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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Castro agrees plea deal to avoid death Ariel Castro, the man accused of holding three women for about a decade in a house in the U.S., agrees to a plea deal of life in prison plus 1,000 years to avoid a possible death sentence. Fort Tells of Spains Early Ambitions The discovery of remains of a 16th century fort the earliest one built by Europeans serves as a reminder of Spains expeditions before Britains explorations. Fed's Lacker says exit from bond-buying programme should be quick BERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank should stop its bond-buying quickly and an end to the programme was "in sight", a senior Federal Reserve official said in an interview with a German... Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Well New Radiation Therapy Prolongs Prostate Cancer Survival A new radiation therapy can extend the lives of men with the most advanced form of prostate cancer, a large new study found. UPDATE 2-Lazard profit up on higher MA advisory revenue * Annual savings from cost-cutting raised to $160 mln (Adds comment from CEO and details on cost-savings plan) Fitch Rates Ghana's USD Bond 'B+' LONDON, July 26 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned Ghana's new USD bond issue a 'B+' rating. The rating is in line with Ghana's 'B+' Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating, on which the... Doctor Honored for Tommy John Surgery Dr. Frank Jobe, who performed the first Tommy John surgery in 1974, was honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his pioneering role in pitcher survival. 5 Things to Know About the WNBA All-Star Game Brittney Griner and Elena Delle Donne were poised to make history as the first pair of rookies from the same class to start the WNBA All-Star game. Australia shares seen flat at start; China worries, Fed meeting may cap Australian shares are set for a flat opening on Friday after Wall Street failed to provide a clear-cut lead, with investors likely to remain cautious on concerns over slowing growth in China and... Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... U.S. would get short-term job spike if spending cuts reversed CBO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy would enjoy a short-term boost with up to 1.6 million jobs being added if Congress were to cancel more than $100 billion in upcoming automatic spending cuts... U.S., in Sign of Displeasure, Halts F-16 Delivery to Egypt Aides said President Obama wanted to signal his dismay to the military-led government about the chaotic situation since the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi. Texas Monthly Maybe Animals Just Need Quality Time With Friends At the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary near Fort Worth, a self-trained behaviorist is using a method known as emotional enrichment to improve the lives of animals in captivity. Big 12's Bowlsby Says NCAA Changes Needed Now Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Monday there is "unanimity" among leaders from five power conferences that significant changes are needed now in the NCAA. U.S. intends to send two Guantanamo detainees to Algeria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Friday it plans to repatriate two inmates to Algeria from the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, resuming the transfer of detainees from the controversial prison for the first time in nearly a year. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Al Shabaab claim attack on Turkish mission in Somalia, three dead MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A car loaded with explosives rammed into an office housing Turkish embassy staff in the Somali capital, killing three people, witnesses and officials said on Saturday, the latest in a series of blasts claimed by Islamist al Shabaab rebels. TV goes to the dogs with first channel for canines NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lonely, bored dogs left at home all day while their owners are at work could soon be getting some digital company - a TV channel with programming just for pooches. UPDATE 1-Publicis, Omnicom to announce merger soon-source PARIS/NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - French advertising group Publicis will soon announce a plan to combine with larger rival Omnicom in a deal that will be presented as a merger of equals and could include shared management, a person familiar with the situation said. The perks and risks of having a side job (Reuters) - In 1988 John Burke was a 26-year-old broker at Merrill Lynch whose main method of finding new clients was cold calling from a phone book. Once a King of Romance, Now an Angry Militant Fadel Shaker, a Lebanese superstar singer who was called the king of romance, renounced his musical career to take up arms. 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. On the Market in the Region A meticulously renovated 1883 Victorian in Sea Cliff and a five-bedroom contemporary in Maplewood built on 11 levels and offering views of Manhattan. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring North Korea Showcases Its Military Might at a Mass Rally The North Korean military marked the anniversary Saturday of the end of the Korean War by showing what may be its first intercontinental missiles at a parade in Pyongyang. FDA limits use of JJ's Nizoral antifungal drug on safety concerns July 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would limit the use of Johnson Johnson's antifungal medicine, Nizoral tablets, warning that it may cause severe liver injuries and adrenal gland problems, and lead to harmful drug interactions. Gulf rig partially collapses in fire off Louisiana U.S. government HOUSTON (Reuters) - A shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has partially collapsed off the coast of Louisiana after catching fire because of a ruptured natural gas well, U.S. regulators said on Wednesday. Mandela art exhibt on display U.S. museum exhibits collectables from his 1994 election win. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Consumer sentiment rises to highest level in six years in July NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment rose in July to the highest level in six years as Americans felt better about the current economic climate, though they expected to see a slower rate of... Jurors hear of Tourre's Goldman paid leave after SEC lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may have destroyed his career, as former Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre put it, but for more than a year it didn't eliminate his pay. AP Source Tide Froze Football Staffer's Contract Alabama has penalized director of football operations Joe Pannunzio for his role in the Miami scandal while a member of the Hurricanes' staff, according to a person familiar with the situation. New protests sweep Istanbul The commercial and entertainment heart of Turkey's largest city again became the scene of clashes between riot police and small groups of protesters Saturday night, after security forces fired tear gas, water cannons and plastic pellets to disperse anti-government demonstrators. 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. China fuels Philips profit jump Jim Boulden speaks with Philips CEO Frans Van Houten about how a focus on local needs has allowed his company to grow. Europe and China Agree to Settle Solar Panel Fight Two of the worlds largest economies have agreed to a deal on solar imports to Europe, settling a dispute that had threatened to set off a wider trade war. Soldier back from Afghanistan learns dog is gone After a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan, Lt. Brandon Harker returned to the United States expecting to reunite with his beloved yellow Labrador retriever, Oakley -- only to find the dog, whom he'd left with a "good friend," was gone. And now he's seeking the public's help in tracking him down. Briefly Education U.S. Online Course Provider Tries to Enter China Market Two Shanghai universities say they will be working with Coursera, though the company says contracts are not yet finalized.

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