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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. CORRECTED-Chinese shoppers set to become world leaders online (Corrects to clarify that the forecast that online spending could account for half of the market within a decade is not from the Bain report) Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. Advertising In Fantasy and Reality, Its a Frenzy for Football Football has been crucial to the American advertising-industrial complex, and with the N.F.L.s kickoff game on Sept. 5, the marketers have been in a huddle. 'Treated like a criminal?' Viktor Troicki believes he has been "treated like a criminal" after being hit with an 18-month ban for flouting doping regulations and plans to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Hong Kong's paper crafters work overtime to feed hungry ghosts HONG KONG (Reuters) - At a workshop in an old Hong Kong neighborhood, paper craftsman Ha Chung-kin uses delicate sheets of paper and sticks of bamboo to fashion a huge, expensive boat that will soon be consigned to the flames. Japan official wants Fukushima operator Tepco to be liquidated * Governor says utility hasn't learnt from Fukushima mistakes Hynoski in Race Against Clock to Make Giants Opener The Giants fullback has been out of action since injuring his left knee May 22, the first day of organized team activities. League Unveils 2013-14 Schedule With New Alignment Six outdoor games and a new conference and division alignment highlight the 2013-14 regular season schedule released by the National Hockey League (NHL) on Friday. Corgan Crazy good for business CNN's Monita Rajpal meets the front man of Smashing Pumpkins, who says authenticity has helped the band stay successful. The top films at the North American box office July 7 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 5, led by 'Despicable Me 2,' according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Despicable Me 2........................$ 82.5 million 2 (*) The Lone Ranger........................$ 29.4 million 3 (2) The Heat...............................$ 25.0 million 4 (1) Monsters University................... $ 19.6 million 5 (3) World War Z............................$ Listening Post On Syria, a Drumbeat With Some Echoes of Iraq Some veterans of the period of the Iraq invasion are expressing qualms about a push for military action in Syria, but there are a number of differences 10 years later. For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled Inspired by the I Have a Dream speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. 7 people mauled by bears Bear attacks are rare, but a 12-year-old girl jogging in Michigan is among the latest victims in a spate of attacks that has left seven people mauled in five states since Thursday. A Change in the Devils Owners, but Not in the Boss Joshua Harris and David Blitzer were introduced as the Devils new owners, with Lou Lamoriello, the clubs longtime president and general manager, still in charge of the on-ice operations. Environmentalists hit Shell at F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrated a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident did not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. Square Feet Sudden Burst of Residential Activity in an Overlooked Slice of TriBeCa On a four-block stretch of Broadway, between Worth and Walker Streets, nine new residential projects are in the works, bringing more than 430 new condominium units to the area. National Briefing | Washington Prosecutors Press Subpoena for Times Reporter in Leak Case The Justice Department on Monday asked a full federal appeals court not to hear arguments from lawyers for a New York Times reporter, who has been subpoenaed to testify in a leak case against a former C.I.A. officer. Questions for Microsoft as It Nears a Crossroad Few obvious candidates to replace Steven A. Ballmer as chief have emerged, but his succession was never going to follow the typical business playbook. Nick Price Has Plenty of Options and No Experience The Americans have a 7-1-1 record in the Presidents Cup, and it looks even more lopsided on paper. ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video of Getaway The director Courtney Solomon narrates a scene from his car-chase thriller with Ethan Hawke. CORRECTED-New entrant in obesity drug race targets body, not the mind (Corrects paragraph 14 to say that the fen-phen combination was withdrawn due to heart valve problems) Leeds Journal Giving Troubled Youth a Chance to Leap and Soar A highly disciplined dance boot camp has become one of the most successful programs for troubled youths in Britain. Plastic bottle brings light to slums A plastic bottle, filled with water, bleach and dropped into a hole of a tin roof, brings light to the slums of Mumbai. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. Really? The Claim Yawning Is Contagious Between Dogs and Their Owners Researchers have confirmed what many pet owners have long suspected Dogs, too, are contagious yawners. Listening Post On Syria, a Drumbeat With Some Echoes of Iraq Some veterans of the period of the Iraq invasion are expressing qualms about a push for military action in Syria, but there are a number of differences 10 years later. U.S. rejects link between North Korea nuclear diplomacy, jailed American WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The case of a U.S. citizen jailed in North Korea is a human rights issue that has no connection to long-stalled talks over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons, the State Department said on Wednesday. Strikes = chaos? TV images will show U.S. bombs creating carnage in yet another Muslim country, writes one commentator. Can you holiday at home? I went home. Bank of Englands Governor to Keep Interest Rates Low The new governor, Mark Carney, told the owners of small and medium-size businesses that he would not yet rein in stimulus efforts. Tim Finchem Happy With PGA Tour's 2 Networks The PGA Tour had what Commissioner Tim Finchem described as "robust" conversations with Fox Sports in two of the last three television negotiations until scheduling conflicts with the network kept the discussion from going anywhere. T Magazine About Last Night | Carmelo Anthonys Friends and Family Celebrate His Latest Award The New York Knicks basketball player received the 10th Hennessy Privilge Award for his philanthropy on Wednesday evening. Restaurants Were His Life Colin Devlin opened three pioneering restaurants in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. After success came financial distress. In July, Mr. Devlin committed suicide. Where are Egypt's missing protesters? CNN's Karl Penhaul reports on the protesters who have gone missing during Egypt's unrest. League Unveils 2013-14 Schedule With New Alignment Six outdoor games and a new conference and division alignment highlight the 2013-14 regular season schedule released by the National Hockey League (NHL) on Friday. Home race for Red Bull? Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours.

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