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News Feed Latest worldwide news "Skin bleach" fears grow after Japan cosmetics recall July 31 - Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo says thousands of Asian customers are suffering from skin discoloration after using whitening products that the company recalled earlier this month. Sarah Toms reports. Art Review Divine Felines Cats of Ancient Egypt at the Brooklyn Museum A show at the Brooklyn Museum explores the role of cats, big and little, feral and tame, celestial and not, in ancient Egypt. Front Row Scents for Men, Minus the Mating Calls Darren Criss, the Glee actor, will offer advice on The Motley, a mens grooming Web site that targets a more sophisticated customer. Obama seeks to rally Democrats behind tough budget message July 31 - Barack Obama sought to rally Democrats behind an aggressive approach to the fall budget showdowns with Republicans, making a rare visit to Capitol Hill. Mana Rabiee reports. IOC to introduce entourage doping sanctions Bubka LONDON (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee presidential candidate Sergei Bubka expects the body to approve sanctions for doping offences by athletes' entourages at a meeting of their executive board in August. American Homes 4 Rent prices IPO at $16 a share July 31 (IFR) - American Homes 4 Rent, a REIT with some 18,000 single-family houses across the US, finalized pricing of an initial public offering on Wednesday that values the company at $3.7bn. Lawyer Who Beat Chevron in Ecuador Faces Trial of His Own The oil company has filed a suit against Steven Donziger, who won an $18 billion case over oil spills in the Ecuadorean jungle, accusing him of manipulating evidence and bribing judges. Fertility therapy not tied to later heart problems NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who give birth with the help of fertility treatments don't end up with more heart problems than those who give birth without the hormone injections, according to a new study. The Trade The Power Behind the Throne at the Federal Reserve Few outside the world of banking regulation understand the influence held by the staff of the Federal Reserve, which includes Scott G. Alvarez, its general counsel. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words British summer of pride This summer has Britain basking in the historical success of its athletes. CNN's Amanda Davies reports. Alexion shares rise after report of approach by Roche (Reuters) - Shares of Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc rose more than 7 percent on Tuesday following a report that Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG made an informal approach to the biotech company last... The 6th Floor Blog An Easter Egg Hunt With Stephen King and Family Members of the literary family which includes five novelists leave curious references to one others characters and ideas in their books. Why urban gardens can cut obesity What's better than fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? How about fresh, locally-grown, free fruits and vegetables, all within an easy walk of your home or office? Yemeni girl protests child marriage In a nearly two-and-a-half-minute video, which was uploaded to YouTube and quickly went viral, Nada, 11, accuses her parents of trying to get her married off in exchange for money. Trailside New Weiner Video Has a Subdued Tone Hobbled by a new scandal, the mayoral candidate Anthony D. Weiner dropped his usual pugnacity in a video on his Web site. Uruguay's Congress debates bill to regulate legal marijuana use MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Legislators in Uruguay hotly debated on Wednesday a measure backed by leftist President Jose Mujica that would create a government body to control the cultivation and sale of marijuana and allow people to grow it at home or as part of smoking clubs. Is N. Korea's economy working? CNN's Ivan Watson has more on the different economic landscapes in North and South Korea. Palestinian negotiator talks peace CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks about new Israeli/Palestinian peace talks with long-time negotiator Hanan Ashrawi. Bucks Lessons Learned From Well-Behaved Investors Carl Richards discusses what individuals can learn from investors who manage to separate emotion from investing. 'Obamacare' mandate delay will cost $12 billion, affect 1 million workers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision to delay implementation of part of his healthcare reform law will cost $12 billion and leave a million fewer Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance in 2014, congressional researchers said Tuesday. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. New view of drone death toll Peter Bergen says a leaked report sheds new light on how many civilians are killed by U.S. drones in Pakistan 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. ArtsBeat Keen Company and Womens Project Announce New Seasons Keen Company will begin its season with a revival of Jon Robin Baitzs 1989 play The Film Society. On Religion A Jewish Pathbreaker Inspired by Her Countryman Mandela Sara Hurwitz was informed by her childhood in South Africa in her quest for an Orthodox ordination. Brazil cenbank sells none of the 15,000 swaps offered at 3rd auction RIO DE JANEIRO, July 31 Reuters) - Brazil's central bank sold none of the 15,000 traditional currency swaps offered at a third Wednesday auction that was part of a strategy to support the real. China to invest $375 billion on energy conservation, pollution paper SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China plans to invest 2.3 trillion yuan ($375 billion) in energy saving and emission-reduction projects in the five years through 2015 to clean up its environment, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a senior government official. Dog rehab gives abused animals a new leash on life July 22 - Abused dogs in the U.S. get a new leash on life after a one of a kind rehabilitation program. Elly Park reports. See Queen's coronation regalia For the first time since the queen's coronation in 1953, the dress, robes, jewels, diamonds and uniforms worn on that day have finally been brought together again. Hagel Sees 2 Paths for Cuts Paring Militarys Size or Capability Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Wednesday offered his most thorough assessment of financial challenges facing the military. Nora Sverdlov, Russell Diller The bride is a teacher; the groom an accountant. Conservationists excited by tiger population rise in Nepal KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The number of wild Royal Bengal tigers in Nepal has increased to 198, a 63.6 percent rise in five years, a government survey of the big cats showed. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Two Ad Giants Chasing Google in Merger Deal The merger of Omnicom and Publicis signals that advertising is now firmly in the business of collecting and selling the personal information of millions of consumers. Should Reddit Be Blamed for the Spreading of a Smear? When the Sunil Tripathi rumor went viral after the Boston Marathon bombing, it laid bare the dysfunctional codependence between new and old media. Blame the U.S. for Mexico obesity? Experts are putting forward all sorts of reasons Mexico recently became more obese than the United States -- and one of the most overweight countries in the world. Sports Briefing | Basketball Delle Donne May Miss All-Star Game After Sustaining Concussion Elena Delle Donne sustained a concussion in the Skys 82-78 loss to the Mystics and is questionable for the W.N.B.A. All-Star Game this weekend. Sunday Routine | Eric Helms Squeezing It All In, to an 80s Soundtrack Even on Sunday, theres little rest for Eric Helms, the founder of the Juice Generation chain, as he runs errands, checks in on his stores and experiments with new recipes for a book. Tokyo facials at a snail's pace July 18 - Lie back, relax and prepare to be slimed a beauty salon in Tokyo uses live snails on clients faces. Tara Cleary reports.

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