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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Man wanted in Algeria gas attack charged in New York Federal prosecutors in New York on Friday charged a one-eyed veteran Islamist fighter with crimes related to a brazen attack on a gas facility in Algeria earlier this year that left 37 hostages dead, including three Americans. UPDATE 2-Redbox owner Outerwall's forecast falls short of expectations * Sees 3rd-qtr adj EPS of $1.36/share to $1.51/share vs est $1.63/share Personal Health After a Sprain, Dont Just Walk It Off Ankle injuries should never be taken lightly and are too often mistreated or not treated at all. Wimbledon's wild card returns home Goran Ivanisevic, 2001 Wimbledon champion, is back in Croatia. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports. An end to rhino slaughter? D-Day for rhinos is 2026, according to South African officials -- the year the majestic mammals will near extinction if current poaching rates continue. Movie Review Drug War, Moving Fast and Furious in China The Hong Kong director Johnnie To filmed his high-velocity tale of bad guys and good in China, with no evident softening of unsettling action. Hezbollah slams EU's blacklisting of its military arm Hezbollah denounced the European Union's decision to list its military wing as a terrorist organization, calling the move "aggressive and imbalanced." Dad Jeans Are Making a Comeback Popular with dads all over the country, lighter-blue denims with a fuller cut get renewed interest from the skinny-jeans crowd. World Briefing | Europe France Protest at Nuclear Plant Greenpeace activists occupied a French nuclear power plant site before dawn on Monday a media stunt that embarrassed the government. NASA picks Florida agency to take over shuttle landing strip CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA has selected Space Florida, a state-backed economic development agency, to take over operations, maintenance and development of the space shuttle's idled landing site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials said on Friday. Boxing teens fight for survival Hillbrow Boxing Club in Johannesburg has produced champions, and is giving youngsters a purpose in a tough, crime-ridden neighborhood. Ecclestone indicted by German judge Bernie Ecclestone has been formally served with an indictment from a German judge investigating allegations of bribery, the Formula One chief executive has confirmed. Letters Flying Into the Wind (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. 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. Willie Louis, Who Named the Killers of Emmett Till at Their Trial, Dies at 76 After walking through the thicket of Klansmen massed outside the courthouse, Mr. Louis testified in the murder of Emmett Till, a watershed moment in the civil rights movement. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. 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. Motherlode Blog Secondary Infertility I Have One Child. Why Cant I Get Pregnant Again? My husband and I planned to have more than one child. Sometimes I wish we hadnt been so confident. At least we chose the single stroller. DealBook Revolution Fund Invests $40 Million in E-Commerce Start-Up A fund started by Stephen M. Case and two former AOL colleagues has invested in Bigcommerce, a start-up whose software helps companies create and manage online stores. In Transit Blog A QE2 Hotel May Ply the Waters QE2 Holdings announced plans to convert the Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the worlds most storied ocean liners, into a floating hotel, most likely in Hong Kong or Singapore. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Cruz Apologizes for Twitter Message After Zimmermans Acquittal Giants receiver Victor Cruz apologized for a Twitter message in the wake of George Zimmermans being acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin. The Lede The Third Man on Snowdens Reading List One of the three books Edward J. Snowdens Russian lawyer gave him on Wednesday was by Nikolai Karamzin, the court historian to Czar Alexander I who argued two centuries ago that Russia could only thrive under autocratic rule. ArtsBeat Tanglewood Shows to Proceed Without Two Performers The festival announced that Christoph Eschenbach and Ferruccio Furlanetto would not perform, but others will take their places. Legal Battle Lifts Profile of a Quiet Empire A legal battle over an obscure investment trust lays bare the private world of Barry Portnoy, who oversees a $25 billion real estate empire stretching from Boston to Honolulu. Study finds link between women's height and cancer risk July 25 (Reuters) - Women's chances of developing cancer after menopause increase with their height, according to a new study. Pounds and Prejudice Bank of England puts Jane Austen on banknote LONDON (Reuters) - British 19th century novelist Jane Austen will become the face of the new 10 pound note, the Bank of England said on Wednesday, defusing criticism that women are under-represented... Side Street A One-Episode Show With a Lasting Impact on Hip-Hop Michael Holman, the host of the short-lived Graffiti Rock, talked about its influence and future. On Golf Mickelsons Victory Reignites Rivalry With Woods In winning the British Open, Phil Mickelson supplanted Rory McIlroy as the worlds No. 2 player and as Tiger Woodss primary challenger. Transcript The Chinese Dream This episode's guests include Wu Jianmin, Former Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations; Evan Osnos, Former Beijing Correspondent, The New Yorker; and Jing Ulrich, Chairman, Global Markets, China, JP Morgan. Girls, it's time to power the world Dear Girls of the World, Bucks Computer Snag Limits Insurance Penalties on Smokers A software glitch involving the new health care law may mean that some smokers wont bear the full brunt of tobacco-user penalties that could have made their premiums much higher, at least for the first year. Delbonis Beats 2-Time Champ Bellucci at Swiss Open Thomaz Bellucci's defense of the Swiss Open title ended in the first round on Tuesday when he lost to Federico Delbonis, who beat Roger Federer in Germany last week. T Magazine Feeling For | Lanvins Cool Necklace Beats the Heat Offering a new take on statement jewelry, this piece from Alber Elbazs fall collection is available this week at Bergdorf Goodman. Farm bill on hold while House tries again on food stamp cuts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled House will try to cut billions of dollars from the food stamp program before negotiating an overall farm bill with the Senate, the House majority leader said on Thursday two months before the current farm law expires. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | On the Cover of Rolling Stone Why did the chain stores CVS and Walgreens say they would not sell the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine? Music Review The Emerson String Quartet Plays at Caramoor The Emerson String Quartets newest member was showcased during a performance at the Caramoor Festival. Meet Nigeria's fastest man When Haile Gebrselassie speaks people listen. Rodriguez and Yankees Agree on Plan for Return It was agreed by all parties Thursday that Alex Rodriguez would play in a simulated or minor league game Aug. 1 and could return to the Yankees roster a day or two later. Player Ratings U.S. (3) vs. Honduras (1) Player ratings from the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal between the United States and Honduras in Arlington, Tex.

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