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News Feed Latest worldwide news NY regulator expands probe into reinsurers' Iran ties NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's top financial regulator has expanded a probe into whether reinsurance companies have written policies on international trade with Iran, which could potentially violate new U.S. sanctions. Principal of School That Served Tainted Lunch Is Arrested The principal, Meena Kumari, was among the most wanted people in India after fleeing when children in her school fell ill, with 23 dying. State of the Art No Keyboard, and Now No Touch Screen Either The Leap Motion Controller promises to let you control your computer with hand motions, and the hardware does that, but its software is scattershot, inconsistent and frustrating. Rockin' priests lift spirits in Brazil As Pope Francis flies to Brazil, one priest is trying to lure followers into the fold by novel means. World Briefing | Middle East Egypt 4 Killed in Political Clashes At least two people were killed Monday as supporters and opponents of former President Mohamed Morsi battled near Tahrir Square in Cairo. Gray Matter Lets Shake Up the Social Sciences It is time to create new social science departments that reflect the breadth and complexity of the problems we face as well as the novelty of 21st-century science. U.S. -- Kardashians, Brits -- royals Dan Jones says it makes sense for England to rejoice over a new royal baby it's a living link with its national history. Why Americans care is harder to figure out. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Keys Earns Upset at Bank of the West Classic American teenager Madison Keys beat No. 8 seed Magalena Rybarikova 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the $795,000 Bank of the West Classic on Monday. Wealth Matters That Bland Annuity Notice May Be Anything but Routine Insurance companies that sold annuities before the downturn are sending letters to clients lowering the generous pre-crisis benefits. Brewer's Back, as a Sign of Turning-Over T-Wolves Corey Brewer has become a familiar face for the often-changing Minnesota Timberwolves. UPDATE 3-Qualcomm quarterly revenue beats Street; stock up SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc posted third-quarter revenue that beat expectations and earnings that matched them to ease concerns about slower growth of smartphone sales and help push the leading mobile chipmaker's shares up more than 4 percent. ABC Veteran Is Al Jazeera Americas New Leader Kate OBrian, who spent 30 years working for ABC, has been named president of the forthcoming international news channel financed by the emir of Qatar. Abortion Restrictions Become Law in Texas, but Opponents Will Press Fight The law, championed by Gov. Rick Perry, bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and requires abortion clinics to meet the same standards as hospital-style surgical centers. Sampras Suspects Wimbledon Record Is Safe Pete Sampras thinks the Wimbledon men's singles record he shares with Roger Federer is safe for the foreseeable future. App City Cant Whistle? Try One of These to Hail a Taxi Hailo and Uber Taxi have similar pros and cons convenient in cab deserts but pointless in cab rivers. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded World Briefing | Africa Aid Workers Kidnapped by Somali Militants Released The release ended a 21-month hostage ordeal, the aid group Doctors Without Borders said Thursday. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" Critics Notebook The Drowned Man A Hollywood Fable in London The Drowned Man A Hollywood Fable is an immersive theatrical production in London. Rodriguez Angers Yankees A challenge by Alex Rodriguez to the team physician over his diagnosis of an injury has infuriated the Yankees. Real deal for Ancelotti Football's managerial merry-go-round swung into action Tuesday as both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain ended months of speculation by appointing new coaches. Firefighters gain more control over Southern California blaze LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Crews working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California on Saturday were hoping cooler weather and possible rain showers would help them gain the upper hand against a blaze that has forced the evacuation of 5,600 residents. Scene City Woody Allen Skips His Own Premiere Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and other stars of Blue Jasmine toast the directors latest film in New York. Golf Capsules Phil Mickelson is mystified no more by links golf. He has his name etched in a silver claret jug to prove it. A View of the Heavens From Texas Amateur astronomers gathered for the 34th Texas Star Party, which offered them a chance to gaze at a sky full of nothing but stars. Carlyle in talks to buy German wood processing group -sources FRANKFURT, July 24 (Reuters) - Private equity group Carlyle has entered exclusive talks to buy family-owned German wood processing group Klenk Holz AG and hopes to clinch a deal this month, two... Caroline Kennedy Picked to Be Ambassador to Japan President Obama moved to give the scion of Americas most enduring political dynasty a diplomatic post that had often gone to political heavyweights. Belgium's king hands throne to son Former Crown Prince Philippe was sworn in as the king of Belgium after his father, Albert II, abdicated the throne over concerns about his advanced age. Caroline Kennedy Picked to Be Ambassador to Japan President Obama moved to give the scion of Americas most enduring political dynasty a diplomatic post that had often gone to political heavyweights. Currents | Furniture Old World Meets New, With Mexico as Muse New furniture by Fisher Weisman inspired by an 18th-century home in San Miguel de Allende. Cricket A Cricket Stars Lopsided Game Only two other players have taken more test wickets than Chris Martin had when he retired, but the New Zealand player will be remembered just as much for his inability to hit the ball. Austin Wins Sanderson Farms Playoff for First PGA Victory Since 07 Woody Austin, 49, beat Cameron Beckman and Daniel Summerhays with an 8-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff. Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. Taliban pens letter to Malala A Taliban commander sent a letter of apology to Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager whom the group tried to kill. Dance Listings for July 12-18 A selected guide to performances in the movement arts in New York and the area. Bote Manon, a Vast, Ornate Club in the Meatpacking District Manon, a club that opened in May in the meatpacking district, where the music is loud and the crowd likes to flaunt its wealth. U.S. warship returns to sea after generator issues WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The USS Freedom, one of the U.S. Navy's new coastal warships, has returned to sea to participate in a naval exercise with Singapore, after generator problems forced it to return to port over the weekend, a Navy spokeswoman said on Wednesday. T Magazine Listen Up | The Strange Soul Circus of King Khan and the Shrines Exclusive T hosts the premiere of the bizarro stop-motion music video for outr Berlin-based garage band. Study Air pollution kills two million More than two million people are dying every year from the effects of outdoor air pollution, according to a new study.

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