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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Cruz Apologizes for Twitter Message After Zimmermans Acquittal Giants receiver Victor Cruz apologized for a Twitter message in the wake of George Zimmermans being acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin. DealBook Activision in $8.2 Billion Deal to Buy Back Stake From Vivendi The deal represents the latest corporate maneuver for Activisions chief executive, an entrepreneur who built the company into a giant with a market capitalization of nearly $17 billion. Samsungs Profit Rises, but So Does the Competition Samsung said net income in the second quarter rose to $6.9 billion, an increase of 50 percent, but it expected smartphone sales growth to slow down. Turkey's Erdogan threatens to sue Times for publishing critical letter ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Friday threatened to sue the Times of London for publishing an open letter by a group of celebrities, academics and others criticizing his handling of anti-government protests. Spanish media identify train crash driver July 26 - Spanish newspapers identify the driver of a high-speed train that crashed on Wednesday evening, killing at least 78 people. Jessica Gray reports. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ softens as next week's Fed meeting, data in focus * C$ at C$1.0277 vs US$ or 97.30 U.S. cents * Fed policy debate, next week's jobs data in focus * Oil prices fall on China, U.S. output worries * Bond prices higher across curve By Solarina Ho... Is military chief Egypt's new hero? For many Egyptians armed forces chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is a hero, despite fears about his past, and the fact chants of "down with military rule" once rang out across Cairo. Movie Review Breaking the Girls, a Thriller Stuffed Full of Twists In Jamie Babbits Breaking the Girls, two friends fantasize about offing their enemies, but one turns out to be serious. World Bank says global food prices fell again in latest period WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global food prices fell by 2 percent in the latest four-month period, marking the third straight period of declines, as declining imports in the Middle East and North Africa, and lower demand pushed prices down 12 percent from their August 2012 peak, the World Bank said on Thursday. Theater Review Let It Be, a Broadway Tribute to the Beatles Let It Be A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles, at the St. James Theater, winds its way from the bands Liverpool days to the last album, and back again. Masters on social media CNN tracks social media reaction throughout the Masters weekend. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. Home sales take a breather, but prices hit five-year high WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. home resales unexpectedly fell in June after two straight months of hefty increases, but a surge in prices to a five-year high suggested the housing market recovery... Analysis Obama, Republicans gear up for bruising U.S. budget fight WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Another dramatic showdown between Republicans and the White House over federal spending looks inevitable this fall, with scary talk of government shutdowns and default on... Spanish Train Inquiry Focuses on Driver With a Taste for Speed The driver of a high-speed passenger train involved in one of Europes worst rail accidents in recent years had openly relished the idea of racing past the authorities. Lisa Kudrow No 'Friends' movie Lisa Kudrow is notably normal compared with the kooky roles she's known for playing. Whether it's her 10-season stint as Phoebe Buffay or the fame-starved Valerie Cherish on just one season of "The Comeback," the actress admits a fondness for delusional characters. Quake hits northwest China Rescue teams are scrambling to reach the site of Monday morning's strong and shallow earthquake in northwestern China that has killed at least 89 people, according to state media. BMW's i3 hatchback is mark of electric car confidence * World's top luxury carmaker to launch first electric model Dot Earth Blog A U.S. Battery Recycler Says We Should Keep the Lead In The head of a lead smelting company calls for an industry cleanup but also an end to policies that send lead-containing batteries, and related pollution problems, to poorer nations. UPDATE 1-Czech watchdog rejects Areva appeal over Temelin tender PRAGUE, July 26 (Reuters) - The chief of the Czech anti-monopoly office (UOHS), Petr Rafaj, has rejected an appeal by France's Areva against its exclusion from a multi-billion dollar tender to enlarge the Temelin nuclear power plant, a spokesman said on Friday. 100 arrested in Mafia crackdown More than 100 people suspected of Mafia involvement were arrested Friday in Italy as police launched operations near Rome and in the country's southern Calabria region. Iraqi man marries woman more than four times his junior July 18 - A 92-year-old man marries a 22-year-old woman in an Iraqi village. Tara Cleary reports. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar hits five-week low on Fed caution, Wall St sags * Wall Street lower as profit-taking sets in * Gold falls with drop in dollar * Oil declines on worries over demand in China By Leah Schnurr NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a... Griner Up for WNBA Adding Dunk Contest Brittney Griner's eyes lighted up at the thought of the WNBA adding a dunk contest to its All-Star weekend festivities. Risks and rewards in West Bank city High in the hills between Ramallah and Nablus in the West Bank sits a huge construction site its developers hope will transform the lives of Palestinians for generations to come. In Tug of War Over New Fed Leader, Some Gender Undertones The choice of who will succeed Ben S. Bernanke to lead the Federal Reserve is roiling Washington as it revives questions about the dearth of women in its top economic policy positions. O'Grady Olympic medals under threat by EPO admission SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Stuart O'Grady could be stripped of his Olympic medals after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs at the 1998 Tour de France. Double life of horse racing hero Player managers are a dying breed in sport. But in horse racing Johnny Murtagh is bucking the trend as both jockey and trainer. Awaiting Another Top Editor, Essence Faces Identity Questions The magazines next editor in chief will be confronted by a growing sense among some readers, bloggers and media analysts that Essence has lost its editorial direction. Tardy, Lee Advance in US Girls' Junior Qualifying medalist Bailey Tardy and defending champion Minjee Lee won their opening matches Wednesday in the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Spanish media identify train crash driver July 26 - Spanish newspapers identify the driver of a high-speed train that crashed on Wednesday evening, killing at least 78 people. Jessica Gray reports. Kim Jong Un honors country's war veterans The new leader of this isolated country has inaugurated a new veterans' cemetery, on the first of what are expected to be several days of elaborate ceremonies celebrating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the Korean War. 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. Well Nightmares After the I.C.U. Patients who have prolonged stays, getting intubated and sedated, may experience severe hallucinations, putting them at risk of PTSD for years to come, studies show. Analysis Muirfield magic embellishes Mickelson's status LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Throughout his career, Phil Mickelson has richly entertained fans with his swashbuckling, sometimes high-risk, approach to golf and his dazzling skills around the green. FACTBOX Eight 2Q earnings eye-openers July 26 - Earnings releases from companies such as Apple, Amazon and Ford pointed out crucial trends and disappointing patterns. Heres a breakdown of them. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. North Korean Leader Supports Resumption of Nuclear Talks, State Media Say Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, met with a top-ranking Chinese official at a time when relations between the two allies are being tested by the Norths nuclear program.

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