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News Feed Latest worldwide news Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas Less ice along the Northeast Passage means Russian energy companies have more places to drill and a clear shipping lane to reach customers in China. Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Kuroda, Rivera Pitch Yankees to 2-0 Win at Texas Mariano Rivera was honored on the field before his final game in Texas and was fittingly on the mound to end it. US farm bill on hold while House tries again on food stamp cuts WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House will try to cut billions of dollars from the food stamp program before negotiating an overall farm bill with the Senate, the House majority leader said on Thursday two months before the current farm law expires. Asiana crash probe closes at airport The National Transportation Safety Board has wrapped up its on-scene work as part of its investigation of the Asiana Flight 214 crash at San Francisco airport, the agency said Monday. 'No Bailout' Senators look to pre-empt U.S. aid to Detroit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the Senate want to make sure the federal government does not become involved in the financial maelstrom hitting Detroit, which filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history last week. You're the Boss Blog This Week In Small Business The Employer Mandate Where the economy is headed in seven charts. Hiring beats the forecasts. A start-up has 30 days to live. Can you explain what a Bitcoin is? Tiny hooks revolutionize concrete Nick Glass meets the Dramix inventor Ann Lambrechts who has managed to increased concrete durability using steel fibers. Governing body FINA agrees to introduce mixed relays BARCELONA (Reuters) - Swimming fans will be able to watch the top male and female athletes competing on the same relay team at major championships after world governing body FINA agreed to introduce a mixed version of the event on Thursday. George H.W. Bush shaves head in support of boy with leukemia DALLAS (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush shaved his salt and pepper comb-over locks in solidarity with a 2-year-old boy who lost his hair from leukemia treatments, his office said in... Building the Team My Second Chance in My Second Job A business owner learns from the mistakes he made at his first job and applies the lessons successfully at his next. BlackBerry lays off 250 employees in latest round of cuts TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd has laid off about 250 of its employees at its headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, as part of its latest move to trim costs, the smartphone maker said on Thursday. 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. Prosecutors say U.S. WikiLeaks soldier was seeking notoriety FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - Military prosecutors said the U.S. soldier accused of the largest leak of classified information in the nation's history was hoping to make a name for himself by releasing documents on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... American detained in China is wife of British risk consultant sources BEIJING (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen held in China amid an investigation into the country's pharmaceutical industry is the wife and business partner of a detained British national, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday. Tunisian opposition leader killed outside home A Tunisian opposition leader was fatally shot outside his home Thursday, setting off protests in a nation still raw from the February assassination of a different politician who opposed the Islamist-led governing party. Federal Judge Halts Legal Challenges in Detroit Bankruptcy Case The judge said objections to the citys Chapter 9 filing, including protests by retired city employees about potential pension cuts, would be addressed in upcoming hearings. In South Africa, Concern Over Attacks A wave of violence aimed at immigrants in poor black communities outside Cape Town has raised fears among residents, shopkeepers and advocates. Bangladesh Pollution, Told in Colors and Smells A deadly building collapse brought the dangers of Bangladeshs clothing manufacturing to world notice, but the environmental destruction is taking a daily toll as well. Suspension Tests Friendship Between Packers Rodgers and Brewers Braun Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun are two California natives who found sporting success and friendship in Wisconsin. Until now. Rescued Florida sea turtle headed for Las Vegas casino "retirement" MIAMI (Reuters) - An ailing 320-pound, green sea turtle, believed to be about 50 years old, was packed in a customized FedEx crate to be shipped to Las Vegas on Thursday to give it a better home at a luxury casino. Cardiac rehab may benefit oldest patients NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise-based rehabilitation programs for heart patients are tied to health benefits even among the most elderly, according to a new study. Bruins G Tuukka Rask Signs 8-Year Contract Tuukka Rask turned an outstanding first season as the Boston Bruins' No. 1 goalie into a long-term commitment on Wednesday by signing an eight-year contract to stay with the Eastern Conference champions. Starbucks profit up, U.S. sales surprisingly strong (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp on Thursday posted a bigger than expected jump in quarterly profit after new fruit "Refresher" energy drinks and seasonal Frappuccino iced beverages helped drive more visits to shops in the United States, its top market. Criminal case against SAC is strong lawyers NEW YORK (Reuters) - The decision by federal prosecutors to bring criminal charges against hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors LP, rather than its billionaire owner, Steven A. Cohen, makes it more likely that the government will be able to secure a guilty verdict, lawyers say. Top-Seeded Jovanovski Wins in Baku 1st Round Defending champion Bojana Jovanovski advanced to the second round of the Baku Cup, overcoming a rough start to beat Nigina Abduraimova of Uzbekistan 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday. Virginia Johnson, Widely Published Collaborator in Sex Research, Dies at 88 Ms. Johnson and William H. Masters helped make the frank discussion of sex in postwar America possible if not downright acceptable. UPDATE 1-Container with depleted uranium found at Miami-area airport (Updates with details on uranium, quotes from airport spokeswoman) Rodriguez and Yankees Clash Again Over His Status A challenge by Alex Rodriguez to the team physician over his diagnosis of an injury has infuriated the Yankees. 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. Passengers rescued from tall ship accident July 25 - Coastguard and RNLI lifeboat crews rescued passengers from the water after a tall ship hit rocks off the coast of Ireland. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Fugitive Snowden's hopes of leaving Moscow airport dashed MOSCOW (Reuters) - Fugitive U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden's hopes of leaving Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport for the first time in a month on Wednesday were dashed when he failed to secure permission from Russia to leave. UPDATE 4-Amazon's overseas weakness overshadows strength at home * Amazon US sales jump 30 pct, while International sales climb 13 pct Pet pig Nemo's lymphoma treatment makes research history WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When George Goldner went to feed his six pet pigs earlier this year, his 730-pound (331-kg) companion Nemo was acting strangely. Nemo had suddenly stopped eating and laid in... 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... Political Memo New Book Quotes Not-So-Humble Christie on Presidential Thoughts The book, Collision 2012, lets the New Jersey governor recount events like a fund-raising meeting in which Henry Kissinger announced, Your country needs you. Bulger witness on cooperating with Feds 'I was dead either way' James "Whitey" Bulger's defense lawyer continued hammering away at one of the government's star witnesses in a Boston courtroom Wednesday, trying to portray the convicted killer as a pathological liar who should have called it quits and gone to the electric chair when he had the chance. 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.

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