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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise From Seagate, Your Media Library, to Go Seagates Wireless Plus mobile storage drive creates a Wi-Fi hot spot that can be used to stream content to mobile devices. SAC Capital pleads not guilty; reinsurance unit eyed (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund pleaded not guilty on Friday to insider trading charges in federal court, as questions also surfaced about the future of SAC Capital's Bermuda-based reinsurance unit, SAC Re. U.S. economic growth gauge rises to highest since April 2011 ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth strengthened in the latest week to its highest in more than two years, while the annualized growth rate also edged higher, a research... Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. Pat Cash on Murray triumph CNN's Open Court presenter Pat Cash reacts to Andy Murray's Wimbledon win. Feud overshadows Foe legacy The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed to be a swimming pool and even the statue of the man who had the vision to build the sports complex is cracked -- a sad and inglorious tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe 10 years to the day after the Cameroonian's tragic death. Spirits of The Times Blanco Tequila The Great Divide By their nature, blanco tequilas, also called silver or plata, ought to offer the purest, most forceful expressions. Russian web search firm Yandex's co-founder falls into coma MOSCOW (Reuters) - The co-founder and chief technology officer of Russia's market-leading internet search engine company Yandex has fallen into a coma after treatment for cancer, the Nasdaq-listed company said on Thursday. Personal Journeys Two Tales of Recovery in the Canary Islands After treatment for breast cancer, the author visits La Gomera, an island healing from devastating fires. UPDATE 1-Czech watchdog rejects Areva appeal over Temelin tender PRAGUE, July 26 (Reuters) - The chief of the Czech anti-monopoly office (UOHS), Petr Rafaj, has rejected an appeal by France's Areva against its exclusion from a multi-billion dollar tender to enlarge the Temelin nuclear power plant, a spokesman said on Friday. UPDATE 1-Zynga checks out of real-money gaming; investors flee July 26 (Reuters) - Zynga Inc shares fell as much as 18.6 percent on Friday morning, after the maker of "FarmVille" said it would abandon plans for real-money gaming in the United States, prompting... At least 80 killed in Spanish train crash July 25 - Over 100 people have been wounded and at least 80 killed in Spains worst train crash in 40 years. Tom Dinham reports. U.S. seeks asset forfeiture, money laundering fines from SAC NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors filed civil charges on Thursday against SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund seeking forfeiture of what they said were illegal profits made from insider trading,... ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast When America Entered the Good War Lynne Olson discusses her new book, Those Angry Days Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and Americas Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941. SEC Coaches Weigh Talent vs. Potential for Trouble The legal problems of current and former SEC players from ex-Florida and NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez to LSU running back Jeremy Hill cast a negative light on the league that has won seven consecutive national championships. Is Zimbabwe ready for elections? Zimbabwe has known only one leader in its entire 33-year history as an independent nation, and President Robert Mugabe hopes that doesn't change any time soon. KKR hires MG's Moore for European property push LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has hired Martin Moore, the former head of Prudential's real estate arm, to help with its push into the property sector. Merrick ties course record, grabs early second round lead OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - American John Merrick shot a sizzling 10-under 62 that tied the Glen Abbey Golf Club course record and vaulted him into the second round clubhouse lead at the Canadian Open on Friday. Jets First Practice Marred by Hint of Uncertainty From Holmes Jets receiver Santonio Holmes said he was unsure of when he would return or if he would come back this season because of a foot injury. Julia Friedman, Michael Rubin The couple are graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, where they met. Injured Wawrinka Retires vs Lopez at Swiss Open A day after Roger Federer lost at the Swiss Open citing back pains, Stanislas Wawrinka retired from his quarterfinal match Friday with the same injury. National Briefing | Washington Bill to End Saturday Mail Delivery Is Sent to Full House for Vote A House committee advanced a bill to help the struggling Postal Service, which lost $16 billion last year, cut costs. ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Blue Jasmine, The Wolverine and The To Do List Times movie critics on Blue Jasmine, The Wolverine and The To Do List. JPMorgan to exit physical commodities business July 26 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co said it was considering a sale or a spin-off of its physical commodities business, including its holdings of commodities assets and its physical trading... 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. How Africa is fueling the world From laptops to cars, the products you take for granted are made using minerals from Africa. Find out how the world depends on Africa's natural resources, and how those resources are powering African economies. America Movil still considering KPN's Telefonica deal MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's America Movil is still deciding whether to back KPN's proposed sale of its German unit to Spain's Telefonica , America Movil Chief Executive Daniel Hajj said on... Pounds and Prejudice Bank of England puts Jane Austen on banknote LONDON (Reuters) - British 19th century novelist Jane Austen will become the face of the new 10 pound note, the Bank of England said on Wednesday, defusing criticism that women are under-represented... Destin working on Mississippi gas plant for July 26/27 restart July 26 (Reuters) - Destin Pipeline Co LLC said it continued to remove liquids from the Pascagoula liquid handling facility in Mississippi and estimates work will be completed late on Friday night or early Saturday morning, versus a previous estimate of Wednesday. Merrick Ties Course Record, Grabs Early Second Round Lead American John Merrick shot a sizzling 10-under 62 that tied the Glen Abbey Golf Club course record and vaulted him into the second round clubhouse lead at the Canadian Open on Friday. BRICs will suffer from QE rollback - World Bank June 19 - As quantitative easing slows, developing countries will struggle to access capital, warns World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at a newsmaker event in London. Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks. With Gibbs' Return, Creighton Star Likely Walk-On The NCAA awarded Creighton's Grant Gibbs a sixth season of eligibility on Tuesday a decision that could end up costing coach Greg McDermott tens of thousands of dollars. U.S. appeals court rejects states' challenge over climate rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a legal challenge by Texas and Wyoming to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. High-speed rail questions A train crash in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, that killed at least 80 people and injured 178 more Wednesday poses many questions for investigators, who are homing in on what role the train's speed may have played in the crash. Performing From Space, Chris Hadfield Is Canadas Low-Orbit Star Chris Hadfields exploits in space may have cemented his reputation as the worlds best-known singing astronaut, not to mention Canadas newest celebrity. Blackhawks Coach Quenneville Gets 3-Year Extension Stan Bowman wanted to keep Joel Quenneville in Chicago, and the coach had no desire to leave. Island nations at risk Kieren Keke remembers growing up on the Pacific island of Nauru, the world's smallest independent republic. Massive California wildfire sparked by faulty electrical gear LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Faulty electrical equipment sparked the 10-day-old forest fire that had threatened the scenic mountain resort of Idyllwild in Southern California before cooler, rainy weather helped crews largely subdue the blaze, fire authorities said on Thursday. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Inside Africa explores the logistics of climbing Africa's tallest mountain and meets tourists about to do so.

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