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News Feed Latest worldwide news Russia loses $200 million satellites as launch ends in flames ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - A Russian rocket carrying three navigation satellites worth around $200 million crashed shortly after lift-off from the Russian-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan on Tuesday after its engines suddenly switched off. Stuck woman mistaken for ghost A woman fell through a narrow gap between two walls and homeowners though that her calls for help belonged to a ghost. Correia Roughed Up by Mariners in Twins' 8-2 Loss Kevin Correia believed he was prepared and in control heading into his start against the Seattle Mariners. Football's push for Israeli peace "I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from countries around the world. The case against commodities grows (Reuters) - Buying commodities in order to diversify your portfolio might not be that bright an idea after all. In Closing Argument, Prosecutor Casts Soldier as Anarchist for Leaking Archives The prosecution argues that Pfc. Bradley Manning is a traitor, but his lawyers say he is a principled protester who wanted to help society. Boat thought to be from Gold Rush era unearthed in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Construction workers digging beneath the streets of downtown San Francisco have uncovered a nearly intact boat believed to be from the Gold Rush era in the mid-19th century,... Girls, it's time to power the world Dear Girls of the World, City Room New Cabby Needs Better Map Metropolitan Diary Not even a GPS unit could help a cabdriver find a Greenwich Village hotel on his first day. Rose on injury It's been tough Pedro Pinto speaks with Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose about recovering from his knee injury. RPT-Smithfield's China deal spurs heparin heart drug safety concerns WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are concerned a Chinese company's planned $4.7 billion acquisition of pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc could affect the safety and availability of... Insight How Samsung is beating Apple in China GUANGZHOU, China/SEOUL (Reuters) - Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook believes that "over the arc of time" China is a huge opportunity for his pathbreaking company. But time looks to be on the side of rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, which has been around far longer and penetrated much deeper into the world's most populous country. 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. 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. For Womens Coaches, Time No Longer Freezes in Summer A new rule allows coaches to work out with players for eight hours a week in the summer, including two hours on the court. UPDATE 1-Police to question driver after Spanish train crash kills 80 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, July 26 (Reuters) - The driver of a Spanish train that derailed, killing at least 80 people, was under police guard in hospital on Friday after the accident, which an official source said was caused by excessive speed. Behind Death Sentence, Inmates Prison Conduct Before imposing the death penalty on Ronell Wilson for killing two detectives, a federal jury heard testimony about his attacks on guards, gang activity and tryst behind bars. The Little Prince Gets a Name George On his birth Monday, the infant George Alexander Louis became third in line to the British throne, after his grandfather Prince Charles and his father, William. You're the Boss Blog Welcome to the Life of a Sales Consultant Robert Waks talks about trying to help small-business owners and why his contract wasnt renewed. World chuckles about RoyalBaby It's a boy! And an Internet punchline! Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. The 10 most controversial Wikipedia pages They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well. 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... Gadgetwise Camera Lenses That Do Your Bidding Sigmas new line of lenses can be programmed to capture specific types of shots. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. 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 Stanley to find a buyer, according to three people familiar with the matter. Black Boxes Found and Driver Arrested in Spanish Train Crash Francisco Jos Garzn Amo was arrested as investigators examined records from the trains black box to determine the cause of the crash, which killed 78 people. Belichick Speaks as Patriots Camp Opens, With Focus on Hernandez Coach Bill Belichick spoke publicly for the first time about the Aaron Hernandez murder case, expressing sympathy for Odin Lloyds family and saying the allegations had come as a shock. SAC Capital pleads not guilty; reinsurance unit eyed (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund pleaded not guilty on Friday to insider trading charges in federal court, as questions also surfaced about the future of SAC Capital's Bermuda-based reinsurance unit, SAC Re. Next Stop Action Off the Mountains in Salt Lake City Thanks to a recent surge of places to eat, shop and explore, downtown Salt Lake City is offering new reasons to visit, even outside ski season. Einhorn closed J.C. Penney short in Q2 -letter NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager David Einhorn closed a bet against ailing retailer J.C. Penney Co Inc in the second quarter and also closed a long position in software company Microsoft Corp, according to a quarterly note to investors in his Greenlight Capital. The Lede Spanish Train Crash Captured on Video Security-camera footage leaked to the public via YouTube captured the moment on Wednesday that a passenger train derailed outside Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, killing at least 80 people. Students Recall Special Schools Run Like Jails Boarding schools that are part of a tough love network based in Utah are coming under fire for accusations that the troubled youth in their care were routinely abused. See Queen's coronation regalia For the first time since the queen's coronation in 1953, the dress, robes, jewels, diamonds and uniforms worn on that day have finally been brought together again. Ethics Panel Advancing Inquiry Into Illinois Republican The House Ethics Committee said that it was pushing ahead with an inquiry into Representative Peter Roskam of Illinois over a trip to Taiwan, and that it was also investigating Representative Michele Bachmann. Raytheon CFO Too soon to mull financial consequences for failed missile test WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Raytheon Co's chief financial officer said on Thursday that it was too soon to discuss whether the company would have to take any charges for a failed U.S. missile-defense test this month, when its interceptor failed to separate from the rest of the rocket. Wall St Week Ahead Stocks face the Fed, jobs and earnings NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - The coming week on Wall Street could be a summer blockbuster, with the marquee featuring a triple bill the Fed, jobs and earnings. Has technology ruined handwriting? Technology is constantly increasing communication speeds, often anticipating words before our brains can send signals to our fingers. But experts say handwriting is being sacrificed for the sake of technology's convenience. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC.

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