community development grants and housing help for the poor is running into stiff Republican opposition in the Senate. Obama defends Summers as he mulls Fed pick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended Lawrence Summers on Wednesday in the face of concerns by fellow Democrats that the president may name his former economic adviser as chairman of... Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected. Op-Ed Contributor Put Middle East Peace to a Vote Far from undercutting any settlement, an Israeli referendum could be a positive hurdle to a genuine peace. U.S. wins trade dispute with China over chicken parts GENEVA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States won a long-running trade dispute with China on Friday when the World Trade Organization found Beijing had broken global rules by imposing anti-dumping duties on U.S. chicken broiler parts. UPDATE 2-Aetna exits Obamacare exchange in Maryland over price Aug 2 (Reuters) - Aetna Inc pulled out of Maryland's health insurance exchange being created under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law after the state pressed it to lower its proposed rates by up to 29 percent. Chinese Journalist Is Detained in Beijing The journalist, Chen Min, who had pressed for the release of a prominent human rights activist, was called to a meeting with security officials in Beijing at around noon Friday. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. City Room New York Today Up All Night What you need to know for Friday and the weekend All night with a mayoral hopeful, cats and concerts in Brooklyn and beyond, and glorious weather briefly returns. Courtney Stodden dresses up in lettuce bikini Television personality Courtney Stodden takes environmentally friendly clothing to new heights. Sarah Mills reports. The Texas Tribune For Craft Brewers, New Law Opens Door to Competitive Market A new law is allowing small breweries to sell their beers directly to customers in their tasting rooms. Pope Sends Message of Respect for Muslims Francis personally signed a Vatican statement of friendship at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Ellen DeGeneres to Host Next Years Oscars The shows producers chose a popular television star to follow Seth MacFarlane, who received some harsh reviews. Football minds its language English Premier League grounds are noted for their passionate atmosphere and fans sometimes overstep the boundaries of public decency. UPDATE 3-Berkshire profit rises 46 pct, helped by economy Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, boosted by improved demand in such businesses as car insurance, energy and railroads, as well as gains from investments and derivatives. A Truce in Hand-to-Hair Combat The Tangle Teezer line of brushes was greeted with skepticism and is now in demand by stars and mothers alike. EU signs off on China solar deal, no state votes against * Any Chinese firm agreeing to the terms exempt from duties

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