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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mickelson Climbs Rankings After British Open Victory Phil Mickelson suddenly has the world No.1 ranking in his sight after what he said was the best round of his career took him to a superb British Open victory at Muirfield on Sunday. A Day Later, Trying to Figure Out That Bunt by the Mets Davis Ike Davis is still looking for his first home run since being recalled from the minors. On Tuesday, with nobody on, Davis squared around and bunted the ball right back to the mound. NHL Stars to Return to Olympics in Sochi in 2014 After weeks of tough negotiations, the NHL and its players reached a deal with the International Ice Hockey Federation on Friday to put the season on hold again so the game's biggest stars can compete next year in the Sochi Olympics. 'Racist abuse" of AC Milan star Constant probed The new football season is still some weeks away, but already in Italy allegations of racial abuse towards AC Milan's Kevin Constant have marred a friendly. Pistons Finally Adding Significant Help Joe Dumars and the Detroit Pistons had been waiting a while for this offseason and it showed. U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. 'Action man' Putin in latest stunt He's fired darts at a gray whale, sped through St Petersburg in an F1 car, and taken a supersonic flight in a bomber jet. Transcript The Chinese Dream This episode's guests include Wu Jianmin, Former Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations; Evan Osnos, Former Beijing Correspondent, The New Yorker; and Jing Ulrich, Chairman, Global Markets, China, JP Morgan. FOREX-Euro up versus dollar on bets of good German Ifo data LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - The euro rose against the dollar on Thursday, inching towards previous day's one-month high on expectations of improved German business morale that would bolster views of... Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. Missteps by Brazil Mar Visit by Pope Pope Francis celebrated his first public Mass on Wednesday, but his visit to Brazil continued to be plagued by tension over gaffes by its Brazilian organizers. Congress to let U.S. trade benefits for Ecuador expire WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ecuador, which renounced longtime U.S. trade benefits last month, is on the verge of getting its wish when the program expires next week, congressional aides said on Thursday. Strong Quarter for Netflix, but Investors Hit Pause The company gained 630,000 subscribers in the United States in the spring, but its shares fell in after-hours trading as some investors wanted even higher subscriber additions. Oahu bans smoking at the beach New laws on Oahu ban smoking from beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields. Scientists Trace Memories of Things That Never Happened Scientists say they have created a false memory in a mouse, providing detailed clues to how such memories may form in human brains. Manziel Defends His Whirlwind Off-Season The only freshman to win a Heisman Trophy, Texas AMs Johnny Manziel said he saw himself as a fun-loving student and not as a celebrity. Bucks Blog Thursday Reading How Faith Can Affect Therapy How faith can affect mental health therapy, freshening up a kitchen for a home sale, creating your own personal weather station and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. The Tile House The home of George T. McDonald, Republican candidate in the New York City mayoral race, was built by Rafael Guastavino Jr., whose tiled vaulting system was used in Grand Central Terminal. North Korea honors war veterans CNN's Ivan Watson is given rare access to the opening of a cemetery for war veterans in North Korea's capital. UPDATE 2-Starbucks profit up, U.S. sales surprisingly strong * 3rd qtr same-store sales up 9 pct in U.S.-dominated Americas region For Nets Prokhorov, $183 Million Is No Object Mikhail D. Prokhorov is showing his determination to win at any cost a high-profile trade helped raise the Nets payroll to $101 million, triggering a luxury tax bill of about $82 million. Mentoring African women CNN's Robyn Curnow meets Managing Director and CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Bola Adesola. Fox Viewers May Be Graying, but Their Passion Still Pays The median age of a Fox News viewer is over 65, which could be a cause for concern given that advertisers aim for the 25-to-54 age bracket. Growing crops in the desert In the scorching desert of Qatar, scientists are showing that saltwater can be used to help grow crops. Well Cholesterol Levels Are Leveling Off Average cholesterol levels in Americans have stopped falling since 2008, a study finds, raising concerns about an increase in heart disease and the effectiveness of statins. No Starting QB Yet for Oklahoma; Texas Has Answer Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was quick to point out there still is no final decision on who will be the starting quarterback for the Sooners this season. Bolt wants to inspire fans weary of doping LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt rocked his huge frame back into his too-small chair, wrapped his arms behind his head and prepared to deliver his well-worn defense after another bombardment of doping-related questions at his news conference on Thursday. Recipes for Health Tomato and Basil Risotto Tomatoes make a great base for a luxurious summer risotto. For new homes, no more mailman at the door under postal plan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under a cost-saving plan by the U.S. Postal Service, Americans moving into newly built homes will not have mail delivered to their doors and will instead have to trek to the... You're the Boss Blog When the Customer Is Not Right If a customer says something offensive to an employee, is your first concern for your customer or your employee? Pope Francis visits muddy Brazilian slum July 25 - Pope Francis calls for a society of solidarity while speaking at a Rio de Janeiro "favela" slum neighborhood. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Milwaukee County reports 27 cases of Legionnaire's disease (Reuters) - A late start to summer weather in the Upper Midwest may be linked to an outbreak of 27 cases of Legionnaire's disease in Milwaukee County since June 1 of this year, a health official said on Thursday. Pistons Finally Adding Significant Help Joe Dumars and the Detroit Pistons had been waiting a while for this offseason and it showed. Whats on Monday Television highlights. Halliburton pleads guilty to destroying Gulf oil spill evidence July 25 (Reuters) - Halliburton Co has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and will pay the maximum possible statutory fine, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday. Federer Stunned by Brands in Swiss Open Top seed Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3 6-4 defeat by Germany's Daniel Brands in his opening match at his home Swiss Open on Thursday - the latest setback for the former world number one. New protests sweep Istanbul The commercial and entertainment heart of Turkey's largest city again became the scene of clashes between riot police and small groups of protesters Saturday night, after security forces fired tear gas, water cannons and plastic pellets to disperse anti-government demonstrators. U.S. will not declare whether coup occurred in Egypt U.S. official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration told lawmakers on Thursday it does not intend to make a determination on whether a military coup occurred in Egypt, a senior U.S. official said, in a move that avoids a decision that would automatically force the cut-off of U.S. aid In the Garden The Storm Erases, the Drawing Board Replaces Two landscape designers give guidance on how to repair a landscape after destruction from a storm. Well Nightmares After the I.C.U. Patients who have prolonged stays, getting intubated and sedated, may experience severe hallucinations, putting them at risk of PTSD for years to come, studies show.

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