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News Feed Latest worldwide news Glaxo warns China corruption scandal will hit business LONDON (Reuters) - A "shameful" corruption scandal in China will inevitably impact GlaxoSmithKline's business, the British drugmaker's chief executive said on Wednesday, adding he was ready to go to Beijing "at the right moment." Hezbollah Leader Assails European Sanctions Hassan Nasrallah accused the European Union of bowing down to the United States and Israel, which have long listed Hezbollah as a terrorist group. The Consumer Health Insurance Within Reach The health care mandate takes effect soon, allowing people to compare and buy policies, but many people are unaware of available subsidies and Medicaid coverage. Emile Griffith, Boxer Who Unleashed a Fatal Barrage, Dies at 75 Griffith, a welterweight and middleweight champion, fought professionally for 20 years. He famously won a 1962 bout in which his opponent died 10 days later. Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Keep Zidlicky, Defenseman in Top Pair The Devils re-signed Marek Zidlicky, which will allow the team to keep its top defensive pair together. Coping With Wifes Death, a Ranger Is Returning to the Ice Dominic Moore took last season off to care for his wife, who died in January. He recently signed with the Rangers. National Briefing | Washington Martins Father Addresses Black Caucus in Congress Tracy Martin opened comments by a panel of experts brought together by the Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys to focus more attention on the issues that disproportionately affect them. Sarah Mercer, Gregory Bowyer The bride will pursue a doctorate in veterinary medicine; the groom provides consulting services. Cooking among bombs in Somalia A Somali chef left his successful cafe in London to start a new business in his hometown. Despite being targeted by suicide bombers, he is determined to remind his countrymen what it's like to live without war. UPDATE 2-Iberdrola warns of 260 mln euro hit from energy reforms * First-half core profit 4.1 billion euros, down 0.9 percent Column Mickelson Gives Us Reason to Celebrate The celebration started when Phil Mickelson rolled in his final birdie putt, with hands raised high in the air and a tearful caddie just waiting to be hugged. It quickly turned into a victory lap, even as the players he'd already beaten struggled to finish what was left of their disappointing day. Netflix shares slip as subscriber numbers lag investor dreams (Reuters) - Netflix Inc stock is set to open around 4 percent lower after the online entertainment company reported less-than-expected quarterly subscriber growth, undermining investor hopes for a... Stakhovsky Loses in 1st Round at Swiss Open Sergiy Stakhovsky lost his fourth straight match since beating Roger Federer at Wimbledon, falling in the first round of the Swiss Open on Monday. Bucks Blog Military Auto Borrowers to Get Refund Checks Military members who financed car loans under the MILES program will get refund checks. Banks too slow to pay out in mis-selling claims - UK Minister LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - British banks are acting too slowly to pay compensation to firms that were mis-sold financial products, Business Secretary Vince Cable said on Thursday, calling for swifter payouts and greater transparency. UPDATE 1-Former UBS bankers get prison terms for muni bid-rigging NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Three former UBS AG bankers were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for deceiving U.S. municipalities by rigging bids to invest municipal bond proceeds, with the longest... Smaller, paler Earth unveiled in new NASA photo CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A robotic space probe nearly 900 million miles from Earth turned its gaze away from Saturn and its entourage of moons to take a picture of its home planet, NASA said on Monday. IMAX growing, confident in China Richard Quest speaks with IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond about why China is a such a good fit for the company. 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. Operation "Casablanca" nets dozens of German Hells Angels in Spain July 24 - The leader of Germany and Europe's Hells Angels and 24 others are detained by a police operation in Mallorca, Spain. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Missile Crisis II? Not exactly The weapons seized on a North Korean ship in Panama are more suited to a Cold War museum than a 21st century arsenal, say experts. Markets Slip Despite Positive Data Wall Street was mostly lower as surprisingly strong economic figures out of Europe and upbeat earnings from Apple could not outweigh earlier concerns over China. Steven Cohens worst nightmare If anyone keeps SAC Capital Partners founder Steven Cohen up at night, its Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The prosecutor has made a name for himself going after insider trading, and hes got Cohens firm in his crosshairs. Boeing boosts outlook July 24 - Boeing's profit and revenue blew past expectations, and the aerospace giant lifted its 2013 outlook. Fred Katayama reports. Study forecasts deadly consequences of global warming in New York July 15 - Higher temperatures caused by climate change could cause a spike in heat-related deaths in New York City, according to researchers at Columbia University. They say that if current trends continue, the number of fatalities attribituble to hot weather could double over the next seventy years. Sharon Reich reports. UPDATE 2-Cheesecake Factory posts profit miss, shares fall LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Reuters) - Cheesecake Factory Inc on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit that missed Wall Street's expectations because of softer-than-expected sales at established restaurants, and its shares fell almost 6 percent. 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. RPT-UPDATE 1-Former UBS bankers get prison terms for muni bid-rigging NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Three former UBS AG bankers were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for deceiving U.S. municipalities by rigging bids to invest municipal bond proceeds, with the longest... Is this the perfect beach duo? When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning. McConnell Campaign, Facing Woman as Challenger, Says It Wont Shy From Issues The Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, will not only defend but also highlight his record to appeal to female voters in 2014, his team says. Abortion Restrictions Become Law in Texas, but Opponents Will Press Fight The law, championed by Gov. Rick Perry, bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and requires abortion clinics to meet the same standards as hospital-style surgical centers. 'El Matador' Cavani to PSG in record deal Uruguay international Edinson Cavani signs a five-year deal with French champions Paris Saint-Germain Tuesday -- for a reported French record fee of euro 64 million ($84 million). Lawyer Snowden stuck at airport U.S. leaker Edward Snowden has not received documents to leave Moscow airport, his lawyer says despite a report to the contrary. Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. Verizon unveils three Droid phones from Motorola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless, the biggest U.S. mobile service provider, on Tuesday announced three new phones under its Droid smartphone brand from Google Inc's Motorola and said that Motorola would be its exclusive Droid phone vendor going forward. Militants kill 14 Shi'ites after checking ID cards in north Iraq TIKRIT, Iraq (Reuters) - Militants shot dead 14 Shi'ite tanker-drivers after checking their identity papers at a makeshift roadblock on the main route leading north from the Iraqi capital late on Wednesday, police said. U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. Car bomb kills militants in Sinai July 24 - A car bomb explodes near police training center in northern Sinai killing at least four attackers. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. The New Old Age At Too Many Hospitals, a Revolving Door Medicare is cracking down on hospital readmissions. Heres some advice on what patients need to know before discharge.

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