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News Feed Latest worldwide news CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Tourre on stand says email in SEC case 'not accurate' NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs trader accused of secretly helping the hedge fund of billionaire John Paulson construct a $2 billion deal it could bet against, said Wednesday an email he sent to a key participant in the investment was inaccurate. National Briefing | Science Day of Firsts for a Spaceship Richard Bransons Virgin Galactic, the spaceship that will carry 500 people who have signed up for a trip to space, made its first powered flight and broke the sound barrier for its first time. REFILE-South Africa's Investec, Nedbank exposed to troubled building firm JOHANNESBURG, July 25 (Reuters) - South African firms Investec, Nedbank and Sanlam said on Thursday they had exposure to troubled construction company First Strut, which has 925 million rand ($95... Wearable gadgets Two major conferences on wearable technology are taking place in the U.S. this week -- Wear Tech Con in San Francisco and Wearable Tech Expo in New York City. CNN spoke to keynote speakers from both events to imagine a day in the life of a wearable technology user in the year 2015. Analysis History offers few happy endings for Detroit to follow MIAMI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit officials hope the bruising bankruptcy battle ahead of them will be rewarded with the birth of a leaner, more efficient and ultimately prosperous Motown. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Holder Wants Texas to Clear Voting Changes With the U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. indicated that the move, which would apply to Texas for the next decade, is likely just the start of a federal effort to reimpose preclearance requirements. MALAYSIA PRESS-Petronas ends Uzbekistan hydrocarbon venture-Business Times NOTE Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Choice Tables In Portland, Ore., Dining Gets Fine Without Losing Flair A scrappy, inventive food culture makes the transition to sophisticated ambition. Fire at Gulf rig wanes, gas flow stops regulators HOUSTON (Reuters) - The flow of natural gas from a ruptured well at a shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has stopped, and the fire on the rig off the coast of Louisiana has been reduced to a small flame, U.S. regulators said on Thursday. Robots for Detroit? "The future left Detroit behind." So read a note on the Robocop script, a tale of the city's woes. World Briefing | Middle East Syria Chemical Arms Experts Arrive Two United Nations officials arrived in Syria on Wednesday to discuss the scope of an inquiry into the suspected use of chemical weapons in the war. Check In Hotel Review Butterfly on Victoria in Hong Kong This year-old, centrally located hotel has some kinks, but its prices could make a stay worth it. UPDATE 2-Asset manager Janus misses estimates as clients exit, managers quit July 25 (Reuters) - Asset manager Janus Capital Group Inc reported a weaker-than-expected quarterly profit as clients withdrew money from its underperforming funds and some key managers defected,... Fallen Leader Is Indicted in China Bo Xilai, who had been expelled from the Communist Party Politburo, was indicted Thursday on bribery and corruption charges. His trial was expected within weeks. World's hottest wearable tech Two major conferences on wearable technology are taking place in the U.S. this week -- Wear Tech Con in San Francisco and Wearable Tech Expo in New York City. CNN spoke to keynote speakers from both events to imagine a day in the life of a wearable technology user in the year 2015. Los Angeles Contemporary Art Museums Director to Leave Jeffrey Deitch, a former New York art dealer, has decided to step down as director after three tumultuous years at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Pet pig Nemo's lymphoma treatment makes research history WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When George Goldner went to feed his six pet pigs earlier this year, his 730-pound (331-kg) companion Nemo was acting strangely. Nemo had suddenly stopped eating and laid in the mud. The Lede Spanish Train Crash Captured on Video Security-camera footage leaked to the public via YouTube captured the moment on Wednesday that a passenger train derailed outside Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, killing at least 80 people. Rescued Florida sea turtle headed for Las Vegas casino "retirement" MIAMI (Reuters) - An ailing 320-pound, green sea turtle, believed to be about 50 years old, was packed in a customized FedEx crate to be shipped to Las Vegas on Thursday to give it a better home at a luxury casino. All flights to and from Tunisia cancelled on Friday TUNIS (Reuters) - All flights to and from Tunisia will be canceled on Friday after a general strike was called by the main labor organization in protest at the killing of a prominent opposition figure, the civil aviation office said. RBS rules out restructuring as CEO search continues LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland on Thursday ruled out another shake-up of its investment bank and sources familiar with the matter said such strategic changes were unlikely until RBS... Sports Briefing | Pro Football Broncos Punish Two Executives The Denver Broncos suspended two executives who are facing drunken-driving charges. Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. Movie Review In The Wolverine, Hugh Jackman Broods Again Hugh Jackmans ageless Wolverine returns to the screen, this time in the Land of the Rising Sun. Lady Gaga to perform at VMAs, Jagger turns 70 July 25 - The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including Lady Gaga will premiere new single at MTV VMAs, Mick Jagger turns 70 and Tuvan throat singer dies. Lindsay Claiborn reports. Ask Well Trying to Avoid Statins Gina Kolata answers readers concerns about cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Governing body FINA agrees to introduce mixed relays BARCELONA (Reuters) - Swimming fans will be able to watch the top male and female athletes competing on the same relay team at major championships after world governing body FINA agreed to introduce a mixed version of the event on Thursday. Booker Prize Nominees Are Released Thirteen novels are on the longlist for the Man Booker Prize, considered Britains most prestigious literary award. Jazz Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. John Kerry meets with Arab League in Jordan July 17 - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with members of Arab world as part of efforts to relaunch Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Spanish Train Inquiry Looks at a Driver Obsessed With Speed A high-speed passenger train crashed in northwestern Spain on Wednesday night, killing 80 people and leaving at least 100 injured, according to judicial sources and local news reports. Queen Elizabeth hopes baby comes soon as she's off on holiday LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth joined the band of increasingly impatient royal baby watchers hoping Prince William and his wife Kate's first child arrives soon, saying she is due to go on holiday. For Ronaldinho, Mission Accomplished Atletico Mineiro of Brazil on Wednesday night came back from a two-goal deficit to win its first Copa Libertadores title. Bosch Associate Says He Turned Down MLB's $125K A former associate of Biogenesis head Tony Bosch said he turned down a $125,000 offer from Major League Baseball for documents said to implicate players in the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Raiders Linebacker Is Charged With Assault Raiders linebacker Kaluka Maiava and his brother Ilima were charged with assaulting two men at a bar in Hawaii. Pioneer of sex research, Virginia Johnson, dies at 88 KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Sex researcher Virginia Johnson, part of the famed Masters and Johnson team who conducted groundbreaking work on human sexuality, has died in St. Louis at the age of 88, her son said on Thursday. Quinn overtakes scandal-hit Weiner in N.Y. mayoral race poll NEW YORK (Reuters) - New disclosures of explicitly sexual online chats have cost former Congressman Anthony Weiner the lead in the New York City mayor's race and helped City Council Speaker Christine Quinn pull ahead among Democratic voters, according to a poll released on Thursday.

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