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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Falling Apple dents TD Ameritrade's margin loan balances NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - The drop in Apple Inc's stock over the last year spread to a core business of discount broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp - lending to customers against their stock portfolios. Pet pig Nemo's lymphoma treatment makes research history WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When George Goldner went to feed his six pet pigs earlier this year, his 730-pound (331-kg) companion Nemo was acting strangely. Nemo had suddenly stopped eating and laid in the mud. Letter from China Apps Offer Chinese a Path to the Forbidden Millions of young Chinese seem to be plunging enthusiastically into the world of social contact apps, often location-based and with a hookup element. Mexican government to propose constitutional energy reform in August MEXICO CITY, July 24 (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto will present a constitutional energy reform to Congress in August, setting the stage for major new private investment in the oil sector, a top lawmaker said on Wednesday. Up to 45 people killed after train derails in Spain -regional government head MADRID, July 25 (Reuters) - Up to 45 people died after a train derailed in Galicia, northern Spain, the head of regional government Alberto Nunez Feijoo told radio station Cope late on Wednesday. Royal baby named Prince George The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge name their son George Alexander Louis, hours after the world had a glimpse of the future king. If the Lizards Look at Home, Credit Months of Zoo Labor A new exhibit at the Bronx Zoo will feature Komodo dragons, which can reach 10 feet in length. Semenya makes final bid for world championships berth CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Former world 800 meter champion Caster Semenya will make one final bid to qualify for next month's world championships when she races in Belgium on Sunday. U.S. vet keeps promise The last thing Thomas Hudner said to mortally wounded pilot Jesse Brown was that he would come back for him. George H.W. Bush shaves head in support of boy with leukemia DALLAS (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush shaved his salt and pepper comb-over locks in solidarity with a 2-year-old boy who lost his hair from leukemia treatments, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. Op-Ed Contributor The Limits on Nationalism in Japan A cautionary tale for an activist prime minister still basking in victory. 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... UPDATE 2-Cheesecake Factory posts profit miss, shares fall LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Reuters) - Cheesecake Factory Inc on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit that missed Wall Street's expectations because of softer-than-expected sales at established restaurants, and its shares fell almost 6 percent. Whats on Sunday Todays headlines. U.S. Navy offers to help recover bombs from Great Barrier Reef ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Tuesday offered Australia any help it wanted to retrieve four bombs mistakenly dropped inside the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef marine park last week. Green Column A Carbon Tax by Any Other Name Australia is changing from a carbon tax system to a cap-and-trade system, a change in methodology but not necessarily in mission. Football's push for Israeli peace "I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from countries around the world. 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. Going Vegetarian in Tapas-Happy Barcelona It takes some digging, but beyond Iberian pork and octopus croquettes lies a vegetarian-friendly version of the Barcelona tapas crawl. Murdoch apologizes for secret jibes News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch is apologizing for secretly recorded criticism of police investigations into his newspapers, but he says he's still frustrated by the extent and length of the probes. Romanian Denies Burning Stolen Art Olga Dogaru said in court that she had made up her story to protect her son, who has admitted stealing seven works of art by Matisse, Picasso and other modern masters. Israeli Troupe Has Hearts Wide Open Sharon Eyal, recently of the Batsheva Dance Company in Israel, and Gai Behar have formed a new company, L-E-V, which will have its American premiere this week. 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. UPDATE 2-Telefonica Brasil profit down on broadband push, weak sales growth SAO PAULO, July 24 (Reuters) - Telefonica Brasil SA posted a 16 percent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday, as revenue stagnated while it stepped up sales efforts to stabilize its broadband and pay-TV business. Brown to be booked on hit and run charge Two charges against Chris Brown were dropped Tuesday, but the singer is still accused of hit and run after a minor traffic crash. United States 1, Costa Rica 0 United States Tops Costa Rica in Gold Cup Brek Shea scored his first goal in an international match, sending the United States into a quarterfinal game against El Salvador on Sunday. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Studios bring star power to promote superhero blockbusters SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Studios brought A-list surprises to San Diego's Comic-Con on Saturday to promote upcoming superhero blockbusters. Russia says U.S. drive to arm Syria rebels hurts chances for peace MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of stalling chances for peace in Syria by pressing ahead with plans to arm rebels fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad. Lens Blog Rugby Rehabilitation in an Argentine Prison Generally considered a sport for Argentinas elite class, rugby has become a source of brotherhood and hope for a team of prisoners on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Firefighters have California blaze nearly half contained LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cooler weather helped firefighters make significant gains on Saturday against a massive wildfire in Southern California, as crews cut containment lines around nearly 50 percent of the blaze. Serious Investment and Savvy Marketing Revive Soccer in Kansas City Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer has been rebranded and reborn, playing to capacity crowds at its new stadium. Durant, Love to Keep Playing for US Kevin Durant shied away from swarming media after Wednesday's Team USA practice in UNLV's Mendenhall Center. Wines of The Times Ros In Demand, but Not Demanding As pleasant as both ros the wine and ros the idea can be, too many bottles are produced with the sole idea of exploiting the publics desire. 2 Editors Promoted at New York Times Matt Purdy, the investigations editor, was named an assistant managing editor, and Marc Lacey, a deputy foreign editor, became an associate managing editor. Red Bull fined after cameraman hit by tire Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned of the dangers of working in a Formula One pit lane after a wheel from one of the team's cars came loose and struck a cameraman. Judge Clears Path for Detroit Bankruptcy Case A federal judge froze all litigation against the city during the bankruptcy process and consolidated state-level challenges to the Chapter 9 filing. Sharapova hires Jimmy Connors as new coach After three good years with Thomas Hogstedt, Maria Sharapova has a new coach in former great Jimmy Connors. Jason Sudeikis says he is leaving NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Reuters) - Longtime "Saturday Night Live" cast member Jason Sudeikis said on Wednesday he has left the NBC late-night sketch comedy show, joining fellow comedians Bill Hader and Fred Armisen out the door after the show finished its 38th season in May. A Month in the Country, as Experienced at Age 20 The chief dance critic of The New York Times recalls being mesmerized by Lynn Seymour and Anthony Dowell in Frederick Ashtons ballet A Month in the Country, introduced in 1976.

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