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News Feed Latest worldwide news Global stocks down, dollar at five-week low ahead of Fed NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell and the dollar hovered near a five-week low on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, which will be closely watched for clues on when the U.S. central bank will begin to slow its bond-buying program. Wrinkle in Health Law Vexes Lawmakers Aides Thousands of Congressional staff members are required to get health insurance through new exchanges, with no obvious way for the government to keep paying its share of the premiums. UPDATE 1-October trial proposed for Detroit bankruptcy eligibility July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes on Tuesday proposed speedy deadlines for Detroit's municipal bankruptcy filing, including an October trial to determine if the city can pursue... Intersection Bicycle Style in the Pearl In Portland, Oregons Pearl District, Dave Trausneck said he draws inspiration from the many states he has called home. Second-quarter GDP to slow sharply on tax burden WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth probably slowed sharply in the second quarter, but its pace is unlikely to change views that the Federal Reserve will start trimming bond purchases later this year. Devils Kovalchuk Retires From N.H.L. to Return Home to Russia Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the league by announcing his retirement, walking away from the nearly $77 million left on his contract with the Devils. Can West Bank business survive? As Middle East peace talks resume, businesses in the West Bank struggle to stay afloat. CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports. Searching for Meaningful Markers of Aging Biomarkers of age can help in the prediction and prevention of age-related diseases, drug discovery and forensics. ArtsBeat Theater for a New Audience Sets Full Season at New Home The Theater for a New Audience has announced the full schedule for its inaugural season at the Center for Shakespeare and Classical Drama. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. The Media Equation VCRs Past Is Guiding Televisions Future Cases against two services that change how viewers watch TV are far from settled, but the stakes, which would affect broadcasters profits, could not be bigger. FOREX-Dollar drifts higher as markets eye Fed decision * U.S. Q2 GDP seen up 1.0 percent * Fed meeting in focus as ECB, BoE also meet this week * Aussie falls on RBA comment, weak GDP dents Swedish crown By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, July 30... Vincent Kartheiser Stars in Pride and Prejudice Vincent Kartheiser of Mad Men is onstage this summer as the lead in Pride and Prejudice at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Pope says gays should not be marginalized ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis has said gay people should not be marginalized but integrated into society, in some of the most conciliatory remarks by a pontiff on the issue of homosexuality. Currents | QA Taking a Load Off, Together Francis Cape, a wood sculptor, on his Utopian Benches project. Advertising Air Force Asks Students to Solve Real-World Problems People will be challenged to develop technologies for search-and-rescue operations, create software code for an unmanned aerial vehicle and to help start the newest GPS satellite. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Emily Triebwasser, Matthew Bandelt The bride is a high school English teacher; the groom is pursing a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering. In Transit Blog The Royal Child, With Tea The Athenaeum hotel in London has a photo exhibit focused on royal children through history, and tea to accompany it. Federer facing new world order As Britain celebrates Andy Murray's Wimbledon title, things aren't going quite as well for Roger Federer as he slumps to his lowest world ranking in 10 years. Olivia Jordan-Higgins Wins Symetra Tour Event Jersey's Olivia Jordan-Higgins won the Credit Union Classic on Sunday for her first Symetra Tour victory, holding off Thailland's P.K. Kongkraphan by a stroke. Manning smiles after verdict CNN's Chris Lawrence describes scene inside the courtroom where Bradley Manning was found not guilty of aiding the enemy. Nicole Naghi, Jacqueline Tate Both Ms. Naghi and Ms. Tate are lawyers. Soldier Bradley Manning arrives in court, awaits verdict July 30 - U.S. soldier Bradley Manning arrives in court ahead of the verdict on whether he will face life in prison without parole in the WikiLeaks case. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). How to modernize Maasai tribe A Maasai activist is helping his people adapt to the 21st century, starting radio stations and encouraging women to set up in business. Motorsport 'Indian GP could continue' A consultant for the Indian Grand Prix remains confident the race has a future, despite admitting it is unlikely to take place in 2014. PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - July 31 July 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. N.F.L. Roundup Packers Rodgers Says Hes Shocked Braun Broke Baseballs Drug Rules Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters that Ryan Braun, his friend and business partner, repeatedly denied the allegations to him. 'Pink Panther' escapes from prison Police in Switzerland hunted Friday for two inmates who escaped in a prison break staged by a pair of armed accomplices. The Missing Pieces of an Untold Story About a Jet Friends and family described George Sauer Jr., a former Jet who died in May, as a man who had a story to tell, but never got the chance to. Illinois legislative leaders sue governor over pay veto CHICAGO (Reuters) - The leaders of the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging Governor Pat Quinn's veto of lawmakers' pay during a legislative impasse over pension reform. China's shale auction winners barely start seismic work BEIJING, July 30 (Reuters) - Most of the companies that won blocks in China's second shale gas auction have barely started seismic work seven months later because of lack of expertise or funding, state media said on Tuesday. 'Shameful' treatment of HK refugees On the surface, Hong Kong transmits an image of prosperity, comfort and convenience. The second Smurfs movie is launched globally July 30 - Some 162 blue carpets usher in the second movie, as Neil Patrick Harris, Katy Perry and Britney Spears big up the little blue people. Rollo Ross reports. The Learning Network Blog Summer Reading Contest | What Interested You Most in The Times This Week? Our contest enters its seventh week, in which judges from Figment will choose winners. Look for that announcement on Aug. 12. 'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" fought off a challenge from Adam Sandler's new comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" to top the weekend movie charts in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates. Massive California wildfire sparked by faulty electrical gear LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Faulty electrical equipment sparked the 10-day-old forest fire that had threatened the scenic mountain resort of Idyllwild in Southern California before cooler, rainy weather helped crews largely subdue the blaze, fire authorities said on Thursday. UNC Tells Company Not to Use McDonald on Website North Carolina athletic officials have ordered a company that makes designer mouth guards to stop using a Tar Heels basketball player to promote its brand. EU Commission clears way for Bayer acne pill sales in France BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission confirmed on Tuesday that the Bayer acne pill Diane 35 was safe for use, a seal of approval which will oblige France to allow sales of the product.

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