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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-FDA accepts review of long-delayed Merck blood clot drug July 24 - Merck Co. on Wednesday said U.S. regulators had accepted its marketing application for the blood clot drug vorapaxar, aimed at preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients who have already had a heart attack but who have no history of stroke. 44 evacuated after rig blows Forty-four workers were evacuated from a natural gas rig in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after a blowout on the platform, according to U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Scott Talbot. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. U.S. Senate approves deal to reverse spike in student loan rates WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a bipartisan deal to reverse a recent spike in interest rates on millions of new federal student loans. Derrick Rose gets personal Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose answers a round of quickfire questions from CNN's Pedro Pinto. Television Haunted Houses for the Dog Days When the cupboard is bare, as televisions often is in July, theres apparently always a haunted house somewhere that needs exploring. Krzyzewski Begins Quest for Third Straight Gold Mike Krzyzewski thought he was done with USA Basketball. He said he was done, too. Bernanke sees need for backstop for mortgage market WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke weighed into the contentious debate over the future of the housing finance system on Thursday, saying some sort of backstop for mortgages... Apple Tops Expectations on Strong iPhone Sales The company said it had $6.9 billion in profit in the latest quarter, when it sold 31.2 million iPhones and 14.6 million iPads. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. The Lede Video of Clashes in Brazil Appears to Show Police Infiltrators Among Protesters Supporters of Brazils protest movement and the police in Rio de Janeiro spent much of Tuesday arguing online over which side was to blame for violence at a demonstration Monday night. But video appeared to show that undercover police officers had infiltrated the demonstration. Apollo 11 rocket engines found? Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos rescued sunken treasure in the Atlantic this year components of two F-1 rocket engines. Now he says he has verified that they are engines from Apollo 11, the first mission that took U.S. astronauts to the moon. Disgraced Chinese politicians trial expected soon July 24 - An inside source says that the trial for Chinese politician Bo Xilai is likely to begin this week. Simon Hanna reports. Radwanska Upset by Polish Uproar to Nude Photo Shoot Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska is upset and surprised about the negative reaction in her home country after posing nude for ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue." Dance Performance Art Without Longueurs For their series TAB, Stephanie Browne, a visual artist, and Kay Ottinger, a dancer, focus on a facet of a show that some producers of performance art ignore the audience. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. Deal drought raises the pressure on private equity LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Buyout firms have a record level of expiring funds this year, raising the prospect that many will have to ask investors for more time to do deals or not use the money at... 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. Wolff drives females forward Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there. Olympiakos Snap Up Argentina's Saviola Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus bolstered their attack on Wednesday with the signing of former Argentina and Barcelona forward Javier Saviola. Social classes unite in protests During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Column Mickelson Gives Us Reason to Celebrate The celebration started when Phil Mickelson rolled in his final birdie putt, with hands raised high in the air and a tearful caddie just waiting to be hugged. It quickly turned into a victory lap, even as the players he'd already beaten struggled to finish what was left of their disappointing day. Court Upholds Ruling on Dish Networks Hopper The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower courts ruling and lent further support to Dishs ad-skipping digital video recorder. Merion's rich history CNN's Shane O'Donoghue explores the venue for the 2013 U.S. Open. US STOCKS-Dow, SP dip; Apple's jump keeps Nasdaq barely in black * Dow down 0.2 pct, SP 500 off 0.4 pct, Nasdaq up 0.01 pct Good for business, bad for players? Business is booming for EPL clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Football Martino the new man at Barca Barcelona has appointed Argentine coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino as its new manager following the departure of Tito Vilanova. Music Review A Karlheinz Stockhausen Work Has Its North American Premiere Michaels Reise um die Erde, part of Karlheinz Stockhausens Licht cycle, had its North American premiere at Avery Fisher Hall Thursday evening. U.S. Says Rwanda Aids Congo Rebels Recent clashes between the M23 rebels and troops belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo have heightened concern about reviving violence in the region. Leaner BP Blanches at Bill for Cleanup The oil company told a federal appeals court that a claims administrator misinterpreted the terms of a multibillion-dollar settlement reached last year. Dance Listings for July 12-18 A selected guide to performances in the movement arts in New York and the area. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. ArtsBeat A Fathers Wrath Tom Kizzia Talks About Pilgrims Wilderness Mr. Kizzias new book tells the story of a violent patriarch and his large family living in remote Alaska. Head CEO looks to skies While the eyes of the corporate world remain fixed on the financial markets, the boss of sportswear giant Head just needs to look skywards to forecast if business will be sunny or gloomy. WRAPUP 1-Delta, US Airways post profits, cite improving demand July 24 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines and US Airways Group reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits as fuel costs decreased, and both airlines said demand was improving after weakness earlier... Scene City Woody Allen Skips His Films Premiere Party But Cate Blanchett, the films lead, arrived looking statuesque in a pink Balenciaga cape and gown. Train Derails in Spain, Killing at Least 35 A passenger train derailed on a high-speed stretch of track in northwestern Spain on Wednesday night, killing at least 35 people and leaving dozens injured in the country's worst rail accident in decades, officials said.

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