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News Feed Latest worldwide news Manhunt for 'jet-set monk' To most of us, golden Aviator sunglasses, sleek wireless headphones, a Louis Vuitton bag and a private jet flight better suit the life of a Hollywood star than a holy Buddhist ascetic. City Room The Real Beauty Within Metropolitan Diary A subway rider was silently noting a womans physical appearance, but her kindness showed what was more important. Weiner Admits to More Lewd Exchanges but Denies an Addiction Anthony D. Weiner, who is running for New York City mayor, said he had inappropriate online contact with up to three women after leaving Congress. O'Grady Olympic medals under threat by EPO admission SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Stuart O'Grady could be stripped of his Olympic medals after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs at the 1998 Tour de France. Fans to Choose Pin Position at PGA Championship Golf fans will play a direct role in course set-up for the first time in a major at next month's PGA Championship in Rochester, New York, organizers said on Tuesday. China's Hanergy buys U.S. solar panel maker in technology push HONG KONG, July 25 (Reuters) - China's Hanergy Holding Group Ltd said it had acquired U.S. firm Global Solar Energy Inc, its third overseas purchase of a solar company in the past year as it beefs up... Farm bill on hold while House tries again on food stamp cuts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled House will try to cut billions of dollars from the food stamp program before negotiating an overall farm bill with the Senate, the House majority leader said on Thursday two months before the current farm law expires. Recycled helmet offers cycling solution for bike renters July 16 - A bicycle helmet made from discarded newspapers is a British design trio's answer to the problem of part-time cyclists riding rental bikes around London without protective headwear. Jim Drury reports. The 30-Minute Interview David J. Maundrell III Mr. Maundrell is the founder and president of aptsandlots.com, a residential real estate brokerage firm that specializes in properties in Brooklyn, and, more recently, Long Island City, Queens. Durant, Love to Keep Playing for US Kevin Durant shied away from swarming media after Wednesday's Team USA practice in UNLV's Mendenhall Center. 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. Breakingviews DOJ's Cohen scapegoats July 25 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss how criminal charges against SAC may push the hedge fund under, unfairly punishing the fund's current staff. McKesson raises forecast, dividend payments July 25 (Reuters) - Pharmaceutical wholesaler McKesson Corp , which has been dealing with activist investors seeking to replace some of its board members, on Thursday reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit. ArtsBeat Video, Music and More in the Kitchens Fall Season Highlights of the Kitchens fall season range from video work to a performance piece about Michael Jackon to a dance premiere. Dry area expands in western U.S. Corn Belt -Drought Monitor CHICAGO (Reuters) - Abnormally dry areas expanded in the U.S. western Corn Belt, including the top crop state of Iowa, over the past week to put much of the corn crop at risk, according to a weekly drought report. Square Feet Buried Garage to Help Pay for New Park in Brooklyn The high-tech 700-car garage will sit beneath the downtown park under a deal negotiated by the city. Data on Factories and Lending Raise Hopes for Euro Zone Recovery Europe may be near the end of a prolonged slump that has pushed unemployment to record highs, the survey showed, but economists predicted the upturn probably will be slow. Church of England to take on payday lenders The Archbishop of Canterbury plans to take on payday lenders such as Wonga by allowing credit unions to set up shop on church property. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Ross Bleckner Wipes the Canvas Clean The painter removes every trace of his beach houses previous owner. Truman Who? Shopping With Kelly Wearstler Marble Luxury in the Raw Its ancient and it has prominent veins, but marble remains alluring in all of its versatile forms. 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. 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. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Raiders Linebacker Is Charged With Assault Raiders linebacker Kaluka Maiava and his brother Ilima were charged with assaulting two men at a bar in Hawaii. U.S. sues Puerto Rico police for racial bias The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it is suing Puerto Rico's police department for discrimination, alleging a female officer suffered three years of harassment for her race, color and religion. How to lose the post-baby bump When the Duchess of Cambridge showed off her newborn son to the world, she also unashamedly showed off her prominent post-baby bump. At Least 6 Killed in Cairo Clashes State media reported violence between supporters and opponents of the deposed President Mohamed Morsi. N.B.A. Approves Return of Hornets Name to Charlotte The N.B.A. unanimously approved Charlottes nickname change from the Bobcats to the Hornets at the leagues Board of Governors meeting. Gulf rig on fire as natural gas flows from ruptured well July 24 - Footage shows a shallow-water drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana on fire after natural gas flowing from a ruptured well ignited, according to authorities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Port of Tampa reopens after ethanol train derailment Port Authority (Reuters) - Florida's Port of Tampa has reopened after an ethanol train derailment early Thursday, the Tampa Port Authority said. 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. 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. 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. UPDATE 4-U.S. indicts hackers in biggest cyber fraud case in history * Hackers could delete, change, steal Nasdaq data -prosecutors Irish watchdog won't probe U.S. firms over Prism VIENNA (Reuters) - A watchdog in Ireland, home to the European headquarters of Apple and Facebook, says it will not investigate them for transferring personal data to a U.S. spy agency because they have signed up to EU privacy principles. Panel Convenes in Washington to Discuss Aliens A group of former lawmakers and government officials gathered this week in the capital to discuss what they said was secrecy surrounding aliens and unidentified flying objects. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. Movie Review Cate Blanchett Stars in Woody Allens Blue Jasmine Cate Blanchett plays a wealthy woman who has lost her money and her bearings in Blue Jasmine, directed by Woody Allen. Puffing peas is serious sport July 15 - The annual World Pea Shooting Championships take place in the small English village of Witcham. Elly Park reports. A Fresh Start for Royal Court Theater A new boss precedes her ascendancy with an exhilarating summer lineup. PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 25 July 25 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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