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News Feed Latest worldwide news Could snail slime be France's next miracle beauty cure? CHAMPAGNOLLES, France (Reuters) - The French have long appreciated snails on a plate with butter and garlic. But one rural snail farmer believes the humble molluscs have more to offer alive than dead. Access to Apple developer site partially restored July 26 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has partially restored its main website for developers, eight days after shuttering it in response to a cyber attack that prompted a harried upgrade to prevent future breaches. Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal. Why high-speed rail is safe, smart This week's devastating crash of a high-speed train in Spain, which left nearly 80 dead, has drawn renewed attention to rail safety at a time when the Obama administration has prioritized the construction of fast new rail links. Rays 1, Yankees 0 Shutout by Rays Rookie Caps Week of Drama for Yankees Derek Jeter was eligible to be activated from the D.L. but instead played a simulation game. Without him, the Yankees offense, facing Chris Archer, remained in a state of disrepair. Rapper uses wall as 'sketchbook' Mozambican rapper and graffiti painter Shot B's art crowns on an impressive 300 meter wall in downtown Maputo. Christie Assails Libertarian Shift on National Security by Some in the G.O.P. Remarks by the New Jersey governor provided a vivid reminder of why he has so become a national figure and leading 2016 contender for the Republican presidential nomination. Two missing in NY's Hudson River The search continues for two missing people following a boating accident on the Hudson River in New York. UPDATE 2-Retailer Praktiker's prospects take a dive with insolvency move * German home improvement chain planned to operate under Max Bahr brand Tara Ruda, Steven Bloom The bride is a high school math teacher in Perth Amboy, N.J.; the groom works in Berkley Heights, N.J., as a finance manager for LOral. Samsungs Profit Rises, but So Does the Competition Samsung said net income in the second quarter rose to $6.9 billion, an increase of 50 percent, but it expected smartphone sales growth to slow down. UPDATE 2-GMAC Mortgage to pay $230 million as part of foreclosure review WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve said on Friday that GMAC Mortgage will make $230 million in cash payments to borrowers, in a move that will end an independent, case-by-case review... No Starting QB Yet for Oklahoma; Texas Has Answer Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was quick to point out there still is no final decision on who will be the starting quarterback for the Sooners this season. Gun activist Adam Kokesh charged Pro-gun activist Adam Kokesh, recently seen in an Internet video loading and cocking a shotgun, is being held in a Washington jail for three days pending a detention hearing on Monday, a judge ruled. Music Review Marc-Andr Hamelin Blazed Through His Recital Marc-Andr Hamelin blazed through a recital as part of the International Keyboard Institute and Festival. Happy 70th birthday, Mick Jagger! Mick Jagger is 70 on Friday. He's been mocked for his age, but he -- and the Rolling Stones -- are still playing. Who's laughing now? Marathon Oil's potential Libyan sale unlikely to be swift * Unrest and poor terms likely to reduce pool of interested buyers 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. Eco-friendly super car with a need for speed July 26 - With a top speed of 420 km/h (260 mph), the Agera-S super car is one of the fastest cars ever built. Using ultra-lightweight materials and the latest aerodynamic techniques, its designers have managed to create a machine built for both speed and energy efficiency. Ben Gruber reports. Natalie Portman to debut as director with film of Amos Oz memoir JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman will direct her first feature film based on "A Tale of Love and Darkness," a memoir by Israeli novelist Amos Oz, the author said on Wednesday. Vodka maker eyes export markets CNN's Isa Soares visits a family-run distillery in the UK that is shipping its potato vodka overseas. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Return of long-absent bumblebee near Seattle stirs scientific buzz OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - A North American bumblebee species that all but vanished from about half of its natural range has re-emerged in Washington state, delighting scientists who voiced optimism the insect might eventually make a recovery in the Pacific Northwest. Pakistan pulls 'immoral' condom commercial off air ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan has pulled a condom commercial off the air following more than 1,000 complaints that its broadcast was immoral during the fasting month of Ramadan. Despite rapturous reception, pope faces challenges in Latin America RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilians have given Pope Francis a superstar's welcome on his first return to his home continent but the big question is whether the trip can help stop the hemorrhaging... Hundreds Shot in Cairo Attack on Morsi Rally The Egyptian authorities unleashed a ferocious attack on Islamist protesters, killing at least 72 people in the second mass killing of demonstrators in three weeks. 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. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring SEC Coaches Weigh Talent vs. Potential for Trouble The legal problems of current and former SEC players from ex-Florida and NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez to LSU running back Jeremy Hill cast a negative light on the league that has won seven consecutive national championships. Golf Capsules Hunter Mahan birdied the final three holes Friday for an 8-under 64 and a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Canadian Open. Chipping Away at the Smartphone Leaders The competition in high-end cellphones is stirring, and consumers are giving a new look to brands they once ignored, a factor Samsung acknowledged in its latest earnings report. Sports Briefing | Football With Barth Set to Miss Season, Buccaneers Sign Tynes Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth will miss the season with a torn Achilles tendon, and the team signed Lawrence Tynes, a former Giant, as his replacement. Tunisia protests over assassination An opposition lawmaker's assassination touches off huge protests in Tunisia. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports. Parted by war, united by hope This couple spent most of the past 60 years believing the other dead. Today, they are together again. Malls kill off HK's street food stalls Decades of urban transformation have decimated Hong Kong's throngs of dai pai dong, supplanting them with glitzy malls and big name eateries. A bite-size tour of Comic-Con The annual San Diego Comic-Con, North America's biggest popular arts convention, is a gathering of fans and celebrities from all over the world. 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. GKN may buy Spirit Aerosystems plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma -sources LONDON/NEW YORK July 26 (Reuters) - British aerospace and car parts maker GKN is interested in buying a Spirit Aerosystems wing factory in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the U.S. company has hired Morgan... Trading at Noon Game over Vivendi sells Activision stake July 26 - Vivendi agrees to sell the majority of its stake in Activision Blizzard for $8.2B. Starbucks profit up on U.S. sales of "Refresher" energy drinks and Frappuccino iced beverages. Risks and rewards in West Bank city High in the hills between Ramallah and Nablus in the West Bank sits a huge construction site its developers hope will transform the lives of Palestinians for generations to come.

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