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News Feed Latest worldwide news Australian Leader Scraps Tax on Carbon Emissions Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia announced a plan to replace a deeply unpopular tax on carbon emissions with a market-based trading system a year ahead of schedule. A Writer and Star of Not the Nine OClock News on BBC2 Mr. Smith performed in TV and movies, directed films like The Tall Guy and helped found a production company with successful comedy shows. Sports Briefing | Basketball Pondexter Leads Liberty Over Fever Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points and the Liberty overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Indiana Fever, 77-72, in Indianapolis. Oahu bans smoking at the beach New laws on Oahu ban smoking from beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields. Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. Halliburton to Plead Guilty to Destroying Gulf Oil Spill Evidence Halliburton Co has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and will pay the maximum possible statutory fine, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Halliburton Pleads Guilty to Destroying Evidence After Gulf Spill The oil services company will pay the maximum allowable fine and be subject to three years of probation, the Justice Department said. Nicklaus Expects More Major Wins for Tiger, Lauds Mickelson Jack Nicklaus remains convinced that Tiger Woods will end his five-year title drought at the majors but says that not enough credit has been given to the players who have triumphed in golf's big four events during that time. Scientists warn of overwhelming costs of mental illness LONDON (Reuters) - Health systems could be "overwhelmed" by the costs of coping with mental illnesses such as dementia, depression and addiction if nothing is done now to boost investment in research, leading neuroscientists said on Thursday. Rodriguez and Yankees Clash Again Over His Status A challenge by Alex Rodriguez to the team physician over his diagnosis of an injury has infuriated the Yankees. India Ink A Kitchen That Prepares Lunch for Schoolchildren in Delhi Stri Shakti, a nongovernmental organization, prepares food for about 300,000 children in New Delhi every day. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. Harper's Homer in 9th Lifts Nats Past Pirates 9-7 For a kid who's still only 20 and had yet to hit a game-ending homer in his nascent career, Bryce Harper sure inspired a lot of confidence in his teammates as he walked to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Up Close Maria Baibakova Is Finding Her Place in the Art World Educated and astute, Maria Baibakova is taking on a major role in the art world. Slumping Federer Loses to Brands at Swiss Open His game inconsistent and his new racket not offering much help, Roger Federer lost yet again to a player way down in the rankings. UPDATE 5-U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes * "Systematic insider trading" - criminal case by prosecutors How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. Obama budget debate The great budget battle of 2013 begins in earnest Wednesday with speeches by President Barack Obama that will emphasize his economic fairness message in the face of Republican demands for more sharp spending cuts. Square Feet Sublets Lure Manhattan Start-Ups Many tech companies in their early stages rent modest spaces from bigger tech companies, and then rent out any leftover space in turn. Dance Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A selected guide to performances of movement in New York and the area. Serbia's Troicki suspended for doping violation LONDON (Reuters) - 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. Restaurant Review Daniel on the Upper East Side At its best, Daniel admits diners to a rarefied world. Bikinis make way for rosaries on Brazil beach as youths await pope Rio de Janeiro (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of young Catholics from around the world flocked to Rio's famed Copacabana beach on Tuesday to kick off a youth festival that will feature several... Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks. Condom factory remains flexible in hard times July 24 - Taiwan's biggest condom manufacturer, Taiwan Fuji Latex, will soon open a tourism factory to educate the public on condom production and contraceptives. Tara Cleary reports. Dance Review Tap Internationals Has American, Cuban and Japanese Work The New York City Tap Festival brings together dancers and styles from all over the world. Criminal case against SAC is strong -lawyers NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The decision by federal prosecutors to bring criminal charges against hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors LP, rather than its billionaire owner, Steven A. Cohen, makes it more likely that the government will be able to secure a guilty verdict, lawyers say. Wealth Matters That Bland Annuity Notice May Be Anything but Routine Insurance companies that sold annuities before the downturn are sending letters to clients lowering the generous pre-crisis benefits. Blame the U.S. for Mexico obesity? Experts are putting forward all sorts of reasons Mexico recently became more obese than the United States -- and one of the most overweight countries in the world. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Arming rebels Debate in progress While the United States draws closer to providing some form of lethal assistance to the Syrian opposition, the debate over how extensive the package should be and the possible outcome are likely to follow any decision. Mickelson wins British Open with late charge American Phil Mickelson says he played some of the best golf of his career as he wins the British Open at Muirfield. Personal Health After a Sprain, Dont Just Walk It Off Ankle injuries should never be taken lightly and are too often mistreated or not treated at all. Alice Lin and Clarence Tong The bride is on the campaign staff of congressman from Virginia; the groom is a congressional liaison for the Energy Department. Fans to Choose Pin Position at PGA Championship Golf fans will play a direct role in course set-up for the first time in a major at next month's PGA Championship in Rochester, New York, organizers said on Tuesday. Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. Op-Ed Contributor Letter From Ethiopias Gulag America must live up to its values and impose sanctions against Ethiopias reckless and undemocratic government. Train carriage removed in Spain as driver is investigated July 25 - Destroyed train carriage is removed from tracks near the northern city of Santiago de Compostela, after 80 people died. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). What to know when visiting Brazil Brazil might be the biggest country most of the world doesn't know a whole heckuva a lot about. That's changing

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