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News Feed Latest worldwide news Russians smell something fishy in Putin's latest stunt MOSCOW (Reuters) - There was a time when Vladimir Putin's macho antics inspired pride among Russians, but many are finding it hard to believe the president's latest stunt - catching a huge pike in Siberia. The future of global mapping Mapping is said to be worth more than $150 billion a year, but many countries have yet to take the plunge. With Elysium, Sony Hopes to Break a String of Failures The team behind Elysium, starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, promises that it has taken an imaginative detour from the familiar blockbuster formula. UPDATE 2-German TV maker Loewe still seeks investors after Hisense deal * Loewe filed for protection from creditors earlier in July Trailside On Tonight, Playful Advice for Weiner to Be Popular Kristin Chenoweth helped Jay Leno poke fun at Anthony D. Weiner by singing a reworked version of a song from Wicked. Who knew? Denzel Washington reveals comedic flair in '2 Guns' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Denzel Washington was looking for something light after his role as an alcoholic airline pilot in "Flight" and found it in "2 Guns," an action buddy film that showcases the two-time Academy Award winner's flair for comedy. Boeing wins $2 billion deal for 13 more P-8 surveillance planes Pentagon WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co won a contract valued at $2.04 billion to build 13 more P-8A multi-mission maritime surveillance planes for the U.S. Navy, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. Tool Kit Virtual Currency Gains Ground in Actual World Bitcoins trade like a commodity, but more businesses are accepting them as money. 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. Karen Dasilva, Joseph Gangitano A Love Set to Elevator Music The couple met in an elevator, and four years later the proposal was delivered in the same elevator. BP braced for legal long-haul as spill payouts leap LONDON (Reuters) - BP is digging in for a long legal battle over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Chief Executive Bob Dudley said on Tuesday after compensation costs soared for a second straight quarter. 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. After the Fact A Kennedy Babys Life and Death The battle to save Patrick Bouvier Kennedy would almost certainly have had a different outcome today. Centerra Gold posts quarterly profit, boosted by Kumtor mine July 31 (Reuters) - Centerra Gold Inc posted a profit in the second quarter, compared with a loss a year earlier, helped by higher gold production at its flagship Kumtor mine that partially offset... Cheryl Boone Isaacs Chosen to Head Film Academy Ms. Isaacs, a veteran film marketer, is the first woman to hold the presidency of the motion picture academy since 1983, and the first African-American in the role in the groups 86-year history. Germany braces for heat wave July 26 - German officials are warning locals to limit their time outside ahead of a heatwave this weekend which is forecast to bring record high temperatures. Deborah Gembara reports. On the Market in the Region A meticulously renovated 1883 Victorian in Sea Cliff and a five-bedroom contemporary in Maplewood built on 11 levels and offering views of Manhattan. Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. Obama asks Republican Senators McCain, Graham to visit Egypt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has asked two senior Republican senators to travel to Egypt to meet with its military leaders and the opposition, as Cairo's allies struggle with how to address the turmoil convulsing the country. Monty Python lose 'Spamalot' court battle LONDON (Reuters) - The surviving members of the British comedy troupe Monty Python lost a High Court battle on Friday over tens of thousands of pounds in royalties from their hit Broadway musical "Spamalot". UPDATE 1-Yelp loss narrows as mobile advertising grows July 31 (Reuters) - Consumer reviews website Yelp Inc posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss, helped by a stronger mobile advertising business, and it forecast third-quarter revenue above analysts' expectations. Whistle-Blowers in Limbo, Neither Hero Nor Traitor Edward Snowden and Pfc. Bradley Manning say they obeyed a moral imperative on behalf of the public, but the public is divided on whether thats a good thing. New Snowden leak upstages U.S. move to declassify documents WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New revelations from former security contractor Edward Snowden that U.S. intelligence agencies have access to a vast online tracking tool came to light on Wednesday, as lawmakers put the secret surveillance programs under greater scrutiny. Recipes for Health Grated Squash, Corn and Tomatillo Tacos Tacos with a light filling make for a perfect summer meal. Dot Earth Blog The Silent Partner Behind the Shale Energy Boom Taxpayers A closer look at the public investments behind the private success of a shale-fracking pioneer. Well Black-White Divide Persists in Breast Cancer New research shows that white women with breast cancer live three years longer than black women because of a troubling pattern of inferior care and a delay in treatment for black women. Fed stays on track with bond buying, for now WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said the economy continues to recover but is still in need of support, offering no indication that it is planning to reduce its bond-buying stimulus at its next meeting in September. Estee Lauder eyes buoyant cosmetics demand in Africa JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Estee Lauder plans to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa by rolling out its $1 billion brands, Clinique and MAC, to tap into strong demand for luxury cosmetics among the region's middle class, a company executive said on Wednesday. As Bayern Meets Barcelona, Guardiola Pivots Bayern Munich was reshaping its team to fit Pep Guardiola years before he arrived as the clubs new coach. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves In deluged Southern states, the quantity, and quality, of fruits and vegetables are suffering. On Pro Football Jets Ryan, Used to Having Last Word, Becomes Voice in the Mix Rex Ryan lapsed into survival mode a day after G.M. John Idzik refused to acknowledge that Ryan would have the final say in the Jets quarterback competition. Paris Journal A French Dining Staple Is Losing Its Place at the Table The decline in bread consumption is so worrisome that a nationwide campaign is championing bread as promoting good health, good conversation and French civilization. UPDATE 1-First Quantum quarterly profit falls as metals prices drop July 31 (Reuters) - Canadian base metal miner First Quantum Minerals Ltd reported a drop in second-quarter earnings on Wednesday as realized copper and nickel prices fell. Amateur video captures despair, confusion after Spain train crash July 25 - "My God, my God, how awful!" wails Isidoro Castano as he captures the aftermath of a train crash that killed at least 80 people in Spain. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. Dalke, Wagner Lead Junior PGA Brad Dalke retained the lead Wednesday in the Junior PGA Championship and Samantha Wagner topped the girls' leaderboard for the second straight round. DealBook Over a Million Are Denied Bank Accounts for Past Errors Mistakes like a bounced check or a small overdraft have effectively blacklisted many Americans from the financial system, leading to fees for paying bills, cashing checks and wiring money. UPDATE 3-Under fire, Goldman offers way round warehouse lines NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs responded to mounting political pressure and regulatory scrutiny of its Metro International metals business on Wednesday, by offering customers immediate access to aluminum stored in its warehouses. Scorer of first league goal identified after 125 years LONDON (Reuters) - A 125-year-old mystery surrounding the scorer of the world's first league goal has ended with the publication of a new book identifying James Kenyon "Kenny" Davenport of Bolton Wanderers as the man.

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