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News Feed Latest worldwide news Congressman Vows to Introduce Bill on Radio Royalties The measure is an effort to get payment for record companies and performing artists whose music is played on AM or FM radio. Second Opposition Leader Assassinated in Tunisia The killing of Mohamed Brahmi, leader of the Peoples Party, incited protests blaming the moderate Islamic party that leads the government in Tunisia, birthplace of the Arab Spring. Hernandez Among Many Who Found Trouble at Florida in the Meyer Years There have been dozens of arrests of members of the Gator football teams coached from 2005 to 2010 by Urban Meyer. Should Reddit Be Blamed for the Spreading of a Smear? When the Sunil Tripathi rumor went viral after the Boston Marathon bombing, it laid bare the dysfunctional codependence between new and old media. Sports Briefing | Football Jets Sign Veteran Kicker Cundiff The Jets added competition for the incumbent kicker Nick Folk, signing the veteran Billy Cundiff to a one-year deal Tuesday. Well Keep Cool in the Kitchen With Quick Stir-Fries Minimize your stove time with these quick and easy summer stir-fries from the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman. T Magazine Market Report | Pearls Go Punk Long a symbol of demure femininity, the formerly staid gemstone is taking on an unexpected air of rebellion. At 5-Story Home on Upper East Side, Bloomberg Is Making a Few Improvements The mayor has installed a temporary sidewalk structure outside his mansion, which is undergoing renovations costing $1.7 million. Revised Plan for Taller Midtown Fails to Assuage Critics Some find little comfort in modifications to a proposal to rezone a 70-block area around Grand Central Terminal for even taller skyscrapers. Return of long-absent bumblebee near Seattle stirs scientific buzz OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - A North American bumblebee species that all but vanished from about half of its natural range has re-emerged in Washington state, delighting scientists who voiced optimism the insect might eventually make a recovery in the Pacific Northwest. The top films at the North American box office July 21 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 19, led by "The Conjuring," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) The Conjuring..........................$ 41.5 million 2 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 25.1 million 3 (*) Turbo..................................$ 21.5 million 4 (2) Grown Ups 2............................$ 20.0 million 5 (*) Red 2..................................$ 18.5 mill 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. Portugal government sticks to bailout goals in confidence motion LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's reshuffled coalition government stuck to plans to complete the country's EU/IMF bailout program while promising to promote growth, in a document sent to parliament on Thursday tabling a symbolic vote of confidence. Train carriage removed in Spain as driver is investigated July 25 - Destroyed train carriage is removed from tracks near the northern city of Santiago de Compostela, after 80 people died. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Whats on Monday Television highlights. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA puts hold on Vertex hepatitis study (Corrects third paragraph to show hold on U.S. trial, not European study) Advertising Welcoming a Royal Baby While Trying Not to Steal the Spotlight Advertisers took to social media to send congratulatory messages to the royal family examples of how brands are increasingly trying to become part of news-driven cultural moments. FEATURE-Detroit area's battle with blight may be key to survival DETROIT, July 25 (Reuters) - If you want to tackle Detroit's thousands of abandoned homes and trash-strewn and overgrown lots, there are few better places to start than in Brightmoor in the... UPDATE 2-U.S. judge approves IBM's foreign bribery case settlement with SEC WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday signed off on IBM's 2011 settlement with U.S. regulators over charges of foreign bribery, wrapping up the latest case that questioned U.S.... A Kazakh Spaceport Slowly Declines Baikonur, in remote southwestern Kazakhstan, was once the pride of the Soviet Union. Today, nomadic herders from the nearby steppe are moving into abandoned buildings. In a Recovering Economy, a Decline in College Enrollment The college-age population is dropping after more than a decade of sharp growth, and many adults who avoided the job market and went back to school during the recession have been drawn back to work. Why was doomed Spanish train going so fast? MADRID, July 25 (Reuters) - Why was the train going so fast? Did the driver fail to heed speed limits on a sharp curve? Did brakes fail? What about the safety system meant to force the train or the driver to slow down if going too fast? Fallen Leader Is Indicted in China Bo Xilai, who had been expelled from the Communist Party Politburo, was indicted Thursday on bribery and corruption charges. His trial was expected within weeks. Recipes for Health Greek Chicken and Tomato Salad A tomato-centric Greek salad that is substantial enough for lunch or a light supper. Griner to Sit Out All-Star Game Brittney Griner will miss Saturday's WNBA All-Star game while recovering from a sprained left knee she suffered earlier this month. U.S. would get short-term job spike if spending cuts reversed -CBO WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy would enjoy a short-term boost with up to 1.6 million jobs being added if Congress were to cancel more than $100 billion in upcoming automatic... Currents | Lighting Bathed in the Glow of Splashing Water Tony Duquettes Splashing Water chandeliers are put into production by Remains Lighting. New home sales hit five-year high, prices soar WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. home sales vaulted to a five-year high in June, showing no signs of slowing in the face of higher mortgage rates. CBS and Time Warner Cable Call a Timeout in Dispute The network and cable company announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to an extension of their current contract, as they continue to wrangle over fees for CBS programs. A-Rod, Yankees agree on timetable for return from injury (Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees on Thursday agreed on a timetable for his return from a strained quadriceps, a day after clashing on the beleaguered slugger's use of a second opinion to support a claim he was ready to play. CORRECTED-FDA puts hold on Vertex oral hepatitis drug trial and shares fall (Corrects third paragraph to show hold on U.S. trial, not European study) Comic-Con geeks vs. bullying "Raise your hand if you still remember a specific incidence of being taunted," Carrie Goldman told a crowd at San Diego Comic-Con this year. The number of hands that went up told her that the bullying her Star Wars-loving daughter faced is still a problem. U.S. makes it easier to sell medical supplies to Iran WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday expanded the list of medical devices that can be exported to Iran without special permission, as it seeks to show support for humanitarian needs in a country that has been hit hard by Western sanctions. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Patriots Dennard Is Accused of Driving Drunk Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln, Neb., where he once starred as a defensive back for the Cornhuskers. South Africa's answer to Chavez? July 25 - A radical new political party wants South Africa's mines nationalised and white-owned land distributed. But will Julius Malema's inflammatory brand of left-wing populism topple the ANC? Kirsty Basset reports. Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around. Taking on the Taliban It's time to "start holding rackets and bats rather than holding guns and grenade," says Maria Toorpakai Wazir, who can finally indulge her life's greatest love without fear of persecution. Tunisian police fire teargas to disperse protesters in Sfax TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian police fired teargas to disperse hundreds of protesters who stormed a local government office in Sfax, in the south of the country, in protest at the assassination of opposition figure Mohamed Brahmi, witnesses said A boost for drained mobile devices - NY gets public solar charging stations July 22 - New Yorkers in need of a charge can now head to public spaces, where solar powered charging stations offer a free boost to mobile devices. Apart from providing everyday convenience, the stations could be crucial during devastating power outages like those caused by Hurricane Sandy last year. Sharon Reich has more. In Transit Blog At Museum of London, Royal Babies Through the Ages Booties and clothing worn by members of the royal family are part of A Royal Arrival, an exhibition at the Museum of London.

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