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News Feed Latest worldwide news Paperback Row Paperback books of particular interest. Car sales stop short of estimates in July Aug. 1 - GM,Ford and Chrysler reported sales that were below forecasts in July-hurt by low inventories of some popular cars.Truck sales remained strong. Havovi Cooper reports. The Missing Pieces of an Untold Story About a Jet Friends and family described George Sauer Jr., a former Jet who died in May, as a man who had a story to tell, but never got the chance to. Ben Jerry's, porn producer settle lawsuit over DVD titles (Reuters) - A southern California pornography studio has reached an agreement with Ben Jerry's not to release DVDs and other X-rated products whose names pay homage to the company's ice cream flavors. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. Train driver 'on phone' during crash The driver of a train that derailed in northwestern Spain last week, killing 79 people, was on the phone with railway staff when the train crashed, court officials said, citing information from data recorders. Detroit Looks to Health Law to Ease Costs As Detroit enters the bankruptcy process, officials say insurance exchanges could pare tens of millions from the $5.7 billion the city owes in retiree health costs. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Alexis Sheehan, Adam Barrick The bride is a vice president for a strategy and design firm in Manhattan; the groom is an account executive for the New York Mets. The Getaway Finding a Seat That Fits on a Flight If youre tired of stuffing yourself into tight airline seats, some digital tools could offer you a little relief. North Korea living in the past The secretive nation of North Korea seems to be living in the past. Most still don't even have access to the internet. The hot albums and festivals this summer Summer is the best time for outdoor musical festivals and blasting music with all the windows open. We've done the legwork for you, and compiled what should be some of the best albums of the season, and the most tent-worthy festivals, organized by region. 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... Germany Urges Egypt to Avoid 'Selective Justice' Germany urged Egypt to avoid "the appearance of selective justice" on Thursday following the arrests of some senior leaders of deposed President Mohamed Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood. 'Education is the road out of poverty' Eight-year-old Tineyi takes my hand and leads me into her mud-thatched hut in my home village of Matau in rural Zimbabwe. There, in a dark corner of the room, is a wooden bookshelf. Carefully crafted by her father, it protects her word-filled treasures from the smoky fire inside the small hut where her mother cooks. I smile, knowing that her father has recognized the value these books will bring to his little bookworm -- a life ahead of her with limitless opportunities. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Gadgetwise Plantronics Wireless Earbuds Get an Update Plantronics extended the battery life of the BackBeat GO 2 in-ear headphones by adding a travel case that doubles as a charger. Pope 'Who am I to judge' gay clergy Pope Francis says he will not "judge" gays and lesbians -- including gay priests. Is the church now changing its approach to historically marginalized groups? UPDATE 2-Google bets customization will be Moto's X-factor NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalize with a choice of colors and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker. Dot Earth Blog Another View on Gas Drilling in the Context of Climate Change Cornell researchers come to different conclusions about the climate impact of fracking. UPDATE 1-Irving, TransCanada to build $300 mln New Brunswick marine terminal CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Irving Oil and TransCanada Corp said on Thursday they will build a $300 million marine terminal at Canaport in St. John, New Brunswick, to enable Canadian producers to export oil sands crude to world markets. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. Top 10 Wikipedia controversies They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Stevens' Move Comes as Surprise to Bulldogs Hours after Brad Stevens told athletic director Barry Collier he was leaving Butler for Boston, he sat down to explain the decision to his players. Possibilities Are Swirling as Rodriguez Confronts a Race Against Time Alex Rodriguez, close to being able to rejoin the Yankees, is expected toreceive alengthy suspension, but Major League Baseballs tough posture may be modified as a result of current talks. A Rare Chance to Stroll a Park Avenue Tunnel, in the Name of Art On Saturday, the city will temporarily shut the tunnel to car traffic, and the 1,394-foot cavern will be turned into an incandescent, echoing, interactive art show. US STOCKS-Wall St jumps on data; SP 500 above 1,700 NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks jumped on Thursday, pushing the SP 500 above 1,700 for the first time, as data suggested the economy is still improving and as the Federal Reserve kept its stimulus plan in place. 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. Mediate Hopes to Make Adopted Hometown Magic at 3M Rocco Mediate already loves Minnesota. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Musical Nomads, Escaping Political Upheaval The annual Festival au Dsert, usually based in Mali, has been forced to go on tour this year because of political turmoil. It comes to Lincoln Center Out of Doors on Wednesday. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports. Dent Family Stings Red Sox Again First, Bucky Dent tormented the Boston Red Sox. Now his son is doing it, too. Egypt's rulers tell pro-Mursi protesters to quit camps CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government warned supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi on Thursday to abandon their Cairo protest camps, promising them a safe exit if they gave up without a fight. Foreign central banks' US debt holdings fall - Fed NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Foreign central banks' overall holdings of U.S. marketable securities at the Federal Reserve fell in the latest week, data from the U.S. central bank showed on Thursday. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 16.1 million shares SELL 10.5... Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House.

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