Newsletter BOX: Morning Digest: U.S. growth likely eased in second-quarter, but poised to rebound

07/31/2013

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U.S. growth likely eased in second-quarter, but poised to rebound

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth likely slowed sharply in the second quarter, but it is poised to regain momentum as the burden brought on by belt-tightening in Washington eases..

Zimbabwe votes in third Mugabe-Tsvangirai showdown

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabweans voted in large numbers on Wednesday in a fiercely contested election pitting veteran President Robert Mugabe against Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, who has vowed to push Africa's oldest leader into retirement after 33 years in power..

Shares dip, dollar steady before Fed

LONDON (Reuters) - World shares and oil dipped and the dollar held firm on Wednesday in muted trade as investors steered clear of big bets ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting and data offering a window on the health of the U.S. economy..

Pop star Miley Cyrus says she's no "twerk queen"

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. pop singer and former Disney television child star Miley Cyrus brushed off any suggestions that dropping her squeaky clean image was a sign she was "going off the rails"..

Franklin and Lochte through after contrasting heats

BARCELONA (Reuters) - American teenager Missy Franklin cut it fine to make the 50 meters backstroke semi-finals at the world swimming championships on Wednesday, while experienced compatriot Ryan Lochte rediscovered his form in the 200 meters medley heats..

Microsoft losing money on Surface tablets

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's Surface tablets have yet to make any profit as sputtering sales have been eclipsed by advertising costs and an accounting charge, according to the software company's annual report..

'Comet of the Century' already may have fizzled out

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronomers slated to meet this week to discuss observing plans for Comet ISON may not have much to talk about. The so-called "Comet of the Century" may already have fizzled out..

Guantanamo prisoners clamor for 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

(Reuters) - The "Fifty Shades of Grey" series of erotic novels are the favorite reading material among "high-value" prisoners at the Guantanamo detention camp in Cuba, a U.S. congressman said..