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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mermaids dive for octopus In a tiny Korean fishing village, "mermaids" dive for abalone and conch while their sisters cook up a breakfast few foreigners know about. Obama Says Income Gap Is Fraying U.S. Social Fabric Widening income inequality and the weak recovery have undermined Americans belief in opportunity, President Obama said in an interview. Hosszu takes gold in women's 200 meters medley BARCELONA (Reuters) - Hungary's Katinka Hosszu won the women's 200 meters individual medley at the world championships on Monday as Olympic champion Ye Shiwen of China surprisingly finished outside the medals in fourth. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Nicole Naghi, Jacqueline Tate Both Ms. Naghi and Ms. Tate are lawyers. Hurricane Tips From Cuba Hurricane forecasting is an issue that the United States and Cuba do cooperate on, and some wish that would extend to disaster planning, given Cubas good track record. Spacewalkers leave space station for outside chores CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two astronauts left the International Space Station on Tuesday for a day of maintenance tasks, including installing a power cable needed for a new Russian laboratory due to be installed this year. Sequenom shares plunge on weak results, downgrades (Reuters) - Shares of Sequenom Inc fell as much as 36 percent, a day after the life sciences company reported a jump in its second-quarter loss and prompted analysts to slash their ratings and price... A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But what intervention would the public accept? UPDATE 1-GMO companies launch website to fight anti-biotech movement July 29 (Reuters) - A group of biotech seed companies on Monday launched an online forum to combat mounting opposition to genetically modified foods among consumer groups and activists. Spain mourns train crash victims The 79 passengers who perished in last week's train crash in Spain will be memorialized together Monday night at a cathedral not far from where they were killed. Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Mortgages Awaiting Foreclosure Relief Foreclosure prevention advocates are urging Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to sign legislation that would prevent lenders lawyers from leaving homeowners facing foreclosure in a state of legal limbo. Devils Forward Kovalchuk Abruptly Retires From NHL New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk, a former number one draft pick who blossomed into one of the game's top snipers, is retiring from the National Hockey League (NHL), the team said on Thursday. Breakingviews Elan deal's tax zeal July 29 - Jeffrey Goldfarb talks to Rob Cyran about the dangers of Perrigo's seemingly tax-motivated $8.6 billion acquisition of Irish biotech Elan. News Analysis Quiet Rivalry Over the Next Fed Leader Comes Out of the Shadows The choice of the nations most powerful technocrat, the head of the Federal Reserve, has rarely generated this much public anticipation or political debate. Africa's resources can halt poverty A decade after Angola emerged from devastating civil war, the sea front road that winds around the bay of its capital, Luanda, is now dotted with multi-million dollar condominiums, exclusive clubs, and boutique stores catering for the country's elite. South Carolina Looking Into Clowney Contact South Carolina's athletic compliance department is looking into contact between defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and rap mogul turned sports agency head, Jay-Z. Music Review Oresteia Is Revived as Prelude to Bard Music Festival Oresteia, the 1895 adaptation of the Aeschylus trilogy dealing with the aftermath of the Trojan War, is being revived at Bard College. In cash-strapped Detroit, few question sports arena funding DETROIT (Reuters) - While Detroit has become a top emblem of U.S. urban economic decline with its recent bankruptcy filing, it remains a resilient and vibrant sports town. INSIGHT-Heavenly iron ore prices bound for purgatory as China reforms * China's voracious iron ore demand drove prices up 10-fold in a decade Ex-FBI agent calls Boston mob boss 'Whitey' Bulger a reluctant snitch BOSTON (Reuters) - Notorious mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger peered from behind dark glasses and a Boston Red Sox baseball cap at former FBI agent Robert Fitzpatrick the first time they met, and the agent realized this was no average informant. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Bradley Manning verdict coming Tuesday After spending three years in custody, the man accused of the largest leak of classified information in U.S. history will learn Tuesday whether he has been found guilty of aiding the enemy. Britain losing battle against internet crime, lawmakers say LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is losing the battle against cyber crime and needs a new crack crime unit to fight the growing problem in cooperation with its global partners, particularly the European Union, a panel of lawmakers said in a report on Tuesday. Books of The Times Balanchine the Lost Muse, a History by Elizabeth Kendall Elizabeth Kendalls Balanchine the Lost Muse examines the influence of Balanchines friend Lidia Ivanova, cast against the backdrop of Russias tumultuous history. Apple-supplier Pegatron violates China workers' rights - China Labor Watch BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - Pegatron Corp, a Taiwanese company that makes Apple Inc products, is violating workers' rights at its Chinese factories in Shanghai and Suzhou, New York-based rights group China Labor Watch said in a report on Monday. The Learning Network Blog A Midsummer Hiatus While were taking a break this week, our Summer Reading Contest, of course, will continue. Stay cool. Isner Wins Tallest Final in ATP History to Capture Atlanta Open Title Top-seeded John Isner, who is 6 feet 10 inches tall, won the Atlanta Open by beating second-seeded Kevin Anderson, who is 6-8. Colombiamoda wraps up its 24th edition July 29 - Silvia Tcherassi, Agua Bendita, Francesca Miranda and others debut new collections in Colombia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Tabloid report on 'FBI files' questioned A London tabloid declared Sunday that "secret FBI files" reveal Michael Jackson paid millions to silence dozens of boys he abused. Sinclair to Buy TV Stations From Allbritton The deal will add seven stations to the Sinclair portfolio, including WJLA, the ABC affiliate in Washington, while providing more capital for Allbritton to invest in Politico. Gallery filthy fun at mud festival Millions get filthy in Boryeong, South Korea. Singer Frank Ocean cancels Australian shows due to vocal injury LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American RB singer Frank Ocean has called off the remaining dates on his Australian tour because of a tear on one of his vocal cords, the tour's promoter said on Friday. Wave of Car Bombs Kills Dozens in Iraq A surge of violence in Iraq claimed more victims on Monday, when 15 car bombs killed at least 46 people and injured many more, security officials said. France wants mandate for EU-US trade talks published PARIS (Reuters) - France called on Monday for the European Commission to make public its mandate to negotiate EU-U.S. free-trade talks, citing what it said was an atmosphere of mistrust over efforts to forge a landmark pact. Fognini and Robredo Reach Croatia Open Final Fabio Fognini of Italy saved three match points before beating Frances Gael Monfils, 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (3), in a match full of momentum swings and turnarounds. 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. A fair World Cup deal for Brazil? After some of the world's biggest corporations such as Apple and Google have come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil.

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