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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable, Hulu break off talks-sources LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Reuters) - The owners of video streaming site Hulu called off talks with Time Warner Cable Inc over the cable operator's plan to take a 25 percent stake after failing to agree... Snowden Lawyer Says No Clearance to Leave Airport The lawyer helping Edward J. Snowden brought him clothes and a copy of Crime and Punishment but said more work was needed on his asylum request. World Briefing | Africa Guinea Gas Station Theft Ignites Deadly Ethnic Clashes At least 16 people have been burned alive or hacked to death with machetes, and dozens wounded, during two days of ethnic clashes in the south. Popular skin whitener recalled in Japan When Yuki Izumoto developed ugly white patches on her neck, hands and face nearly a year ago, her dermatologist had no answers for her. Iraq war veteran indicted in death of former U.S. military sniper AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - An Iraq war veteran accused of gunning down former U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, a decorated military sniper, at a Texas shooting range was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday. Court Honeymoon killing suspect must be extradited to South Africa A British man accused of orchestrating his wife's murder by hit men while they were on honeymoon in South Africa should be extradited to face trial, a London court ruled Wednesday. Ecclestone indicted Bernie Ecclestone has been formally served with an indictment from a German judge investigating allegations of bribery, the Formula One chief executive has confirmed. Textbook publishers revamp e-books to fight used market (Reuters) - A booming market in recent years for selling and renting used college textbooks has saved students across the United States a ton of cash. Higher risk of hospitalization after prison release NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who were recently released from prison are more likely to be admitted to a hospital than those who were never incarcerated, according to a new study. Court rules on same-sex marriage California's Supreme Court on Tuesday denied the San Diego County clerk's request to halt same-sex marriages in the state. 2nd coaster closed A roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio has been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure after a woman died last week on a similar ride at the Six Flags in Arlington, Texas. Mexico clashes kill 22, including police Clashes between criminals and federal police left 22 people dead in Mexico, including two officers, authorities said. YOUR MONEY-Real-time sky shopping taxies to the runway NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Want to order a snack or drink on a plane without flagging down a flight attendant? Book dinner and theater tickets at your destination? Watch a catalog of TV shows on demand? Woods hunts Westwood in Open Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood are in the hunt to end their major drought going into the final round of the British Open. Crowds mob pope's car in Brazil A crowd of well-wishers mobbed Pope Francis's car in Brazil in his first trip to Latin America as pontiff. Booker Prize Nominees Are Released Thirteen novels are on the longlist for the Man Booker Prize, considered Britains most prestigious literary award. Bucks Computer Snag Limits Insurance Penalties on Smokers A software glitch involving the new health care law may mean that some smokers wont bear the full brunt of tobacco-user penalties that could have made their premiums much higher, at least for the first year. Dot Earth Blog A Humbling View of the Home Planet Earth Seen from Saturn A humbling view of the home planet from 898 million miles away. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies drop as US data raises Fed fears RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday after strong U.S. manufacturing and housing data rekindled fears of an early withdrawal of the Federal Reserve's... Honoring Humanities and Arts in the Capital The National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal were each awarded to 12 recipients in a White House ceremony. NBA Summer of Reunions for Coaches, Players When Mike Brown first got into coaching in the early 1990s, veteran Bernie Bickerstaff would pull him aside for little chats on climbing the ladder in the NBA. One lesson stood out more than any other. Should Facebook offer ad-free version? Twitter co-founder Biz Stone has been using Facebook quite a bit lately, and he has some friendly advice for the company, from one social network to another. Blackstone buys 125.5 mln euros of Madrid protected housing MADRID, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. fund Blackstone has bought 18 protected rent housing blocks from Madrid city council for 125.5 million euros ($165.89 million), the council said on Wednesday, in one... Media Decoder Weinstein Company Loses Appeal to Use Movie Title The Butler The company can, however, use a variation on the title by adding the name of the director. You're the Boss Blog Should a Social Enterprise Go for Profits? The time and effort spent on fund-raising for a nonprofit has left its founder debating whether it is worth it to change the groups business model. Personal Health Kidney Disease, an Underestimated Killer Although much is known about what puts people at risk for kidney disease, as well as how to detect and treat it, lack of awareness remains a problem. National Briefing | Washington Martins Father Addresses Black Caucus in Congress Tracy Martin opened comments by a panel of experts brought together by the Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys to focus more attention on the issues that disproportionately affect them. Dot Earth Blog Jim Hansen Presses the Climate Case for Nuclear Energy Jim Hansen, the longtime climate scientist and campaigner, explains his strong support for nuclear energy as a tool for blunting global warming. Gulf rig partially collapses in fire off Louisiana U.S. government HOUSTON (Reuters) - A shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has partially collapsed off the coast of Louisiana after catching fire because of a ruptured natural gas well, U.S. regulators said on Wednesday. Is China's debt nightmare a province called Jiangsu? WUXI, China, July 25 (Reuters) - The nightmare scenario for China's leaders as they try to wean the country off a diet of easy credit and breakneck expansion is a local government buckling under the weight of its own debt. Few provinces fit that bill quite like Jiangsu, home to China's most indebted local government. Mickelson savors 'greatest day' They were tears of pride as Phil Mickelson conquers the greatest test in the game of golf by winning the British Open at Muirfield. Czechs seize 24 rhino horns, charge 16 traffickers PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech authorities seized 24 white rhino horns and charged 16 suspected members of an international ring smuggling the prized material to Asia, the customs department said on Tuesday. Bombardier delays first flight of CSeries for third time TORONTO (Reuters) - Bombardier Inc delayed the maiden flight of its CSeries jetliner for a third time on Wednesday, promising the flight "in the coming weeks" instead of July, a move likely to rattle airlines that have stepped up to buy the all-new plane. T Magazine Under the Influence | Ari Marcopoulos, the Man Behind Jay Zs New Album Cover In addition to taking portraits of Hova, the photographer has documented the worlds of art, sports and street culture for a generation. Here, he shares some of his biggest personal inspirations. Exclusive Zulily hires banks for possible IPO - sources SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Zulily hired investment banks in recent weeks to advise the fast-growing e-commerce company on a possible initial public offering, according to two people familiar with the situation. UPDATE 1-Louisiana agency sues big oil firms for hurting wetlands NEW ORLEANS, July 24 (Reuters) - A Louisiana agency sued 97 oil companies - including BP Plc, Exxon Mobil Corp , Chevron Corp and Royal Dutch Shell Plc - in state court on Wednesday for allegedly damaging hundreds of miles of sensitive wetlands by cutting through them with pipelines and transportation canals. Critical Shopper The Sun Is Beside the Point When Shopping for Sunglasses In a search for sunglasses, trying to meld style and practicality. Walter Energy shares drop 10 percent after slashing dividend (Reuters) - Shares of Walter Energy Inc fell over 10 percent on Wednesday after the coal miner slashed its dividend to 1 cent a share, from 12.5 cents a share, citing the tough market for... Mickelson's British Open Win Gives Couples a Cup Boost United States captain Fred Couples says he is excited by how his Presidents Cup team is shaping up, with Phil Mickelson's brilliant victory at last week's British Open the highlight among several recent eye-catching displays. Toronto film festival to debut films on Mandela, Assange TORONTO (Reuters) - The world premiere of "The Fifth Estate," a ripped-from-the-headlines drama about Julian Assange and the creation of WikiLeaks, will open the 38th Toronto International Film Festival, which typically yields a number of Oscar contenders.

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