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News Feed Latest worldwide news UK expected to avoid gas shortages in coming winter * But low Norwegian production will push UK spot prices up T Magazine One-Thing Shops | Where You Can Find the Most Beautiful Brushes in Germany In the shadow of a famous German cathedral lies an inviting hole in the wall where a single family has been making brushes of all shapes and sizes for more than a century. Italy police search offices, home of Telecom Italia director -source ROME, July 31 (Reuters) - Italian financial police searched the offices and home of Telecom Italia board member Elio Catania on Wednesday as part of an investigation into possible insider trading, a source familiar with the probe told Reuters. UPDATE 1-Northrop beats out Raytheon for F-16 radar upgrade deal WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - Northrop Grumman Corp on Wednesday said it had been chosen by Lockheed Martin Corp to upgrade the radar systems on F-16 fighter jets for the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan,... UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse to sell private equity business -sources July 31 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG is in advanced talks to sell a private equity business to Grosvenor Capital Management LP as the bank adapts to stricter rules for managing capital and... Quotation of the Day for Monday, July 29 Quotation of the Day for Monday, July 29. Science of Its Time When Clean Was a New Concept in the Operating Room The words surgery and sterile were not always bedfellows. A short history of advances in the hospital. UPDATE 1-Phillips 66 profit falls on higher crude costs * Says refining margins fall in the U.S. Central Corridor, Gulf U.S. bill lowering student loan interest rates heads to Obama WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would reverse a recent hike in federal student loan interest rates, lowering them to 3.86 percent for... UK plays catch-up with $380 mln spend on cancer-zapping beams LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Britain's state-run health service is to spend 250 million pounds ($382 million) on two proton beam cancer therapy centres, offering patients the opportunity to receive the modern treatment in London or Manchester from 2018. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Lohan's 'doing great' post-rehab Lindsay Lohan is officially a free woman. House Weighs Iran Measure Amid Doubts on Timing Legislation to impose the sanctions, up for a vote in the House on Wednesday, could coerce Irans customers to find other oil suppliers. 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. Civilian casualties up in Afghanistan Civilian casualties in Afghanistan increased 23% in the first six months of this year, the United Nations said in a report released Wednesday. Motherlode Blog Choking Still Sends Too Many Children to the E.R. What food item is most likely to cause children to choke? Candy. Mystery at Richard III burial site First came the dramatic discovery of the long-lost remains of King Richard III. Now, there's the mystery of the coffin within the coffin. Archaeologists are puzzled. CME Group's former chief in talks to become OCC chairman -source July 31 (Reuters) - Craig Donohue, former chief executive officer for CME Group Inc, is in talks to become executive chairman of OCC, the world's largest clearing organization for options, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. Isner Edges Anderson in Atlanta Open Final American John Isner saved two match points before beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 7-6(2) in the final of the Atlanta Open on Sunday to claim his seventh ATP career title. Aberdeen, With a Foot on the Seafloor Since the early 1970s, Aberdeen, Scotland, has evolved from a gritty fishing town into the worlds center of innovation in technology for the offshore energy industry. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. Macau mogul hopes dinosaurs trump volcanoes in new casino resort MACAU (Reuters) - Macau tycoon David Chow is ripping up the fake volcano and Roman amphitheatre that were the show pieces of a failed theme park he built in the Chinese gaming enclave seven years ago. MiG-21 fighter jets found on seized North Korean ship July 22 - Panamanian investigators unloading the cargo of a seized North Korean ship that carried arms from Cuba confirm that two MiG-21 fighter jets are onboard. Sarah Charlton reports. Books Patricia S. Churchlands The Self as Brain and Brainwashed, by Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld Patricia S. Churchland, a philosopher, probes for the organs moral center, while Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld write to debunk pop neuroscience. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. On Location | Amagansett, N.Y. Welcome to Summer Camp The bunk-bed aesthetic appeals to design-minded guests. So does the well-stocked vintage bar cart. Amid Protests, Inmates Escape From Libyan Prison Protesters attacked the offices of the Muslim Brotherhood of Libya and the liberal National Forces Alliance party, after demonstrations set off by killings turned violent, witnesses said. Credit Suisse to sell private equity business sources (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG is in advanced talks to sell a private equity business to Grosvenor Capital Management LP as the bank adapts to stricter rules for managing capital and risk, a... Man Utd signs new sponsor Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. Books Patricia S. Churchlands The Self as Brain and Brainwashed, by Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld Patricia S. Churchland, a philosopher, probes for the organs moral center, while Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld write to debunk pop neuroscience. Essence Magazine Names New Top Editor This is its fifth editor in 13 years. The last one had been dismissed in February. Obama honors George H.W. Bush's volunteer efforts July 15 - U.S. President Barack Obama salutes volunteer efforts by former President George H.W. Bush at White House "Daily Point of Life" event. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mothballed NASA telescope may get new life as asteroid hunter July 31 (Reuters) - NASA is considering re-activating a mothballed space telescope to help find asteroids that could be on a collision course with Earth, according to a senior U.S. space agency official. Music Review At 4x4 Baroque Music Festival, Five-Part Works Are the Stars The five-part works were the focus of Concertos 5, the first of four one-hour, free concerts featuring well-known composers and worthy rarities at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Warrantless Cellphone Tracking Is Upheld The ruling is the first to address the constitutionality of warrantless searches of historical location data stored by cellphone service providers. Sports Briefing | Football Witness Testifies That Paterno Said Penn State Erred on Sandusky Mike McQueary, a former Penn State assistant, said that the longtime football coach Joe Paterno told him the university mishandled its response to the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. ArtsBeat The Sweet Spot Why Netflix Matters A. O. Scott and David Carr talk about Netflixs amazing evolution, and how people are watching its critically acclaimed shows. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. Sports Briefing | Hockey Islanders and Bailey Agree to Five-Year Deal The Islanders agreed to terms with the restricted free agent forward Josh Bailey on a five-year, $16.5 million deal.

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