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News Feed Latest worldwide news Giants Pierre-Paul, Free of Back Pain, Is Taking a Cautious Approach Jason Pierre-Paul, who had surgery to repair a herniated disk in the off-season, said the continual pain he had felt was gone. His status for the season opener, however, remained uncertain. USC AD Haden Says Lane Kiffin Isn't on Hot Seat Although Lane Kiffin is grateful for Southern California athletic director Pat Haden's video vote of confidence, his job security won't alter Kiffin's urgency to get the Trojans back on top. Citi Fields Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium. Study raises new concern about earthquakes and fracking fluids NEW YORK (Reuters) - Powerful earthquakes thousands of miles away can trigger swarms of minor quakes near wastewater-injection wells like those used in oil and gas recovery, scientists reported on Thursday, sometimes followed months later by quakes big enough to destroy buildings. The Sweet Spot Why Netflix Matters In this week's episode, A. O. Scott and David Carr talk about Netflix's amazing evolution, and how people are watching its critically acclaimed shows. Palestinian negotiator talks peace CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks about new Israeli/Palestinian peace talks with long-time negotiator Hanan Ashrawi. Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks. Merion's rich history CNN's Shane O'Donoghue explores the venue for the 2013 U.S. Open. Obama says narrowed Fed choices, to announce in months NY Times WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has narrowed his choices to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to "some extraordinary candidates" and will announce his pick "over the next several months," he said in an interview with the New York Times. Penn State Progressing Amid Penalties Penn State Coach Bill OBrien said he believes the Penn State football program is working diligently to meet the requirements of its penalties. For 'Fruitvale Station' director, film school and football pay off LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two years out of the University of Southern California's film school, Ryan Coogler is still paying down his debt. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Ross Bleckner Wipes the Canvas Clean The painter removes every trace of his beach houses previous owner. Truman Who? Europe and China Agree to Settle Solar Panel Fight Two of the worlds largest economies have agreed to a deal on solar imports to Europe, settling a dispute that had threatened to set off a wider trade war. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. Transparency needed on spying Sen. Al Franken says we can't debate the legality of domestic spying if it's a secret program authorized by secret legal opinions issued by a secret court. Nationals 4, Mets 1 Gees Dominance of Nationals Comes to Sudden End in Mets Loss Dillon Gee entered the day with a 3-0 record and a 0.96 E.R.A. against the Nationals this season, but with three quick drives, Washington got all the runs it needed to dispatch the Mets. Technophoria Dissent Over a Device to Help Find Melanoma MelaFind, a system for imaging skin lesions, has been polarizing the field of skin-cancer detection. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Louis Dreyfus hungry for more agricultural assets-document GENEVA, July 26 (Reuters) - Trading giant Louis Dreyfus plans to invest in assets ranging from orange groves to sugar refiners, it said in the first glimpse of its strategy following the departure of... ArtsBeat Conductor, Recovering From Concussion, Is Still Scheduled for Lohengrin at Bayreuth Andris Nelsons, who withdrew from a Tanglewood performance after a concussion, is expected to be the conductor for Lohengrin at Bayreuth next week. UPDATE 3-Pearson puts Mergermarket on the block * Says MA news service does not fit group's education focus Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. 3D human brain map points way to future discovery July 16 - German and Canadian scientists have built a three dimensional map of the human brain to help guide researchers investigating the origins of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The "human brain map" shows the organ in unprecedented detail, as Rob Muir reports. Businesses set to step up capital goods spending WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of planned business spending on capital goods rose in June, buoying hopes of an acceleration in economic growth in the second half of 2013. T Magazine Market Report | These Pieces Are Not in Kansas Anymore The gingham patterns and ruby red accessories that Dorothy made iconic are everywhere you look this season. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at That North Pole Lake A flurry of Web discussion of a North Pole lake misses some important points. Voices of Egyptian crisis Both sides of Egypt's divide share their experiences from a week of turmoil and violence. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Penn State Progressing Amid Penalties Penn State Coach Bill OBrien said he believes the Penn State football program is working diligently to meet the requirements of its penalties. Global Soccer It's Not More Science, but Magic, That Soccer Needs Coaches may try to come up with systems that will ensure success, but improvisation, coming from artful players like the young Romelu Lukaku, more often than not wins the day. RBS commissions review of UK small business lending LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has commissioned a review of its lending to small businesses, responding to concerns of a shortage of finance in a sector seen as vital to Britain's... Michigan attorney general backs pensioners in Detroit bankruptcy (Reuters) - Michigan's Attorney General Bill Schuette, a Republican, said on Saturday he would defend retirees who risk losing public pensions because of Detroit's bankruptcy, putting him at odds with the city's emergency manager appointed by fellow Republican Governor Rick Snyder. 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. Fantasy Football Sleeper and Breakout Candidates at Quarterback Eli Manning, Carson Palmer and Sam Bradford are among the quarterbacks who are being overlooked and could potentially break out in 2013. Second Opposition Leader Assassinated in Tunisia The killing of Mohamed Brahmi, leader of the Peoples Party, incited protests blaming the moderate Islamic party that leads the government in Tunisia, birthplace of the Arab Spring. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. This Town, by Mark Leibovich Mark Leibovich eviscerates the status-obsessed denizens of our nations capital. 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. How Africa is fueling the world From laptops to cars, the products you take for granted are made using minerals from Africa. Find out how the world depends on Africa's natural resources, and how those resources are powering African economies. New Defaults Trouble a Mortgage Program Loan servicers and banks have kept the money they received, even though more than a third of homeowners who received loan modifications have defaulted again, a report has found.

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