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News Feed Latest worldwide news Football Death leaves family reeling Family members of Christian "Chucho" Benitez are still awaiting medical and autopsy reports to find out what killed the soccer star, his father said. Advertising Songs and Sunscreen Spread the Health Insurance Message Advertising is upbeat in the states that are setting up marketplaces where residents will buy health insurance in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. A Hamptons Beach House Where Everyone Is Welcome With plenty of bunk beds, lockers and towels. Park, Seeking 4th Straight Major, Opens With 69 Wearing a black rain suit and a soft smile, Inbee Park looked calm as ever standing before the imposing Royal Ancient clubhouse just moments before she teed off Thursday in the Women's British Open. UPDATE 2-Google bets customization will be Moto's X-factor NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalize with a choice of colors and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker. Castro's son won't visit In his first television interview, Ariel Castro's son said Monday that his dad belongs in prison for the rest of his life and he doesn't plan on ever visiting him. 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. Elite Field Ready for Major Tuneup at Bridgestone In the dark, head-to-head, 11 shots clear of the pack, from rooftops and in every other conceivable way, Tiger Woods has dominated at Firestone Country Club. Obama rethinks Putin summit after Snowden granted asylum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is rethinking whether to hold a summit in Moscow with President Vladimir Putin next month after Russia rejected U.S. pleas and gave temporary asylum to former American spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, the White House said on Thursday. Woman Falls Off 17th-Floor Balcony Railing to Her Death The 35-year-old victim was sitting on the railing of her Midtown apartment when it apparently buckled, a friend there told officials. Pentagon to examine missing troops unit over accusations of waste WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon will examine possible waste of taxpayer dollars in the government's search for U.S. troops who went missing in action, an official said on Thursday as lawmakers criticized the management of recovery efforts. At Bayreuth, Boos and Dropped Jaws A radical new production of Wagners Ring cycle by Frank Castorf, the avant-garde German director, is set amid a global quest for oil. 'Kick-Ass 2' Not your average sequel Universal Pictures debuted new footage from the upcoming film "Kick-Ass 2" during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The stylized, violent clip introduced fans to the sequel's aesthetic and revealed several new characters, including Colonel Stars and Stripes, played by Jim Carrey. Facebook may face prosecution over teen's suicide in Italy Facebook may face prosecution over bullied teenager's suicide in Italy Gadgetwise The Argus App Can Help to Keep You Fit Argus, a free fitness app, can help track your activity and hold you accountable, with the help of some other apps. Egypt in crisis Reporter's view CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman talks about his experiences covering the Egyptian crisis. Two health workers among latest Saudi cases of MERS virus LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Two Saudi health workers who had been in contact for patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infections are among three new cases reported to the World Health Organisation, the U.N. agency said on Thursday. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs after data, stimulus in place NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The Dow and SP 500 hit record closing highs on Thursday, with the SP 500 topping 1,700 after strong data on factory growth and as major central banks said they would keep monetary stimulus in place. Frugal Traveler Music and Moonshine in the Mellow Ozarks In Part 3 of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler hops between Missouri and Arkansas, dropping in on a fiddle jam, sipping spirits and tuning into the regions relaxed groove. ArtsBeat Jane Austen Banknote Earns Huzzahs, Nitpicking Austen is to become only the third woman other than Queen Elizabeth II to appear on a British bank note. Recipes for Health Grated Squash, Corn and Tomatillo Tacos Tacos with a light filling make for a perfect summer meal. Courtney Stodden dresses up in lettuce bikini Television personality Courtney Stodden takes environmentally friendly clothing to new heights. Sarah Mills reports. Books of The Times David Margolicks Dreadful Explores a Gay Novelists Anguish Dreadful, David Margolicks new biography of John Horne Burns, a largely forgotten novelist with a poisonous character, illuminates the gay experience in the mid-20th century. Washington prepares to send off FBI chief 'Bobby Three Sticks' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI Director Robert Mueller was given the U.S. Justice Department's highest award on Thursday at a ceremony a month before he completes what colleagues called a transformative tenure atop the nation's largest investigative agency. Breakingviews "Equality" in Big Ad merger? July 29 - Publicis and Omnicom have formed a neat merger of equals, with co-CEOs and a parallel listing. But Breakingviews warns that paralysis or conflict could come later. 'I am not a monster,' Cleveland abductor Ariel Castro tells court CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro admitted at a court hearing on Thursday that he was a sick man but said he is not the monster described by prosecutors as abducting and persecuting three women for years. Report Depot blast kills 40 in Syria At least 40 people were killed in an explosion at an ammunition depot in the embattled Syrian city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday. Tax evasion charges for Bayern Munich chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. Watch - Year in Review Take a look back at some of the major events and global elections that CNN Student News covered during the 2012-2013 school year. World Briefing | Africa Nigeria Deadly Explosions Hit Christian Area in North Multiple explosions on Monday night rocked a Christian area in the northern city of Kano. Security forces ferried scores of wounded to hospitals. Theater Review Murmurs Brings Slapstick to the Lincoln Center Festival Murmurs, a mime/circus show by Victoria Thierre Chaplin, explores illusions with a strange set and surreal scenes. Weight and Guerin Among Those Headed for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Doug Weight won a Stanley Cup and was a four-time N.H.L. All-Star. Bill Guerin was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a four-time All-Star. Critics Notebook The Plan to Swallow Midtown Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs plan for East Midtown, which would add giant new buildings without upgrading streets and subways, would only set New York City back. 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. Will 5 Power Conferences Break Away From FBS? The five power conferences are trying to redefine what it takes to operate a Division I college athletic program, with their commissioners calling out the NCAA at media days around the country. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 16.1 million shares SELL 10.5... Australia shares set for cautious start, miners to gain on metal prices SYDNEY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set for a cautious start on Thursday, after Wall Street ended flat with the Federal Reserve giving no hint of imminent stimulus tapering, but miners... A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But would the public accept genetically modified food? UPDATE 2-Google bets customization will be Moto's X-factor NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalize with a choice of colors and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker. Snowden's attorney, rights groups welcome asylum news Aug. 1 - Fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden slipped quietly out of a Moscow airport after securing temporary asylum in Russia. Mana Rabiee reports.

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