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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. DOJ expects to charge SAC Capital on Thursday source NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors are continuing to look for ways to build a criminal case against billionaire trader Steven A. Cohen at the same time as they prepare to announce criminal charges against his hedge fund on Thursday, people familiar with the investigation said. Running the Tour route A woman is running the Tour de France course for charity -- an 11-week feat of endurance with no known precedent. 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. The New Audio Geeks A high-tech audience catches on to the appeal of high fidelity. Gulf rig on fire as natural gas flows from ruptured well July 24 - Footage shows a shallow-water drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana on fire after natural gas flowing from a ruptured well ignited, according to authorities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. program to save fragile land shrinks in size to 25-year low WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. program that pays farmers to idle fragile cropland soon will protect the smallest amount of land in a quarter-century, the government said on Monday, the result of several years of sky-high commodity prices that have encouraged farmers to plant as much as possible. Baby giraffe makes public appearance July 17 - A six-day-old giraffe makes her debut at a Buenos Aires zoo. Tara Cleary reports. The Consumer Health Insurance Within Reach The health care mandate takes effect soon, allowing people to compare and buy policies, but many people are unaware of available subsidies and Medicaid coverage. IRS pursuing 'stateless income' tax enforcement official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Internal Revenue Service is pursuing tax enforcement cases against companies over the issue of "stateless income," a senior agency official said on Wednesday in a reference to corporate profits that are not taxed by any country. TriQuint forecasts results above estimates; shares jump (Reuters) - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc forecast current-quarter results well above market expectations, buoyed by demand for its chips used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. NASCAR's 'Bad Brad' NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport. Sports Briefing | Football Jets Sign Veteran Kicker Cundiff The Jets added competition for the incumbent kicker Nick Folk, signing the veteran Billy Cundiff to a one-year deal Tuesday. Former UBS Bankers Get Prison Terms for Muni Bid-Rigging Three former UBS AG bankers were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for deceiving U.S. municipalities by rigging bids to invest municipal bond proceeds, with the longest sentence at 27 months, a fraction of what prosecutors had sought. How to raise royal baby? Brian Todd looks at the challenges of bringing up a baby "normally" in the royal family. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. World Briefing | Europe Turkey 72 Journalists Forced Out for Covering Protests, Union Says The main opposition leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, accused Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of cowing local news media into self-censorship. Pension funds cannot jump creditor queue in bankruptcy-UK court LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Pension scheme members cannot jump ahead of other creditors when a company or bank goes bust, the UK's highest court said on Wednesday in a landmark ruling that clarifies... U.S. program to save fragile land shrinks in size to 25-year low WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. program that pays farmers to idle fragile cropland soon will protect the smallest amount of land in a quarter-century, the government said on Monday, the result of several years of sky-high commodity prices that have encouraged farmers to plant as much as possible. Duchess of Cambridge Gives Birth to a Boy Kensington Palace announced that the baby, who is now third in line to the throne, was delivered at 424 p.m. local time on Monday, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Royal baby's 'fun' Uncle Harry Will Prince Harry be the fun uncle, or will he take his role more seriously? CNN's Max Foster takes a look. Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. Expert Speed may be issue Railroad safety expert Gary Wolf explains some of the factors that could cause a train to derail. ArtsBeat Alex Gibney Documentary on Lance Armstrong Is Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics Alex Gibneys film The Armstrong Lie includes interviews with the cyclist as well as former teammates and doctors, among others. Glaxo warns China corruption scandal will hit business LONDON (Reuters) - A "shameful" corruption scandal in China will inevitably impact GlaxoSmithKline's business, the British drugmaker's chief executive said on Wednesday, adding he was ready to go to Beijing "at the right moment." Mexico's peso falls to lowest level in a week MEXICO CITY, July 24 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso fell to its lowest level in a week on Wednesday as markets await monthly U.S. housing data later today. Sharapova hires Connors Two of the biggest names in tennis are teaming up after Maria Sharapova hired eight-time grand slam winner Jimmy Connors as her new coach. 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. Pope Francis travels to shrine after enthusiastic welcome in Brazil July 24 - Pope Francis is greeted by massive crowds as he arrives to the Aparecida shrine where he will give his first mass as pope outside Italy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. Courting the perfect beach partner When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning. Most passengers rescued after asylum seekers boat sinks off Indonesia JAKARTA (Reuters) - Three people died but another 157 suspected asylum seekers were rescued after their boat sank off the southern coast of Indonesia, officials said on Wednesday after earlier reports that as many as 60 may have perished. Sudeikis Says He Will Leave Saturday Night Live The actor and writer had been with NBCs popular late-night show for 10 years, playing several notable characters, including Mitt Romney. UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable, Hulu break off talks-sources LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Reuters) - The owners of video streaming site Hulu called off talks with Time Warner Cable Inc over the cable operator's plan to take a 25 percent stake after failing to agree on a price, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations. Australia shares seen posting modest gains on metals prices SYDNEY, July 25 (Reuters) - Australian shares may post modest gains on Thursday as a rise in metals prices is expected to buoy mining stocks, but overnight losses on Wall Street could hamper the... Luxury jets for the long-haul It's the billionaires' equivalent of lining up all night for the new iPhone. Multinational corporations and the ultra-rich are racing to get their hands on a Gulfstream 650, the newest and most envy-inducing private jet on the market. Order one tomorrow, plunk down $65M and you'll see your plane in 2017. Chicago Approves $500 Million Revamp of Wrigley Field Chicago on Wednesday approved a $500 million proposed renovation of Wrigley Field, the storied home of the Chicago Cubs, which will add luxury boxes, a nearby hotel and eventually a jumbo outfield electronic sign to the 99-year-old baseball venue. Scouting Report Pop-Ups, Sales and Events for the Week of July 25 This is the week for out-of-the-box pop-ups. U.S. sues Puerto Rico police for racial bias The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it is suing Puerto Rico's police department for discrimination, alleging a female officer suffered three years of harassment for her race, color and religion. Cleanup worker hits jackpot with art find July 24 - In an unusual rags-to-riches story, cleanup worker Darryl Kelly finds artworks worth a small fortune while cleaning up a deceased photographer's New York City apartment. Tara Cleary reports.

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