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News Feed Latest worldwide news Will 5 Power Conferences Break Away From FBS? The five power conferences are trying to redefine what it takes to operate a Division I college athletic program, with their commissioners calling out the NCAA at media days around the country. Elite Field Ready for Major Tuneup at Bridgestone In the dark, head-to-head, 11 shots clear of the pack, from rooftops and in every other conceivable way, Tiger Woods has dominated at Firestone Country Club. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Hamilton's first Mercedes win Lewis Hamilton revives his world title hopes with a storming drive in Hungary. Midnight weddings as two U.S. states legalize gay marriage MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Surrounded by nearly 1,000 people in the marble rotunda of Minneapolis City Hall, Margaret Miles and Cathy ten Broeke were the first gay couple to tie the knot in Minnesota, one of two states where same-sex marriage became legal on Thursday. UPDATE 8-U.S. oil jumps 2.5 pct, Brent narrows on economic data NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil prices rose more than 2 percent on Thursday, narrowing the discount to European Brent for a second day, on a wave of surprisingly upbeat global economic data and supply disruptions in Africa and Iraq. Homesick Serena back to form World No.1 Serena Williams put her Wimbledon loss behind her with a solid win in the Swedish Open. Iraq war logs in Manning case 'hit us in the face' U.S. officer (This story was corrected in paragraph 8 and 9 to reflect that Gen. Carr was referring to a claim by the Taliban and said that the Afghan's name was not in Manning's material) You're the Boss The I.R.S. Interprets the Employer Mandate, and Businesses Have Questions The biggest issue in interpreting the new health care law appears to involve how a company determines whether employees whose hours fluctuate must be offered insurance. UPDATE 1-LeapFrog's revenue beats on strong LeapPad, LeapReader demand * 2nd-quarter adjusted loss/share .04 vs est loss/share .08 Snowden granted asylum NSA leaker Edward Snowden's application for political asylum has been approved, and he has left a Moscow airport. Reuters Today Time for UK to sell Lloyds? Aug. 1 - UK banking group Lloyds is back in profit and considering restarting its dividend. So is it time for the government to sell its stake? Scene City Celebrating a Film About a Film Guests gather for the screening, then an after-party. Books of The Times In Sons, David Gilbert Looks at Uneasy Family Dynamics Sons, set in New York, is David Gilberts ambitious novel about fathers and sons. Economix Blog Millennials, in Their Parents Basements Last year, a record 36 percent of those 18 to 31 were living in their parents home, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data. Diplomatic Memo U.S. Pushes for Global Eye on South Sudan Conflict Officials said they wanted to draw attention to what could become a humanitarian tragedy, but they are also working to preserve an Obama administration achievement. At Street Fair, Science Replaces Sausage Google teamed up with the New York City government as part of an effort to try to entice more children to pursue careers in science. Samoan airline goes large June 28 - Samoa Air which charges passengers by their weight launches an extra-large seat service for the fuller figure. Paul Chapman reports. The return of golf's 'Mechanic' Pedro Pinto meets Miguel Angel Jimenez, the oldest ever winner on the European Tour who has recovered from an accident. Jazz Listings for Aug. 2-8 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. U.S. to close Mideast embassies The State Department on Thursday ordered temporary closures of key Mideast embassies and consulates out of an abundance of caution due to security concerns, officials said. UPDATE 2-Mexico president to present energy reform next week MEXICO CITY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Thursday his sweeping energy reform, which is expected to include constitutional changes to lure private investment and boost output, will be presented to Congress next week. Leap shares fall as hopes dwindle for a second suitor NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Leap Wireless , which earlier this month agreed to be acquired by ATT Inc , fell 2.7 percent on Wednesday after Leap disclosed details of the bid process that... Mediaset does not see any pay-tv partnership for time being MILAN, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest commercial broadcaster Mediaset said on Thursday it did not expect to forge any partnership for its unprofitable pay-TV unit Mediaset Premium at the moment. China's army defends "sovereign territory" from Japanese - in video game BEIJING (Reuters) - He walks backwards, emptying the magazine of his rifle into the three soldiers charging toward him with bayonets raised. They drop dead, and a small Japanese flag, its red sun... Well Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles Swiss researchers have found evidence that the lunar cycle may affect sleep patterns, with total sleep time lowest at full moon. With Moto X, Google Enters a Crowded Smartphone Market The search giant, which has stumbled in its forays into the hardware market, says its high-end Moto X smartphone has innovative voice controls. Currents | Lighting Bathed in the Glow of Splashing Water Tony Duquettes Splashing Water chandeliers are put into production by Remains Lighting. UPDATE 1-Long Island woman says cooking searches stirred suspicion NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - A Long Island writer struggling to find a better way to cook lentils was visited by law enforcement agents after she and her husband ran Google searches on pressure cookers and backpacks, she wrote in a blog post. 'I am not a monster,' Cleveland abductor Ariel Castro tells court Aug. 1 - Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro admitted at a court hearing on Thursday that he was a sick man, but said he is not the monster described by prosecutors. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. coal state lawmakers seek regulatory relief from EPA chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats from West Virginia, concerned about jobs in the major coal-producing state, urged President Barack Obama's chief environmental regulator to be flexible when putting in place future federal curbs on carbon emissions. UPDATE 6-Russia gives Snowden asylum, Obama-Putin summit in doubt (Adds Snowden at private home, additional White House comment, U.S. lawmakers) Christine Guan and Indra Sen The couple are graduates of Georgetown, where they met. Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Motherlode Blog Choking Still Sends Too Many Children to the E.R. What food item is most likely to cause children to choke? Candy. WisdomTree launches small-cap dividend growth ETF (Reuters) - WisdomTree Investments Inc , one of the largest providers of exchange-traded funds, has listed a new ETF it hopes will capture dividend growth through U.S. small-cap stocks. 'Private Benjamin' actress Eileen Brennan dies LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American actress Eileen Brennan, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1980 film "Private Benjamin," has died from bladder cancer. She was 80. PG appears back on track with CEO Lafley's return (Reuters) - Procter Gamble Co forecast a slightly more upbeat 2014 than expected on Thursday as Chief Executive A.G. Lafley tries to get the world's largest household products maker back on track without sacrificing profitability. MALAYSIA PRESS-New Maybank CEO identified-Business Times NOTE Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. In Missouri, Race Complicates a Transfer to Better Schools Enacting a state law allowing students from failing school districts to transfer to better ones has been complicated by class, race, geography and social perceptions.

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