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News Feed Latest worldwide news Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. 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. Milwaukee County reports 27 cases of Legionnaire's disease (Reuters) - A late start to summer weather in the Upper Midwest may be linked to an outbreak of 27 cases of Legionnaire's disease in Milwaukee County since June 1 of this year, a health official said on Thursday. Spain's Royal Couple visit hospitalized crash survivors July 25 - Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia visit survivors of a train crash in Santiago de Compestela in which 80 people have died. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. lawmakers want sanctions on any country taking in Snowden WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel voted unanimously on Thursday to seek trade or other sanctions against Russia or any other country that offers asylum to former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who has been holed up for weeks at a Moscow airport. Critics Notebook The Diverging Musical Paths of Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus The former teen stars Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus are both still making music, but they are using it for different things. Schierholtz Powers Cubs to 7-6 Win Over D'Backs Nate Schierholtz lined a two-out double into the left-field corner in the top of the 12th inning to drive in the go-ahead run and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 Wednesday night. Smile! One of You Will Be the Next Mayor of New York If the candidates seem awkward or unsure of themselves, its because New York City politics has been in an airless tomb for more than a decade. U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the housing bubble. UPDATE 1-'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" beat human comedy star Adam Sandler's new "Grown Ups 2" at the U.S. and Canadian movie box office this weekend. Dog and crow play ball An unlikely pair enjoy a game of ping pong. Prosecutor Calls Manning an Egotist Who Betrayed Nations Trust The prosecution argues that Pfc. Bradley Manning is a traitor, but his lawyers say he is a principled protester who wanted to help society. Liu Advances in US Junior Amateur Qualifying medalist Jim Liu advanced to the second round of the match play in the U.S. Junior Amateur on Wednesday, beating Matthew Lowe with an 8-foot birdie putt on the 19th hole. Brazil central bank sells 20,000 currency swaps, offers more RIO DE JANEIRO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Thursday sold 20,000 traditional currency swaps at auction and immediately offered to sell another 20,000 contracts on Friday, propping up... Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more. Marie Le, Benjamin Eloy The bride is a school psychologist and the groom is a teacher. Mickelson's British Open Win Gives Couples a Cup Boost United States captain Fred Couples says he is excited by how his Presidents Cup team is shaping up, with Phil Mickelson's brilliant victory at last week's British Open the highlight among several recent eye-catching displays. Wines of The Times Ros In Demand, but Not Demanding As pleasant as both ros the wine and ros the idea can be, too many bottles are produced with the sole idea of exploiting the publics desire. UPDATE 1-U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to... The Spy Who Loved, by Clare Mulley A biography of Christine Granville, one of Britains most daring and highly decorated World War II special agents. Monty Python lose 'Spamalot' court battle LONDON (Reuters) - The surviving members of the British comedy troupe Monty Python lost a High Court battle on Friday over tens of thousands of pounds in royalties from their hit Broadway musical "Spamalot". MJ's mom 'I want to know what happened' Michael Jackson's mother told jurors she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live "because I want to know what really happened to my son." Island nations at risk Kieren Keke remembers growing up on the Pacific island of Nauru, the world's smallest independent republic. Lawnmower racers try to mow down rivals July 17 - Competitors aim to be a cut above the rest at the world championships for lawnmower racing. Tara Cleary reports. RPT-Fitch European Companies Face Negative Free Cash Flow in 2013 July 15 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Jamaica; Jerusalem; Serbia A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Education Overhaul Faces a Test of Partisanship The House passed a bill aimed at amending No Child Left Behind. But no Democrat voted for the bill, and the Obama administration has threatened to veto it. Bits Blog Online Marketer Settles Privacy Charges PulsePoint agreed to pay $1 million to settle charges that the company had circumvented certain users privacy settings that blocked some targeted ads. ArtsBeat Cojocaru to Join English National Ballet Alina Cojocaru, who departed the Royal Ballet alongside her partner Johan Kobborg in June, will join the English National Ballet as a lead principal next season. Gadgetwise A Waterproof Phone With Battery Stamina The Sony Xperia Z has near-field communication capability, Bravia TV and a lasting battery but its screen is not better than some of its competitors. Zynga folds on U.S. gambling bet, shares plummet SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Zynga Inc will largely abandon its long-running efforts to build a real-money gaming business in the United States, a prospect investors once believed to be the struggling company's sole lifeline. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Smithfield's China deal spurs heparin heart drug safety concerns WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are concerned a Chinese company's planned $4.7 billion acquisition of pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc could affect the safety and availability of... On Pro Football Heres How Jets Can Be Contenders. Hypothetically. After a failed season, the Jets begin training camp Thursday in Cortland, N.Y., hoping that a lot of things go much better this year, starting at quarterback. Spirits of The Times Blanco Tequila The Great Divide By their nature, blanco tequilas, also called silver or plata, ought to offer the purest, most forceful expressions. UPDATE 4-Amazon's overseas weakness overshadows strength at home * Amazon US sales jump 30 pct, while International sales climb 13 pct News Analysis Asian Economies Encounter Stiff Winds Over the last couple of months, the economic engines of developing Asia have shifted downward, and that may hurt the rest of the world. U.S. PGA ends putter opposition The U.S. PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. Bote Manon, a Vast, Ornate Club in the Meatpacking District Manon, a club that opened in May in the meatpacking district, where the music is loud and the crowd likes to flaunt its wealth. What Mandela Means to South Africans Marcus Mabry of The Times talks to South Africans about what Nelson Mandela has meant to them, their country and the world.

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