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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ariel Castro Pleads Guilty in Ohio Kidnap Case The Cleveland man who imprisoned three women in his home, subjecting them to a decade of rapes and beatings, pleaded guilty Friday in a deal to avoid the death penalty. When cooking can kill For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore. Shirtless Vladimir Putin fishes in Siberia July 26 - New video shows Russian President Vladimir Putin catching a giant fish and kissing it during a recent trip to Siberia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Undeterred by Taliban, climbers scale Pakistan's Killer Mountain ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - When Taliban gunmen mowed down a group of foreign climbers last month, Romanian mountaineer Zsolt Torok was perched on an icy flank of Pakistan's second-highest peak oblivious... Australia's great white avenger Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol. US STOCKS-Futures fall in pause after recent rally, mixed earnings * SP 500 has ended higher 13 times in the past 16 sessions Internet companies, stung by earnings, still look pricey NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Expedia Inc can send people to destinations around the world, but it can't send investors back in time so they can avoid the stock's massive selloff on Friday. Dot Earth Blog A U.S. Battery Recycler Says We Should Keep the Lead In The head of a lead smelting company calls for an industry cleanup but also an end to policies that send lead-containing batteries, and related pollution problems, to poorer nations. Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. SES trims 2013 guidance after satellite launch delays BRUSSELS, July 26 (Reuters) - SES , one of the world's largest commercial satellite operators, cut its forecast for growth of revenue and earnings in 2013 after it was forced to push back the launches of three satellites this year. Chicago's Elena Delle Donne Suffers Concussion Chicago's Elena Delle Donne suffered a concussion Wednesday and is questionable for the All-Star game this weekend. Dance Review L-E-V Performs at Jacobs Pillow The dance troupe known as L-E-V presented House, a work by Sharon Eyal, on Thursday night at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. Babcock to Coach Canada's Men's Ice Hockey Team in Sochi Mike Babcock will return as head coach of the defending champion Canadian men's ice hockey team at next year's Sochi Olympics, Hockey Canada said on Monday. Science Lowers Shattering Risk at Home Plate In an unusual partnership with Major League Baseball, Forest Service scientists looked deep into maples core to find why it was so brittle, and how it could be made less so. Pogue's Posts In the Universe of Printers, One Worth Talking About A home laser printer from Hewlett-Packard has a weird name. But dont let that fool you. Ronaldinho leads Mineiro to Libertadores triumph Ronaldinho rounded on critics who said he was finished after he helped lead Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to the Copa Libertadores title after a penalty shootout victory over Olimpia. Sirius XM Reports Record Revenue, Aided by Auto Recovery The satellite-radio company reported $940 million in revenue for the quarter, and an increase of 716,000 in subscribers to 25.1 million. Sports Briefing | Basketball Delle Donne May Miss All-Star Game After Sustaining Concussion Elena Delle Donne sustained a concussion in the Skys 82-78 loss to the Mystics and is questionable for the W.N.B.A. All-Star Game this weekend. 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. Maasai culture in the modern world Maasai elder, Martin Saning'o Karioni has dedicated his life's work to help his people adapt to a changing world. Pop Rock Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A selected guide to pop, rock, RB, country and folk acts performing in the New York area. Analysis Detroit set to beat bad-faith charge over bankruptcy WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Meetings without the chance for any back and forth, unreturned phone calls and brusque tactics. To opponents of Detroit's bankruptcy filing, Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has utterly failed to negotiate with them. Deposed Egyptian president held in prison break probe CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian authorities have detained deposed President Mohamed Mursi for 15 days over an array of accusations, including killing soldiers and conspiring with the Palestinian group Hamas, the state news agency said on Friday. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. World Briefing | Europe Turkey 72 Journalists Forced Out for Covering Protests, Union Says The main opposition leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, accused Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of cowing local news media into self-censorship. Angels Offense Awakens in 8-3 Win Over A's Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Mark Trumbo each drove in two runs to power the Los Angeles Angels past the Oakland Athletics 8-3 on Thursday night. Bolt Recovers to Win 100 at Diamond Meet in London Despite a slow start, Usain Bolt won the 100 meters in the Anniversary Games with his best time this season, 9.85 seconds. Louisiana agency sues big oil firms for hurting wetlands NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - A Louisiana agency sued 97 oil companies - including BP Plc, Exxon Mobil Corp, Chevron Corp and Royal Dutch Shell Plc - in state court on Wednesday for allegedly damaging hundreds of miles of sensitive wetlands by cutting through them with pipelines and transportation canals. Victims of Cleveland kidnapper say 'satisfied' he gets life in prison CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Three Cleveland women kidnapped and raped by former school bus driver Ariel Castro said on Friday they are relieved and satisfied that he will spend the rest of his life in prison under a plea agreement with prosecutors. Courting the perfect beach partner When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning. 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. Hill Leads Diamondbacks Over Cubs as Soriano Waits Aaron Hill drove in two runs with a homer and double, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night and a split of their four-game series. Retired From NHL, Kovalchuk Signs Deal to Play in Russia Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League. ArtsBeat Understudy Steps Up for Nathan Lane in The Nance Mr. Lane injured his foot and leg during Wednesday nights performance and had to be replaced by his understudy, Stephen DeRosa. Boeing reshuffles 787 chief engineer, other commercial jobs WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Friday it had announced internally that it was rotating five executives in its commercial airplanes division, including Mike Sinnett, the chief... Sauers Leads Senior British Open After 1st Round Gene Sauers mastered a stiff breeze to shoot a 3-under 67 Thursday for a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Senior British Open. Whats On Friday Television highlights. In Performance Rory OMalley of Nobody Loves You Mr. OMalley, who plays Evan, a reality TV fan, sings The Twitter Song, in which he tweets during an episode of his favorite dating show. UPDATE 1-KKR's second-quarter earnings plunge on fund values * Assets under management $83.5 billion as of end of June Pro-Mursi vigils to be brought to an end Egypt interior minister CAIRO (Reuters) - Sit-in protests in Cairo by supporters of Egypt's deposed Islamist president will be "brought to an end soon and in a legal manner," interim Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim was quoted as saying by state-run news website al Ahram.

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