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News Feed Latest worldwide news Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. UPDATE 3-U.S. citizen detained as China pharma probe spreads * 39 hospital staff to be punished for taking bribes-Xinhua NBA Summer of Reunions for Coaches, Players When Mike Brown first got into coaching in the early 1990s, veteran Bernie Bickerstaff would pull him aside for little chats on climbing the ladder in the NBA. One lesson stood out more than any other. Euphoria, fear in Egypt Where some see cause to celebrate after President Morsy was removed from power, supporters of the former leader see a coup plot and renewed fears over security. Bits Blog Mainframe Computers That Change With the Times I.B.M. is introducing machines that are sharply cheaper with each new model. What happened? Cheap servers and cloud computing. Thailand to nominate a 119-year old man as oldest person July 11 - A Thailand provincial authority intends to nominate 119-year old Kamu Tongnumchokdee as the country's oldest person. Tara Cleary reports. UPDATE 4-Strong iPhone sales buoy Apple's Q3, shares climb * Greater China revenue down 43 from yr-ago quarter * Cook says still sees China as huge opportunity * iPhone U.S. sales up 51 pct (Adds link box with graphics and analysts' views) By Poornima Gupta... Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. In Transit Blog Four Seasons Opens in St. Petersburg After Remodeling The Four Seasons Lion Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, once a luxury apartment house, opened this month. Cries of Betrayal as Detroit Plans to Cut Pensions As the city works to spread the burden of bankruptcy, it has proposed cuts that would affect 21,000 pensioners. FDA considers tightening rules on menthol cigarettes WASHINGTON/GENEVA July 23 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. tobacco companies fell on Tuesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is considering tightening regulations on menthol cigarettes following a scientific review that showed the products are likely to be more addictive than regular cigarettes. For South Sudan and the U.N., a Relationship of Growing Distrust South Sudan, which the United Nations helped midwife into existence, has become one of the most dangerous theaters of operations for the world body. Tiny hooks revolutionize concrete Nick Glass meets the Dramix inventor Ann Lambrechts who has managed to increased concrete durability using steel fibers. Top U.S. officer outlines options for military force in Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. military officer said in a letter released on Monday that American forces could undertake a range of missions to help Syrian rebels if asked by the White House, from providing training to establishing no-fly zones or conducting limited attacks on military targets. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. ArtsBeat Live From the NYPL Announces Fall Season Talks at the New York Public Library will feature authors including Margaret Atwood and Alice Waters, and Warren Buffett and Nico Muhly will also appear. Transparency needed on spying Sen. Al Franken says we can't debate the legality of domestic spying if it's a secret program authorized by secret legal opinions issued by a secret court. Gray Matter Lets Shake Up the Social Sciences It is time to create new social science departments that reflect the breadth and complexity of the problems we face as well as the novelty of 21st-century science. Police UM's Henderson Appeared to Have Drugs The Oxford police chief says Mississippi guard Marshall Henderson appeared to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop in May. Federal judge halts new North Dakota abortion law, for now (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked North Dakota's new abortion law, the most restrictive in the country because it prohibits ending a pregnancy once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks after conception. Bucks Blog Friday Reading Three Short Workouts vs. One Long One The value of three short workouts vs. one long one, Amazon.com cuts back on discounts, how aspirin might stem cancer and other consumer-focused articles from The New York Times. Singing priests revive Catholicism A Catholic priest is at the forefront of a Brazilian movement known as the Charismatic Catholic Renovation, trying to invigorate the Church and lure new and old followers back to the fold. Global Health Mold Toxins Tied to AIDS Epidemic Aflatoxins, produced by mold on peanuts and corn, may be suppressing the immune system and worsening the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Dash cam shows Russia bus crash A dash cam was recording the moment a truck crashed into the side of a bus carrying children in Russia. Steam Detected at Damaged Fukushima Reactor The operator of the ravaged nuclear plant in Japan stood ready Thursday to inject boric acid into the reactor if temperature or radiation levels rose. 3 U.S. Soldiers Among 8 Dead In a Bombing in Afghanistan An insurgent riding a donkey detonated a bomb in one of the most hotly contested districts in the country, officials said. The return of golf's 'Mechanic' Pedro Pinto meets Miguel Angel Jimenez, the oldest ever winner on the European Tour who has recovered from an accident. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Emile Griffith, Boxer Who Unleashed a Fatal Barrage, Dies at 75 Griffith, a welterweight and middleweight champion, fought professionally for 20 years. He famously won a 1962 bout in which his opponent died 10 days later. 81 kidnapped migrants rescued in Mexico A group of 81 migrants held captive in a house in the border city of Reynosa were rescued by Mexican authorities. The Hunt In SoHo, an Aprs-Studio Apartment Brad Minor had had it with living in a studio. He decided to buy a one-bedroom. William, Kate reveal baby; Cruz, Bardem have baby girl Jul 23 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reveal their baby boy, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem welcome a daughter, and Amanda Bynes is put on psychiatric hold. Bob Mezan reports. You're the Boss Blog This Week In Small Business The Employer Mandate Where the economy is headed in seven charts. Hiring beats the forecasts. A start-up has 30 days to live. Can you explain what a Bitcoin is? Campaign Spotlight Collective, a Marketing Agency, Showcases Itself A campaign highlights the kinds of services the digital marketing company can provide to clients. ArtsBeat J. Cole Apologizes for an Autism Lyric The rapper regrets the offensive reference, but says his music is going to ruffle feathers at times. Dance Review Nemcatacoa Teatro Brings Stilts to a Playground Nemcatacoa Teatro, a troupe of Colombian street performers, paraded through a Pelham Bay Park playground on Wednesday with stilts and striking makeup, and the children followed. Sports Briefing | Football With Barth Set to Miss Season, Buccaneers Sign Tynes Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth will miss the season with a torn Achilles tendon, and the team signed Lawrence Tynes, a former Giant, as his replacement. U.S. Navy offers to help recover bombs from Great Barrier Reef ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Tuesday offered Australia any help it wanted to retrieve four bombs mistakenly dropped inside the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef marine park last week. You're the Boss Blog The Employer Mandate Has Been Delayed. Will It Be Rewritten? The delay will give businesses time to press their cases to Congress for changes in provisions of the health care overhaul. Fox Viewers May Be Graying, but Their Passion Still Pays The median age of a Fox News viewer is over 65, which could be a cause for concern given that advertisers aim for the 25-to-54 age bracket.

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