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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. MuniLand Other distressed cities watching Detroit very closely July 26 - Fitch Ratings' Managing Director of Local Government Securities, Jessalynn Moro says bankruptcy court ruling on Detroit's GO bonds and pension liabilities could affect ratings in Michigan and beyond. ArtsBeat New York Musical Theater Festival Report Volleygirls In this musical by Eli Bolin, Sam Forman and Rob Ackerman, a ragtag high school volleyball team and once-disgraced coach fight for respect. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. In Los Angeles Art Museum Arrival, a Foreshadowing of a Departure When Jeffrey Deitch was named in 2010 to lead the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, many in the citys art world expressed guarded optimism. Others urged him to run from the job. At Home With George McDonald A Mayoral Candidate Reflects on the Mosaic of His Life Grand Central Terminal has been a touchstone of sorts throughout George McDonalds life. Now he has a house that matches it. Obama wraps up Africa tour July 2 - Ending an 8-day regional tour, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama promote development and women's health in Tanzania, along with George W. Bush and his wife Laura. Lindsey Parietti reports. 'Racist abuse" of AC Milan star Constant probed The new football season is still some weeks away, but already in Italy allegations of racial abuse towards AC Milan's Kevin Constant have marred a friendly. 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. FOREX-Caution before next week's Fed meeting hurts dollar LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a five-week low against a basket of major currencies on Friday on concerns that possible tweaks to the Federal Reserve's forward guidance next week... First glimpse of the royal baby CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks about the first glimpse of the royal baby with CNN's Max Foster. At Home With George McDonald A Mayoral Candidate Reflects on the Mosaic of His Life Grand Central Terminal has been a touchstone of sorts throughout George McDonalds life. Now he has a house that matches it. Japan's Meiji Yasuda agrees to buy 15 pct stake in Thai Life TOKYO/HONG KONG, July 26 (Reuters) - Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co said on Friday it has agreed to buy a 15 percent stake in Thai Life Insurance Co as Japanese insurers step up their presence in... Federer facing new world order As Britain celebrates Andy Murray's Wimbledon title, things aren't going quite as well for Roger Federer as he slumps to his lowest world ranking in 10 years. Mets 11, Nationals 0 (Game 1) Forgotten Youngster Gives Mets a Great Boost Daniel Murphy drove in a career-high five runs and Jenrry Mejia pitched seven innings in his season debut as the Mets defeated the Nationals in the opener of a doubleheader. Scouts' U.S. plantation sale nets $2.2 million for cash-strapped group CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - A historic Southern plantation in the United States sold for $2.2 million at auction Friday, giving some financial relief to the strapped local Girl Scout council that has owned and used it as a camp for girls for almost five decades. T Magazine Feeling For | A Sexy Clutch Thats Fit for a Duchess (and New Mom) This glam bag from Valentino would make the perfect birth present for Kate Middleton. Afghanistan Equal opportunities vital Ahmad Zia Massoud says the key to the nation's future is to provide educational and economic opportunity for women 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. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast When America Entered the Good War Lynne Olson discusses her new book, Those Angry Days Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and Americas Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941. 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. UPDATE 1-Scouts' U.S. plantation sale nets $2.2M for cash-strapped group CHARLESTON, S.C., July 26 (Reuters) - A historic Southern plantation in the United States sold for $2.2 million at auction Friday, giving some financial relief to the strapped local Girl Scout council that has owned and used it as a camp for girls for almost five decades. Snowden's father criticizes Congress, Obama over spy programs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The father of fugitive U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden on Friday criticized Congress for failing to rein in a sweeping surveillance program made public by his son and accused the Obama administration of pursuing him with a "zeal to punish." I need to worry about me not Phelps, Lochte says BARCELONA (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte wishes old sparring partner Michael Phelps would make a comeback but says he must put his former U.S. team mate and good friend out of his mind if he is to increase his tally of world championship medals. Music Review Fred Hersch Trio and Joe Lovano Jam at Village Vanguard The collaboration between the pianist Fred Hersch and the saxophonist Joe Lovano at the Village Vanguard had the ring of inevitability. UPDATE 2-Britain's FTSE snaps 4-week winning streak LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 took its first weekly fall in more than a month, faltering at resistance levels and led lower by weakness in BSkyB and Rolls Royce on Friday. BRIEF-KKR's N. American fund raises over $8 billion July 26 (Reuters) - KKR Co LP's head of global capital and asset management Scott Nuttall on a conference call with analysts * NAXI has over $8 billion in committments * KKR has allocated... Breakingviews Inconsistency, not zealotry troubles BoE July 24 - Business Secretary Vince Cable says the BoE is holding back economic recovery by acting as a capital Taliban. But inconsistencies, rather than draconian rules, are its problem, says Breakingviews. At Least 6 Killed in Cairo Clashes State media reported violence between supporters and opponents of the deposed President Mohamed Morsi. Disgraced politician Bo Xilai indicted Bo Xilai, once a rising star in China's ruling Communist party, has been indicted for bribery, corruption and abuse of power, state news reported Thursday. Table For Three At Lunch With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric McCormack The actors Eric McCormack and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are known for their groundbreaking TV roles, but both agree that a subtle approach to getting out a message works best. U.S. appeals court rejects states' challenge over climate rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a legal challenge by Texas and Wyoming to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. USC AD Haden Kiffin Not on Hot Seat Southern California athletic director Pat Haden says Lane Kiffin is not on the "hot seat" heading into his fourth as the Trojans' football coach. 5 stories missed during royal baby While half of civilization busied itself trying to find out the name, weight, gender, hair color, taste in music and political disposition of the new heir to the British throne, it turns out there was a whole world of other news happening out there. Woman dies in roller coaster accident July 20 - A woman is dead after falling out of a moving roller coaster at an amusement park in Texas. Julie Noce reports. Awaiting Another Top Editor, Essence Faces Identity Questions The magazines next editor in chief will be confronted by a growing sense among some readers, bloggers and media analysts that Essence has lost its editorial direction. Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. Well Ask Well Leg Cramp Relief Nighttime leg cramps are a common problem. A handful of remedies may provide relief. Federer's return to Gstaad cut short Roger Federer's first appearance in Gstaad for nine years lasts just over an hour as the former World No.1 makes an untimely exit to Germany's Daniel Brands.

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