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News Feed Latest worldwide news Upper house poll backs 'Abenomics' Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister, pledges to keep his focus on the economy after his Liberal Democratic party wins a sweeping victory in elections for the upper house of parliament. Martino the new man at Barcelona Barcelona has appointed Argentine coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino as its new manager following the departure of Tito Vilanova. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Somali lawmaker's car bombed; 1 dead At least one person was killed in Somalia's capital of Mogadishu on Wednesday when a bomb hidden in a lawmaker's car blew up, authorities said. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Movie Review Stranded, Starring Christian Slater, Repeats a Common Plot Stranded, about a lunar base invaded by nonhuman visitors, has decent acting but awfully familiar elements. U.S. municipal bond funds report $1.23 bln weekly outflows-Lipper WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal gond funds reported $1.23 billion of net outflows in the week ended July 24, compared to $1.56 billion outflows the previous week, according to data... Beijing bomber A desperate cry? China's airport bomber is just one of many whose demands for justice have gone unheeded. Advertising Duracell Offers Praise, and Power, for Everyday Heroes Duracell is introducing its premium Quantum brand with a promotion announcing the donation of batteries to firefighters and paramedics. The Lede The Third Man on Snowdens Reading List One of the three books Edward J. Snowdens Russian lawyer gave him on Wednesday was by Nikolai Karamzin, the court historian to Czar Alexander I who argued two centuries ago that Russia could only thrive under autocratic rule. All flights to and from Tunisia cancelled on Friday TUNIS, July 26 (Reuters) - All flights to and from Tunisia will be cancelled on Friday after a general strike was called by the main labour organisation in protest at the killing of a prominent opposition figure, the civil aviation office said. The Agenda Could Employers Use Immigrants to Avoid the Health Mandate? It has been reported that the new health insurance law combined with the immigration law passed by the Senate would reward employers for hiring illegal immigrants. But would it? League Unveils 2013-14 Schedule With New Alignment Six outdoor games and a new conference and division alignment highlight the 2013-14 regular season schedule released by the National Hockey League (NHL) on Friday. Phil Woosnam, Pioneer of North American Soccer, Dies at 80 Mr. Woosnam played professionally in Britain before becoming the commissioner of the North American Soccer League. Fantasy Football Sleeper and Breakout Candidates at Running Back Every season, players emerge from under the radar to become key contributors on fantasy football rosters, especially at the running back position. Here are some candidates for 2013. Economic activity gauge steady near five-year high WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of future U.S. economic activity held at a near five-year high, pointing to an economy that continues to grow at a moderate pace. Flock of Seagulls' van found A Flock of Seagulls' friends and fans are watching Craigslist, eBay and pawn shops for band leader Mike Score's stolen amps and instruments. Japan team wraps up USDA meeting on GM wheat situation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Japanese delegation is completing talks with the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at restarting purchases of U.S. western white wheat, which were halted after the discovery of an unapproved genetically modified strain growing in Oregon. Flextronics revenue beats estimates July 25 (Reuters) - Contract electronics manufacturer Flextronics International Ltd reported higher-than-expected quarterly revenue as the acquisition of some Motorola Mobility units reduced the impact of the loss of a contract with BlackBerry Ltd. For South Sudan and the U.N., a Relationship of Growing Distrust South Sudan, which the United Nations helped midwife into existence, has become one of the most dangerous theaters of operations for the world body. 'No Bailout' Senators look to pre-empt U.S. aid to Detroit WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Senate want to make sure the federal government does not become involved in the financial maelstrom hitting Detroit, which filed for the... Pope Francis visits muddy Brazilian slum July 25 - Pope Francis calls for a society of solidarity while speaking at a Rio de Janeiro "favela" slum neighborhood. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). India Ink Image of the Day July 24 A Naga man from the Chang tribe arriving for a public rally in Tuensang town in east Nagaland. Sports Briefing | Colleges Former W.N.B.A. President to Lead Big East The newly reconstituted Big East Conference has hired Val Ackerman, a former W.N.B.A. president and a member of the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame, as its commissioner. Poverty Looms Large for Citys Aging Immigrant Population, Study Says Besides being one of the fastest-growing demographic groups, older immigrants are also one of the most vulnerable. Watch - Year in Review Take a look back at some of the major events and global elections that CNN Student News covered during the 2012-2013 school year. Halliburton says it also is part of U.S. fracking antitrust probe (Reuters) - Halliburton Co, the largest provider of pressure pumping services used in hydraulic fracturing, said on Thursday it had also been contacted by the U.S. government regarding potential antitrust issues in the pressure pumping market. Bruised FX hedge funds tiptoe back into bets on weaker yen LONDON (Reuters) - Hit by a whipsawing yen in the last two months, many FX hedge funds are still determined to bet the Bank of Japan will succeed in weakening the currency over time while the dollar... Spanish Train Inquiry Looks at a Driver Obsessed With Speed A high-speed passenger train crashed in northwestern Spain on Wednesday night, killing 80 people and leaving at least 100 injured, according to judicial sources and local news reports. Booker Prize Nominees Are Released Thirteen novels are on the longlist for the Man Booker Prize, considered Britains most prestigious literary award. Bubba's $40K hovercraft Bubba Watson's golf cart hovercraft will cost you $40,000. Garment Trade Wields Power in Bangladesh The industrys trade group has seen its influence soar in recent years, but critics say the group has helped make the nation dangerous for garment workers. Jockey and successful trainer Jockey Johnny Murtagh has decided not to wait until he's hung up his racing silks to take out his trainers licence. UPDATE 3-Biogen's new MS drug shines in market debut July 25 (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc on Thursday reported sales of its new multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera had surpassed Wall Street's most bullish forecasts, raising expectations that it will... UK start-up investment website plans global expansion LONDON (Reuters) - A British website which allows members of the public to buy stakes in small businesses is planning to expand worldwide, aiming to create a global platform linking investors to... A failure to communicate Fed 'guidance' fails early test WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Watch what Federal Reserve officials do, not what they say. That was Wall Street's reaction to the U.S. central bank's hints that it could soon begin to wind down its... Natalie Portman to debut as director with film of Amos Oz memoir JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman will direct her first feature film based on "A Tale of Love and Darkness," a memoir by Israeli novelist Amos Oz, the author said on Wednesday. Brendan Steele Leads Canadian Open Brendan Steele topped the Canadian Open leaderboard Thursday at 7-under 65, birdieing five of the first seven holes on his back nine at Glen Abbey. Bits Blog A Summer of Data Hacking Social Problems A University of Chicago program, led by the Obama re-election campaigns chief scientist, is intended to let aspiring young data scientists apply their skills to urban and social problems. Summers U.S. economy best in 15 years May 16 - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says he feels good about the economy after several rough patches. He also says theres a global shift on austerity.

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