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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Basketball Liberty Fall to the Silver Stars Danielle Adams had 20 points and 8 rebounds as San Antonio defeated the Liberty, who have lost four of five. UPDATE 1-Police to question driver after Spanish train crash kills 80 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, July 26 (Reuters) - The driver of a Spanish train that derailed, killing at least 80 people, was under police guard in hospital on Friday after the accident, which an official source said was caused by excessive speed. Facebook Is Erasing Doubts on Mobile Customers of the social networking giant continue to shift toward mobile phones and tablets to gain access to the site instead of a PC. Penn State Heading Into Year 2 Under O'Brien Bill O'Brien thinks he can do a better job of managing the clock. He wants to improve his communication with his coaches in the press box. Then there are the adjustments for recruiting, practice and team meetings. Why women don't make partner The scales of justice are beginning to balance as an increasing number of women enter the legal profession. But female lawyers are still struggling to become partners at top firms. CNN asked six leading lawyers in the United States and Britain to tell us what can be done to make the law a more balanced profession Choir singing good for the heart July 25 - A Swedish study shows that when people sing together, their pulse rates synchronise, suggesting health benefits for the heart. Personal Health After a Sprain, Dont Just Walk It Off Ankle injuries should never be taken lightly and are too often mistreated or not treated at all. Potash Corp profit misses, outlook weakens as prices slide (Reuters) - Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc, the world's biggest fertilizer producer, reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday and cut its outlook as prices of its crop nutrients fell. San Diego Mayor, Facing Charges of Harassment, Says He Will Enter Therapy Besieged by accusations of sexual harassment, Mayor Bob Filner of San Diego said Friday that he would enter two weeks of what he called intensive behavior therapy. Like-Minded Rivals Race to Bring Back the Chestnut Tree Two teams of plant breeders and geneticists are within reach of creating an American chestnut that can withstand the fungus blight that wiped the trees out. Seles turns novelist Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel. Hacker Barnaby Jack unexpectedly dies ahead of hacking conference BOSTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Hacker Barnaby Jack has died in San Francisco, a week before he was due to show off techniques for attacking implanted heart devices that he said could kill a man from 30 feet away. World chuckles about RoyalBaby It's a boy! And an Internet punchline! UPDATE 2-Gilead profit rises, shares jump on Vertex hepatitis setback * Gilead is biggest maker of branded drugs to treat HIV (Adds company and analyst comments, updates share price) ArtsBeat The Sweet Spot Why Netflix Matters A. O. Scott and David Carr talk about Netflixs amazing evolution, and how people are watching its critically acclaimed shows. U.S. court rejects firm's challenge to Obamacare contraception mandate (Reuters) - A divided federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Pennsylvania cabinet maker's religion-based challenge to the 2010 healthcare law's requirement that larger companies provide workers with health insurance covering birth control. Music Review Fred Hersch Trio and Joe Lovano Jam at Village Vanguard The collaboration between the pianist Fred Hersch and the saxophonist Joe Lovano at the Village Vanguard had the ring of inevitability. Gallery Artists' African road trip Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a bid to show the "real Africa." Obama likely won't announce Fed chair pick until fall official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House moved on Friday to damp down speculation about President Barack Obama's choice to lead the Federal Reserve when current Chairman Ben Bernanke's term expires, saying no decision has been made and no announcement is likely until the fall. TREASURIES-Prices gain, Fed meeting in focus * Prices gain in light trading before Fed * Fed meeting in view for hints of tapering timeline * Fed buys $1.46 bln in bonds due 2036-2043 * Refunding announcement on Wed watched for cuts By Karen... RPT-Why China pays too much for medicines July 26 (Reuters) - China has a drug problem. While most Western countries spend 10-12 percent of their healthcare budget on medicines, in China it is well over 40 percent, a disparity that goes to the heart of Beijing's crackdown on the industry. Balloon full of people crashes into lake Two people suffered minor injuries when a tourist hot-air balloon crashed into a lake in the Netherlands. Tennis Star says 'treated like a criminal' Leading tennis player Victor 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. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. India Ink Failure in Bollywood An actress explores failure and denial in Bollywood. Brooklyn Restaurateur Dies, Apparently a Suicide Friends said Colin Devlin, whose Williamsburg dining places included DuMont and Dressler, had taken the stresses of the business hard. Sports Briefing | Football Redskins Griffin Passes Test but Wont Play Quarterback Robert Griffin III passed a perfunctory conditioning test on the eve of training camp but said he would not participate in 11-on-11 drills in the early days of camp. India's Wipro signals demand pick-up after profit rise BANGALORE (Reuters) - Wipro, India's third-largest software services exporter, sounded upbeat about demand for its outsourcing services, after posting an 11 percent rise in quarterly net profit helped by an increase in large contracts. Archbishop orders investment inquiry Lambeth Palace has ordered an independent inquiry into investments made by the Church of England's 5.2bn investment fund after the Financial Times revealed that it had indirectly invested in Wonga, the payday lender. Tunisian opposition leader killed A Tunisian opposition leader was fatally shot outside his home Thursday, setting off protests in a nation still raw from the February assassination of a different politician who opposed the Islamist-led governing party. San Diego mayor to enter therapy over sex scandal, won't resign SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Embattled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner apologized on Friday for his conduct toward women and what he called his "failure to respect" them, and said he would take a two-week leave for behavioral therapy rather than resign. Meyer Strikes Somber Tone Over Players Troubles Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer, Aaron Hernandezs former coach at Florida, addressed criticism over his handling of players, many of whom have faced legal troubles. Ad firms Publicis, Omnicom in merger talks - report July 26 (Reuters) - Advertising groups Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc are in late-stage merger talks, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. UK seeks fairer share for small firms from outsourcing 'oligopoly' LONDON (Reuters) - When a modest IT firm in southern England won a 13-million pound local authority contract in 1988, it was a huge coup for a business that had annual revenue of just 4.3 million... F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. RPT-Why China pays too much for medicines July 26 (Reuters) - China has a drug problem. While most Western countries spend 10-12 percent of their healthcare budget on medicines, in China it is well over 40 percent, a disparity that goes to the heart of Beijing's crackdown on the industry. Dollar falls 1 percent versus yen, hits session low NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar extended its declines against the yen to trade 1 percent lower in early trade on Friday on speculation the Federal Reserve will emphasize next week its... "Stolen masters incinerated" report July 18 - Media reports say a Romanian woman has admitted burning stolen masterpieces by Picasso, Monet and Matisse. Paul Chapman reports. Congressman Vows to Introduce Bill on Radio Royalties Representative Melvin L. Watt, a Democrat from North Carolina, says the measure is an effort to get payment for record companies and artists whose music is played on AM or FM radio. Courting the perfect beach partner When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning.

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