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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. UPDATE 2-Medical supplies group Arseus optimistic on second-half * Says starts strategic review of two units (Adds detail on strategic review, share reaction, analyst comment) Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. Well The Ticktock of the Death Clock I recently found myself at DeathClock.com, the Internets friendly reminder that life is slipping away second by second. Then, not allowing myself to wallow one grain of sand longer, I decided to quit my day job. Saudi blogger faces jail, 600 lashes A Saudi court has sentenced a activist to seven years in prison and 600 lashes for violating the nation's anti-cybercrime law, Human Rights Watch reported Wednesday. Banks Focus on Recovery Is Miring Europes Economic Growth Quarterly reports from the three biggest European banks showed that they continue to lag behind their American peers as they focus more on rehabilitation, delaying the Continents economic rebound. China reckons with heat Record-breaking temperatures have been searing large swaths of China, resulting in dozens of heat-related deaths and prompting authorities to issue a national alert. Boeing requests aircraft checks As part of Boeing's ongoing efforts to resolve Dreamliner problems, the passenger jet maker has put out a request that airlines inspect an emergency beacon used to find aircraft in the event of a crash. Detroit art museum warns auction could be death knell (Reuters) - A top officer at the Detroit Institute of Arts predicts near-certain closure for the museum if Detroit sells major pieces from the 60,000 works in the institute's art collection as a way... Child killed as water main bursts in Rio de Janeiro A 3-year-old girl was killed and at least a dozen people were injured Tuesday when a water line burst in western Rio de Janeiro, sending a powerful jet of water up into the air and flooding an entire neighborhood. Op-Ed Contributors A Republican Case for Climate Action The United States must move now on substantive steps to curb climate change, at home and internationally. Solar plane lands in New York, completing U.S. journey NEW YORK (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun touched down in New York City late on Saturday, completing the final leg of an epic journey across the United States that began over two months ago. Paris ramps up tourist security amid Chinese concerns PARIS (Reuters) - France said on Friday it would work harder to safeguard tourists in Paris after a spate of muggings of Asian visitors made such headlines in China that the Chinese embassy demanded... Hell inside kidnap house No one heard their screams, but the terror of Ariel Castro's victims finally came to light in court. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Kidnapper in Cleveland Is Sentenced by Judge and Condemned by Victim Ariel Castro was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without possibility of parole, and 1,000 years. City Kitchen Helping Rice Promise More Than Perfection Adding corn and whole spices to Basmati rice, which has a sweet fragrance and delicate texture, makes for a light meal on a sweltering day. Firefighter killed in Oregon was a tree cutter (Reuters) - A firefighter killed while battling a central Oregon wildfire has been identified as John Hammack of Madras, Oregon, officials said on Friday, as crews briefly aided by cooler, wetter weather grappled with blazes that have blackened more than 200 square miles of the Pacific Northwest. Toyota Quarterly Profit Nearly Doubles The Japanese automaker raised its full-year profit forecast as it benefited from the weakening yen, which lifted Toyotas bottom line even as it sold fewer vehicles. Firefighter killed in Oregon was a 60-year-old tree-cutter (Reuters) - A firefighter killed while battling a central Oregon wildfire has been identified as John Hammack, 60, of Madras, Oregon officials said. 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. Arctic thaw could cost $60 trillion A long-trapped store of methane could rapidly speed up global warming if it escapes from the thawing Siberian tundra, adding as much as $60 trillion to the expected costs of climate change, scientists reported Wednesday. Park on verge of golfing immortality South Korea's Inbee Park stands on the cusp of golfing immortality if she can win the British Open at St Andrews in Scotland, as it will be her fourth major championship of the year. Critics Notebook Mark Morris Directing Brittens Curlew River Mark Morriss hope for his new production of Brittens Curlew River at Tanglewood More art, less artifice. Firestone Specialist Woods Back in Contention For Tiger Woods, it was back to business as usual at one of his happiest hunting grounds as he moved ominously into contention at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday. For Red Bulls, Another Brother Act The Red Bulls announced the signing of Bradley Wright-Phillips, the brother of Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun. New Jersey Sheriff Plans to Enforce Standards for Commuter Bus Drivers Days after an accident that killed an 8-month-old girl, the Hudson County sheriff said that deputies will make random stops to check for insurance and valid licenses. Lawyer Who Beat Chevron in Ecuador Faces Trial of His Own The oil company has filed a suit against Steven Donziger, who won an $18 billion case over oil spills in the Ecuadorean jungle, accusing him of manipulating evidence and bribing judges. Bank of England's sales of Nazi gold The Bank of England knowingly helped to sell looted Nazi gold from occupied Czechoslovakia months before the outbreak of World War II, according to experts after the bank published its digital archives for the first time. Scorer of first NBA points dies Ossie Schectman may not have had the hops of Michael Jordan, the strength of Wilt Chamberlain, or the touch of Jerry West. But he'll always be the first -- the first man to score a point in NBA history. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Congo rebels face U.N. weapons deadline Rebels in an unstable part of the Democratic Republic of Congo have until Thursday afternoon to hand in their weapons to U.N. peacekeepers or risk being disarmed by force. A Kazakh Spaceport Slowly Declines Baikonur, in remote southwestern Kazakhstan, was once the pride of the Soviet Union. Today, nomadic herders from the nearby steppe are moving into abandoned buildings. 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. Britain holds up U.S. pop singer's export of Jane Austen ring LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's government is trying to prevent U.S. pop singer Kelly Clarkson from taking a rare turquoise and gold ring, once owned by 19th century novelist Jane Austen, out of the country. Economix Blog Pick Your Own Judge Rating agencies are in a funny market. To stay in business, they must appear credible to investors. But so long as that criterion is met, the agency that grades the easiest will make the most money. British Gambling Tax Plan Annoys Many in Gibraltar Territory officials are crying foul over Prime Minister David Camerons plan to impose a 15 percent tax on residents of Britain who place bets on any of Gibraltars Internet gambling sites. Dining | New Jersey In New Jersey, Crepes Have a Moment Creperies in New Jersey are stuffing the thin pancakes not only with classics like Nutella, but with spicy pork, too. After Early Exits, Federer Pulls Out of Montreal After three consecutive tournament exits against low-ranked opponents, Roger Federer pulled out of next week's Rogers Cup without giving a reason Friday.

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