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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine All the Rage | The Next Great Cocktail Craze? Boozy Punches At the 11the annual Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans, revelers embraced large-batch, high-proof drinks served in giant bowls. Antiques A Restored Louisiana Plantation and Its Lifeblood A plantation being restored in Wallace, La., will encourage visitors to reflect on the daily lives of slaves rather than focus on the grand 1790s house of the onetime owners. Time Warner Cable gets new CEO as industry ponders deals (Reuters) - Time Warner Cable Inc's longtime chief executive and chairman, Glenn Britt, will step down at the end of the year and be replaced by Robert Marcus, the company's second in command. Outerwall posts higher revenue as DVD rentals increase July 25 (Reuters) - Outerwall Inc, the operator of Redbox video rental kiosks, posted a 4 percent rise in quarterly revenue as the lack of big movie hits in the second quarter encouraged more people to rent DVDs. Developing countries to vastly outpace OECD in carbon emissions EIA WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions from developing countries will be 127 percent higher than in the world's most developed economies by 2040, according to figures released Thursday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Tanzania raises stakes in border spat with Malawi * Tanzania president says army prepared to defend territory 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. 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. U.S. vet keeps promise The last thing Thomas Hudner said to mortally wounded pilot Jesse Brown was that he would come back for him. Clowney, Jay-Z Talks Were Within NCAA Rules A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head. Tallest building City plans to build the world's tallest building in 10 months. Driver in custody after 80 killed in Spain train crash SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (Reuters) - Police took the driver of a Spanish train into custody in hospital on Thursday after at least 80 people died when it derailed and caught fire in a dramatic accident which an official source said was caused by excessive speed. ArtsBeat Beyonc Sang Halo With Her Hair Caught in a Fan She never missed a beat. Sports Briefing | Football Browns Sign Their Top Draft Pick, Mingo Cleveland signed linebacker Barkevious Mingo, the No. 6 overall pick in this years N.F.L. draft from Louisiana State, to a four-year contract. House Defeats Effort to Rein In N.S.A. Data Gathering The 217-205 vote was far closer than expected and displayed the shifting allegiances and fierce lobbying on both sides of the issue. Rodriguez and Yankees Agree on Plan for Return It was agreed by all parties Thursday that Alex Rodriguez would play in a simulated or minor league game Aug. 1 and could return to the Yankees roster a day or two later. UPDATE 2-Asset manager Janus misses estimates as clients exit, managers quit July 25 (Reuters) - Asset manager Janus Capital Group Inc reported a weaker-than-expected quarterly profit as clients withdrew money from its underperforming funds and some key managers defected,... Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? UPDATE 1-Global firms eye stake in Turkey's Acibadem Sigorta ISTANBUL, July 25 (Reuters) - Three global firms are in the race to buy a stake in leading Turkish health insurer Acibadem Sigorta, sources familiar with the matter said, underscoring appetite among... 'The Beatles' bring all their loving back to Broadway NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Beatles - that is, a version of the Liverpool band that broke up more than 40 years ago - are back on Broadway, sending theater audiences dancing into the aisles and proving it's not just Paul McCartney who still believes in "Yesterday." Raikkonen's salary not a factor for Red Bull BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen's considerable wages will not be a factor in Red Bull's decision on who partners Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel next season, team principal Christian Horner said on Thursday. Workspace Inspirations All Around (and a Gym Downstairs) Sarah Robb OHagan, president of Equinox Fitness, has her office just above the top floor of one of its health clubs. You're the Boss Blog The Worst Two Weeks of My Business Life When disaster strikes, there are steps to take that can mean the difference between survival and ruin. And the royal baby's name is... The newborn son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge "will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge," according to Clarence House. 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. Retired From NHL, Kovalchuk Signs Deal to Play in Russia Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League. Florida welcomes two new resorts Living Golf examines two developing golf resorts in the State, interviewing Donald Trump at his Doral project. World Briefing | Europe France Protest at Nuclear Plant Greenpeace activists occupied a French nuclear power plant site before dawn on Monday a media stunt that embarrassed the government. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. 'Doctor Who' celebrates 50 years BBC science-fiction series "Doctor Who" originally premiered in 1963, enticing viewers with its depiction of a time traveler known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a spaceship called the TARDIS. The series has since aired 26 seasons and nearly 800 episodes with 10 actors portraying the Doctor over time. Family farming to cut poverty In just 12 years leading up to 2010, Vietnam cut the country's malnutrition rate in half by investing in small scale farming. Outerwall posts higher revenue as DVD rentals increase July 25 (Reuters) - Outerwall Inc, the operator of Redbox video rental kiosks, posted a 4 percent rise in quarterly revenue as the lack of big movie hits in the second quarter encouraged more people to rent DVDs. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. On the Market in New York City A Manhattan five-bedroom with a terrace, a Greenwich Village studio in a prewar building and a one-bedroom in Park Slope with shared roof rights. The Caucus New Polls Are Bad News for Obama, and Worse for Congress Several national polls find that President Obamas job approval rating is slumping, and that fewer than half of Americans approve of the way he is handling the economy. Letters Flying Into the Wind (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. Chemicals maker Ashland may sell water technologies business July 25 (Reuters) - Chemical maker Ashland Inc said it was considering selling its water technologies business, which supplies chemicals to industries including pulp, paper, mining, food and... Opinionator | Private Lives My Other Self Coming to understand a lifes peculiar loneliness. 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. Facebook shares jump 28 percent, Wall Street sees more ad growth (Reuters) - Facebook Inc shares opened 28 percent higher on Thursday after the company reported a huge jump in mobile advertising revenue, and analysts pointed to further growth from new advertising...

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