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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kuchar claims Memorial title There are only two multiple winners on the PGA Tour this season -- one of them is in top form ahead of the U.S. Open, and the other is Tiger Woods. Dot Earth Blog A Girl With a Book Malalas Day at the United Nations Malala, unfazed by an assassination attempt, brings her campaign for the right to learn to the United Nations. Searching for Meaningful Markers of Aging Biomarkers of age can help in the prediction and prevention of age-related diseases, drug discovery and forensics. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Weiner Admits Explicit Texting After House Exit A new scandal involving sexually explicit online messages engulfed Anthony D. Weiner, imperiling an improbable political comeback that had catapulted him to the top of the New York City mayors race. City in Russia Unable to Kick Asbestos Habit To residents of Asbest in Russias Ural Mountains, living with a pervasive carcinogen is the alternative to having no livelihood at all. Bikinis make way for rosaries on Brazil beach as youths await pope Rio de Janeiro (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of young Catholics from around the world flocked to Rio's famed Copacabana beach on Tuesday to kick off a youth festival that will feature several... Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. EU investigates German drug companies over possible state aid BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission opened an in-depth investigation on Wednesday into whether struggling German pharmaceutical companies have unfairly benefited from state aid. City Room New York Today Impact of Weiners Disclosures What you need to know for Wednesday the aftermath of Anthony D. Weiners press conference, stolen books returned to Sweden and the arrival of Hurricane Sandy babies. DOJ probes U.S. fracking market over antitrust -Baker Hughes July 24 (Reuters) - The Department of Justice is examining potential antitrust issues in the U.S. market for pressure pumping services, which are used in hydraulic fracturing, according to Baker Hughes Inc, owner of the third-largest pressure pumping fleet. Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Nineteen Canadians will tee it up on Thursday to begin what is quickly becoming an Andy Murray-esque pursuit and become the first home grown winner of the Canadian Open in 59 years. Detroit manager scores first win over unions in bankruptcy bid DETROIT (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday dealt a blow to Detroit's public employee unions and pension funds opposed to the city's historic bankruptcy filing by suspending legal challenges in Michigan state courts while he reviews the city's petition for protection from creditors. The Flexitarian The Complex World of Whole Grains, Made Simple Putting half-truths about cooking and taste to rest in the complex world of whole grains. Global Health Mold Toxins Tied to AIDS Epidemic Aflatoxins, produced by mold on peanuts and corn, may be suppressing the immune system and worsening the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Economic Scene Pro-Baby, but Stingy With Money to Support Them Conservatives claim to have a soft spot for babies, but they also support sharp cuts to programs that benefit families and children. You're the Boss Blog Why We Fire Lenders (and Borrowers) A loan broker writes that it is important for both parties in a loan negotiation to be forthright in their dealings. Stars on treadmill to boost globalization drive Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Pulitzer Winners Add Juice to Broadways Season Plays by John Patrick Shanley, James Lapine and Ayad Akhtar are expected. Alissa Nuttings Tampa, and More Novels and stories with a dark edge by Alissa Nutting, Jodi Angel, Sarah Butler, Lindsay Hunter, Katherine Hill and Kristiana Kahakauwila. IMF backs off plan to file with top U.S. court in Argentina case WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund no longer plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review Argentina's case in its decade-old legal battle with holdout creditors due to a lack of support from the U.S. government, the IMF said on Tuesday. U.S. drugmakers cheer 'speed lane' for breakthrough therapies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given "breakthrough therapy" designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. GLOBAL MARKETS-European growth lifts shares as China disappoints LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Evidence of growth in the euro zone and strong smartphone sales by technology giant Apple lifted European shares and the euro on Wednesday, offsetting the signs of a... Japan team wraps up USDA meeting on GM wheat situation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Japanese delegation is completing talks with the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at restarting purchases of U.S. western white wheat, which were halted after the discovery of an unapproved genetically modified strain growing in Oregon. Game of Thrones Writers Take On Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia The writers of Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia turn over an episode to their Game of Thrones counterparts. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Hear 911 call about Bynes Law enforcement officers in California detained troubled actress Amanda Bynes for a mental health evaluation. 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. Breakingviews UBS tackles its past, G20 tackles tax-dodging July 22 - One more big litigation charge for UBS and strong profits. So, a bank with a future? And Moscow might not have been the best place to launch a global push for tax fairness, says Breakingviews. Miles Jeremy Hill Remains Indefinitely Suspended The LSU Tigers don't seem too concerned by the uncertainty of this offseason. Your First Dance Crush Times readers share the inspiration that made them devote their lives or careers to dance. Thermo Fisher profit edges past Street view; shares up (Reuters) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc reported a second-quarter profit that slightly beat Wall Street expectations, and said it was making progress in planning for its $13.6 billion acquisition of... Phil Woosnam, Pioneer of North American Soccer, Dies at 80 Mr. Woosnam played professionally in Britain before becoming the commissioner of the North American Soccer League. U.S. IRS pursuing 'stateless income' tax enforcement -official WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is pursuing tax enforcement cases against companies over the issue of "stateless income," a senior agency official said on Wednesday in a reference to corporate profits that are not taxed by any country. Ahli, Zamalek draw as Egypt gives politics rest CAIRO (Reuters) - Soccer provided Egyptians with a welcome distraction from the country's mounting political strife on Wednesday as holders Al Ahli drew 1-1 with arch rivals Zamalek in the African Champions League. Derrick Rose gets personal Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose answers a round of quickfire questions from CNN's Pedro Pinto. In Transit Blog New Cruises to Remote Burmese Islands The company Intrepid Travel will offer new sailing trips to islands in the Myeik Archipelago in Burma. What's your pin? Fans get PGA Championship chance Golf fans from around the world will have a chance to make history at next month's PGA Championship with just a click of a button. DealBook Dells Founder Increases His Takeover Bid Michael S. Dell has increased his takeover bid for the computer company by 7 percent, to $13.75 a share, and a shareholder vote has been moved for a second time, to Aug. 2.

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