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News Feed Latest worldwide news Second Opposition Leader Assassinated in Tunisia The killing of Mohamed Brahmi, leader of the Peoples Party, incited protests blaming the moderate Islamic party that leads the government in Tunisia, birthplace of the Arab Spring. Citi Fields Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium. Can Sharapova retain title? Maria Sharapova reflects on her chances of repeating last year's French Open success. U.S. appeals court rejects states' challenge over climate rules WASHINGTON, July 26 (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 implement greenhouse gas regulations. 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. A New Choice for Cambodian Voters As Cambodians prepare for elections Sunday, Prime Minister Hun Sen is facing perhaps the strongest challenge to his 28-year rule. City Room Big Ticket | An Heiresss Private Sale Yields $21.85 Million A penthouse at the Trump International Hotel and Tower that was owned by Elizabeth Ross Johnson was the most expensive residential sale of the week. Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports. Snowden dad 'He shared the truth' Edward Snowden did the right thing by leaking U.S. intelligence and helping the American people see the truth, his father, Lon Snowden, said Friday on NBC's "Today." CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Repsol eyes sale of $6 bln Gas Natural stake after Shell deal (Corrects type of plant in Canada in paragraph 3, as not a liquefaction plant) Rains preceded record drop in U.S. corn, soy cash prices CHICAGO, July 26 (Reuters) - Widespread rains last weekend in the U.S. Corn Belt sparked a record drop in cash corn and soybean prices - a wave of declines that triggered a steep fall in futures at the Chicago Board of Trade this week, grains traders and analysts said. Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. Well Alternatives for Back Pain Relief How do you solve back pain? Dont ask your doctor. Smithfield's China deal spurs heparin heart drug safety concerns WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are concerned a Chinese company's planned $4.7 billion acquisition of pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc could affect the safety and availability of heparin, a blood-thinner widely used in heart surgery and kidney dialysis that is derived from pig intestines. Toshiba to cut costs in TVs, PCs by $300 million over next 2 years TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp said on Friday it aims to cut a combined 10 billion yen ($100 million) in costs in its television and PC businesses in the year to March 2014 and double that figure in the following year to cope with persistently weak demand. Mexico's Pemex posts increased crude production, exports in June MEXICO CITY, July 26 (Reuters) - Mexico's state oil monopoly Pemex said on Friday it produced 2.52 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude in June, while exporting an average of 1.09 million bpd. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Making Maasai modern For centuries, the lush national parks of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania have been called home by the Maasai, one of Africa's most culturally district tribes. CBS and Time Warner Cable Call a Timeout in Dispute The network and cable company announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to an extension of their current contract, as they continue to wrangle over fees for CBS programs. Paula Deens Cook Tells of Slights, Steeped in History Dora Charles, who lives in an aging trailer home on the outskirts of Savannah, said Paula Deen held out the promise that together, they might get rich one day. 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. Dubai ruler pardons alleged rape victim A Norwegian woman who was sentenced to prison after reporting she was raped in Dubai has been given a pardon, a spokeswoman for Norway's Foreign Ministry said. City Room New York Today The Beat Goes On What you need to know for Friday and the weekend a powpow at a Queens farm, a Coney Island talent show and a honky-tonk in Harlem. Summers' work for financial firms could give critics ammunition NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, a top contender for the leadership of the Federal Reserve, has been a consultant to large financial institutions, including Citigroup Inc, news that could fuel questions about his suitability to head the central bank. UPDATE 1-Bankers in line for telecom and media fees windfall LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Bankers working on the sale of the bulk of Vivendi's stake in Activision Blizzard Inc to the video games maker and its management could earn advisory fees of up to $80 million, according to an industry estimate. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Sports Briefing | Football With Barth Set to Miss Season, Buccaneers Sign Tynes Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth will miss the season with a torn Achilles tendon, and the team signed Lawrence Tynes, a former Giant, as his replacement. Mandela shows 'sustained improvement' Former South African leader Nelson Mandela still is in critical condition at a Pretoria hospital but "shows sustained improvement," the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said Monday. Peter Doig Readies Paintings for a Retrospective in Scotland The painter Peter Doig prepares for his first major show in Scotland, where he was born. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Hungry City Feast in the East Village Feast searches for a midpoint between the tasting menu and the humble satisfactions of a smorgasbord. National Briefing | South North Carolina Budget Pays Eugenics Victims Ten million dollars will go to victims of a eugenics program that for decades forced people who social workers said were developmentally disabled to undergo sterilization. Hungry City Feast in the East Village Feast searches for a midpoint between the tasting menu and the humble satisfactions of a smorgasbord. Judge delays conservatorship ruling for actress Amanda Bynes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A judge in Southern California on Friday has postponed ruling on whether the parents of troubled actress Amanda Bynes should be granted legal control over the former teenage star's affairs. UPDATE 2-Retailer Praktiker's prospects take a dive with insolvency move * German home improvement chain planned to operate under Max Bahr brand In Tug of War Over New Fed Leader, Some Gender Undertones The choice of who will succeed Ben S. Bernanke to lead the Federal Reserve is roiling Washington as it revives questions about the dearth of women in its top economic policy positions. Police At least 30 killed as violence rocks Iraq At least 30 people were killed in attacks across Iraq on Thursday, police officials in Baghdad, Mosul and Baquba said. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Cruz Apologizes for Twitter Message After Zimmermans Acquittal Giants receiver Victor Cruz apologized for a Twitter message in the wake of George Zimmermans being acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin. UPDATE 1-Speculators turn short on U.S. 10-year Treasury note futures NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Speculators turned bearish in the latest week on U.S. 10-year Treasury note futures as markets wondered whether the Federal Reserve might signal a pullback in bond buying as soon as September, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. Rose on injury It's been tough Pedro Pinto speaks with Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose about recovering from his knee injury.

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