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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-U.S. Supreme Court win boosts fight against drug settlements -FTC WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling giving regulators the right to sue drugmakers for agreements that delay sale of cheaper generic pharmaceuticals should deter some of the most egregious deals and allow the agency to better fight others, Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez told lawmakers on Tuesday. China quake death toll more than doubles to 54, hundreds hurt BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in China's western Gansu province on Monday more than doubled to 54 people, the municipal government said, with hundreds injured as many homes in affected areas collapsed. Johnny Carson Clips Are Coming to iTunes Starting Tuesday, fans of the show can buy clips for $1.99 of Tonight Show episodes and special compilations. Boxing for a better life Her gloves held high, Rita Mrwebi dances in the middle of a blue boxing ring. Eyes focused straight ahead, she unleashes a flurry of thudding jabs and powerful hooks. When cooking can kill For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Hire an English Major Gas prices are spiking. An owner talks about growing without debt. How to compete with Google. Have you ever hired an English major? T Magazine On View | Why You Should Visit a 13-Foot-Long Art Museum in Southern California The Los Angeles Museum of Art, housed in a small backyard in the residential neighborhood of Eagle Rock, transforms the experience of viewing art in unexpected ways. Drug Research in China Falls Under a Cloud GlaxoSmithKlines problems in China may be not just about its sales practices. They may also concern its research, an internal audit indicates. Why women will change world When Babatunde Osotimehin last year became the head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) -- the international development agency promoting female rights -- the news didn't go down too well with many women working in the field. Synchronised dance launches North Korea celebration July 22 - North Korea starts the Arirang mass game performances, celebrating its late leaders and the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Campaign Spotlight Collective, a Marketing Agency, Showcases Itself A campaign highlights the kinds of services the digital marketing company can provide to clients. More questions after deadly coaster ride Nobody knows what caused Rosy Esparza to fall out of her seat on a Texas roller coaster ride and plunge to her death. There's no escaping robo-boss Over the next few years, offices will start to have robots roaming around on wheels, controlled by managers sitting halfway around the world, with their faces appearing on a video screen. Australia shares rise on Chinese demand but caution ahead of earnings SYDNEY, July 23 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.3 percent on Tuesday, buoyed by financial and mining stocks riding on healthy Chinese demand, though gains were restricted by investors' caution... Sports Briefing | Football Penn State Could Pay Millions of Dollars to Sandusky Accusers Penn State could be paying out millions of dollars to victims of Jerry Sandusky after disclosing it had tentative agreements with some of those who say he sexually abused them. UPDATE 2-Netflix profit grows, shares drop on subscriber numbers LOS ANGELES, July 22 (Reuters) - Video subscription service Netflix Inc signed up fewer-than-expected new customers for its streaming service in the second quarter, sending its shares tumbling by... Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. T Magazine All the Rage | The Next Great Cocktail Craze? Boozy Punches At the 11the annual Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans, revelers embraced large-batch, high-proof drinks served in giant bowls. Austrian found hoarding stolen skulls in home museum VIENNA (Reuters) - An Austrian man is to be charged with disturbing the peace of the dead after police found 56 skulls and 55 other bones at a museum he had created in his home. Djokovic Book on Diet, Success Set Before Open Novak Djokovic attributes his success in recent years to a change of diet. Now he'll be sharing his nutrition tips in a book to be released before the U.S. Open. US STOCKS-SP 500 breaks winning streak, but UTX buoys Dow * UTX shares hit all-time high and lift the Dow industrials 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. Cowboys Defensive Tackle Brent, Charged in Fatal Crash, Retires Josh Brent, 25, said doing the right things in life was more important as he prepared to defend himself against a manslaughter charge in a drunken-driving crash. Austrian found hoarding stolen skulls in home museum VIENNA (Reuters) - An Austrian man is to be charged with disturbing the peace of the dead after police found 56 skulls and 55 other bones at a museum he had created in his home. For some gays in America, a legal victory becomes a tax headache WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Married Californians Jeremy Turpen and Randy Brock celebrated last month's U.S. Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage. Now they face a tax headache. Williams Reaches Final at Swedish Open Serena Williams defeated Klara Zakopalova in the semifinals of the Swedish Open and will face Swedens Johanna Larsson. The biggest tech tax havens Most of the top 50 U.S. tech firms have established an overseas headquarters, not in the country where they do the most business, but where they can pay rock-bottom tax rates. A Reuters special report looks at which companies are saving what and where. Madrid Zoo visitors uplifted by giraffes July 23 - Madrid Zoo places a new viewing point in its African savannah habitat that takes visitors to new heights. Elly Park reports. UPDATE 2-Freeport to cut capital spending; shares rise July 23 (Reuters) - Freeport-McMoRan Copper Gold Inc reported a sharp drop in second-quarter profit on Tuesday and laid out a plan to cut medium-term spending in light of declining metal prices and global economic uncertainty. Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. Johnny Football Draws a Crowd at SEC Media Days Johnny Manziel strode into Southeastern Conference Media Days and was swarmed by hundreds of reporters and dozens of television cameras. Meyer Disciplines 4 Buckeyes, Including Hyde, Roby Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four players for legal problems, including suspending leading-scorer Carlos Hyde from all team activities in the wake of an alleged assault against a female over the weekend in Columbus. UPDATE 2-Greek shipowner Restis arrested on money laundering charges ATHENS, July 23 (Reuters) - Greek shipowner Victor Restis was arrested on charges of money laundering and embezzlement on Tuesday, becoming one of just a few prominent businessmen to be detained by... Bubba's $40K hovercraft Bubba Watson's golf cart hovercraft will cost you $40,000. Across Syria, Violent Day of Attacks and Ambush Government forces killed dozens of rebels in an ambush east of Damascus, fighters linked to Al Qaeda battled Kurdish militias and Syrias military peppered an outdoor market with mortar rounds. Phoebe Rounds, Peter Hasegawa A Solidarity of Two A union organizer and a community organizer are married. Kepler rescue try is under way Stargazers crossed their fingers Thursday as NASA attempted to revive the planet-hunting Kepler probe, idled since a piece of critical equipment gave out in orbit two months ago. Singer-songwriter Roy Harper rediscovers youth - and vice versa LONDON (Reuters) - After decades as a critically acclaimed but fringe figure in music, British singer-songwriter Roy Harper is suddenly finding himself in demand. Intersection Modern Takes on Tradition In Jackson Heights, Queens, some residents discuss how their style represents their culture just as much as their favorite trends. Advertising A Cook-Off Among Chefs to Join Deltas Kitchen The contest, the Cabin Pressure Cook-Off, will feature four chefs cited by Food Wine as best new chefs.

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