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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sharapova hires Connors Two of the biggest names in tennis are teaming up after Maria Sharapova hired eight-time grand slam winner Jimmy Connors as her new coach. UPDATE 1-U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the housing bubble. Federer to Start 2014 Season in Brisbane Roger Federer will start his 2014 campaign at the Brisbane International next January, underlining the tournament's status as the biggest of the Australian Open warm-ups. A Kazakh Spaceport Slowly Declines Baikonur, in remote southwestern Kazakhstan, was once the pride of the Soviet Union. Today, nomadic herders from the nearby steppe are moving into abandoned buildings. Well Anxiety Lingers Long After Cancer A new analysis finds that within two years of a cancer diagnosis, the pervasiveness of depression in patients and their spouses tends to drop back, but only to be replaced with anxiety. Books of The Times Ivy Pochodas Visitation Street, Set on Brooklyns Edge Ivy Pochodas Visitation Street is set in a neighborhood on Brooklyns watery edge. Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. Legg Mason says sold Private Capital Management unit (Reuters) - Legg Mason Inc Chief Executive Joseph Sullivan said the Baltimore asset manager has sold its Private Capital Management equity investment unit to its management team. Britain's Murray wins Wimbledon Andy Murray ends Britain's 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men's singles champion by defeating World No.1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Aereo as Bargaining Chip in Broadcast Fees Battle Time Warner Cable may suggest alternatives for watching CBS. Square Feet Buried Garage to Help Pay for New Park in Brooklyn The high-tech 700-car garage will sit beneath the downtown park under a deal negotiated by the city. UPDATE 1-U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the housing bubble. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Buoy One, in Huntington Seafood of all varieties rules the tabletops at the newly opened restaurant Buoy One in Huntington. Raytheon ordered to stop work on U.S. Navy jammer contract WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy has told Raytheon Co to stop work on a next-generation electronic jamming system contract the company won on July 8, after BAE Systems Plc formally protested the contract award. Equipment Failure Imperils Keplers Quest for Other Earths If engineers cannot restore a mechanism that keeps the Kepler spacecrafts telescope pointed, one of the most romantic and successful of NASAs missions could end. You're the Boss Blog My Competitors Dont Seem Interested in Coopertition A business owner has found that competing business owners in Spain will sometimes cooperate, but she says that has not often been her experience in the United States. A Chilly Respite From War The Fort Bragg Patriots are primarily made up of active-duty combat veterans who play to bond with one another and reconnect with the game they love. The Spy Who Loved, by Clare Mulley A biography of Christine Granville, one of Britains most daring and highly decorated World War II special agents. Mickelson's British Open win gives Couples a Cup boost (Reuters) - United States captain Fred Couples says he is excited by how his Presidents Cup team is shaping up, with Phil Mickelson's brilliant victory at last week's British Open the highlight among several recent eye-catching displays. UPDATE 10-Driver investigated after Spain train crash kills 80 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, July 25 (Reuters) - The driver of a Spanish train that derailed, killing at least 80 people, was under police guard in hospital on Thursday after the dramatic accident... Yandex co-founder and chief technology officer dies MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ilya Segalovich, the co-founder and chief technology officer of Russian internet group Yandex, has died after a long battle with cancer, aged 48, the company said on Thursday. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Cold weather-related discounts hurt Crocs margins, shares tumble (Reuters) - Crocs Inc's second-quarter profit plummeted 42 percent as the shoemaker resorted to discounting to offset soft sales in colder weather, sending its shares tumbling 23 percent in extended... Business spending plans, durable goods orders rise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of planned U.S. business spending rose more than expected in June and new orders for long-lasting manufactured goods surged, offering tentative signs of a pickup in... Buck, Wheeler Lead Mets to 7-4 Win Over Braves John Buck drove in three runs and Zack Wheeler beat the Atlanta Braves for the second time in seven major league starts, sending the New York Mets to a 7-4 victory Thursday. Virginia Johnson, Renowned Sex Researcher, Dies Virginia Johnson, part of the husband-wife research team that transformed the study of sex in the 1960s and wrote two best-selling books on sexuality, has died in St. Louis. She was 88. Gallery Goldfish art in Tokyo Live exhibit uses 5,000 goldfish in 70 aquariums. Desktop Caddy live British Open 2013 Relive the 2013 British Open with CNN's Desktop Caddy. U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes By Emily Flitter, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel Food Corporations Turn to Chefs in a Quest for Healthy Flavor At companies like PepsiCo and Kellogg, white-coated lab technicians join with white-jacketed chefs to give consumers the taste they want with less salt, fat and sugar. Dot Earth Blog Jim Hansen Presses the Climate Case for Nuclear Energy Jim Hansen, the longtime climate scientist and campaigner, explains his strong support for nuclear energy as a tool for blunting global warming. Garment Trade Wields Power in Bangladesh The industrys trade group has seen its influence soar in recent years, but critics say the group has helped make the nation dangerous for garment workers. Crowdsourcing ideas in Mideast Things are looking up for entrepreneurs in the Middle East as a new breed of crowdfunding is emerging to help bring life to innovative ideas from the region. Jacksons Mother, Defiant and at Times Forgetful, Wraps Up Her Testimony Katherine Jackson, 83, faced cross-examination in the wrongful-death lawsuit she brought against the promoters of her sons comeback tour. Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to hit-and-run charge LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - RB singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a hit-and-run charge in a case that could lead to jail time for the Grammy-winning performer, a Los Angeles Superior Court spokeswoman said. The American dream in Mexico After awaiting reforms that may or may not come, thousands of young undocumented immigrants have abandoned their American Dream voluntarily or because they were deported. They still consider themselves DREAMers, but now they dream in Mexico. Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey Suspended for NCAA Game Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey was suspended from her team's next NCAA tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Fantasy Football Sleeper and Breakout Candidates at Quarterback Eli Manning, Carson Palmer and Sam Bradford are among the quarterbacks who are being overlooked and could potentially break out in 2013. Exclusive Romanian expert believes three artworks from Dutch heist destroyed BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian experts believe that three out of seven paintings stolen last year from a Dutch museum, a haul that included works by Picasso and Monet, have been destroyed by fire, the team's head told Reuters on Monday.

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