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News Feed Latest worldwide news Weedkillers tied to depression in farmers NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Farmers who used weedkillers were more than twice as likely to be treated for depression than farmers who didn't use the chemicals in a new study from France. Ex-football coach testifies in Sandusky scandal HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The former football coach whose account of Jerry Sandusky molesting a boy in a Penn State shower is at the heart of a cover-up case against former school officials testified at their court hearing on Monday. Verdict to be read on Tuesday for Bradley Manning WikiLeaks case (Reuters) - The verdict will be read on Tuesday at the court-martial of the soldier accused of the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history, the judge said, with the biggest question whether he will be convicted of the most serious charge of aiding the enemy, carrying a life sentence. Killing time at Russia's airport Fugitive Edward Snowden remains in the transit lounge of Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport -- here's how he might be killing time Rangers, Scheppers Call Cleveland Incident Done The Texas Rangers said Monday they had spoken with two teammates who were with Tanner Scheppers and have a "full understanding" of what happened when the reliever was involved in a physical altercation in Cleveland. U.S. regulators moving cautiously on mortgage reforms WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. bank regulators, wary of upsetting the fragile housing market, are moving cautiously in fashioning dozens of new rules to prevent reckless underwriting and other mortgage market abuses. 38 People Killed as Bus Plunges Off Highway in Italy The highway police told state radio that the bus slammed into slowing cars and plunged down a ravine about 160 miles south of Rome. Film Five Reasons to Go Mod Like the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five experimented with filmmaking, including the 1965 John Boorman film Catch Us if You Can. Monty Python lose 'Spamalot' court battle LONDON (Reuters) - The surviving members of the British comedy troupe Monty Python lost a High Court battle on Friday over tens of thousands of pounds in royalties from their hit Broadway musical "Spamalot". Obama eyeing Fed's Raskin for No. two post at Treasury source WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is considering nominating Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin to replace the U.S. Treasury Department's No. 2 official, Neal Wolin, a source... I Hate to Leave This Beautiful Place, by Howard Norman Howard Normans memoir explores anxiety and displacement. UPDATE 2-U.S. says JP Morgan manipulated market; settlement seen WASHINGTON, July 29 (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. Pop Mrs. Carter on Her Tour Beyonc troupes on with a tour she calls the Mrs. Carter Show in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. UPDATE 1-'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - The small yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp at the weekend movie box office. A Rare Chance to Stroll a Park Avenue Tunnel, in the Name of Art On Saturday, the city will temporarily shut the tunnel to car traffic, and the 1,394-foot cavern will be turned into an incandescent, echoing, interactive art show. Every Big 12 Coach Has Been to NCAA Tournament Tubby Smith has joined what was already an impressive roster of men's basketball coaches in the Big 12. Olympic-size 'North Pole Lake' once again turns to ice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Images of a scientific observation buoy floating in what appeared to be an Arctic lake near the North Pole lit up the online world in the past week, sparking questions about whether this was a sign of global warming. DealBook In Surprise, Tourre Defense Calls No Witnesses Lawyers for Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs trader accused of defrauding investors, began their case at about 1147 a.m. One minute later, they rested without calling any witnesses. North Korea Showcases Its Military Might at a Mass Rally The North Korean military marked the anniversary Saturday of the end of the Korean War by showing what may be its first intercontinental missiles at a parade in Pyongyang. Snedeker Gifted Canadian Crown After Johnson Collapse American Brandt Snedeker took advantage of a Dustin Johnson meltdown to claim a three-shot victory at the Canadian Open on Sunday. After the Fact A Kennedy Babys Life and Death The battle to save Patrick Bouvier Kennedy would almost certainly have had a different outcome today. Amazon hits new high on optimism about its U.S. business SAN FRANCISCO, July 26 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc shares hit a record on Friday after quarterly results increased optimism about the Internet retailer's U.S. business. 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. Penn State Heading Into Year 2 Under O'Brien Bill O'Brien thinks he can do a better job of managing the clock. He wants to improve his communication with his coaches in the press box. Then there are the adjustments for recruiting, practice and team meetings. Jockey and successful trainer Jockey Johnny Murtagh has decided not to wait until he's hung up his racing silks to take out his trainers licence. STOCKS NEWS INDONESIA-Bahana cuts plantation sector to "underweight" Bahana Securities cut its rating on the plantation sector to "underweight from "neutral", citing continued negative developments within the industry. Happy 70th birthday, Mick Jagger! What a drag it is getting old. The 'crowd' kick-starts innovation Things are looking up for entrepreneurs in the Middle East as a new breed of crowdfunding is emerging to help bring life to innovative ideas from the region. T Magazine Market Report | These Pieces Are Not in Kansas Anymore The gingham patterns and ruby red accessories that Dorothy made iconic are everywhere you look this season. Ecuador International Benitez Dies Aged 27 Ecuador international striker Christian Benitez died in Qatar on Monday of heart failure at the age of 27, the Ecuadorean Football Federation (FEF) said. In Transit Blog Greyhound Rolls Out Streaming Movies and Music for Passengers Greyhound offers streaming service for its passengers. The Week A New Shrew and Mice Memory Recent developments in health and science news. Also this week cheetahs body temperatures while hunting and the effect of pesticides on honeybees. Ex-football coach testifies in Sandusky scandal HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The former football coach whose account of Jerry Sandusky molesting a boy in a Penn State shower is at the heart of a cover-up case against former school officials testified at their court hearing on Monday. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Retired From NHL, Kovalchuk Signs Deal to Play in Russia Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League. Talks Begin On Mideast, To Doubts On All Sides In making the revival of the Middle East talks his top priority, Secretary of State John Kerry is not only challenging the status quo in the region but also taking on the conventional wisdom in much of the American foreign policy establishment. Can Sharapova retain title? Maria Sharapova reflects on her chances of repeating last year's French Open success. Chinese Search for Infant Formula Goes Global Fueled by distrust of domestic brands, Chinese parents are buying up foreign-made infant milk powder, and that has led to shortages in at least a half-dozen other countries. Preview American Tour Features Elite Teams The Guinness International Champions Cup, which began Saturday in Spain, brings together eight of the top soccer teams in the world. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks down, dollar at 5-week low ahead of Fed NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell and the dollar hovered near a five-week low on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, which will be closely watched for clues on...

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