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News Feed Latest worldwide news Nyrstar short-lists partners to take over Glencore zinc deal * Marketing team will buy, sell and trade zinc concentrate and metal Theater Review In the Musical Murder for Two, One Man Is Many Suspects Murder for Two, a new two-performer musical produced by Second Stage Theaters Uptown series, uses its actor-doubling to daffy effects. FEATURE-Obamacare's foot soldiers train to enroll the masses LOS ANGELES, July 26 (Reuters) - Nahla Kayali is a foot soldier for Obamacare. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. The Hunt In Carnegie Hill, a Not-So-New Low-Rise Christina Giannini wanted a prewar building, a low floor, and something dog-friendly. Amazon Reports Small Loss as It Focuses on Investments While Amazons razor-thin profits turned to razor-thin losses, the companys revenue increased 22 percent. Bits Blog Paltalk Tries to Take Advantage of Its Prism Notoriety Paltalk, a video chat service, was the least-known company in the governments Internet spying program. Now it is trying to tap into the surge of interest to introduce its new tablet apps and revamped service. DealBook JPMorgan Executive May Escape Penalty While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and JPMorgan are negotiating a settlement, Blythe Masters, a top bank executive, is not expected to face a separate action. Giant panda Lun Lun gives birth to twins July 16 - A giant panda gives birth to twin cubs at an Atlanta zoo, the first set of twins born in the United States in 26 years. Elly Park reports. Emma Zuroski, Andrew Norman The wedding took place at St. Patricks Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand. Mandela shows 'sustained improvement' Former South African leader Nelson Mandela still is in critical condition at a Pretoria hospital but "shows sustained improvement," the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said Monday. Audiophiles Wishlist Geek gear for the golden ear. The curious case of Claudio Yacob Claudio Yacob enjoyed a stellar debut season in the English Premier League after moving from Argentina. But just what was the story behind his transfer to West Bromwich Albion? 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. Battery Seen as Way to Cut Heat-Related Power Losses Large-scale batteries of various types are being tested by some big utilities that want to store power for times when it is needed most. U.S. assures Russia Snowden won't be executed or tortured MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has made a formal promise to Russia not to execute or torture Edward Snowden if he is sent home to face charges of illegally disclosing government secrets, and the Kremlin said Russian and U.S. security agencies are in talks over his fate. Kim Jong Un honors country's war veterans The new leader of this isolated country has inaugurated a new veterans' cemetery, on the first of what are expected to be several days of elaborate ceremonies celebrating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the Korean War. Home Grown Talent Hope to Harvest Canadian Win Nineteen Canadians will tee it up on Thursday to begin what is quickly becoming an Andy Murray-esque pursuit and become the first home grown winner of the Canadian Open in 59 years. 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. U.S kidnapper avoids death in plea deal 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. Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Palestinian negotiator talks peace CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks about new Israeli/Palestinian peace talks with long-time negotiator Hanan Ashrawi. How Chromecast could change TV Google rolled out a new Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday. But a much smaller, much cheaper new gadget may be the one that makes a seismic impact in the consumer technology world. Hollywood movies get a makeover What if The Matrix, and other classic Hollywood movies has been made in Africa? This is what they'd look like. The Canyons Is Another Film of a Bret Easton Ellis Tale The Canyons, the latest film based on a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, has a screenplay by Mr. Ellis himself. 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. City Kitchen A Flavorful Alternative to Shrimp Cocktail Cctel de Mariscos A treat of Mexican coastal towns, the cctel de mariscos replaces the rubbery, ketchup-flavored appetizer, adding a rush of flavor and variety. App Puts the Bible in 100 Million Palms With more than 100 million downloads, YouVersion, a free app that offers over 600 Bible translations, has found itself in the company of successful start-ups like Instagram and Dropbox. Today's Economist A Better Way to Think About Trade A senior Democrat has proposed that the United States seek stronger trade agreements that would better protect the economy. Critics Notebook The Drowned Man A Hollywood Fable in London The Drowned Man A Hollywood Fable is an immersive theatrical production in London. Shanghai locals declare war on heat July 22 - Around 100 people use their water guns and buckets to fight one another and the heat in Shanghai's People's Square. Elly Park reports. JPMorgan to quit physical commodity trade amid scrutiny NEW YORK (Reuters) - JP Morgan Chase Co is exiting physical commodities trading, the bank said in a surprise statement on Friday, as Wall Street's role in the trading of raw materials comes under intense political and regulatory pressure. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Rose "I'm the best in NBA" Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose answers a round of quickfire questions from CNN's Pedro Pinto. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports. Eat This Armenian Life The best Persian-Russian-Armenian kebab place in Glendale, Calif. Or anywhere. German town raises ire for scheme using asylum seekers as porters BERLIN (Reuters) - A German town has halted a scheme offering asylum seekers 1.05 euros an hour to carry luggage at a station after rail operator Deutsche Bahn refused permission due to a public... Zynga folds on U.S. gambling bet, shares plummet SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Zynga Inc will largely abandon its long-running efforts to build a real-money gaming business in the United States, a prospect investors once believed to be the struggling company's sole lifeline. FACTBOX Eight 2Q earnings eye-openers July 26 - Earnings releases from companies such as Apple, Amazon and Ford pointed out crucial trends and disappointing patterns. Heres a breakdown of them.

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