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News Feed Latest worldwide news Putin in Ukraine to Celebrate a Christian Anniversary The visit appeared intended in part to highlight the historical and spiritual ties that unite the two countries even as Ukraine seeks greater links with the West. Meyer Disciplines 4 Buckeyes, Including Hyde, Roby Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four players for legal problems, including suspending leading-scorer Carlos Hyde from all team activities in the wake of an alleged assault against a female over the weekend in Columbus. NBC Announces Mini-Series on Hillary Clinton NBC bought the project for a four-hour mini-series, and it plans to broadcast it well before any possible declaration of a presidential candidacy. Bond fund fears over poor liquidity LONDON, July 26 (IFR) - Real-money investors are becomingly increasingly concerned about their ability to enter and exit bond positions, following the violent sell-off in risk markets in June that... EU says reaches deal with China to resolve solar dispute BRUSSELS, July 27 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Saturday it had agreed a deal with Beijing to resolve a dispute over alleged Chinese dumping of solar panels in Europe, agreeing a minimum price for China's imports. Mark Dendys Ritual Cyclical Unfolds at Lincoln Center Ritual Cyclical, choreographed by Mark Dendy with music by the Kronos Quartet, will have its premiere this week, presented by Lincoln Center Out of Doors and the American Dance Festival. Well Nightmares After the I.C.U. Patients who have prolonged stays, getting intubated and sedated, may experience severe hallucinations, putting them at risk of PTSD for years to come, studies show. Sharing the Wealth as a Comic Book Goes to Hollywood The movie 2 Guns, adapted from the comic books from Boom Studios, opens this week. Thanks to Booms creator share model, both the publisher and comics writer reap benefits. Maggie OFarrells Instructions for a Heatwave A familys secrets are unearthed during the British heat wave of 1976 in Maggie OFarrells psychological drama. WRAPUP 2-SAC Capital pleads not guilty; reinsurance unit eyed July 26 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund pleaded not guilty on Friday to insider trading charges in federal court, as questions also surfaced about the future of SAC Capital's Bermuda-based reinsurance unit, SAC Re. UPDATE 1-Ad firms Publicis, Omnicom in merger talks - report July 26 (Reuters) - Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc are in late-stage merger talks to create what would be the world's largest advertising group, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with... ArtsBeat Jane Austen Bank Note Earns Huzzahs and Nitpicking Austen is to become only the third woman other than Queen Elizabeth II to appear on an English bank note. 5 stories missed during royal baby While half of civilization busied itself trying to find out the name, weight, gender, hair color, taste in music and political disposition of the new heir to the British throne, it turns out there was a whole world of other news happening out there. Natalie Portman to debut as director with film of Amos Oz memoir JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman will direct her first feature film based on "A Tale of Love and Darkness," a memoir by Israeli novelist Amos Oz, the author said on Wednesday. Police investigate topless Kate photos A photographer suspected of taking topless vacation pictures of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, last year was placed under formal investigation in June, a spokeswoman for the Nanterre prosecutor said Friday. Island nations at risk Kieren Keke remembers growing up on the Pacific island of Nauru, the world's smallest independent republic. Living With Cancer A Quilt of Poetry Taking inspiration from a number of cancer poets, Susan Gubar pieced together a quilt of poetry to convey the feeling of chaos so common among people with cancer. Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65 An artist, Mr. Cutrones associations made him a player in the New York art world. Summer Shorelines For Beach Scavengers, Storm Washed Away Their Treasure The folks who comb Jones Beach with metal detectors say their bounty has suffered because of Hurricane Sandy. A Trail of Masterpieces and a Web of Lies, Leading to Anguish Investigators are still struggling to penetrate the fog of claims and counterclaims about what happened to seven paintings that were stolen by a Romanian criminal gang from a Dutch museum. Summers' work for financial firms could give critics ammunition NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, a top contender for the leadership of the Federal Reserve, has been a consultant to large financial institutions, including Citigroup Inc, news that could fuel questions about his suitability to head the central bank. 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. T Magazine On Beauty | Travel-Friendly Products Thatll Make Your Summer a Whole Lot Smoother Have these nine items at the ready and youll be equipped to deal with warm, sticky weather, wherever you find it. UPDATE 1-Father of fracking George P. Mitchell dies at 94 HOUSTON, July 26 (Reuters) - George Phydias Mitchell, a petroleum engineer who transformed the natural gas industry by using hydraulic fracturing to pull the fuel out of shale formations, died of natural causes at the age of 94 on Friday. F.D.A. Says Importers Must Audit Food Safety If the rules are made final, they would shift the responsibility for ensuring that food is safe from the F.D.A. to companies like Walmart and Cargill. UPDATE 2-U.S. FAA seeks $2.75M quality control penalty for Boeing unit WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it proposed penalizing Boeing's commercial airplane unit $2.75 million for taking nearly two years to fix a... Bottarga, an Export That Stays at Home Cured roe of mullet has the potential to make an impact on restaurant menus around the country. Rapper uses wall as 'sketchbook' Mozambican rapper and graffiti painter Shot B's art crowns on an impressive 300 meter wall in downtown Maputo. Tunisia Says Assassination Has Links to Al Qaeda Already criticized for failing to find those responsible for the February killing of another opposition figure, the government was under pressure to produce some answers. Well Tomatoes Plain and Simple Martha Rose Shulman turns to tomatoes for her annual Recipes for Health tomato week. Will real Shinzo Abe now emerge? The political gridlock impeding progress on Japan's myriad policy challenges may be broken after the success of Shinzo Abe's party in parliamentary elections -- but the hard work is yet to come for the prime minister, writes Jeff Kingston. Political Memo Fed Chairmans Departure Casts a New Light on the Bush Legacy Even some political rivals give the former president partial credit for helping avert a second Great Depression, showing how historys view can shift. Modern Love Uh, Honey, Thats Not Your Line A screenwriter tries and fails to make an actual human girlfriend fit into a tempting cinematic trope. Ethics Panel Advancing Inquiry Into Illinois Republican The House Ethics Committee said that it was pushing ahead with an inquiry into Representative Peter Roskam of Illinois over a trip to Taiwan, and that it was also investigating Representative Michele Bachmann. Abe vows action after election wins Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to move forward swiftly with his plans to revive Japan's staggering economy after weekend elections gave his Liberal Democratic Party control of the upper house of parliament. City Room New Cabby Needs Better Map Metropolitan Diary Not even a GPS unit could help a cabdriver find a Greenwich Village hotel on his first day. Kuwaitis head to the polls for sixth time since 2006 KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwaitis voted for the sixth time in seven years on Saturday in a parliamentary election boycotted by the main Islamist and populist opposition, which may help liberals and independents win seats. Massive California wildfire sparked by faulty electrical gear LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Faulty electrical equipment sparked the 10-day-old forest fire that had threatened the scenic mountain resort of Idyllwild in Southern California before cooler, rainy weather helped crews largely subdue the blaze, fire authorities said on Thursday. Scouts' U.S. plantation sale nets $2.2 million for cash-strapped group CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - A historic Southern plantation in the United States sold for $2.2 million at auction Friday, giving some financial relief to the strapped local Girl Scout council that has owned and used it as a camp for girls for almost five decades. In Transit Tackling Paris With Children Whats the best way to see the city with kids? Share your tips on parks, restaurants, museums and more.

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