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News Feed Latest worldwide news Primary Is Getting Closer? Cue the Negative Phase After months in which candidates have sat beside one another at a seemingly endless series of forums, most of them polite, and few of them memorable, the campaigns are going negative. U.S. coal state lawmakers seek regulatory relief from EPA chief WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (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. US ITC delays decision on whether Samsung infringes Apple's patents WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday that it would delay a decision on whether devices made by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd infringe on Apple Inc's patents. Player Ratings U.S. (3) vs. Honduras (1) Player ratings from the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal between the United States and Honduras in Arlington, Tex. Moroccans to protest royal pardon for Spanish paedophile RABAT (Reuters) - Moroccans outraged by a royal pardon for a Spanish pedophile serving a 30-year sentence for raping 11 children in the North African kingdom are planning a protest in Rabat on Friday. Record eighth for Nadal Rafael Nadal races to a record eighth French Open title Sunday with a straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3 dismissal of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in a final briefly interrupted by a protestor brandishing a lighted flare. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs after data, stimulus in place NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The Dow and SP 500 ended at record highs on Thursday, with the SP 500 rising above 1,700 after strong data on factory growth and as central banks said they would keep monetary stimulus in place. Afghans Yield in Dispute With U.S. Over Stiff Fines for Cargo Shipments Under the threat of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in American aid, Afghan officials backed down in an argument that had threatened to drive up the cost of the Western military withdrawal. Well The Limits of Cosmetic Surgery A new study, the first to try to quantify attractiveness after a face-lift, brow lift or eyelid surgery, found a tiny but insignificant increase in attractiveness. Bits Blog Flares in Canada at the Thought of Verizon Prominent ads have appeared across the country over the last few weeks denouncing any possible incursion by Verizon. Ride on the new Formula One track CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. Fugitive Snowden leaves Moscow airport representative MOSCOW (Reuters) - Fugitive former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden has left Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, an airport representative said on Thursday. Water crisis, over-population present stark choices for Kiribati June 13 - Rising sea levels and a booming population are presenting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati with stark choices that could determine its survival. Migration from smaller islands and a lack of fresh water have some experts predicting dire consequences for the country and its people if action is not taken. Rob Muir reports. Manassero Masters incredible The youngest-ever player to qualify for the Masters reflects on his career and the boy who will break one of his records. Neighborhood Joint | Fair Harbor Fire Island Grocery Appeals to the Beach Life, Like Sandy Feet Pioneer Market, a few paces from the ferry landing, offers all the basics plus fresh herbs, breads from Elis and Sullivan Street, meats from DArtagnan, deli sandwiches and ice cream by the scoop. Property Values What You Get for ... $1,500,000 This weeks homes include a contemporary near St. Louis, a Queen Anne in Massachusetts and a house in Wyomings ski country. Wedding turns funeral Authorites want to know how a power boat carrying bride-to-be Lindsey Stewart and her fiance's best man slammed into a construction barge north of Manhattan, throwing them from the boat. Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy Pfc. Bradley Manning was convicted of multiple counts of violating the Espionage Act for leaking documents to the antisecrecy group WikiLeaks, but was found not guilty of the more serious charge of aiding the enemy. Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. Crackdown in Egypt Kills Islamists as They Protest The Egyptian authorities unleashed a ferocious attack on Islamist protesters, killing at least 72 people in the second mass killing of demonstrators in three weeks. Trailside Chilly Reception for Weiner in Rockaways Once revered for his political efforts, he continues to be hounded by an online sex scandal. Head of Krupp Foundation dies at 99 FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Berthold Beitz, the 99-year-old conservative head of the Krupp Foundation, died on Tuesday, potentially opening the way for deeper change at Germany's largest steelmaker ThyssenKrupp, already in the midst of a major strategic shift. Europe and China Agree to Settle Solar Panel Fight Two of the worlds largest economies have agreed to a deal on solar imports to Europe, settling a dispute that had threatened to set off a wider trade war. City Allots $50 Million to Favored Arts Project Some cultural groups are taken aback by the size of a $50 million New York City appropriation for a new arts group, the Culture Shed. Zombie airports Back from the dead The global economic crises caused some airports to sit unused and gather moss. Lately, though, these abandoned hubs are finding new life as race tracks, schools and new homes. One Direction star signs professional deal One Direction have already taken the music world by storm and now Louis Tomlinson is hoping to become a star in the football world. In Sentencing, U.S. Tries to Prove Harm by Manning The government sought a 136-year prison term for Pfc. Bradley Manning, saying his leaks eroded trust among nations and between American soldiers and Afghans. Global Soccer Soccer, Faith and Technology A Tunisian soccer club and one from Brazil have recently used technology in unique ways, one to help its team to victory and the other to aid in public health. U.S. official challenges claim that Obamacare hurts workers WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - A top U.S. healthcare official on Thursday challenged claims by Republican lawmakers that the country's healthcare reform law is causing workers to lose hours or... Marlins 3, Mets 2 Mets Stand Pat, Play Hard and Fall to the Marlins Jenrry Mejia did not match his last outing, but he lasted six innings in a loss for the Mets, who remained inactive as baseballs non-waiver trade deadline passed. UPDATE 1-U.S. municipal bond funds report $2.24 bln weekly outflows WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $2.24 billion of net outflows in the week ended July 31, nearly twice the previous week's $1.23 billion, according to data released by Lipper on Thursday. QA Biking the Lewis and Clark Trail, Kids in Tow Hows this for a family road trip? The travel writer Charles Scott plans to cover a 1,700-mile portion of the trail by bike with his 12-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. Egypt calls on protesters to disperse Egypt's Interior Ministry on Thursday urged protesters supporting deposed President Mohamed Morsy to leave two Cairo squares and guaranteed they would have a safe exit. Mariah Carey shows off her funny side Aug 01 - The singer releases a string of bloopers on her YouTube page. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Illinois governor signs law allowing medical marijuana CHICAGO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - A law allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes in Illinois was signed on Thursday by Governor Pat Quinn, making it the second most populous state in the country after California to permit medicinal use of the drug. George Mitchell, a Pioneer in Hydraulic Fracturing, Dies at 94 Mr. Mitchell, who on a hunch began drilling shale rock formations, is credited with creating an unexpected natural gas boom in the United States. Insight Fast-growing U.S. craft brewers struggle with worker safety NEW YORK (Reuters) - Welder Mark Moynihan crawled down a narrow tube into a space the size of a car interior to seal the crack in the fermentation tank at Calhoun's Bar-B-Q Brewery in Knoxville,... Meet Japan's rising tennis ace 'Project 45' has morphed into 'Project 10' for tennis star Kei Nishikori as he bids to joins the game's very top players. But with that ambition comes great pressure at home in Japan. Geoffrey Zakarian Has Become the Culinary Director of the Plaza Mr. Zakarian will be responsible for reinvigorating the iconic Palm Court; and other restaurant openings.

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