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News Feed Latest worldwide news Lee Westwood's U.S. move Former world No. 1 on why his U.S. move could help him to claim his first major victory. Mining for minerals Mining companies in Durban are eager to dig for minerals in the nearby dunes, but face opposition from environmentalists Dot Earth Blog Arctic Methane Credibility Bomb An overheated scenario for an Arctic methane pulse masquerades as a climate and economic forecast. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. California prisons, hunger-strike backers clash over inmate death LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Supporters of California prison inmates staging a prolonged hunger strike said on Saturday that one of the prisoners who had been refusing meals has died, but state corrections officials said the death was under investigation as a suicide. Exports to U.S. will compensate for weak China German trade group BERLIN (Reuters) - German exporters believe the strength of the U.S. economy will more than compensate for China's relative weakness in terms of demand for German products, the head of Germany's BGA... Canon shares slide 7 percent after it cuts profit outlook TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares in Canon Inc fell 7 percent to a three-week low on Thursday after the world's largest digital camera maker cut its operating profit forecast for the year by 16 percent,... ArtsBeat Gallery to Pop Up in Montauk The Art Production Fund and Fabiola Beracasa have created an outdoor exhibition that will run from Aug. 1 to Sept. 8. 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. Col. Bud Day, Vietnam War Hero, Dies at 88 Colonel Day, an Air Force fighter pilot, earned the Medal of Honor for enduring more than five years of brutality without divulging sensitive information to his captors. A Crime Against Gay Israelis Is a Symbol, but of What? When two people were killed at an Israeli L.G.B.T. center in 2009, it was called a hate crime. But the label may have been premature, so now what? Close-Up Hotels, Festivals and Identity Chip Conley, who led Joie de Vivre Hotels and just introduced a Web site that covers festivals, talks about what certain travel choices can mean for us. Bridgepoint asks for more time to invest buyout fund LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - British private equity firm Bridgepoint has asked its investors for more time to invest its biggest buyout fund, the latest manager to seek an extension amid a slow... Preview Gold Cup Semifinal U.S. on a Roll The United States mens national team, which has won nine straight games, faces Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. UPDATE 4-Amazon's overseas weakness overshadows strength at home * Amazon US sales jump 30 pct, while International sales climb 13 pct The Media Equation VCRs Past Is Guiding Televisions Future Cases against two services that change how viewers watch TV are far from settled, but the stakes, which would affect broadcasters profits, could not be bigger. Millions at Brazil Mass hear pope ask youth to change world RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Pope Francis left Brazil on Sunday with Rio still pulsating with excitement after a historic beachfront Mass for more than 3 million people in which he challenged young... Clip Air brings air travel by train June 19 - Swiss researchers have released futuristic designs for attachable modular aircraft that will allow passengers to board a plane at a railway station and disembark at their destination without ever setting foot in an airport. EPFL says its Clip Air project is no flight of fancy. Jim Drury reports. She explained the female orgasm Virginia Johnson, with William Masters,revolutionized the world's understanding of human sexuality, and showed women that they--not men--could rule their bodies Motorsport Hamilton snatches pole British driver will start Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position for the second successive season after a scintillating drive at a sizzling Hungagoring. City Room July 27 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. Tina Turner weds July 17 - The veteran singer marries her long-time partner in Switzerland. Alicia Powell reports. Ferrari fined 15,000 euros for Alonso car error BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Ferrari were fined 15,000 euros ($19,900) on Sunday for a Hungarian Grand Prix technical gaffe that could have cost Fernando Alonso vital championship points. $53 million in jewels swiped An armed robber held up a jewelry exhibition in the French resort city of Cannes on Sunday, stealing jewels worth $53 million (40 million euros), a Nice police official told CNN. Obama, at Florida Port, Vows to Speed Shipping and Transit Projects Speaking at a port in Jacksonville, Fla., President Obama said he wont wait for Congress and would use his executive powers to accelerate projects to bolster growth and add jobs. G.O.P. Senators See an Upside in a Problematic Issue Abortion Senators Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Rob Portman are discussing how to advance a bill in the Senate to ban abortion at 20 weeks an issue that has invigorated the Republican base this year. Bits Wirelessly Expand Your Smartphone or Tablet Memory The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive allows user to plug an SD memory card into a tiny hard drive and then wirelessly retrieve photos, videos or files on a tablet or smartphone. ECB could publish minutes of meetings soon-newspaper BERLIN, July 28 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank (ECB) could soon publish the minutes of its Governing Council meetings, which until now have been kept secret, two of the central bank's... Seles turns novelist Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel. 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. Debriefing Tending Vertical Gardens Kari Katzander designs walls of greenery that grace interiors and exteriors. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. The 10 most controversial Wikipedia pages They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well. UPDATE 1-Activision to spread its wings after Vivendi sale -CEO SAN FRANCISCO, July 26 (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's CEO, who is shelling out $50 million of his own money in an $8.2 billion deal to buy back most of Vivendi's stake, said the world's largest video game publisher will be freer to pursue acquisitions and grow after emerging from its French parent's wing. Publicis says to make major corporate announcement PARIS, July 27 (Reuters) - French advertising group Publicis said it plans to make a "major corporate announcement" on Sunday, after a media report on Friday said it was in merger talks with larger... Trailside Thompsons Wife Hits the Trail, Solo Elsie McCabe Thompson made several appearances on behalf of her husband, William C. Thompson Jr., a candidate for mayor. Currents | Furniture New Uses for Rescued Timber Furniture made in Nicaragua from local tempest-tossed wood. ArtsBeat Met to Host Conference of Museum Directors In an effort to strengthen its global ties, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has organized what it is calling the Global Museum Leaders Colloquium, a two-week pilot program scheduled for April. 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. Tina Turner weds July 17 - The veteran singer marries her long-time partner in Switzerland. Alicia Powell reports.

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