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News Feed Latest worldwide news Olympic-size 'North Pole Lake' once again turns to ice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Images of a scientific observation buoy floating in what appeared to be an Arctic lake near the North Pole lit up the online world in the past week, sparking questions about whether this was a sign of global warming. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. WPP eyes Publicis-Omnicom clients WPP, the world's largest advertising company, is hoping to lure away disgruntled clients from rivals Publicis and Omnicom after the two companies announced a $35 billion (23 billion) merger at the weekend. Special Report Women's British Open Inbee Park Lines Up Her Grand Slam The South Korean has won the first three majors of the year the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the L.P.G.A. Championship and the U.S. Women's Open. Time Warner Temporarily Removes CBS in Major Cities A high-stakes battle between the cable company and CBS over fees caused the networks programming to be blacked out in some cities for a half-hour. MIT report We did not 'target' Aaron Swartz An internal report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found that it committed no wrongdoing in the case of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide while facing charges he hacked into the university's computers and stole millions of online documents. 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,... Russian protesters arrested in Moscow July 31 - Protesters who make a point of gathering in Moscow almost every month to exercise their constitutional right to assemble peacefully were dragged by police onto waiting buses and arrested. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). In raging Middle East, Israel wins time with Palestinian peace talks JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Pressured by Washington, worried about its international standing and perturbed by Middle East turmoil, Israel had many reasons to return to peace talks with the Palestinians this week after a three year hiatus. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The Croods Helps DreamWorks Animation Increase Quarterly Profit The company reported net income of $22.2 million, or 26 cents a share, up from $12.8 million a year ago and better than analysts forecasts of 20 cents a share. Pivot TV Pitches to Young Viewers A channel for young people called Pivot, which will become available in 40 million homes on Thursday, aims for entertainment that inspires and compels social change. Odd Fox News Interview Lifts Reza Aslans Biography on Jesus A Fox News interviewer awkwardly questioned the Muslim author on why he had written about Jesus, and sales of his book, Zealot, surged once the video caught fire online. Salad mix blamed for cyclospora outbreak in Nebraska, Iowa Prepackaged salad mix has been pinpointed as the source of an outbreak of cyclospora -- an intestinal illness tied to a rare type of parasite -- that has sickened scores of people in Iowa and Nebraska, health authorities in those states said Tuesday. UPDATE 1-Costa Rica scraps limits on dollar loans, cuts growth forecast SAN JOSE, July 31 (Reuters) - Costa Rica scrapped limits on dollar loans on Wednesday as external headwinds and weaker harvests pushed the central bank to cut the country's growth outlook sharply. Pfizer settles U.S. marketing case related to Rapamune WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc will pay $490.9 million to resolve accusations of illegal marketing of the drug Rapamune dating to Pfizer's 2009 acquisition of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday. Observatory Dwarf Galaxy May Be Answer to Predictions Known as Segue 2, the galaxy consists of just 1,000 stars. As Work Habits Change, Software Makers Rush to Innovate An increasing focus on office collaboration is creating opportunities for software giants like Microsoft and Google and start-ups like Quip. Gallery filthy fun at mud festival Millions get filthy in Boryeong, South Korea. LVMH shares jump as Louis Vuitton calms worries PARIS (Reuters) - Shares in LVMH soared on Friday after the luxury group reassured investors about margins and sales growth at its star brand Louis Vuitton and joined rival Kering in pointing to an... U.N. Warns It Will Disarm Congo Rebels In an uncharacteristically stern warning, the United Nations ordered individuals near the eastern city of Goma to turn in their weapons or be deemed an imminent threat to civilians. 36 Hours in the Hudson Valley, New York From art and antiques to history and hiking to restaurants and river views, get ready for a packed weekend in this region north of New York City. Apple CEO met China Mobile head, discussed cooperation BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday met with the head of China Mobile Ltd, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers and the only Chinese carrier that doesn't offer iPhones and iPads. Fantasy Football Players to Avoid, Quarterbacks and Running Backs Though these players could be useful depending on where you draft them, we will do our best to keep them off our fantasy football rosters this summer. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) You're the Boss Blog Why Arent Direct Public Offerings More Common? Still somewhat obscure, D.P.O.s have been around for decades. Would you consider using one? Scene City Celebrating a Film About a Film Guests gather for the screening, then an after-party. Stolen 300-year-old violin found British Transport Police said Tuesday they found a stolen 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth more than $1 million, along with two bows valued at more than $105,000. News Analysis Grumbling All Around After Solar Panel Deal The case of Chinas solar panel dispute underscores the difficulties of hammering out trade accords in a global marketplace, when even parties on the same side of the table may have conflicting goals and agendas. Trio of Golfers Share Western Amateur Lead Georgia Tech's Seth Reeves, Stanford's Cameron Wilson and recent Southern California graduate Sam Smith each shot a 7-under 65 on Tuesday to share the first-round lead at the Western Amateur. UPDATE 2-Apple CEO met China Mobile head, discussed cooperation BEIJING/SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday met with the head of China Mobile Ltd , the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers and the only Chinese carrier that doesn't offer iPhones and iPads. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Washington's corpse flower ends its stinky reign WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For weeks, gawkers lined up at the U.S. Botanic Garden, hoping to be among the lucky ones to catch the show when a giant-sized corpse flower bloomed for the first time in seven years. The Pragmatist Banning Guests That Bite or Buzz The battle against ticks and mosquitoes now requires more work and a bit of strategy, as new breeds gain a foothold. City Room Free Legal Advice Metropolitan Diary Free legal advice bounced back when a tailor used it on the customer who had provided it. U.S. Day Ahead LinkedIn's Facebook strategy July 31 - LinkedIn reports earnings and we'll find out how the plan to keep members staying longer on the site. Plus Activision details its strategy as a newly independent company. UPDATE 1-Sony expected to reject entertainment spin-off - Nikkei July 31 (Reuters) - Sony Corp's board is expected to reject a proposal from activist investor Daniel Loeb, whose fund is the company's largest shareholder, to spin-off part of its entertainment division, the Nikkei newspaper reported. Scientists smell success with durian wine July 21 - Scientists in Singapore are turning their hands to wine-making, using the pungent-smelling durian as a replacement for grapes. They're still a long way from commercializing durian wine, but the researchers are confident that the so-called "King of Fruits" has potential for producing a wine that people will want to drink. Tara Cleary reports. An Afghan Media Mogul, Pushing Boundaries Saad Mohseni has brought soap operas, sitcoms and reality TV to his native country, Afghanistan, and with them a modicum of normalcy. Now he is looking to expand to Egypt, Libya and Iraq.

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