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News Feed Latest worldwide news Red Bull fined after cameraman hit by tire Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned of the dangers of working in a Formula One pit lane after a wheel from one of the team's cars came loose and struck a cameraman. After the Fact Depicting the Colors of Space The hues assigned to distant cosmic bodies that are telescopically photographed in black and white are not just a matter of artistic license. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. Traditional beliefs pin Mandela's health to family dispute In South Africa's deeply traditional heartland many believe his precarious condition has been adversely affected by a messy, public family dispute. Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog's royal message July 23 - The Muppet duo send their congratulations to Prince William and Katherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 2-Cheesecake Factory posts profit miss, shares fall LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Reuters) - Cheesecake Factory Inc on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit that missed Wall Street's expectations because of softer-than-expected sales at established restaurants, and its shares fell almost 6 percent. Aereo as Bargaining Chip in Broadcast Fees Battle Time Warner Cable may suggest alternatives for watching CBS. Sarah Miller, Eric Gershon The bride is a fellow at the National Science Foundation; the groom is a science writer in the Yale Office of Public Affairs and Communications. Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. Bits Blog Big Data Analysis Adds to Guest Worker Debate A private job placement company said that there are plenty of job seekers in the United States for thousands of tech jobs, raising doubts over appeals for more foreign guest workers. UK 'honeymoon killer' to be extradited A British man accused of orchestrating his wife's murder by hit men while they were on honeymoon in South Africa should be extradited to face trial, a London court ruled Wednesday. A photographer films his own death in Egypt July 13 - The divided family of photographer killed when Muslim Brotherhood supporters were fired upon by Egypt's army finds unity in call for justice. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Single-sex golf clubs? Men-only golf club Muirfield is the home to 2013 British Open this week. CNN visited an exclusive female London establishment to find out what's dividing the sexes. SAFT ON WEALTH The case against commodities grows (James Saft is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) RPT-UPDATE 1-Former UBS bankers get prison terms for muni bid-rigging NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Three former UBS AG bankers were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for deceiving U.S. municipalities by rigging bids to invest municipal bond proceeds, with the longest... Button F1 perfect in Austin Jenson Button says Formula 1 is perfect in Austin, Texas. He talks to CNN about his successes and struggles. William and Kate name Britain's new royal heir George LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate have chosen three traditional royal names by calling their new-born baby boy George Alexander Louis, William's office said on Wednesday. Fugitive Snowden's hopes of leaving Moscow airport dashed MOSCOW (Reuters) - Fugitive U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden's hopes of leaving Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport for the first time in a month on Wednesday were dashed when he failed to secure permission from Russia to leave. Federer facing new world order As Britain celebrates Andy Murray's Wimbledon title, things aren't going quite as well for Roger Federer as he slumps to his lowest world ranking in 10 years. Mandela art exhibt on display U.S. museum exhibits collectables from his 1994 election win. CORRECTED-Wealth management boosts Ameriprise profit (Corrects 4th bullet point to insert words "and administration"; Corrects second paragraph to read "total client assets" from "assets under management") Austin Wins Sanderson Farms Playoff for First PGA Victory Since 07 Woody Austin, 49, beat Cameron Beckman and Daniel Summerhays with an 8-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. U.S. got what bargained for in Lance Armstrong, his lawyers say WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawyers for disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong said on Tuesday he should be able to keep the sponsorship money he got from the U.S. Postal Service during his record-breaking victories, despite his admission to using performance-enhancing drugs. 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? State of the Art Promising Sleight Of Hand, Someday The Leap Motion Controller promises to let you control your computer with hand motions, and the hardware does that, but its software is scattershot, inconsistent and frustrating. ArtsBeat New York Musical Theater Festival Report Standby The new musical is about five passengers stranded in an existential limbo. 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. Business jets cleared for China takeoff For the makers of private business jets, China is a growing and important market. CNN's Patricia Wu explains why. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | On the Cover of Rolling Stone Why did the chain stores CVS and Walgreens say they would not sell the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine? Well Walking 800 Miles Away From Cancer When my doctors told me I was cancer-free after a six-year battle, I began an 800-mile walk away from the disease. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. Detroit bankruptcy case judge proposes mediator for toughest disputes July 24 (Reuters) - The bankruptcy judge overseeing Detroit's historic bankruptcy filing has proposed appointing a federal judge as mediator to hash out the most difficult disputes as the city... Island nations at risk Kieren Keke remembers growing up on the Pacific island of Nauru, the world's smallest independent republic. Mickelson My 'greatest day' A tearful Phil Mickelson tells CNN his 22-year battle to win golf's British Open is "probably" his greatest accomplishment. Morgan Stanley stock traders rebuild burned bridges NEW YORK (Reuters) - As Morgan Stanley's share price went on a headlong descent during the financial crisis in 2008, then-Chief Executive John Mack personally lobbied regulators to stop short-selling... The Spy Who Loved, by Clare Mulley A biography of Christine Granville, one of Britains most daring and highly decorated World War II special agents. Duchess of Cambridge Gives Birth to a Boy Kensington Palace announced that the baby, who is now third in line to the throne, was delivered at 424 p.m. local time on Monday, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Better healthcare for less money, if you can find it NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumers intrigued by the new model of accountable healthcare - which promises better-coordinated care that could save lots of money - are going to have to actively seek out... Textbook publishers revamp e-books to fight used market (Reuters) - A booming market in recent years for selling and renting used college textbooks has saved students across the United States a ton of cash.

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