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News Feed Latest worldwide news Consumer sentiment rises to highest level in six years in July NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment rose in July to the highest level in six years as Americans felt better about the current economic climate, though they expected to see a slower rate of... UPDATE 2-Saudi Arabia awards $22.5 bln contracts to build Riyadh metro * Bechtel, Spain's FCC, Italy's Ansaldo STS lead consortia Texas Monthly Maybe Animals Just Need Quality Time With Friends At the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary near Fort Worth, a self-trained behaviorist is using a method known as emotional enrichment to improve the lives of animals in captivity. Well Walking 800 Miles Away From Cancer When my doctors told me I was cancer-free after a six-year battle, I began an 800-mile walk away from the disease. Three killed in U.S. church bus crash A bus trip back to an Indianapolis church ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon with bloodied bodies, luggage strewn everywhere and three dead, in addition to at least 19 injured, after the vehicle flipped over. Ruling Party Wins Narrowly in Cambodian Vote The prime minister had faced an opposition riding a wave of disenchantment with his 28 years in power. Obama says 'Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago' July 19 - U.S. President Barack Obama says Trayvon Martin case demands 'soul searching' from Americans on issues of race, but also says 'things are getting better'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Lottery Numbers Winning numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. TPG, Warburg, Berkshire, Ares vie for CPG International -sources NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - TPG Capital LP, Warburg Pincus LLC, Ares Management LLC and Berkshire Partners LLC are competing for building products maker CPG International Inc, whose sale could... U.S. drugmakers cheer 'speed lane' for breakthrough therapies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given "breakthrough therapy" designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Obamacare's foot soldiers train to enroll the masses LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nahla Kayali is a foot soldier for Obamacare. 2nd woman accuses mayor A former campaign staffer for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner became the second woman to publicly accuse him of sexual harassment, saying Tuesday that the then-congressman patted her "posterior" while at a fundraising event. Woody Allen's 'Blue Jasmine' portrait of a lady who loses it all LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - So sharp is the reversal of fortune for Woody Allen's female protagonist in his latest film, "Blue Jasmine," that the Manhattan socialite's possessions are reduced to a faint echo a Chanel jacket, designer suitcases, a clutch of anti-depressants. Angels' Pujols Goes on DL, Could Miss Rest of Year Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols was put on the disabled list Sunday with a tear in his left foot that could end his season. FEMA sends $2.75 million to schools damaged in Texas blast DALLAS, Texas (Reuters) - Schools damaged by a West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion will receive $2.75 million in federal funds for temporary classrooms and administrative buildings, the government said Friday. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Monday. Japanese Stocks SELL 18.1 million shares BUY 12.1 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ SELL 6.0 million shares Wealth Matters Captain of Your Own Yacht (for This Weekend, Anyway) Fractional ownership of pleasure craft, just like part ownership of a ski chalet or private jet, is a way to get more than you can afford alone. Genres, Like Sand, Tricky to Pin Down The Manchester International Festival, which ended last Sunday, features pieces that blur the lines between visual art, theater and dance. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Detroit case may alter distressed U.S. city behavior Moody's (Reuters) - Detroit's filing for bankruptcy protection is "profoundly meaningful" for the small number of local governments in the United States that are below investment grade, and could change their approach to pensions and other long-term liabilities, Moody's Investors Service said on Friday. 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. UK seeks fairer share for small firms from outsourcing 'oligopoly' LONDON (Reuters) - When a modest IT firm in southern England won a 13-million pound local authority contract in 1988, it was a huge coup for a business that had annual revenue of just 4.3 million... NBC plans Hillary Clinton miniseries, part of TV event strategy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC plans to air a four-hour miniseries starring Diane Lane as former U.S. Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Clinton, part of the broadcast TV network's strategy to improve its ratings by luring viewers to one-time event programming. 'Record' tourists at N Korea games Acrobats, dancers and singers -- under normal circumstances, a festival featuring such tried and true attractions might not send you rushing to the Internet to book travel. INSIGHT-Bangladesh struggles to check garment factories are safe DHAKA, July 29 (Reuters) - In the weeks since the Rana Plaza collapse killed more than 1,100 workers, at least five different Bangladesh agencies have sent teams to begin inspecting the estimated 5,600 factories that make up the nation's $20 billion garment industry. Morsy's son speaks out Osama Morsy, son of former Egypt's president, Mohamed Morsy calls his father's ouster a "coup on democracy" and vows not to let it go. 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... Bo Xilai indicted For more than a year, Bo Xilai has been the elephant in the room in Chinese politics -- the central figure in one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Communist Party in years. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. How to negotiate a better salary When it comes to negotiating a salary for a new job it can pay to ask for a precise figure. Sun, Ledecky shine on opening day of racing BARCELONA (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang matched a feat previously achieved only by Australian Grant Hackett and American teenager Katie Ledecky became the second-fastest woman ever with victories in the men's and women's 400 meters freestyle at the world swimming championships on Sunday. You're the Boss The I.R.S. Interprets the Employer Mandate, and Businesses Have Questions The biggest issue in interpreting the new health care law appears to involve how a company determines whether employees whose hours fluctuate must be offered insurance. NASAs New Class of Astronauts Gives Parity to Men and Women The eight recruits were selected from 6,300 applicants and will start training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston in August. UPDATE 3-Driver of derailed Spanish train charged with 79 counts of homicide SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, July 28 (Reuters) - The driver of a Spanish high-speed train that derailed and killed 79 people was released pending trial on charges of reckless homicide, a judge ruled on Sunday night. 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. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Fire at Gulf rig wanes, gas flow stops regulators HOUSTON (Reuters) - The flow of natural gas from a ruptured well at a shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has stopped, and the fire on the rig off the coast of Louisiana has been reduced to a small flame, U.S. regulators said on Thursday. 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.

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