New York may not be overtaking the Bay Area as a technology hub, but it is becoming enough of an alternative that a few West Coast-born startups are moving east.

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For Tech Start-Ups, New York Has Increasing Allure

West Indies close day three on 61-6 – a lead of just three – as a rampant England sense victory in the second Test.

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Rampant England sense series win

A man dies on a beach in West Sussex after going to the aid of two children in the sea.

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Man drowns rescuing two children

Small screen stars are gearing up for the annual TV Bafta awards, to be held later, with Fred West drama Appropriate Adult leading the nominations.

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TV stars ready for Baftas show

The feuding has commenced again, complete with shootin’, spittin’ and cussin’ (not to mention corncob pipes and moonshine). But the hills where the latest Hatfields vs. McCoys skirmish has flared up are not in the Appalachians, where the battle dragged out over decades near the West Virginia/Kentucky border. Read full article > >

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Hatfields and McCoys square off again — but on unfamiliar terrain

Captain Andrew Strauss hits his second century of the series as England close day two on 259-2, trailing West Indies by 111.

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Strauss ton leads England charge

Hundreds of anti-cuts protesters gather outside Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s home in south-west London.

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Anti-cuts protest at Clegg’s home

The 33-acre estate in Westchester County adjoins property the New York mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg, already owns for the use of his daughter, Georgina, an accomplished equestrienne.

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Bloomberg Added Home No. 11 in 2011, Records Show

Iran is expanding the capacity of its controversial underground nuclear facility , a U.N. report said Friday, as its leaders move to increase production of a more purified form of enriched uranium in defiance of Western demands for a freeze. Read full article > >

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U.N. report: Iran gaining ground with controversial uranium plant

BAGHDAD — A faltering diplomatic effort to persuade Iran to curtail its nuclear program was salvaged Thursday by an agreement to hold further talks next month in Moscow, concluding two days of negotiations that exposed the difficulty of bridging the chasm between Tehran’s ambitions and the West’s demands. Read full article > >

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Iran, world powers to keep talking, but no progress on a deal

At Patriot High School in Prince William County, the countdown is on. “21 Days Remaining – Just Keep Swimming,” is scrawled on the whiteboard of a staff room at the sprawling new school west of Manassas. “Dewey Beach, Toes in the sand!” declares another one in the science lounge. “July 18th: Fenway!” Read full article > >

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Teachers’ summers off squeezed by second jobs, training

Jackie Calmes of the New York Times tells the story today of my all-time favorite presidential photo. The first time I saw it was while walking through the West Wing to a meeting three years ago. A little black boy touching the head of President Obama. The image was so powerful I stopped in my tracks and inquired about the story behind the photo. As Calmes reports, Jacob Philadelphia had a question for the president of the United States. Read full article > >

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Jonathan Capehart: Photo speaks volumes about Obama and race

The second US drone strike in 24 hours kills eight people in a volatile tribal area of north-west Pakistan, security officials say.

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Thousands of demonstrators in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara demand an end to the drug-related violence which has been on the rise in the city.

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Mexicans march for more security

The new single benefit, which the government claims will simplify the welfare system, is to be tested in parts of the North West.

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New benefit tested in North West