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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stock funds worldwide gain $19.7 billion inflow Bank of America NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors worldwide poured $19.7 billion into stock funds in the latest week as U.S. stocks hit record highs, a report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch said Friday. Royal baby 'symbolizes hope' A firm old English friend, an elderly one now, who lived through the Blitz, told me this when I lived in London There is a difference between government and state. The Houses of Parliament was government and did the work. The queen was state, and represented the government free of ideology, and therefore could be a living embodiment of neutrality and frosty maternal concern for all. In a Military Town, Calls Grow to Lift the Voices of Sexual Assault Victims Residents in the military town of Oceanside, Calif., say the system to deal with sexual assault cases is not fair to the victims. Should University Systems Be Graded, Too? Depending on whom you ask, a proposed international testing system will either be the next big thing in higher education or a pointless, expensive exercise. Cities are safest places to live Large cities in the United States are significantly safer than rural areas. The risk of injury death which counts both violent crime and accidents is more than 20% higher in the countryside than it is in large urban areas. The Caucus G.O.P. Congressmans Remarks Undermine Partys Immigration Efforts Representative Steve King, Republican of Iowa, said that some undocumented immigrants had calves the size of cantaloupes because theyre hauling 75 pounds of marijuana across the desert. Cooking in the Lab 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. Rural life riskier than city life? U.S. study says yes CHICAGO (Reuters) - Contrary to what many believe, the risk of dying from an injury is far less in the city than in the country, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. Next Steps in Bloombergs Obesity Fight Up the Stairs Continuing his campaign for healthy living, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is urging New Yorkers to forgo elevators. RadioShack CDS take beating after earnings falter July 23 (IFR) - Synthetic spreads and cash bonds issued by RadioShack deteriorated on Tuesday as the market increasingly priced in a likelihood that the troubled electronics retailer will default on... Today's Economist The 300 Billionth Burger An inadequate minimum wage and the weak bargaining power of fast-food workers enable McDonalds to pay less than a living wage. Tina Turner weds July 17 - The veteran singer marries her long-time partner in Switzerland. Alicia Powell reports. Wall Street bounces back; Zynga cuts staff June 3 - Summary of business headlines Market recovers some of Friday's sell-off as data suggest Fed has economic cover to keep buying; Zynga to slash jobs in bid to save up to $80 million per year; Merck drug shows early promise, stock gains. Conway G. Gittens reports. Microsoft profit misses as Surface tablets languish; shares drop SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Thursday reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings as slow personal computer sales ate into its Windows business and the company took an unexpected $900... Lockheed snags contract for U.S. defense weather satellite program WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp on Tuesday was awarded an Air Force contract worth about $101 million over a decade, to modify the U.S. defense weather satellite program, the... An Exotic Derivative Leaves Trail of Losses in Japan Reigious groups, schools, small firms and wealthy individuals are facing and in some cases fighting in court financial derivatives tied to the yen. Books of The Times Lawrence Osbornes Alcohol Quest in The Wet and the Dry In The Wet and the Dry, Lawrence Osborne defines alcohol as a marker between Western and Islamic cultures. Arts Review | Westchester A Review of Maine Sublime, a Frederic Church Exhibition, at Olana in Hudson An exhibition shows Frederic Edwin Churchs passionate engagement with the transcendental in nature while also revealing unexpected sides of the artist. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Al Qaeda Militants Flee Iraq Jail in Violent Mass Breakout Hundreds of convicts, including senior members of Al Qaeda, broke out of Iraqs Abu Ghraib jail as comrades launched a military-style assault to free them, authorities said on Monday. Some IRS executives' travel costs 'excessive' U.S. tax watchdog WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A handful of Internal Revenue Service officials spent most of their time traveling for work in 2011 and 2012 and amassed thousands of dollars in seemingly excessive costs for transportation, hotels and meals, the tax-collecting agency's watchdog said in a report on Tuesday. Well Walking 800 Miles Away From Cancer When my doctors told me I was cancer-free after a six-year battle, I began an 800-mile walk away from the disease. ABC Veteran Is Al Jazeera Americas New Leader Kate OBrian, who spent 30 years working for ABC, has been named president of the forthcoming international news channel financed by the emir of Qatar. Kemp Says Braun Should Lose MVP Award Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, who finished runner-up to Ryan Braun in voting for the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player award, thinks the suspended Milwaukee Brewers slugger should be stripped of the honor. Wealth Matters That Bland Annuity Notice May Be Anything but Routine Insurance companies that sold annuities before the downturn are sending letters to clients lowering the generous pre-crisis benefits. Shares of online coupon company RetailMeNot soar in debut (Reuters) - Shares of online coupon company RetailMeNot Inc rose as much as 36 percent in their market debut on Friday, the latest technology IPO to attract investor attention. Why childbirth still a global killer As the royal baby makes headlines, remember the women around the world for whom childbirth is not such a joyous occasion. Fantasy Football Sleeper and Breakout Candidates at Quarterback Eli Manning, Carson Palmer and Sam Bradford are among the quarterbacks who are being overlooked and could potentially break out in 2013. Theater Review The Civil War, From Theatreworks USA, at Lucille Lortel Theatreworks USAs production of The Civil War is a musical that gives personal faces to some of the hundreds of thousands of casualties in Americas bloodiest war. At Home With Sheila Bridges Weeding Out the Riffraff When the designer Sheila Bridges lost her hair to alopecia, she traded the glamour of the limelight for more meaningful pursuits like writing a memoir. Apple Tops Expectations on Strong iPhone Sales The company said it had $6.9 billion in profit in the latest quarter, when it sold 31.2 million iPhones and 14.6 million iPads. In the same period a year ago, Apple earned $8.8 billion. Bullish on aerospace, United Tech lifts 2013 forecast (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp, the world's largest maker of elevators and air conditioners, raised the bottom end of its 2013 earnings forecast on Tuesday, citing its growing confidence after a jump in aerospace orders and cost cuts. Asia tours boost Premier League Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Michigan Judge Rules Against Bankruptcy Push The officials said the citys bankruptcy filing gave Detroit breathing room to continue operating as it copes with its long-term debts and obligations. Canada crude - Heavy dips on expectations of more supply CALGARY, Alberta, July 23 (Reuters) - Canadian heavy crude prices weakened in thin trade on Tuesday, pushed lower by anticipation of increased supply from Imperial Oil's Kearl oil sands project. Doctor accused of Omaha revenge killings held without bond OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - A Nebraska judge on Tuesday ordered a doctor accused of killing four people in revenge for being fired 12 years ago from a university residency program held in prison without bond. 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 police since Greece sank into crisis. Penelope Cruz gives birth to baby girl July 23 - Actress Penelope Cruz gives birth to a baby girl. Bob Mezan reports. Emmy Awards See who's nominated The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, with help from "Breaking Bad's" Aaron Paul and this year's host, Neil Patrick Harris, has revealed the nominees for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. Sports Briefing | Football Kraft Suggests Patriots Were Duped The New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made public comments for the first time since the teams former tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with murder.

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