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News Feed Latest worldwide news Marquez wins in Germany to go top Both of his main rivals in MotoGP were injured and Marc Marquez took advantage. He won the German Grand Prix to grab the lead in the overall standings. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Judge Clears Path for Detroit Bankruptcy Case A federal judge froze all litigation against the city during the bankruptcy process and consolidated state-level challenges to the Chapter 9 filing. On Golf Emotional Victory for Mickelsons Caddie of 21 Years After Phil Mickelsons British Open victory, the only full-time caddie he has ever had, Jim Mackay, showed even more emotion than he did. Police in Japan hunt for 'haiku killer' Hundreds of police are involved in the hunt for a 63-year-old man in connection with the murder of five people in a remote Japanese hamlet. The victims' houses were also burned down. 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. Food Corporations Turn to Chefs in a Quest for Healthy Flavor At companies like PepsiCo and Kellogg, white-coated lab technicians join with white-jacketed chefs to give consumers the taste they want with less salt, fat and sugar. Fort Tells of Spains Early Ambitions The discovery of remains of a 16th century fort the earliest one built by Europeans serves as a reminder of Spains expeditions before Britains explorations. Google offers to fund wireless hotspots in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is offering $600,000 to set up free wireless Internet hotspots in 31 public spaces in San Francisco, but city officials said they need to review annual maintenance costs before it could be approved. At Home With George McDonald A Mayoral Candidate Reflects on the Mosaic of His Life Grand Central Terminal has been a touchstone of sorts throughout George McDonalds life. Now he has a house that matches it. Emilie Russler and David Germain The couple are pursuing doctorates and medical degrees at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, she in immunology and he in molecular genetics and genomics. 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. Front Burner A Cookbook for Locavores, Prawns for Summer and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 23. Insight Science for hire - Trial over plastic exposes disclosure deficit NEW YORK (Reuters) - By 2012, Eastman Chemical seemed to be perfectly positioned when it came to producing plastic for drinking bottles. Concerns about a widely used chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) had become so great that Walmart stopped selling plastic baby bottles and children's sippy cups made with it and consumer groups were clamoring for regulators to ban it. Medical societies were warning that BPA's similarity to estrogens could disrupt the human hormone system and pose health risks, es Study raises new concern about earthquakes and fracking fluids NEW YORK (Reuters) - Powerful earthquakes thousands of miles (km) away can trigger swarms of minor quakes near wastewater-injection wells like those used in oil and gas recovery, scientists reported on Thursday, sometimes followed months later by quakes big enough to destroy buildings. Real deal for Ancelotti Football's managerial merry-go-round swung into action Tuesday as both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain ended months of speculation by appointing new coaches. UPDATE 1-FDA accepts review of long-delayed Merck blood clot drug July 24 - Merck Co. on Wednesday said U.S. regulators had accepted its marketing application for the blood clot drug vorapaxar, aimed at preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients who have already had a heart attack but who have no history of stroke. Ex-CIA chief blasts Edward Snowden Michael Hayden says Snowden will likely prove to be the most costly leaker of American secrets in the history of the Republic Why Brotherhood can't back down Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood continues to mobilize followers and demand the reinstatement of Morsy. SK Hynix reports record profit on DRAM price surge SEOUL, July 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's SK Hynix Inc posted a record quarterly profit on Thursday as computer memory chip prices continued to rally on the back of tight supply and strong sales of... Baidu's Q2 revenue beats Street, shares surge SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Reuters) - Baidu Inc, China's largest search engine, posted slightly better-than-expected revenue of $1.23 billion in the second quarter, sending its shares up more than 13 percent. Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Well Farmers Market Chickens Higher in Bacteria Up to 52 percent of grocery store chickens tested positive for bacteria that can cause food poisoning. But chickens bought at farmers markets were the most contaminated of all, according to a small study in Pennsylvania. Clones Rule as Hollywood Beats Drum at Comic-Con Many of the movies offered to fans in San Diego were sequels or retreads, raising questions on whether more of the same was about all Hollywood had. UPDATE 1-Lawyers square off in first battle over Detroit bankruptcy bid * Hearing will address motion to stay all related litigation The Lede First Video of the Prince of Cambridge Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the hospital late on Tuesday and presented their infant to the crowds who had gathered outside the building for days. Looking for Ways to Beat the Weeds Scientists want to learn from undesirable plants and their tool kit of rapid adaptive skills. Chicago Approves $500 Million Revamp of Wrigley Field Chicago on Wednesday approved a $500 million proposed renovation of Wrigley Field, the storied home of the Chicago Cubs, which will add luxury boxes, a nearby hotel and eventually a jumbo outfield electronic sign to the 99-year-old baseball venue. Going, Going, Still Going? Voyager 1 at Solar Systems Edge Scientists waiting for the spacecraft to enter the wider reaches of the Milky Way are perplexed Only one of two telltale signs of its departure has been detected. UPDATE 1-U.S. government extends review of Smithfield sale to Chinese firm WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has decided to take an additional 45 days to review a Chinese company's plan to purchase Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer said on Wednesday in a statement that expressed confidence the deal would close in the second half of 2013. Start Austins Silicon Hills Builds on Its Infrastructure Austin has plenty of incubators, interest from venture capital and a low cost of living, making it easy for start-ups to set up shop. But can it live up to its hype? Maroc Telecom H1 profit up 12.6 pct, boosted by subsidiaries July 24 (Reuters) - Maroc Telecom, Morocco's largest telecom operator, said on Wednesday its net profit attributable to shareholders rose 12.6 percent in the first half of 2013 to 3.5 billion dirhams ($412 million). Turning Addiction Into a Sideshow The actress and author Kristen Johnston takes issue with how addicts are portrayed on television shows, in news reports and on social media. From Deep in West Texas, a Gathering to Consider the Universe In its 34th year, the Texas Star Party drew more than 500 amateur astronomers from across the United States and Canada to gaze together into the vast open skies. Benghazi, Boston State of jihad Every July in the lush, green mountains of Aspen, Colorado, many of the top present and former U.S. national security officials and other experts gather to discuss how the war against al Qaeda and its allies is going. United States 1, Costa Rica 0 United States Tops Costa Rica in Gold Cup Brek Shea scored his first goal in an international match, sending the United States into a quarterfinal game against El Salvador on Sunday. Mermaids dive for octopus In a tiny Korean fishing village, "mermaids" dive for abalone and conch while their sisters cook up a breakfast few foreigners know about. Colombian rebels to release alleged U.S. soldier Colombia's FARC rebels say they captured an American soldier last month, and will release him as a "gesture" to advance peace talks. Detroit bankruptcy case judge proposes mediator for toughest disputes (Reuters) - The bankruptcy judge overseeing Detroit's historic bankruptcy filing has proposed appointing a federal judge as mediator to hash out the most difficult disputes as the city struggles to... UCB says U.S. FDA committee recommends its drug Cimzia for new uses BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian pharmaceutical group UCB SA said a committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of allowing UCB's arthritis drug Cimzia to be used to treat adults with active axial spondyloarthritis.

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