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News Feed Latest worldwide news 3 dead in passenger bus crash in Indianapolis Three people were killed late Saturday afternoon after a passenger bus flipped over in Indianapolis, a city police spokesman said. U.S. Set to Face Panama in Final, but Coach Is Barred for Outburst Jurgen Klinsmann was suspended by Gold Cup organizers for showing dissent towards the referee in a semifinal victory. MAC Remains Stable Amid Realignment Drama The Mid-American Conference will have a hard time topping the last 12 months, when Northern Illinois made it to the Orange Bowl and Central Michigan's Eric Fisher was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. F1 teams reluctant to go to more than 20 races BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could have 22 races jostling for a slot next season but teams have made clear they want the calendar limited to 20. World Briefing | Europe Switzerland Armed Men Help Pink Panther Member Escape The gang member escaped with another prisoner after accomplices in two vehicles forced their way through a gate and fired at prison guards. DMX arrested, accused of driving under the influence Rapper DMX has found himself behind bars again, this time with a DUI charge. The Lede Spanish Train Crash Captured on Video Security-camera footage leaked to the public via YouTube captured the moment on Wednesday that a passenger train derailed outside Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, killing at least 80 people. Ledecky rockets to gold in 400m freestyle BARCELONA (Reuters) - American teenager Katie Ledecky stormed to gold in the 400 meters freestyle at the world championships in Barcelona on Sunday, becoming only the second woman after Italy's Federica Pellegrini to break four minutes. Publicis CEO sees EPS boost from Omnicom deal PARIS (Reuters) - The merger of Publicis and Omnicom will boost adjusted earnings per share, and the new group will maintain its BBB+ credit rating, the head of the French ad group told a news... The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Well Walking 800 Miles Away From Cancer When my doctors told me I was cancer-free after a six-year battle, I began an 800-mile walk away from the disease. Steve Berrios, Master of Latin Jazz and Drums, Dies at 68 Mr. Berrios, a fixture of the New York jazz scene for 40 years, was a founding member of the Fort Apache Band. Ricky Williams Eager to Mold Young Minds as Coach Ricky Williams can't change the past and wouldn't want to even if he could. U.S. PGA ends putter opposition The U.S. PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. Childhood lost in Syria In my nine years as a UNICEF ambassador, I've been to camps for people displaced by conflict. Though hardly luxurious, they usually have some kind of structure a water source, latrines, even schools. Slooow U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. Crackdown in Egypt Kills Islamists as They Protest The Egyptian authorities unleashed a ferocious attack on Islamist protesters, killing at least 72 people in the second mass killing of demonstrators in three weeks. Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows. Kasparov Cracks in Putin's Russia Chess champion Garry Kasparov argues Vladimir Putin's position in Russia is under threat. Developing Australia's "frontier" north may be political pipedream SYDNEY, July 29 (Reuters) - The frontrunner to become Australia's next prime minister, Tony Abbott, holds ambitious plans to develop the country's sparse and inhospitable north by 2030 to attract a new wave of mining investment and boost agricultural exports to Asia. Surge in iPhone sales rings well with Apple investors (Reuters) - Apple Inc shares opened about 5 percent higher on Wednesday after the technology company's third-quarter profit beat analysts' expectations due to stellar sales of its iPhones. Should Reddit Be Blamed for the Spreading of a Smear? When the Sunil Tripathi rumor went viral after the Boston Marathon bombing, it laid bare the dysfunctional codependence between new and old media. Weiner mayoral campaign falters; woman details sex chats NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Weiner's New York mayoral campaign took a beating on Thursday as he lost his lead in a new poll and admitted to sending lewd online messages to up to three women since he resigned from Congress over such behavior two years ago. Eagles WR Maclin Tears ACL, Could Miss Season Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin tore the ACL in his right knee during practice Saturday and could miss the season. Cyprus, lenders set Bank of Cyprus bail-in at 47.5 pct, sources say NICOSIA, July 28 (Reuters) - Cyprus and its international lenders have agreed to convert 47.5 percent of deposits exceeding 100,000 euros in Bank of Cyprus to equity to recapitalize it, banking... T Magazine In Store | Made-in-Detroit Design, Now for Sale in New York City The Motor City design brand Shinola, which has become revered for its locally manufactured watches, bicycles, leather goods and notebooks, is opening an inviting new flagship store in Tribeca. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar hits five-week low on Fed caution, Wall St sags * Wall Street lower as profit taking sets in * Gold falls with drop in dollar * Oil declines on worries over demand in China By Leah Schnurr NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a... Facebook offers the dummy's guide to mobile advertising SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook Inc's mobile advertising success offers a ray of hope for Internet companies trying to make money within the confines of the smartphone's small screen. Construction of world's tallest building in China grounded? The plan to raise what would be the world's tallest building in a dizzyingly fast time is in danger of not getting off the ground at all. Square Feet Tarrytown, N.Y., Charms Residents and Retailers Businesses are thriving in an economically and ethnically diverse Westchester County village of 11,354. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Chicagos Balanced Attack Sinks the Liberty The Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne finished with a career-low 7 points, but Chicago had five scorers in double digits. Harlem Stage Prepares to Export Its Own Opera Harlem Stage is banking on Makandal its first opera commission and an ambitious, contemporary work revolving around the leader of an 18th-century slave revolt in Haiti to raise its international profile. City Room In the Bronx, Honoring a Virtuoso of Latin Music Yomo Toro, a celebrated musician, lived in the Bronx until his death, staying true to his roots. On Saturday, Mr. Toros street corner was renamed in his honor. Obama Intends to Let Health Care Law Prove Critics Wrong by Succeeding The law will become vastly more popular once all the nightmare scenarios from adversaries prove wrong, the president said in an interview last week. China fuels Philips profit jump Jim Boulden speaks with Philips CEO Frans Van Houten about how a focus on local needs has allowed his company to grow. China Details Allegations Against Glaxo GlaxoSmithKline, which has been dealing with the bribery and corruption scandal at its China unit, also named Herv Gisserot to head operations there. Economic View Owning a Home Isnt Always a Virtue An economist questions whether its wise for government to encourage homeownership over renting. Modern Love Uh, Honey, Thats Not Your Line A screenwriter tries and fails to make an actual human girlfriend fit into a tempting cinematic trope. Kings Sign Captain Brown to Eight-Year Extension Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown has signed an eight-year contract extension, joining a number of key players committed to the club long-term, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday.

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