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News Feed Latest worldwide news Girl, 11 'I ran away from marriage' A young Yemeni girl made a YouTube video accusing her parents of trying to marry her off in exchange for money. Her parents dispute the allegation, but the video went viral and has put a spotlight once more on Yemen's child marriages. Italys Highest Court Upholds Berlusconi Tax Fraud Sentence The ruling by Italys highest court was the first time former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi received a definitive conviction in 20 years of tangles with the judiciary. Many teens have permanent ringing in the ears NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One in five high schoolers has permanent ringing in the ears, and few take measures to protect their ears from loud music, according to a new study. U.N. Warns It Will Disarm Congo Rebels In an uncharacteristically stern warning, the United Nations ordered individuals near the eastern city of Goma to turn in their weapons or be deemed an imminent threat to civilians. NBA history maker dies at 94 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. UPDATE 1-Prysmian keeps full year outlook, shares jump MILAN, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Italy's Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, on Thursday confirmed its outlook for the full year, even though weakness in the construction sector hit its first-half result. Mariah Carey shows off her funny side Aug 01 - The singer releases a string of bloopers on her YouTube page. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) T Magazine In Store | French Satchels Make Their Debut Stateside On the recommendation of Narciso Rodriguez, Barneys New York picked up exclusive handbags from the French leather-goods house Moreau-Paris. Theater Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Happy birthday, Harry Potter! Happy birthday, Harry Potter! Citi Fields Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. Crackdown in Egypt Kills Islamists as They Protest The Egyptian authorities unleashed a ferocious attack on Islamist protesters, killing at least 72 people in the second mass killing of demonstrators in three weeks. White House "disappointed" in Snowden asylum, but public reaction mixed Aug. 1 - The White House is disappointed in Russias decision to grant asylum to fugitive Edward Snowden, but public reaction in New York was mixed. Mana Rabiee reports. CORRECTED-US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at new highs after data, stimulus in place (Corrects first paragraph to say manufacturing, not service growth) Burger King profit beats estimates as costs fall (Reuters) - Burger King Worldwide Inc reported a higher-than-expected rise in quarterly profit, helped by a sharp fall in costs as the world's second-biggest hamburger chain finished selling most of... Square Feet Once Just a Punch Line, Buffalo Fights Back Developers in Buffalo have announced several ambitious new projects, helping the Great Lakes city plot a course out of the doldrums. Obama Says Hell Evaluate Pipeline Project Depending on Pollution President Obama said that he would evaluate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline on the basis of whether or not it would add significant amounts of carbon to the atmosphere. Australia shares up 0.1 percent on mixed China PMIs SYDNEY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.1 percent on Thursday morning in choppy trade after the Federal Reserve gave no hint of imminent stimulus tapering and as the HSBC Purchasing... Court Train driver was on phone The driver of a train that derailed in northwestern Spain last week, killing 79 people, was on a phone with railway staff when the train crashed, court officials announced, citing information from data recorders. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Where could Snowden go? CNN's Tom Foreman looks at the possibilities for NSA leaker Edward Snowden. 10 best golf courses in Africa For a reputedly impoverished continent Africa has a remarkable number of golf courses -- 828 courses in 50 countries with a little more than half of those, 450, located in South Africa. The One-Day Contract, a Last Hurrah for Athletes As Hideki Matsui and Donovan McNabb illustrated this week, the one-day contract has become a rite of passage for modern athletes a select few, anyway before they retreat from the spotlight. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. Movie Review When Comedy Went to School Travels to the Borscht Belt Jerry Stiller, Jerry Lewis, Jackie Mason and other headliners are featured in When Comedy Went to School, a documentary about the Catskills comedy circuit. Australia grapples with asylum Reinstalled Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently announced his Papua New Guinea or "PNG Solution" in an effort to halt the escalating number of unauthorized boat arrivals of asylum seekers to Australia shores. How Ramadan is like the Super Bowl For those that live and work in the Middle East, Ramadan is a period of considerable downtime. In many countries, special laws require the working day is reduced to accommodate those fasting (observers are meant to abstain from food, water, cigarettes -- even gossip -- during the daylight hours of the month-long holiday). Clare OReilly, Ole Waldmann The bride is a project manager at the California Ocean Protection Council; the groom is a product developer at Lam Research Corporation. Spice Symphony Inside the Midtown East restaurant that blends Indian and Chinese flavors. Home Prices Jumped 12.2% in May Home values are rising as more people are bidding on a relatively tight supply of houses for sale. Lloyds shares surge on sharp profit rise Shares in Lloyds Banking Group surged on Thursday as it signalled that a resumption of dividend payments was on the horizon and the Group's CEO fuelled expectations that the government would sell its stake in the bank. White House Obama to nominate CFTC, FCC commissioners WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to nominate J. Christopher Giancarlo as a commissioner for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Michael P. O'Rielly as a commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission, the White House said on Thursday. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at That North Pole Lake A flurry of Web discussion of a North Pole lake misses some important points. ArtsBeat A Tame Box Office for The Wolverine The 20th Century Fox film was No. 1 at North American theaters over the weekend, but fell short of expectations, earning about $55 million. Football minds its language English Premier League grounds are noted for their passionate atmosphere and fans sometimes overstep the boundaries of public decency. CORRECTED-US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at new highs after data, stimulus in place (Corrects first paragraph to say manufacturing, not service growth) Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Telecom Italia shares drop on capital hike report MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia shares fell more than 5 percent on Wednesday after a media report said the debt-laden phone group was considering a capital increase. Tool Kit With Horns and Lasers, Fighting to Be Noticed Recent innovations for bike devices have safety in mind, including turning signals and brake lights for better visibility and louder horns.

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