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News Feed Latest worldwide news Horses served at the drive-thru? Watch what happens when horses go through a McDonalds' drive-thru. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the ruckus. Brazil central bank sells 35,100 currency swaps at auction RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Friday sold 35,100 of the 40,000 traditional currency swaps offered at auction, but the move had little impact on the real's exchange rate. Wagner set designer Denic courted reaction and got a revolt LONDON (Reuters) - The reviews are in for the scandal-tinged staging of Richard Wagner's "Ring" for his 200th birthday at Bayreuth, and while Serbian set designer Aleksandar Denic doesn't confirm he and German director Frank Castorf intended to provoke, he doesn't deny it either. UPDATE 1-Guy Hands' Terra Firma sells Phoenix to Hastings LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Terra Firma, the buyout group run by dealmaker Guy Hands, has sold Northern Irish gas distribution company Phoenix Natural Gas Limited to Australian infrastructure investor... Movie Review Breakup at a Wedding, Directed by Victor Quinaz In Breakup at a Wedding, a bride gets cold feet, but the couple decide to go through with the ceremony anyway. Wolff drives females forward Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there. Iran's Rouhani misquoted in remarks on Israel state TV DUBAI (Reuters) - Two days before his inauguration as Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that Israeli occupation of Palestinian land had inflicted a "wound" on the Muslim world, according to a segment of his remarks broadcast on Iran's state-run Press TV. Zimbabwe vote 'farce,' says Tsvangirai Vote counting was under way Thursday in Zimbabwe's hotly contested election as both President Robert Mugabe and his main rival Morgan Tsvangirai predicted victory. 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? 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... New record for daredevil skywalker July 31 - Chinese acrobat sets new world record for fastest highwire walk. Sharon Reich reports. Terror Threat Prompts U.S. to Close Diplomatic Missions Officials gave few details about what prompted the temporary closings but cited credible information that an Al Qaeda affiliate might be plotting an attack. DOJ again balks at proposed $19.9 mln severance for AMR's Horton Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is taking its third shot at nixing a proposed $19.9 million severance package for American Airlines Chief Executive Tom Horton, who will step down... F1 infographic Deals on Wheels Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model. UPDATE 2-CBS goes dark in NY, LA as Time Warner Cable talks collapse Aug 2 (Reuters) - CBS went dark for millions of Time Warner Cable subscribers on Friday after the cable operator and the network's parent company CBS Corp failed to reach an agreement over fees after... U.S. intestinal bug traced to salad greens from Mexican company Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. health authorities have traced at least one source of an intestinal bug that has sickened more than 400 people in 17 states to salad greens supplied to restaurants by a company in Mexico. Briton Crutchlow to join Ducati (Reuters) - British rider Cal Crutchlow will ride for Ducati for the next two seasons after reaching an agreement with the Italian MotoGP outfit. 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. Low Winter Sun Gives Detroit a Leading Role As AMCs new police drama, Low Winter Sun, makes clear, the city of Detroit is not only highly cinematic, its a leading role all by itself. Common ground on immigration Edward Alden says both parties actually do agree on some of the stickier points. Reformers must emphasize them to get a bill across the finish line American Homes 4 Rent debut fails to excite investors (Reuters) - Shares of American Homes 4 Rent , the second largest single-family homeowner, fell as much as 3 percent in their debut as investors remained wary about the company's ability to turn a... Essay . . . One Book Out Culling overcrowded shelves is never easy. Obama Narrows Field for Fed Chairman to 3 President Obama is said to be choosing between Larry Summers, his former economic adviser; Janet L. Yellen, the Federal Reserves vice chairwoman; and Donald L. Kohn, a former Fed vice chairman. Bank of England's sales of Nazi gold The Bank of England knowingly helped to sell looted Nazi gold from occupied Czechoslovakia months before the outbreak of World War II, according to experts after the bank published its digital archives for the first time. Healthy newborn size varies with ethnicity study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For newborn babies, taking ethnicity into consideration may help determine how small is too small, according to Canadian researchers. Tiger Woods Makes Run at 59 at Bridgestone Tiger Woods had a shot at making history with a magical 59. U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs as Growth Remains Sluggish The employment gains in July, which were fewer than expected, were not on track to absorb the backlog of unemployed workers anytime soon. The jobless rate ticked down to 7.4%. Chat Chow How Kathleen King Built Her Chocolate Chip Empire Tates Bake Shop, in Southampton, N.Y, is known for its award-winning cookies, but the story of its owner, Kathleen King, proves to be worth the trip, too. UPDATE 2-Rogers designs plan to thwart Verizon move into Canada TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc , Canada's largest wireless company, is attempting to thwart Verizon Communications Inc's entry into the country by backing a private equity bid for two small carriers that the U.S. telecom giant wants to acquire. Theater Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Captain Daniel Packer Inne, in Mystic The Captain Daniel Packer Inne is housed in a 1754 Dutch colonial with a typically antique interior but a menu that isnt fusty. UPDATE 3-LinkedIn membership and revenue soar, mobile outlook promising * Q2 revenue up 59 pct to $363.7 mln vs $353.8 mln consensus Washington Memo Pentagons Questions Now Need Answers A four-month strategic review offered several proposals for how the military can be smarter as it is forced by budget cuts to be smaller. When cooking can kill For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore. A Hamptons Beach House Where Everyone Is Welcome With plenty of bunk beds, lockers and towels. Aresco American Expects Inclusion at Top Level With change on the horizon for college sports, American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco wants everyone to know his league has the resources and the will to be included with the top football conferences in the country. Ellen DeGeneres to Host Next Years Oscars The shows producers chose a popular television star to follow Seth MacFarlane, who received some harsh reviews. RBS confirms McEwan as new boss Royal Bank of Scotland confirmed that Ross McEwan will be the state-controlled group's new chief executive as it reported first-half results that were hit by investment banking weakness and charges linked to regulatory and legal issues. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | July 31, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. Dyer Says He Will Play for Louisville Former Auburn running back Michael Dyer is transferring to Louisville and will play for the Cardinals this season.

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