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News Feed Latest worldwide news Number of Catfish Inspectors Drives a Debate on Spending The inspection of catfish is at the heart of a dispute as the House and Senate prepare to work out their differences on a new five-year farm bill. 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. Star power is overrated - Hollywood.com's Dergarabedian July 26 - Movie studios should go after great scripts, keep costs down, heavily market their movies, and re-consider summer release dates, says Paul Dergarabedian, president of Hollywood.com Box Office. WRAPUP 2-SAC Capital pleads not guilty; reinsurance unit eyed July 26 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund pleaded not guilty on Friday to insider trading charges in federal court, as questions also surfaced about the future of SAC Capital's Bermuda-based reinsurance unit, SAC Re. Ex-Tiffany exec pleads guilty to $2.1 mln jewelry theft NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - A former executive at jeweler Tiffany Co pleaded guilty Friday to stealing more than $2 million worth of jewelry from her one-time employer. Politician's killing stokes anger at Tunisia's ruling Islamists July 27 - Tens of thousands of Tunisians attended the funeral of assassinated secular politician Mohamed Brahmi and called for the Islamist-led government to be toppled. Deborah Gembara reports. Martian Rock Another Clue to a Once Water-Rich Planet The clay-rich rock, which scientists named Esperance, is one of the oldest rocks that the rover Opportunity has looked at during its nine and a half years on Mars. 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. Lindy Boggs, Longtime Representative and Champion of Women, Is Dead at 97 Mrs. Boggs succeeded her husband in Congress after his plane crashed in Alaska and went on serve nine terms and to champion womens rights. Sports Briefing | Colleges Ohio State Coach Punishes Four Players Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four of his players for legal problems, including suspending the Buckeyes leading scorer, Carlos Hyde, who is suspected of assaulting a woman. Russia's Putin 'determined' Snowden case will not hurt U.S. ties MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined not to allow a spat over Edward Snowden to hurt ties with the United States, his spokesman said on Friday. Angela Banks and Marcus Young The bride is a law professor at the College of William and Mary; the groom is a dentist. Dance A Rare Sighting of Paris Talent This week, however, you can simply go to the Berkshires to see the Paris Opera Ballet. Talking peace with threat of war Two hours of tanks, bands and goose-stepping under a blazing sun. 7 killed in Florida hostage standoff A gunman killed six people overnight at a Florida apartment complex before police shot him dead following a shootout, authorities said early Saturday. Growing crops in the desert In the scorching desert of Qatar, scientists are showing that saltwater can be used to help grow crops. Letters The Hunt for Melanoma A reader responds to Dissent Over a Device to Help Find Melanoma (Technophoria, July 21). Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. ArtsBeat Larry Kramer Is Married in Hospital Ceremony The playwright and activist married his longtime partner, David Webster, on Wednesday, days after undergoing surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. Soldier returns from Afghanistan to learn his beloved dog is gone A purebred yellow Labrador retriever, Oakley likes to run, swim and get into most everything -- "whether it's trouble or not," his owner 1st Lt. Brandon Harker affectionately says. Aid to Egypt Can Keep Flowing, Despite Overthrow, White House Decides Administration officials have decided they are not legally required to determine whether the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt was a coup. Serbia's Troicki Suspended for Doping Violation Serbia's former world number 12 Viktor Troicki has been handed an 18-month suspension by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after violating doping regulations. Sports Briefing | Soccer New Soccer Stadium Set for Washington D.C. United and city officials signed an agreement for a new $300 million stadium. The city and the team would split the cost of the stadium, tentatively scheduled to open in 2016. Well Black-White Divide Persists in Breast Cancer New research shows that white women with breast cancer live three years longer than black women because of a troubling pattern of inferior care and a delay in treatment for black women. FEATURE-Obamacare's foot soldiers train to enroll the masses LOS ANGELES, July 26 (Reuters) - Nahla Kayali is a foot soldier for Obamacare. Drone video of Costa Concordia This incredible footage shows the cruise ship Costa Concordia filmed from the sky. Driverless car steering course to road-readiness June 11 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are putting the finishing touches on their version of a driverless car that, they say, lays the groundwork for computers to replace humans in the driver seat within a decade. Ben Gruber went for a ride. Snedeker Takes Canadian Open Lead Hunter Mahan gave up the lead in the Canadian Open when his wife went into labor, and Brandt Snedeker grabbed the top spot a few hours later Saturday. Sports Briefing | Football Ryan and Falcons Agree to Terms on Five-Year Contract Extension Quarterback Matt Ryan, 28, is entering the sixth and final season of his original rookie contract. Sweet 16th slam for Serena Serena Williams powers her way to the French Open title Saturday with a straight sets win over defending champion Maria Sharapova to claim her 16th grand slam title. T Magazine On Beauty | Travel-Friendly Products Thatll Make Your Summer a Whole Lot Smoother Have these nine items at the ready and youll be equipped to deal with warm, sticky weather, wherever you find it. Canadians paying coffee forward What's in the coffee in Canada? Apparently something that's making a few folks pretty generous. The Tile House The home of George T. McDonald, Republican candidate in the New York City mayoral race, was built by Rafael Guastavino Jr., whose tiled vaulting system was used in Grand Central Terminal. Gunman Among 7 Dead After Florida Hostage Standoff A man who barricaded himself with hostages inside a Florida apartment complex killed six people before being shot to death by a SWAT team, officials said. UPDATE 1-US court permits generic version of Teva MS drug a year sooner WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' $4 billion-a-year multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone will lose its patent protection in 2014 rather than 2015 because of a ruling from a U.S. appeals court on Friday, making it potentially prey to cheaper generics next May. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. Aid to Egypt Can Keep Flowing, Despite Overthrow, White House Decides Administration officials have decided they are not legally required to determine whether the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt was a coup. The God of golf It was in the majestic surroundings of Muirfield that the original gold-plated superstar of golf secured his first major title. City Room Week in Pictures for July 26 Slide Show Subjects include the mayoral candidates having a sleepover in public housing, a shark hunt in Montauk, N.Y., and a commute on Manhattans High Line. Aid to Egypt Can Keep Flowing, Despite Overthrow, White House Decides Administration officials have decided they are not legally required to determine whether the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt was a coup.

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