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News Feed Latest worldwide news Shuttle diplomacy under way on global aviation emissions deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Diplomatic talks on a deal to curb greenhouse gas emissions from the global aviation industry have intensified recently as EU and U.S. officials try to stave off the threat of a trade war, lawmakers and observers said. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. Okimoto Banishes London Blues With 10K Gold Poliana Okimoto made up for her bitter setback at the 2012 Olympics when she held off Brazilian compatriot Ana Cunha in the final sprint to win the womens 10-km open water gold. Preoccupations Unpaid Interns Silent No More The author of Intern Nation says that in fighting to be paid for their work, interns are taking their case beyond the nations courtrooms. Recipes for Health Soft Tacos With Roasted or Grilled Tomatoes and Summer Squash Tomatoes and summer squash make for delicious taco fillings. "Red 2" star Helen Mirren catches royal baby fever July 22 - Helen Mirren weighs-in on the birth of the royal heir at premiere of her latest film, "Red 2." John Russell reports. Your First Dance Crush Times readers share the inspiration that made them devote their lives or careers to dance. 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. Italys Artistic Upstart, the Maxxi Museum, Strives to Make a Splash Italys fledgling national contemporary art museum is struggling to establish a durable presence. World chuckles about RoyalBaby It's a boy! And an Internet punchline! Football Milan star 'racially abused' The new football season is still some weeks away, but already in Italy allegations of racial abuse towards AC Milan's Kevin Constant have marred a friendly. Brazil Shark kills drowning teen As lifeguards approached to pull a drowning Brazilian teenager from the water, she suffered a second, fatal misfortune -- a shark attack. Moody's cuts Chicago Board of Education credit rating to A3 from A2 CHICAGO, July 24 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday downgraded the Chicago Board of Education's credit rating a notch to A3, citing the school system's high debt and pension burden... Mexico rescues 94 migrants crammed into truck Mexican authorities say they've rescued 94 migrants who were crammed into the back of a hauling truck in "subhuman conditions." 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. Currents | Lighting Bathed in the Glow of Splashing Water Tony Duquettes Splashing Water chandeliers are put into production by Remains Lighting. You're the Boss Blog Deciding How Important It Is for a Business to Grow An owner decides its time to go after the middle-hanging fruit. Well In a Culture of Disrespect, Patients Lose Out When doctors tolerate a culture of disrespect, we arent just being insensitive, or obtuse, or lazy, or enabling. Were in fact violating the first commandment of medicine. Hezbollah Leader Assails European Sanctions Hassan Nasrallah accused the European Union of bowing down to the United States and Israel, which have long listed Hezbollah as a terrorist group. Sports Briefing | Soccer Uruguay Striker Cavani Moves to Paris Paris St.-Germain broke the transfer record in the French league by signing the Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani to a five-year contract for a reported transfer fee of $84 million. 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 William, Kate name son; Bynes still in psychiatric hold Jul 24 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including William and Kate give their son a name, Amanda Bynes might spend more time under psychiatric hold, and Jimmy Fallon welcomes a new baby. Bob Mezan reports. Royals 'waiting by telephone' for Kate's baby LONDON (Reuters) - Members of Britain's royal family were "waiting by the telephone" for word of the imminent birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's first child, expected this week amid a heat wave in London and rising royal baby fever. 'I'm not a welfare mom, I'm a soldier' Jaspen Boothe is committed to helping out homeless female veterans. ArtsBeat Faulkner Case Against Midnight in Paris Is Dismissed A judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the rights-holders of Faulkners novels against the studio that released the Woody Allen film. 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. Like-Minded Rivals Race to Bring Back the Chestnut Tree Two teams of plant breeders and geneticists are within reach of creating an American chestnut that can withstand the fungus blight that wiped the trees out. China's Shenhua drains groundwater for coal project-Greenpeace BEIJING (Reuters) - A project operated by China's largest coal miner, Shenhua Group, has reduced groundwater levels in a region of Inner Mongolia and discharged high levels of toxic wastewater, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-Shutdown of Texas-Indiana fuel pipeline can proceed -court * Shutdown likely to cause fuel scarcity in parts of Midwest Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. 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. The perfect beach volleyball duo? Looking for the right person can be fraught with difficulties but Todd Rogers knew he'd met the perfect 'wife' when he fell upon Ryan Doherty. Business jets cleared for China takeoff For the makers of private business jets, China is a growing and important market. CNN's Patricia Wu explains why. At least 56 dead after train derails in Spain - Galicia region head MADRID, July 25 (Reuters) - At least 56 people died after a train derailed in the outskirts of the northern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, the head of Spain's Galicia region, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, told Television de Galicia. New protests sweep Istanbul The commercial and entertainment heart of Turkey's largest city again became the scene of clashes between riot police and small groups of protesters Saturday night, after security forces fired tear gas, water cannons and plastic pellets to disperse anti-government demonstrators. Lost childhood in refugee camps Yousef is two years old and lives in a refugee camp in Iraq. Her mother tells comedian and UNICEF ambassador Eddie Izzard that she wants to return to her country, but will not jeopardize her children's safety. With every day that passes in their life as a refugee, she fears that they are losing another day of their childhood. Penn State Progressing Amid Penalties Penn State Coach Bill OBrien said he believes the Penn State football program is working diligently to meet the requirements of its penalties. Jacksons Mother, Defiant and at Times Forgetful, Wraps Up Her Testimony Katherine Jackson, 83, faced cross-examination in the wrongful-death lawsuit she brought against the promoters of her sons comeback tour. 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. Essay Fanfare for a Fellow Browns Fan, 2 Yards Under When the writer saw the mans obituary request, for six Cleveland Browns pallbearers so the Browns can let him down one last time, he knew they would have had a lot in common.

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