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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But what intervention would the public accept? Boat Crash on Hudson Kills Bride-to-Be The best man remained missing, and the driver of the vessel that struck a construction barge was charged with vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault. Christie Assails Libertarian Shift on National Security by Some in the G.O.P. Remarks by the New Jersey governor provided a vivid reminder of why he has so become a national figure and leading 2016 contender for the Republican presidential nomination. Why Egypt needs the Brotherhood More than a week after the Egyptian military ousted the Islamist-led presidency of Mohamed Morsy, the Muslim Brothers, from which Morsy hails, continue to mobilize their followers on the streets and demand the reinstatement of Morsy. Dubai ruler pardons alleged rape victim A Norwegian woman who was sentenced to prison after reporting she was raped in Dubai has been given a pardon, a spokeswoman for Norway's Foreign Ministry said. The Lede Tahrir Taken, Some Egyptians Look for Third Square to Resist Islamists and Army On a day of mass rallies by supporters of Egypts army and the rival Muslim Brotherhood, some activists were left wondering how best to register their disgust with both the military and the Islamists. Was London Olympics worth $14B? Over two-thirds of Britons believe the 9 billion ($13.8 billion) bill for the London Olympics was worth it, but economists and business leaders argue it could take years to see the economic benefits. Sports Briefing | Basketball Knicks Re-Sign Martin to a One-Year Deal Kenyon Martin will make about $1.4 million next year on a veterans minimum contract, which was all the over-the-salary-cap Knicks could offer him. Tigers Star Cabrera Returns to Lineup Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is back in Detroit's lineup after missing four games because of an injured left hip. CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-Famed hacker Barnaby Jack dies a week before hacking convention (Correcting to show he attempted to hack gold ATM in 2010, not 2012, paragraph 14) Top-Seeded John Isner Advances in Atlanta Top-seeded John Isner figured he would struggle in his first match Thursday in the Atlanta Open. He had no idea he would barely beat 19-year-old wild-card entry Christian Harrison 7-6 (9), 4-6, 7-5 to avoid an upset and reach the quarterfinals. 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. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring UPDATE 3-JPMorgan to quit physical commodity trade amid scrutiny NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - JP Morgan Chase Co is exiting physical commodities trading, the bank said in a surprise statement on Friday, as Wall Street's role in the trading of raw materials comes under intense political and regulatory pressure. David to Get Fewer Cracks at Goliath College football's Davids will get fewer chances to knock off the Goliaths in the coming years. A minute with Wong Kar Wai on 'The Grandmaster' and Kung Fu LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai, best known for pensive dramas "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love," explores the life of Kung Fu master Ip Man in the new film "The Grandmaster," which will be released on August 23 in the United States. Soccer stars boost globalization He runs alongside the Arsenal coach in Vietnam's capital Hanoi mile after mile. He bumps into trees and lamp posts but keeps on running. Big Hollywood turnout for Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra July 26 - Bollywood star and singer Priyanka Chopra gets warm welcome in Los Angeles. Rough Cut (No reporter narration) Techquity Apple's China problem, Google's newest products July 24 - Apple struggles in China. Plus, Google releases a new tablet and more. 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,... Devils Star Ilya Kovalchuk Retires From NHL Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, retiring from the NHL to return to his native Russia. Al Fayed's reign at Fulham ends Mohamed Al Fayed played a major role in cementing Fulham's spot in the Premier League. But now 84, Al Fayed sold the Cottagers to billionaire Shahid Khan to give the league another U.S. owner. Chipping Away at the Smartphone Leaders The competition in high-end cellphones is stirring, and consumers are giving a new look to brands they once ignored, a factor Samsung acknowledged in its latest earnings report. Classic films get African makeover What if The Matrix, and other classic Hollywood movies has been made in Africa? This is what they'd look like. The Ethicist Bankrolling the Botnets Whats it worth to understand spam? Russian court denies parole for jailed Pussy Riot member A court denied parole for a jailed member of Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot on Friday, state media reported. Fed's Lacker says exit from bond-buying should be quick BERLIN (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank should stop its bond-buying quickly and an end to the program was "in sight", a senior Federal Reserve official said in an interview with a German magazine on Saturday. Hundreds Shot in Cairo Attack on Morsi Rally The Egyptian authorities unleashed a ferocious attack on Islamist protesters, killing at least 72 people in the second mass killing of demonstrators in three weeks. ArtsBeat Cojocaru to Join English National Ballet Alina Cojocaru, who departed the Royal Ballet alongside her partner Johan Kobborg in June, will join the English National Ballet as a lead principal next season. UPDATE 2-GMAC Mortgage to pay $230 million as part of foreclosure review WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve said on Friday that GMAC Mortgage will make $230 million in cash payments to borrowers, in a move that will end an independent, case-by-case review... The Amazon's World Cup stadium race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... Australia grapples with asylum Reinstalled Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently announced his Papua New Guinea or "PNG Solution" in an effort to halt the escalating number of unauthorized boat arrivals of asylum seekers to Australia shores. U.S. Week Ahead GDP, Jobs and D-Day for Dell July 26 - Economists expecting meager growth when second quarter GDP is released, but factory jobs are improving. Michael Dell tries one more time to convince shareholders to approve his buyout plan. UBS appoints Peter as head of EMEA syndicate LONDON, July 25 (IFR) - UBS has promoted Armin Peter to head of debt capital markets EMEA syndicate as part of an internal reshuffling of primary market coverage, the Swiss bank said on Thursday. Luke Donald's chip shot tips British golfer Luke Donald says technique is key when mastering the art of chip shots . Defense Calls Mannings Intentions Good A lawyer for Pfc. Bradley Manning tried to counter the prosecutions portrayal in his court-martial over leaking government documents, calling him a humanist and a whistle-blower. History Beckons as Park Bids for Four Major Wins in a Row Inbee Park will feel as if "the whole world is watching me" when the South Korean attempts next week to become the first golfer of either gender to win four majors in one season. News Analysis Quiet Rivalry Over the Next Fed Leader Comes Out of the Shadows The choice of the nations most powerful technocrat, the head of the Federal Reserve, has rarely generated this much public anticipation or political debate. John Isner Advances to Atlanta Final Top-seeded John Isner beat seventh-seeded Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Saturday to reach the Atlanta Open final. Pope holds Way of the Cross service Pope Francis encourages young people to help fight hunger during a Way of the Cross service on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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