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News Feed Latest worldwide news GSK's corruption scandal in China Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is embroiled in a corruption scandal in China. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Bubba Watson on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. 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. Penguin promises EU regulator to scrap Apple ebook deals BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU regulators accepted on Thursday a pledge by British media group Pearson's Penguin unit to scrap its ebook deals with Apple which set price curbs on Amazon and other retailers, closing an antitrust case against the company. Frugal Traveler Memphis on the Cheap Elvis, Barbecue and Baseball Part 2 of the Frugal Travelers summer road trip takes him to Memphis, where he searches for the tacky and the tasty while (generally) trying to avoid the touristy. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,237 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Judge approves suit tying Morgan Stanley to toxic lending in Detroit * Say Morgan Stanley helped keep subprime lender in business Egypt in crisis Reporter's view CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman talks about his experiences covering the Egyptian crisis. 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. Legal Battle Lifts Profile of a Quiet Empire A legal battle over an obscure investment trust lays bare the private world of Barry Portnoy, who oversees a $25 billion real estate empire stretching from Boston to Honolulu. Well Ask Well Leg Cramp Relief Nighttime leg cramps are a common problem. A handful of remedies may provide relief. T Magazine Feeling For | A Face Serum With Some Serious Kick This British skincare product will rouse you from even the worst summer doldrums. History of royal baby's name The new addition to the royal family has been named. Here's the history behind his title. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Well Australians Are Getting Fatter Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles but recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world. Maggie Careys To Do List Images from the film. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday Sports Briefing | Football Jets Sign Veteran Kicker Cundiff The Jets added competition for the incumbent kicker Nick Folk, signing the veteran Billy Cundiff to a one-year deal Tuesday. U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes By Emily Flitter, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel Obama administration declares new voter rights strategy WASHINGTON/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Obama administration embarked on a new strategy on Thursday to challenge voting laws it says discriminate by race, an effort to counter a Supreme Court ruling last month that freed states from the strictest federal oversight. UPDATE 4-U.S. indicts hackers in biggest cyber fraud case in history * Hackers could delete, change, steal Nasdaq data -prosecutors 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. Player Ratings U.S. (3) vs. Honduras (1) Player ratings from the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal between the United States and Honduras in Arlington, Tex. US STOCKS-Nasdaq likes Facebook's surge, but earnings curb Dow, SP * Caterpillar, the Dow's biggest drag, falls for second day Captivity case suspect 'close to deal' Prosecutors and defense lawyers are close to a plea deal in the case of Ariel Castro, a Cleveland man accused of holding three women captive for about a decade in his home, a Cuyahoga County courts source said Thursday. Mental Health Cuts in Utah Leave Patients Adrift Citing budget cuts, a Utah mental health provider told more than 2,000 patients to seek services elsewhere, shaking the mental health community there. Dot Earth Blog A Humbling View of the Home Planet Earth Seen from Saturn A humbling view of the home planet from 898 million miles away. Why bin Laden wore a cowboy hat Osama bin Laden typically wore a cowboy hat while tending his garden. Revelations by Rowling J. K. Rowling, of Harry Potter fame, shared a bit of the back story of her new book, written as Robert Galbraith. Wawrinka, Monaco, Youzhny Advance at Swiss Open Stanislas Wawrinka advanced to the Swiss Open quarterfinals Wednesday by edging Daniel Gimeno-Traver of Spain, 7-5, 7-6 (4). Three tips for older Americans enrolling in Obamacare CHICAGO (Reuters) - The marketing blitz for the launch of Obamacare is underway, with ad campaigns in many states featuring actors, musicians and athletes urging people to sign up for the health... Pope Francis makes house call in Rio slum July 25 - Pope Francis visits with a family in a Rio de Janeiro "favela" slum neighborhood during World Youth Day visit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Besler Elbows His Way Onto U.S. Team Defender Matt Besler has rejoined the U.S. national team for its Gold Cup quarterfinal match against El Salvador in Baltimore on Sunday. T Magazine Feeling For | The Timeless Warm-Weather Style of the Bucket Hat The soft, floppy headwear, beloved by fishermen and 80s rappers alike, is making a welcome comeback. Flextronics revenue beats estimates July 25 (Reuters) - Contract electronics manufacturer Flextronics International Ltd reported higher-than-expected quarterly revenue as the acquisition of some Motorola Mobility units reduced the impact of the loss of a contract with BlackBerry Ltd. Penguin promises EU regulator to scrap Apple ebook deals BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU regulators accepted on Thursday a pledge by British media group Pearson's Penguin unit to scrap its ebook deals with Apple which set price curbs on Amazon and other retailers, closing an antitrust case against the company. UPDATE 4-U.S. indicts hackers in biggest cyber fraud case in history * Hackers could delete, change, steal Nasdaq data -prosecutors Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas Less ice along the Northeast Passage means Russian energy companies have more places to drill and a clear shipping lane to reach customers in China. Disappointing mobile growth takes shine off Samsung Elec Q2 profit record SEOUL, July 26 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is under mounting pressure to produce eye-catching new smartphones after its mobile business shrank 3.5 percent in the second quarter, taking the gloss off a record $8.5 billion operating profit.

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