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News Feed Latest worldwide news Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. U.S. court rejects firm's challenge to Obamacare contraception mandate (Reuters) - A divided federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Pennsylvania cabinet maker's religion-based challenge to the 2010 healthcare law's requirement that larger companies provide workers with health insurance covering birth control. Arming rebels Debate in progress While the United States draws closer to providing some form of lethal assistance to the Syrian opposition, the debate over how extensive the package should be and the possible outcome are likely to follow any decision. Zynga folds on U.S. gambling bet, shares plummet SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Zynga Inc will largely abandon its long-running efforts to build a real-money gaming business in the United States, a prospect investors once believed to be the struggling company's sole lifeline. U.S. appeals court rejects states' challenge over climate rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a legal challenge by Texas and Wyoming to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Bernanke premature to say if 'mixed' data will delay bond taper WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday it was too soon to judge if recent "mixed" signals from the U.S. economy would prompt the central bank to delay plans to... Fed's Lacker says exit from bond-buying programme should be quick BERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank should stop its bond-buying quickly and an end to the programme was "in sight", a senior Federal Reserve official said in an interview with a German... Art in Review Ten Years Representing 76 artists, this show almost strains at the seams with artworks and high spirits. Essay Flight Logs Writing (and rewriting) his life story, Charles Lindbergh proved himself a skilled memoirist. Open Book Better Late Than Never. Sometimes. Vikram Seth, currently negotiating over a missed deadline, has good company in testing a publishers patience. Stars on treadmill to boost globalization drive Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Personal Journeys Two Tales of Recovery in the Canary Islands After treatment for breast cancer, the author visits La Gomera, an island healing from devastating fires. Well Black-White Divide Persists in Breast Cancer New research shows that white women with breast cancer live three years longer than black women because of a troubling pattern of inferior care and a delay in treatment for black women. Feared Traditional Priest From Ghana Spends a Year in the Bronx Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a renowned traditional priest with a religious empire in Ghana, has spent the last year in the Bronx. Griner Up for WNBA Adding Dunk Contest Brittney Griner's eyes lighted up at the thought of the WNBA adding a dunk contest to its All-Star weekend festivities. College Enrollment Falls as Economy Recovers The college-age population is dropping after more than a decade of sharp growth, and many adults who avoided the job market and went back to school during the recession have been drawn back to work. Rescued Florida sea turtle headed for Las Vegas casino "retirement" MIAMI (Reuters) - An ailing 320-pound, green sea turtle, believed to be about 50 years old, was packed in a customized FedEx crate to be shipped to Las Vegas on Thursday to give it a better home at a luxury casino. South Carolina Looking Into Clowney Contact South Carolina's athletic compliance department is looking into contact between defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and rap mogul turned sports agency head, Jay-Z. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. Gadgetwise From Seagate, Your Media Library, to Go Seagates Wireless Plus mobile storage drive creates a Wi-Fi hot spot that can be used to stream content to mobile devices. Business Briefing | Company News JPMorgan Chase Exits Physical Commodities Trading JPMorgan Chase will pursue strategic alternatives for its physical commodities arm, as Wall Streets role in the trading of raw materials comes under intense political and regulatory pressure. Iran Is Said to Want Direct Talks With U.S. on Nuclear Program The Iraqi prime minister, Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, told the Obama administration of Irans interest and offered to facilitate the discussions, Western officials said. Slooow U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. Bride-to-be dead; boat driver charged A Hudson River boating accident has left two boaters missing and four injured, U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman Ali Flockerzi said Saturday. Motorsport Vettel on top in Hungary Triple world champion Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull one-two in practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix Friday as Mercedes struggled with new tires and the blistering heat in Budapest. Trading at Noon Game over Vivendi sells Activision stake July 26 - Vivendi agrees to sell the majority of its stake in Activision Blizzard for $8.2B. Starbucks profit up on U.S. sales of "Refresher" energy drinks and Frappuccino iced beverages. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Obama honors George H.W. Bush's volunteer efforts July 15 - U.S. President Barack Obama salutes volunteer efforts by former President George H.W. Bush at White House "Daily Point of Life" event. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Common Sense At SAC, Rules Compliance With an Edge SAC Capital Advisors, the hedge fund now facing criminal charges, is proud of its strong culture of compliance with insider-trading rules, but the governments indictment shows little evidence of it. Gazas Economy Suffers From Egyptian Militarys Crackdown As Egypts military steps up its campaign against Islamic militants in the Sinai Peninsula, the closing of tunnels into Gaza has meant hardship for Palestinians. Legal Battle Lifts Profile of a Quiet Empire A legal battle over an obscure investment trust lays bare the private world of Barry Portnoy, who oversees a $25 billion real estate empire stretching from Boston to Honolulu. Turning market hits "trend-following" quant funds LONDON (Reuters) - The global equity pullback over the last month hit "trend-following" quantitative funds the hardest, but the strategy could remain the most profitable in the longer run, delegates... CORRECTED-Stomach bug linked to produce sickens 285 people in 11 U.S. states (Corrects headline to stomach bug instead of stomach virus) Why Arabs don't like the U.S. Aaron Miller says millions of Arabs and Muslims don't like the U.S., not because of who we are; but because of what we do. It's our inconsistent policies. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Movie Review Wasteland, an English Heist Movie With Gritty Realism Rowan Athales Wasteland takes viewers on a tour of a hopeless youth in the north of England before turning into a crime caper. At Home With George McDonald A Mayoral Candidate Reflects on the Mosaic of His Life Grand Central Terminal has been a touchstone of sorts throughout George McDonalds life. Now he has a house that matches it. Russia's Putin gets big fish, quality time with protege PM MOSCOW, July 26 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin landed a giant pike and then shared the delicacy with Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev, who many say is battling for survival, as both men were pictured together on relaxed weekend fishing expedition. Kasparov Cracks in Putin's Russia Strange things happened in a small courtroom in the Russian city of Kirov last week. Moscow mayoral candidate, and my colleague in the Russian opposition, Alexei Navalny, was convicted July 18 on concocted embezzlement charges in the type of political show trial that Josef Stalin favored long before his spiritual successor President Vladimir Putin embraced them. No Six-Figure Pay, but Making a Difference The Venture for America program offers jobs in start-up companies that arent the usual magnets for recent college graduates.

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