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News Feed Latest worldwide news Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday QA How Does a Plant With Red Leaves Support Itself Without Green Chlorophyll? A plant with red leaves can still have plenty of chlorophyll, it may just be masked by another pigment. Retired From NHL, Kovalchuk Signs Deal to Play in Russia Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League. Germany Dump Hosts Sweden Out of Women's Euros Defending champions Germany withstood a staggering assault by hosts Sweden to secure a narrow 1-0 win and advance to the final of the European women's soccer championship where they will face Norway or Denmark. Djokovic survives Del Potro onslaught Novak Djokovic beats Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro to reach the Wimbledon final Friday where he will play home hope Andy Murray. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. N.S.A. Director Lobbies House on Eve of Critical Vote Gen. Keith B. Alexander, the National Security Agency director, met with Democrats and Republicans to lobby against a bill that would end the financing for the agencys phone data collection program. Detroit bankruptcy case judge proposes mediator for toughest disputes (Reuters) - The bankruptcy judge overseeing Detroit's historic bankruptcy filing has proposed appointing a federal judge as mediator to hash out the most difficult disputes as the city struggles to resolve more than $18 billion in bond and pension obligations. Royal baby named Prince George The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge name their son George Alexander Louis, hours after the world had a glimpse of the future king. Spanish town painted "Smurf blue" decides to stay that way JUZCAR Spain (Reuters) - A Spanish hilltop village has found a way to chase away the country's recession blues by keeping all its buildings blue, the way they were painted in 2011 for a promotion for a cartoon Smurf movie. Growing crops in the desert In the scorching desert of Qatar, scientists are showing that saltwater can be used to help grow crops. Women on male-only courses CNN's Christina MacFarlane reports on the all-male clubs which still exist. Your Money Program Links Loans to Future Earnings Several companies are connecting students and entrepreneurs with private investors willing to lend them money that is later repaid as a percentage of the borrowers annual salary. USDA study shows incentives can help poor eat healthier foods WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - Getting even a bit of extra money for buying more fruits and vegetables can help the poor improve their shopping habits and eat healthier foods, U.S. agriculture officials said on Wednesday. Inside China's 'falcon' village In Jilin province, a small village keeps alive Manchu tradition of falcon training. Social classes unite in protests During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. Staying Alive Remembering Why I Got Into Business It was your passion that led you to start a business. But now that you run the business, do you still do the things you were passionate about? Pet pig Nemo's lymphoma treatment makes research history WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - When George Goldner went to feed his six pet pigs earlier this year, his 730-pound (331-kg) companion Nemo was acting strangely. Nemo had suddenly stopped eating and laid in the mud. North American Sales Propel Fords Results Ford said net income rose 19 percent in the second quarter to $1.2 billion, as it reported record sales in North America and Asia and stanched losses in Europe. William, Kate name son; Bynes still in psychiatric hold Jul 24 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including William and Kate give their son a name, Amanda Bynes might spend more time under psychiatric hold, and Jimmy Fallon welcomes a new baby. Bob Mezan reports. Ashton Springer, Producer of Broadway Shows, Dies at 82 Mr. Springer went from owning a laundromat to producing nearly a dozen shows on Broadway. Snowden 5 things to do while waiting Fugitive Edward Snowden remains in the transit lounge of Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport -- here's how he might be killing time In Transit Blog New Self-Guided Tours in France and Italy Butterfield Robinson, a company known for luxury guided tours, is now offering self-guided walking and biking trips in Italy and France. U.S. drugmakers cheer 'speed lane' for breakthrough therapies WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given "breakthrough therapy" designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Vetri Becomes Le Bec-Fin, Temporarily A celebrated Italian restaurant in Philadelphia transformed into Le Bec-Fin (a Gallic empress that closed last month) for three nights. Cycling Armstrong a 'polarizing topic' In his first major cycling event since his doping admission, Lance Armstrong says he still anticipates fallout from the scandal that erased his Tour de France victories. But he's "a big boy" and can handle it. Mexico clashes kill 22 , including police Clashes between criminals and federal police left 22 people dead in Mexico, including two officers, authorities said. Taking on the Taliban It's time to "start holding rackets and bats rather than holding guns and grenade," says Maria Toorpakai Wazir, who can finally indulge her life's greatest love without fear of persecution. Sketch Guy Its Not Everyones Time to Buy a Home Expert advice to buy real estate does not make sense for everyone, the author writes, and a little time with paper and pencil is a wise investment. U.S. IRS pursuing 'stateless income' tax enforcement -official WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is pursuing tax enforcement cases against companies over the issue of "stateless income," a senior agency official said on Wednesday in a reference to corporate profits that are not taxed by any country. Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech GALESBURG, Illinois (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sought to inject momentum into his economic and domestic policy agenda on Wednesday with a speech designed to clarify his vision for his... The Activism Files At the Interference Archive in Gowanus, Brooklyn, posters, fliers, zines, stickers, T-shirts, books, newspapers, games and videos tell the story of radical political movements. SCENARIOS-Crunch time for Michael Dell's buyout deal ROUND ROCK, Texas, July 24 (Reuters) - Dell Inc shareholders converge again in Texas on Wednesday to vote on CEO Michael Dell's $24.4 billion buyout offer, after a previous meeting was pushed back a... India Ink Image of the Day July 23 An artist in Amritsar, Punjab, finishing a portrait of Britains Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, along with their newborn. Longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas dies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former White House correspondent Helen Thomas, a trailblazing journalist who reported on every U.S. president from John Kennedy to Barack Obama, died on Saturday at the age of 92, the Gridiron Club and Foundation said. On Golf Mickelsons Victory Reignites Rivalry With Woods In winning the British Open, Phil Mickelson supplanted Rory McIlroy as the worlds No. 2 player and as Tiger Woodss primary challenger. Singing priests revive church It looks like an airport hangar and it sounds like a rock concert. Thousands have packed into a megachurch on the periphery of Sao Paulo for one of Father Marcelo Rossi's Thursday night masses. Boeing Tops Expectations as It Steps Up Deliveries Second-quarter net income rose 13 percent to $1.09 billion as the company delivered more commercial planes, including the 737 and 787. U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds.

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