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News Feed Latest worldwide news Why urban gardens can cut obesity What's better than fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? How about fresh, locally-grown, free fruits and vegetables, all within an easy walk of your home or office? Baby giraffe makes public appearance July 17 - A six-day-old giraffe makes her debut at a Buenos Aires zoo. Tara Cleary reports. Looking forward to Muirfield Phil Mickelson won the Scottish Open to end a 20-year drought in Europe. With the British Open starting this week, it was perfect timing. DealBook UBS Profit Rises in Second Quarter UBS said its second-quarter profit rose 32 percent, to $741 million, as the bank continued an overhaul designed to put its investment banking problems behind it. ArtsBeat At Toronto Film Festival, a Lineup to Make You Scream The Toronto International Film Festival announces its Midnight Madness lineup. Obama meets Israeli, Palestinian negotiators WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met privately on Tuesday with lead Israeli and Palestinian negotiators the day after they restarted long-stalled peace negotiations in Washington, a White House official said. Sports Briefing | Football Witness Testifies That Paterno Said Penn State Erred on Sandusky Mike McQueary, a former Penn State assistant, said that the longtime football coach Joe Paterno told him the university mishandled its response to the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. Small-Business Guide With Sales Collapsing, an Owner Turns to a Consultant A fresh look at sales operations yielded some important benefits. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... SoftBank CEO says nothing decided on possible Alibaba IPO TOKYO (Reuters) - Softbank Corp CEO Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday no decision had been made regarding a possible initial public offering for Alibaba, China's and the world's largest Internet retailer which is 36.7 percent owned by the Japanese mobile carrier. Three children injured as car hit Kansas City child care center KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Three young children were seriously injured on Tuesday, including two trapped under a car, after the vehicle slammed into a child care center in Kansas City, Missouri, according to local officials. Nearly 250 Captives Escape in Pakistan Prison Attack More than 100 militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy arms blasted the prison walls, freeing 243 prisoners including 30 militants. Well Australians Are Getting Fatter Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles but recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world. Borussia Dortmund Beats Bayern Munich to Lift Super Cup Two goals from Marco Reus spurred Borussia Dortmund to a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich and the German Super Cup title. T Magazine About Last Night | An Art Soiree Starring Lady Gaga The twentieth annual Watermill Center summer benefit was both a fundraiser and a bacchanalian spectacle. U.S. says JP Morgan manipulated market; settlement seen WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. power regulator outlined its case of market manipulation against JPMorgan Chase Co on Monday as industry sources said a final settlement on the issue should come on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-Lockheed, Pentagon set deal to buy full order of F-35 jets WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp and the Pentagon on Tuesday said they reached an agreement for 71 more F-35 fighter jets, with lower pricing to allow the U.S. government to buy all the planes it had planned despite budget cuts. Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Diplomatic Memo U.S. Pushes for Global Eye on South Sudan Conflict Officials said they wanted to draw attention to what could become a humanitarian tragedy, but they are also working to preserve an Obama administration achievement. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end flat as tech gains; potash shares sink * Mosaic, Potash Corp sink after Russia quits top potash cartel Whats on Saturday Television highlights. Appeals Court Rules Against Bloomberg Beverage Restrictions The judges concurred with a lower courts ruling that restrictions on the sale of large, sugary drinks went beyond the Board of Healths legal powers. Pivot TV Pitches to Young Viewers A channel for young people called Pivot, which will become available in 40 million homes on Thursday, aims for entertainment that inspires and compels social change. Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal. UPDATE 2-Ackman's fund sitting on growing losses on Herbalife bet BOSTON/NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - Herbalife's surging stock price may be causing hedge fund manager William Ackman gastrointestinal pain now that he is nursing $300 million in losses due to his... Arrest made in poisoned lunch case The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say served toxic lunches, killing 23 students, was arrested Wednesday, police said. ArtsBeat Missing Stradivarius Violin Is Recovered in Britain The violin, three centuries old and valued at 1.2 million (about $1.8 million), was found after a 2010 it was stolen from the violinist Min-Jin Kym in London in 2010. Former Obama Chief of Staff officially runs for Illinois governor CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, the son and brother of former mayors of Chicago, formally announced on Tuesday he is running for governor of Illinois in 2014. Watch live pandas 24/7 Internet users love animal videos. So why not watch pandas -- anywhere, anytime? Kastles Win 3rd Consecutive World TeamTennis Title The Washington Kastles have won their third consecutive World TeamTennis title. No sequestration for Bulger jury A judge on Tuesday denied a defense request to sequester the jury in the trial of reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, who is accused of participating in 19 murders, racketeering, money laundering and extortion. Thomson Reuters revenue edges up on legal, accounting strengths (Reuters) - Thomson Reuters said on Tuesday that second-quarter revenue rose 2 percent as gains at its legal and accounting businesses helped offset weakness in the financial division, mainly in Europe. Tigers get Astros closer Veras in deadline deal (Reuters) - The reigning American League champion Detroit Tigers moved to strengthen their bullpen for another pennant run by acquiring Houston Astros closer Jose Veras on Monday as Major League Baseball's trade deadline nears. US STOCKS-SP 500, Nasdaq end up as tech gains; potash shares sink * Mosaic, Potash Corp sink after Russia quits top potash cartel Airport bomb A cry for help? "I have a bomb!" a wheelchair bound man shouted, holding what looked like a homemade bomb. "Stay away from me." Robin Friedlander, David Berzin The bride, a doctor, is also a director at Health 2.0, a San Francisco company; the groom is an executive for Viacom. US STOCKS-SP 500 edges up on earnings; potash slide curbs gain NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Tuesday following gains in technology shares and stronger-than-expected earnings from Pfizer, but a selloff in the potash sector limited the advance. Eileen Brennan, who starred in 'Private Benjamin' and other films, dies Eileen Brennan, who earned an Oscar nomination for her hilarious turn as the exasperated drill captain in 1980's "Private Benjamin," has died, CNN has confirmed. She was 80.

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