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News Feed Latest worldwide news Halliburton pleads guilty to destroying Gulf oil spill evidence July 25 (Reuters) - Halliburton Co has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and will pay the maximum possible statutory fine, the U.S.... UPDATE 1-Church of England admits investing in backer of payday lender LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - The Church of England confirmed on Thursday that its pension fund invests in Accel Partners, the U.S.-based venture capital firm that led fundraising in 2009 for Wonga, a payday lender. Mermaids and an octopus breakfast In a tiny Korean fishing village, "mermaids" dive for abalone and conch while their sisters cook up a breakfast few foreigners know about. Book Talk A parenting journey as father-turned-mother WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Author Jennifer Finney Boylan says there is more to being a mother than giving birth and in her newest book, "Stuck in the Middle with You," she chronicles her transgender journey from being a father to a mother. German rapper causes storm with provocative lyrics BERLIN (Reuters) - Berlin's mayor has filed a legal complaint against German rapper Bushido who released a provocative video containing anti-gay lyrics and which critics say contains fantasies about murder and incites violence. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather. Bucks Why You Can Ignore Those Odd $1 Credit Card Charges The $1 preauthorization charges are made before the full transaction amount is known, and eventually drop off the credit card account. Berlin Introduces Foreign Affairs, a Festival for Dance Foreign Affairs, a new 18-day festival in Berlin, is a platform for outside-the-box dance, an art that had been somewhat neglected in Germany in comparison with opera or theater. Whats On Saturday Television highlights. Bits Blog What Are Apples Amazing New Products? Timothy D. Cook, Apples chief executive, alluded to amazing new products that the company will introduce in the fall and across 2014. What could these secret gadgets be? Europe Day Ahead Can corporates keep feel-good flow? July 25 - No earnings let up as the week concludes with results due from Spanish banks, BSkyB, Anglo-American and Air-France KLM, but can they bolster the corporate rally? Plus the UN meets Syrias opposition. Gadgetwise From Seagate, Your Media Library, to Go Seagates Wireless Plus mobile storage drive creates a Wi-Fi hot spot that can be used to stream content to mobile devices. The Texas Tribune Economics, and Humanity, of Abortion Bill Unlike a 2007 anti-abortion bill that stalled in the Texas House, the new law does not try to calculate its economic or human costs. Lawyer Snowden can't leave airport yet Contrary to Russian news reports, Edward Snowden has not yet received documents that would allow him to leave a Moscow airport's transit area, his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told CNN. But she said the paperwork could be delivered at "any time." No more bling bling for Beijing? Some state-run enterprises in China have opulent headquarters more suited to the court of Louis XIV of France, while other local government-owned buildings even replicate the home of the President of the United States. Well Ask Well Leg Cramp Relief Nighttime leg cramps are a common problem. A handful of remedies may provide relief. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. ArtsBeat Dance Troupes to Tour Asia and South America DanceMotion USA, a cultural diplomacy program produced by the Brooklyn Academy of Music, will send the Mark Morris Dance Group, David Dorfman Dance and Contra-Tiempo to perform at destinations around the globe next year. Slooow U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) UPDATE 4-KPN039;s $11 bln deal with Telefonica tests European antitrust stance * KPN sells unit for 5 bln euros cash, 17.6 pct of merged co Florida welcomes two new resorts Living Golf examines two developing golf resorts in the State, interviewing Donald Trump at his Doral project. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Readers Reflect on Dementia Readers shared their personal and professional experiences with dementia. 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. SE Asia Stocks-Weaker, Thai shares tumble on political concerns BANGKOK, July 25 (Reuters) - Thailand's benchmark SET index tumbled 3 percent on Thursday, its worst single-day drop in six weeks, as caution over domestic political developments spurred late selling, while other markets in Southeast Asia edged lower tracking global equities. Brokers said Thai political sentiment turned sour ahead of a parliamentary session next month which will consider a number of key bills related to investment and political issues, including an amnesty bill. The S Delle Donne Sustains Concussion in Skys Loss The head of the Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne hit the knee of Kia Vaughn while she was going for a loose ball, Mystics Coach Mike Thibault said. She is questionable for the All-Star Game. City Room Another Brooklyn Neighborhood Acronym Metropolitan Diary Brooklyn has its Dumbo neighborhood, but here is a suggestion for the space between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. STOCKS NEWS INDONESIA-Modernland jumps on stake purchase news in JV Shares in PT Modernland Realty Tbk rose as much as 5.7 percent after the property developer agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent stake in a township from its joint venture partner Keppel Land Ltd... At least 80 killed in Spanish train crash July 25 - Over 100 people have been wounded and at least 80 killed in Spains worst train crash in 40 years. Tom Dinham reports. REFILE-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 25 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Thursday Readers Reflect on Dementia Readers shared their personal and professional experiences with dementia. Londoners react to royal baby name July 25 - Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge - the latest addition to the British royal family. But what do Londoners make of the name? Simon Hanna reports. News Analysis Some Democrats Look to Push Party Away From Center Amid increasing cohesion on the cultural issues that once split Democrats, progressives are arguing that the party must push more aggressively to reduce income disparity. Art Review A Visit to Thomas Hirschhorns Gramsci Monument Thomas Hirschhorn has built Gramsci Monument, a sprawling, participatory sculpture, on the grounds of the Forest Houses. Drone video of Costa Concordia This incredible footage shows the cruise ship Costa Concordia filmed from the sky. The Week A Big-Nosed Dinosaur and Ancient Time-Keeping Recent developments in health and science news. Also this week A clue to the origin of heavy metals like gold and the discovery of a new moon circling Neptune.

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