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News Feed Latest worldwide news Indian Teacher at Center of Deadly Food Poisoning Surrenders Indian police on Wednesday arrested the headmistress of a school where 23 children died after eating a meal laced with pesticide in one of India's deadliest food poisoning outbreaks in years. Japan's Fukushima operator acknowledges contaminated water flowing into sea TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant said on Monday that contaminated ground water had likely been flowing into the sea, acknowledging such a leakage for the first time. Amanda Bynes detained for mental evaluation Law officers in California detained troubled actress Amanda Bynes for a mental health evaluation after she was involved in a disturbance in Thousand Oaks on Monday night, the Ventura County sheriff's office said Tuesday. Las Vegas officer plunges to his death When a call came in about a stranded hiker, Las Vegas Police Officer David Vanbuskirk hopped onto a helicopter with a rescue crew, and rushed to retrieve the man from a rock ledge. Biden Urges Closer Cooperation With Indias Business Elite Speaking in Mumbai, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said he sees a historic opportunity to improve ties, but India must open up its economy more. Tastes Like Home Israel and Yemen Meet in Brooklyn for Brunch With Einat Admony Balaboostas chef shops for Middle Eastern food and then whips up a Yemenite brunch in her Brooklyn home. Sudans President One Step Ahead of a Suit and a Warrant President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan left an African Union meeting in Nigeria after human rights groups filed a suit calling for his arrest on a warrant accusing him of genocide. Falling Apple dents TD Ameritrade's margin loan balances NEW YORK (Reuters) - The drop in Apple Inc's stock over the last year spread to a core business of discount broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp - lending to customers against their stock portfolios. NASA aborts spacewalk after leak into astronaut's helmet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A spacewalk to work on the International Space Station ended abruptly on Tuesday when a water-like liquid started building up inside an Italian astronaut's helmet, NASA officials said. Looking forward to Muirfield Phil Mickelson won the Scottish Open to end a 20-year drought in Europe. With the British Open starting this week, it was perfect timing. Royal baby worth his weight in gold to the Firm LONDON (Reuters) - The Firm, as Britain's royal family calls itself, has a new asset. Looking at Oil Palms Genome for Keys to Productivity Scientists have found that mutations to a single gene of the oil palm tree, a huge global industry, can raise the oil yield of the tree by as much as 30 percent. Djokovic survives Del Potro onslaught Novak Djokovic beats Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro to reach the Wimbledon final Friday where he will play home hope Andy Murray. TriQuint forecasts results above estimates; shares jump (Reuters) - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc forecast current-quarter results well above market expectations, buoyed by demand for its chips used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The Little Prince Gets a Name George A day after Prince William and his wife, Kate, showed their newborn son to the world, Buckingham Palace announced his name. Umami Burger Opens in New York The umamification of this West Coast favorite comes from the stuff tucked under the lid of the bun. Will Alex Rodriguez Play for Yankees Again? Alex Rodriguez certainly leads the New York Yankees in headlines this season even though he hasn't played a single major league game. Egypt to Take New Look at Syrian Ties Egypts interim foreign minister sought to distance the new governments policy on Syria from that of former President Mohamed Morsi, who helped make the country a hub for Syrian opposition groups. New-Home Sales and Factory Activity Rise Sales of new homes reach a five-year high despite higher mortgage rates, and gains in new orders spur manufacturing activity. N.S.A. Director Lobbies House on Eve of Critical Vote Gen. Keith B. Alexander, the National Security Agency director, met with Democrats and Republicans to lobby against a bill that would end the financing for the agencys phone data collection program. Dance Review Forever Tango Includes Dancing With the Stars Alumni The Puerto Rican singer Gilberto Santa Rosa and the Ukrainian-born dancers Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy star in a revival of Luis Bravos popular Forever Tango. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. Lance Armstrong's former charity Livestrong says donations down DALLAS (Reuters) - Donations to the cancer charity founded by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong declined last year following charges of doping against the seven-time Tour de France champion, the charity said in its 2012 tax return released on Tuesday. Marilyn inspires Romashina to third synchro gold BARCELONA (Reuters) - Svetlana Romashina's jaunty Marilyn Monroe-inspired free routine secured her third gold medal of the world championships and made it four out of four for synchronized swimming's dominant nation Russia on Wednesday. UPDATE 2-Agnico Eagle reports loss, reviews business amid weak gold price TORONTO, July 24 (Reuters) - Gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd reported a net loss on Wednesday, hurt in part by a maintenance shutdown, and said it is "reviewing all aspects" of its business in light of the recent drop in gold prices. Jackson went days without real sleep Michael Jackson died while preparing to set a world record for the most successful concert run, but he unknowingly set another record that led to his death. Hong Kong Seizes Smuggled Elephant Tusks The seizure of 1,148 tusks underscored the challenges facing Africas dwindling elephant populations as rising prosperity in Asia leads to greater demand for ivory. Letters Flying Into the Wind (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. Football Milan star 'racially abused' The new football season is still some weeks away, but already in Italy allegations of racial abuse towards AC Milan's Kevin Constant have marred a friendly. Looking at Oil Palms Genome for Keys to Productivity Scientists have found that mutations to a single gene of the oil palm tree, a huge global industry, can raise the oil yield of the tree by as much as 30 percent. World Briefing | Asia China Astronauts Return Safely Three Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth on Wednesday after a 15-day mission that included docking exercises, state television reported. Economix Blog Who Works the Longest Days Men work longer hours than women, even when both are working full-time. And high school grads put in the longest workdays when you sort by education. Hugh Jackman claws deep into 'Wolverine' to expose a softer side NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hugh Jackman battles Ninja warriors, trounces a monster Samurai and rescues a Japanese heiress but still manages to show a softer, vulnerable side of the comic book superhero in "The Wolverine," the newest film in the X-Men series. Obama speeches renew budget debate as deadlines loom 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. Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech July 24 - President Barack Obama hits the road to push his vision for an expanded middle class, hoping to stave off partisan gridlock as economic issues loom. Karen Hendren reports. Fantasy Football Sleeper and Breakout Candidates at Running Back Every season, players emerge from under the radar to become key contributors on fantasy football rosters, especially at the running back position. Here are some candidates for 2013. Carlyle in talks to buy German wood processing group -sources FRANKFURT, July 24 (Reuters) - Private equity group Carlyle has entered exclusive talks to buy family-owned German wood processing group Klenk Holz AG and hopes to clinch a deal this month, two... NASAs New Class of Astronauts Gives Parity to Men and Women The eight recruits were selected from 6,300 applicants and will start training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston in August. Roger Federer to Open 2014 Season at Brisbane Roger Federer will open his 2014 season at the Brisbane International as a warm up for the Australian Open. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies.

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