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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kepler rescue try is under way Stargazers crossed their fingers Thursday as NASA attempted to revive the planet-hunting Kepler probe, idled since a piece of critical equipment gave out in orbit two months ago. Natalie Portman to direct first feature film Jul 25 - Natalie Portman will make her directorial debut with a film adaptation of Amos Oz's memoir. Bob Mezan reports. UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable gets new CEO as industry ponders deals July 25 (Reuters) - Time Warner Cable Inc's longtime chief executive and chairman, Glenn Britt, will step down at the end of the year and be replaced by Robert Marcus, the company's second in command. 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. T Magazine Feeling For | The Timeless Warm-Weather Style of the Bucket Hat The soft, floppy headwear, beloved by fishermen and 80s rappers alike, is making a welcome comeback. Recall of popular Japanese Kanebo-brand skin whitener When Yuki Izumoto developed ugly white patches on her neck, hands and face nearly a year ago, her dermatologist had no answers for her. Top-Seeded Radwanska Reaches Stanford Quarters Agnieszka Radwanska used to practice outside in Poland during the winter, dodging behind buildings to keep the wind from becoming a problem. Big 12's Bowlsby Says NCAA Changes Needed Now Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Monday there is "unanimity" among leaders from five power conferences that significant changes are needed now in the NCAA. City Council Approves Tennis Stadium Plan in Queens The City Council has approved an agreement between advocates for Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and the operator of the United States Open to replace two stadiums. 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. 'They're going to kill me,' MJ told son Michael Jackson often cried after talking to AEG Live executives as he prepared for his comeback concerts, his oldest son testified Wednesday. Usain Bolt declares 'I'm clean' Usain Bolt has a simple message following a string of doping scandals that have cast a shadow over athletics and Jamaican sport "I'm clean." Surge in iPhone sales rings well with Apple investors (Reuters) - Apple Inc shares opened about 5 percent higher on Wednesday after the technology company's third-quarter profit beat analysts' expectations due to stellar sales of its iPhones. UPDATE 1-U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the housing bubble. Disgraced politician Bo Xilai indicted Bo Xilai, once a rising star in China's ruling Communist party, has been indicted for bribery, corruption and abuse of power, state news reported Thursday. You're the Boss The Value of Saying No Small-business owners often have trouble turning down business. As a result, they often end up extremely busy doing unprofitable work. MAC Remains Stable Amid Realignment Drama The Mid-American Conference will have a hard time topping the last 12 months, when Northern Illinois made it to the Orange Bowl and Central Michigan's Eric Fisher was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. NASCAR's 'Bad Brad' NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport. Is legal profession fair to women? The scales of justice are beginning to balance as an increasing number of women enter the legal profession. In the UK, it is an even 50% split of gender representation, while in the U.S., female lawyers make up 70% of staff attorneys. Should University Systems Be Graded, Too? Depending on whom you ask, a proposed international testing system will either be the next big thing in higher education or a pointless, expensive exercise. Square Feet Sublets Lure Manhattan Start-Ups Many tech companies in their early stages rent modest spaces from bigger tech companies, and then rent out any leftover space in turn. Stomach virus linked to produce sickens 285 people in 11 U.S. states (Reuters) - At least 285 people in 11 states have been sickened by a parasitic infection commonly linked to fresh produce, and the exact cause of the outbreak has yet to be pinpointed, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. Jobless rates drop in 11 U.S. states in June Labor Department WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jobless rates fell in only 11 U.S. states in June, the Labor Department said on Thursday in a report revealing the bumps on the road to economic recovery. Robredo, Montanes Advance at Croatia Open Fifth-seeded Tommy Robredo cruised into the second round of the Croatia Open on Tuesday, beating Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-2. Business spending plans, durable goods orders rise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of planned U.S. business spending rose more than expected in June and new orders for long-lasting manufactured goods surged, offering tentative signs of a pickup in... Actress Penelope Cruz gives birth to baby girl MADRID (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Spanish actress Penelope Cruz gave birth to her second child with husband Javier Bardem, a girl, on Monday in a Madrid hospital, a source familiar with the situation said. Economix Blog The Complex Story of Race and Upward Mobility Metropolitan areas with large African-American populations tend to have lower rates of upward mobility. But lower-income whites in those regions also face longer odds of moving up economically. The Lede Juror Says George Zimmerman Got Away With Murder A second juror in the George Zimmerman trial spoke publicly, and said that she believes Mr. Zimmerman is guilty of murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. Carter on doping suspicions Jamaican Sprinter Nesta Carter tells CNN's Pedro Pinto why he was suspected of using performance enhancing drugs. Baby giraffe makes public appearance July 17 - A six-day-old giraffe makes her debut at a Buenos Aires zoo. Tara Cleary reports. Ashland looks to sell water treatment unit after hedge fund push (Reuters) - Valvoline motor oil maker Ashland Inc said it was considering selling its water technologies unit, but activist investor Jana Partners said the company needs to do more to boost value... Serious Investment and Savvy Marketing Revive Soccer in Kansas City Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer has been rebranded and reborn, playing to capacity crowds at its new stadium. Turning Addiction Into a Sideshow The actress and author Kristen Johnston takes issue with how addicts are portrayed on television shows, in news reports and on social media. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Theater Review Dancing on Nails, Set in a 1950s Store, Opens at Theater 80 Dancing on Nails, a play at Theater 80, focuses on a 1950s-era Jewish hardware store owner who hires a young black woman and develops romantic feelings toward her. UPDATE 3-Competition, discount website drag on Expedia; shares tank * Shares slide 25 percent in post-market trading (Adds analyst comment; updates shares) Driver tossed in trees during flood Several people had to be rescued from their vehicles as Phoenix was swamped by flash floods. Al Qaeda-linked prisoners escape An al Qaeda group claimed responsibility Tuesday for coordinated attacks on two Iraqi prisons that a lawmaker said freed more than 500 inmates, including some senior members of the militant group. Juneau Journal Alaska Looks for Answers in Glaciers Summer Flood Surges Torrents of water shooting out from beneath the thinning Mendenhall Glacier have become a new element of Juneaus brief, high summer season, threatening property.

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