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News Feed Latest worldwide news Heat wave blamed for 4 NYC deaths The heat wave that rolled through the Northeast last week killed at least four people in New York, the city's medical examiner reported Monday. Phoebe Rounds, Peter Hasegawa A Solidarity of Two A union organizer and a community organizer are married. Opinion Trkiyede Medya Patronlar Demokrasinin Altn Oyuyorlar rktlm ve dize getirilmi medya, Trkiye ve benzeri lkelerde demokrasiye gei sreleri nnde ciddi tehdit oluturuyor. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Patriots Dennard Is Accused of Driving Drunk Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln, Neb., where he once starred as a defensive back for the Cornhuskers. Al Fayed Fulham farewell Mohamed Al Fayed, the charismatic former owner of department store Harrods, sells Fulham of soccer's English Premier League to billionaire Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. DealBook In Case Against SAC Capital, a Show of Force A grand jury was said to have voted this week to approve an indictment of SAC Capital Advisors, the boldest case yet from the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, Preet Bharara. Case Study A Bakery Is Relieved to Have the Employer Mandate Delayed So far, the insurance plans Rachel Shein has reviewed have not seemed terribly attractive for her business. Business Spending Lifts Orders for Durable Factory Goods The Commerce Department said that orders for durable goods increased 4.2 percent last month, suggesting American companies are more confident in the economy. National Briefing | Midwest Michigan More Money to Combat Asian Carp A $50 million federal plan for keeping Asian carp from reaching the valuable fish populations of the Great Lakes calls for reinforcing electrical and other barriers and for field-testing other methods. India Ink Image of the Day July 25 A teacher imparting instruction from the Koran to children at a religious school in New Delhi. UPDATE 1-Southwest plane hit on its front landing gear, NTSB says NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. safety investigators said on Thursday that a Southwest Airlines jetliner that crashed at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Monday landed on its front landing gear... Kiir flexes muscles but risks splitting South Sudan * Transition from liberation to governing is proving tough 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... Penn State Heading Into Year 2 Under O'Brien Bill O'Brien thinks he can do a better job of managing the clock. He wants to improve his communication with his coaches in the press box. Then there are the adjustments for recruiting, practice and team meetings. China's Bo Xilai indicted for corruption Bo Xilai, once a rising star in China's ruling Communist party, has been indicted for bribery, corruption and abuse of power, according to state media. Pedroia signs eight-year deal with Red Sox (Reuters) - All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia signed an eight-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, all but ensuring he will fulfill a dream of spending his entire career with the Major League Baseball team. Lance Armstrong on doping In his first major cycling event since his doping admission, Lance Armstrong says he still anticipates fallout from the scandal that erased his Tour de France victories. But he's "a big boy" and can handle it. U.S. raises concerns over Russian opposition leader conviction July 18 - The White House raised concerns over the conviction of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Canadians Trying to End Home Drought Mike Weir and the other Canadians in the Canadian Open field are well aware that it has been 59 years since a Canadian won the national championship. 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. UPDATE 1-Container with depleted uranium found at Miami-area airport (Updates with details on uranium, quotes from airport spokeswoman) New Defaults Trouble a Mortgage Program Loan servicers and banks have kept the money they received, even though more than a third of homeowners who received loan modifications have defaulted again, a report has found. World's largest mud festival Millions get filthy in Boryeong, South Korea. Life on the road with Martin Kaymer Shane O'Donoghue spends time with Martin Kaymer for an insight into life on the road as a Tour pro. Square Feet Mormon-Backed Mall Breathes Life into Salt Lake City A luxury retail and residential development built in the shadow of the Salt Lake Temple draws visitors and shoppers, but gets mixed reactions from Mormons. U.S. hero goes back for wingman The last time Thomas Hudner was in North Korea, he was fighting for his life. Citi Fields Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium. UPDATE 1-Southwest plane hit on its front landing gear, NTSB says NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. safety investigators said on Thursday that a Southwest Airlines jetliner that crashed at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Monday landed on its front landing gear... Amazon Reports Small Loss As It Focuses on Investments While Amazons razor-thin profits turned to razor-thin losses, the companys revenue increased 22 percent. World Briefing | Africa Aid Workers Kidnapped by Somali Militants Released The release ended a 21-month hostage ordeal, the aid group Doctors Without Borders said Thursday. In Transit Blog On New Rail Trips, a Retro Ride Train trips featuring updated Pullman sleeping cars will showcase the West. DealBook In Energy Case, a Fresh Tactic by JPMorgan A Push to Settle JPMorgan Chase wants to settle accusations by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it gleaned profits from power plants via manipulative schemes. RBS rules out restructuring as CEO search continues LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland on Thursday ruled out another shake-up of its investment bank and sources familiar with the matter said such strategic changes were unlikely until RBS... Social classes unite in protests During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. Breeding champions Francesca Cumani visits Sheikh Mohammed's Kildangan Stud in Ireland, home to some of the world's most valuable horses. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Serbia's Troicki Suspended for Doping Violation Serbia's former world number 12 Viktor Troicki has been handed an 18-month suspension by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after violating doping regulations. 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. Movie Review Stranded, Starring Christian Slater, Repeats a Common Plot Stranded, about a lunar base invaded by nonhuman visitors, has decent acting but awfully familiar elements. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies.

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