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News Feed Latest worldwide news Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. MAC Remains Stable Amid Realignment Drama The Mid-American Conference will have a hard time topping the last 12 months, when Northern Illinois made it to the Orange Bowl and Central Michigan's Eric Fisher was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. John Isner Advances to Atlanta Final Top-seeded John Isner beat seventh-seeded Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Saturday to reach the Atlanta Open final. Rebirth of Book by Aide to Carter Kathleen Jordan, daughter of President Jimmy Carters chief of staff Hamilton Jordan, is shepherding her fathers memoir to publication. Dozens killed in Cairo clashes The death toll from overnight clashes between police and pro-Morsy supporters jumps to 75, after rival rallies brings thousands onto the streets U.S. Korea vets honor the fallen It's a trip many thought they'd never take returning to where so many comrades died. Athletics Bolt declares 'I'm clean' Usain Bolt has a simple message following a string of doping scandals that have cast a shadow over athletics and Jamaican sport "I'm clean." Quebec town mourns victims of fuel-tanker train disaster LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - Hundreds of mourners filled the streets of Lac-Megantic, Quebec, on Saturday, as the families of the 47 people killed in North America's worst railway disaster in two decades attended a memorial service at a local church. Choir singing harmonises hearts July 25 - A Swedish study shows that when people sing together, their pulse rates synchronise, suggesting health benefits for the heart. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. Jackman's back as 'Wolverine' The film opens in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in WWII... find out whether it's worth watching the rest. Al Qaeda-linked prisoners escape An al Qaeda group claimed responsibility Tuesday for coordinated attacks on two Iraqi prisons that a lawmaker said freed more than 500 inmates, including some senior members of the militant group. Peer Upsets Chanelle Scheepers at Baku Cup Israel's Shahar Peer defeated third-seeded South African Chanelle Scheepers 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Baku Cup. Will real Shinzo Abe now emerge? The political gridlock impeding progress on Japan's myriad policy challenges may be broken after the success of Shinzo Abe's party in parliamentary elections -- but the hard work is yet to come for the prime minister, writes Jeff Kingston. U.S. bans new home health, ambulance providers in three regions (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday said it would temporarily ban new home health providers and ambulance suppliers from enrolling in Medicare, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program in three areas of the country, citing the risk of fraud. UPDATE 3-EU, China resolve solar dispute - their biggest trade row by far * China allowed to provide almost half EU solar consumption Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Californians Consider a Future Without a Nuclear Plant for a Neighbor The closing of the San Onofre nuclear power plant in California has raised some uncomfortable questions for nearby towns that had relied on it as a source of cheap energy and jobs. FDA warns on vitamin supplement containing steroids, cites risks July 26 (Reuters) - A vitamin B dietary supplement called B-50 contains two anabolic steroids and has been cited as causing unusual hair growth in women and impotence in men, U.S. health regulators said on Friday, warning consumers to avoid the product. Bits Blog Following Public Dots to a Missing Phone After leaving an iPhone in the backseat of a taxi, a software solution to getting it back. Morsy's son speaks out Osama Morsy, son of former Egypt's president, Mohamed Morsy calls his father's ouster a "coup on democracy" and vows not to let it go. Meyer Disciplines 4 Buckeyes, Including Hyde, Roby Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four players for legal problems, including suspending leading-scorer Carlos Hyde from all team activities in the wake of an alleged assault against a female over the weekend in Columbus. Next Mars mission should search for past microbial life science panel CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's next mission to Mars should look for past microbial life and collect samples to eventually bring back to Earth, a science advisory group said on Tuesday. Egyptian General Calls for Mass Protests The directive from Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi raised the possibility of another Friday of dueling protests with supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi. Rival groups in Alexandria standoff Over a hundred supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi are holed up inside a mosque following deadly clashes in the city of Alexandria. Andrew Raven reports. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe Prime Minister Criticizes Preparations for National Elections Zimbabwes prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, said Friday that he was deeply disturbed by chaotic preparations for the nations elections next Wednesday. The Lady Jaguars Part 1 Thats as Bad as It Gets Some girls who play basketball at Carroll Academy, a school run by a juvenile court in Tennessee, find refuge from family problems of drug addiction and domestic assault. From Deep in West Texas, a Gathering to Consider the Universe In its 34th year, the Texas Star Party drew more than 500 amateur astronomers from across the United States and Canada to gaze together into the vast open skies. Landing gear maker says hasn't been asked to join Southwest probe (Reuters) - The United Technologies unit that makes landing gear said on Friday it had not been asked to participate in a U.S. investigation into Monday's crash of a Southwest Airlines jet at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Trailside The New Yorker Gets In on the Act John Cuneo, an illustrator, drew widespread adulation across social media for the magazines next cover which features Anthony Weiner. 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. Soccer Martino May Feel Right at Home With Bara Tested in South America, Barcelona's new coach, Gerardo Martino, brings a sense that it's a players' game. UPDATE 2-Europe backs new dual-action Novartis lung drug LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis won an important endorsement of its new inhaled medicine for chronic lung disease on Friday when European regulators recommended approval of Ultibro Breezhaler. What's your pin? Fans get PGA Championship chance Golf fans from around the world will have a chance to make history at next month's PGA Championship with just a click of a button. Syrian Government Blamed for Ballistic Missile Attack At least 29 people were killed in a missile attack by government forces on Aleppo, Syria, monitors there said Saturday. Pioneer of sex research, Virginia Johnson, dies at 88 KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Sex researcher Virginia Johnson, part of the famed Masters and Johnson team who conducted groundbreaking work on human sexuality, has died in St. Louis at the age of... Measures set up as gas rig burns in Gulf of Mexico A fire that erupted at a natural gas rig in the Gulf of Mexico is prompting extra measures, including flyovers and preparations to drill a relief well. Hoarders Loot Onstage in The Capables Hoarding might not be much fun, but culling other peoples hoardings to create a set for a play (The Capables) was an enlightening experience for Greg Kozatek and George Hoffmann. FAA seeks $2.75 million quality control penalty for Boeing unit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it proposed penalizing Boeing's commercial airplane unit $2.75 million for taking nearly two years to fix a problem with fasteners on its 777 widebody airplanes. Paula Deens Cook Tells of Slights, Steeped in History Dora Charles, who lives in an aging trailer home on the outskirts of Savannah, said Paula Deen held out the promise that together, they might get rich one day.

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