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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Train carriage removed in Spain as driver is investigated July 25 - Destroyed train carriage is removed from tracks near the northern city of Santiago de Compostela, after 80 people died. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Inside the List Catherine Coulter, whose F.B.I. thriller Bombshell is No. 5 on the hardcover fiction list, posts publicity updates on her official Web site alongside cat pictures and Tim Tebow fan notes. From the mouths of North Korea's children Hatred for the U.S. July 25 - North Korean children say learning about the Korean War helps them deepen their hatred of the U.S. ahead of the 60th anniversary of the war's end. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Global shares, dollar fall on mixed earnings, China fears NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets and the dollar fell on Thursday after mixed results from blue-chip companies on both sides of the Atlantic and renewed concerns about the slowing pace of growth in China weighed on investor sentiment. Sarepta stock falls over doubts of faster approval for lead drug (Reuters) - Sarepta Therapeutics Inc said data from ongoing studies of its lead drug could be enough for the company to apply for a U.S. approval, but that the regulator was unsure if it was enough... American, British films dominate Venice festival lineup ROME (Reuters) - New films by British and U.S. directors Terry Gilliam, Stephen Frears, Jonathan Glazer and James Franco will vie for the top prize at this year's Venice Film Festival, organizers said on Thursday. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Mortgages Awaiting Foreclosure Relief Foreclosure prevention advocates are urging Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to sign legislation into law to prevent the stem the growth of pending legislations. Up Close Maria Baibakova Is Finding Her Place in the Art World Educated and astute, Maria Baibakova is taking on a major role in the art world. Wolff makes full Formula One test debut Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there. What to know when visiting Brazil Brazil might be the biggest country most of the world doesn't know a whole heckuva a lot about. That's changing Obama warns House Republicans against 'deadbeat' budget tactics JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - With a busy commercial port in Florida as his backdrop, President Barack Obama warned Republican lawmakers on Thursday that threatening a government shutdown or debt default jeopardizes the fragile U.S. economic recovery. 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. Dow Chemical may sell businesses exposed to commodity swings (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co will consider selling its paint, construction and chlorine businesses as it joins industry rivals in shedding units vulnerable to commodity price swings, its chief executive said. Company News Judge Rules Against BP Attempt to Suspend Payments A federal judge said BP could not suspend payments for damages related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill while an investigator looks into possible misconduct in the payout process. DealBook SAC Capital Indicted on Fraud Charges in Insider Trading Case The unusually aggressive move by federal officials, the culmination of an investigation that spanned a decade, could debilitate one of Wall Streets most successful hedge funds. Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. World Briefing | Europe Russia 13 Entrepreneurs Released From Jail as Amnesty Starts The amnesty was proposed by the countrys business ombudsman, Boris Titov, last year and signed into law this month to try to correct failures in the legal system. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. Meyer Talks Discipline; Pac-12 Rivals Talk Tempo Urban Meyer answered few questions about his talented Ohio State team and its championship aspirations at Big Ten media day. Khaled Hosseini weaves global family ties in latest best seller NEW YORK (Reuters) - Khaled Hosseini's first novel in six years echoes the themes of family relationships explored in his previous novels, but the multigenerational saga weaves together more characters and locales than the author has tackled previously. 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. T Magazine The Look | Kate Moss Punches Up the Little Black Dress The supermodel entered Londons Ivy Club in a little black Prada dress with punchy accessories. Transparency needed on spying Sen. Al Franken says we can't debate the legality of domestic spying if it's a secret program authorized by secret legal opinions issued by a secret court. Tool Kit Digital Tools to Curb Snooping While no technological tool is perfect, there are ways to limit ones digital footprint. Judge approves suit tying Morgan Stanley to toxic lending in Detroit * Say Morgan Stanley helped keep subprime lender in business Oaktree taps Goldman to sell packaging firm Tekni-Plex -sources NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Oaktree Capital Group LLC has tapped Goldman Sachs Group to find a buyer for packaging company Tekni-Plex, in a deal that could fetch around $800 million, two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. William and Kate name Britain's new royal heir George LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate have chosen three traditional royal names by calling their new-born baby boy George Alexander Louis, William's office said on Wednesday. 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. Serbia's Troicki suspended for doping violation LONDON (Reuters) - Serbia's former world number 12 Viktor Troicki has been handed an 18-month suspension by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after violating doping regulations. G.M. Says Weakness in Asia Leads to Drop in Profit General Motors net income fell 19 percent in the second quarter, mostly because of a sharp drop in pretax profit in Asia, but overall revenue and vehicles sales rose. Despite Education Advances, a Host of Afghan School Woes It is widely accepted that demand among Afghans for better schooling and the actual opportunity to attend, particularly for girls is at its highest point in decades. 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. Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Nineteen Canadians will tee it up on Thursday to begin what is quickly becoming an Andy Murray-esque pursuit and become the first home grown winner of the Canadian Open in 59 years. Sudeikis Says He Will Leave Saturday Night Live The actor and writer Jason Sudeikis had been with NBCs popular late-night show for 10 years, playing several notable characters, including Mitt Romney. Mickelson Faces Huge Task to Seal Sweep of Majors-Player Nine-times major champion Gary Player believes Phil Mickelson faces a "monumental task" to achieve a clean sweep of major wins and said it would be "eating him alive" if he was perennial nearly-man Lee Westwood. The Ethicist Bankrolling the Botnets Whats it worth to understand spam? The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | On the Cover of Rolling Stone Why did the chain stores CVS and Walgreens say they would not sell the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine? Personal Health After a Sprain, Dont Just Walk It Off Ankle injuries should never be taken lightly and are too often mistreated or not treated at all.

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