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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bulger used disguise, souped-up car in Boston hit witness BOSTON (Reuters) - A murderer told jurors on Monday about his days as a close associate of James "Whitey" Bulger, joining him in a double murder in which Bulger wore a wig and fake mustache and escaped in a car capable of sending out a smokescreen or oil slick to deter pursuers. Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt Joining Illinois Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school. Runaway train devastates small town in Quebec LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - The only warning Lac-Megantic residents had of the coming disaster was the louder-than-usual rumble of a train - a runaway locomotive laden with crude oil that would... Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Inside Africa explores the logistics of climbing Africa's tallest mountain and meets tourists about to do so. Satellite tracking could be last hope for elephants in South Sudan July 3 - Conservationists in South Sudan are using satellite technology to monitor and protect the region's threatened elephant populations. They say South Sudan's elephants are in danger of being wiped out in five years, if the current rate of ivory poaching is not curbed. Ben Gruber has more. Infighting kills top Somali militant A senior Somali militant who had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabaab, a spokesman for the group said Saturday. Critics Notebook Even NCAA College Football 14 Is Changing The big business of college sports may change because of a pending lawsuit, which was brought because of video games like EAs NCAA Football, the newest version of which comes out on Tuesday. Fed balance sheet grows in latest week NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's balance sheet grew in the latest week with additional holdings of Treasury debt, Fed data released on Friday showed. 'Lone Ranger' ambushed at box office, Disney may face loss LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Lone Ranger," Walt Disney Co's big-budget western starring Johnny Depp, performed below expectations on Wednesday night, raising the possibility that the movie could saddle the media giant with a loss on the film. Explosion at West Virginia natural gas well site injures at least five NEW YORK (Reuters) - An explosion over the weekend at a natural gas well site in West Virginia operated by Antero Resources injured at least five people, prompting state and federal investigations, local officials and Antero said on Monday. Beyond the Finish Line Jeff Bauman went to the 2013 Boston Marathon to cheer for his girlfriend. In one flash, his life changed and an arduous road to recovery began. T Magazine By Design | Emerging Talent on Display in the South of France A festival and exhibition in the city of Hyres showcases Europes up-and-coming designers, alongside one established star. Bucks Blog Another Chance on Student Loan Rates Some student loan rates doubled as of July 1, as required under current law. But theres still a chance they may be lowered retroactively. Runaway train devastates small town in Quebec LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - The only warning Lac-Megantic residents had of the coming disaster was the louder-than-usual rumble of a train - a runaway locomotive laden with crude oil that would... U.S. Supreme Court asked to review leaked Verizon ruling WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - A civil liberties group is taking the unusual step of asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling by a secretive intelligence court that authorized government access to millions of Verizon Communications Inc phone call records Flamenco fires up lives of Bolivian inmates July 3 - Spain's flamenco maestro Francisco Jose Suarez teaches flamenco to inmates at a Bolivian women's prison as part of an arts program to re-integrate them back into society. Elly Park reports. On Location | Decatur, Ga. How to Restore a Mystery House Honoring the ideals of a celebrated architect, whether or not he built the home. UPDATE 1-U.S. House votes to block watchdog from imposing audit term limits WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - In a rare show of bipartisan unity, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Monday to block an auditor industry watchdog from forcing companies to switch auditors, a regulatory move that could break up some business relationships over a century old. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Ask Well 3 Short Workouts or 1 Long One? Are three short workouts just as good as one long one? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions. Etruscan Artifacts Looted by Amateurs Are Prize Objects Italian authorities recently announced a seizure of antiquities that appear to have been found by looters who stumbled upon the trove while digging to build a garage. DealBook Buffett Gives $2 Billion to Gates Foundation Warren E. Buffett distributed 17.5 million Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway on Monday to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a gift valued at about $2 billion, based on Fridays closing price. Hollywood's women problem In 2012, in the US, women made up 18% of the directors, executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers, and editors working on the top 250 domestic grossing films. Mexico raises alert level for Popocatepetl volcano MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican authorities raised the alert level for the Popocatepetl volcano on Saturday after an increased level of explosive activity belched ash over Mexico City and pushed international airlines to suspend flights. James Bond watch with geiger counter sells for $160,000 LONDON (Reuters) - A watch adapted for the fictional British spy 007 in the James Bond movies sold for nearly 104,000 pounds ($160,000) at a pop culture auction on Wednesday after being bought, strapless, at car boot sale for 25 pounds. Girls flee war, find 'worse' in camp Feet stumbling in the pitch darkness over the uneven ground we make our way with a group of women to one of the bathrooms in the Zaatari camp. Friends testify it's Zimmerman on 911 call for help SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - The dispute over who screamed for help the night George Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin dominated Zimmerman's trial on Monday, with five friends saying the voice belonged to the neighborhood watch coordinator and the victim's father insisting it was his son's dying plea. Fatty acids in formula linked to quick-thinking kids NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of six-year-olds, researchers found no IQ differences between kids who were fed formula supplemented with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) as infants and those who got regular formula, but the PUFA kids were notably faster at picture-matching games. Blixt Wins Greenbrier Title by Two Shots Swede Jonas Blixt took advantage of a last-day collapse by overnight leader Johnson Wagner to win his second PGA Tour title by two shots at the Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia on Sunday. Wigs fly as Peru's drag queen beauty pageant ends in brawl June 27 - Hair-raising brawl erupts at Peru's Miss Gay beauty contest after a jealous drag queen diva attacks the newly-crowned pageant winner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Infighting kills top Somali militant A senior Somali militant who had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabaab, a spokesman for the group said Saturday. Samsung Elec shares extend falls to 4 pct SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd shares extended falls to 4 percent after its second-quarter earnings estimates failed to meet market forecasts, reviving concerns about growth in its... Bin Laden's life on the run revealed by Pakistani inquiry ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Osama bin Laden lived in plain sight for almost a decade and was once even pulled over for speeding but not apprehended, thanks to the incompetence of Pakistan's intelligence and security services, an official report into his killing said on Monday. ATT, DirecTV and KKR in race to buy Hulu WSJ (Reuters) - Streaming video site Hulu has attracted three bids of over $1 billion from suitors including a partnership of ATT Inc and Chernin Group, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people... What Is Nostalgia Good For? Quite a Bit, Research Shows Nostalgia, long considered a disorder, is now recognized to counteract loneliness, boredom and anxiety making life seem more meaningful and death less frightening. Insurers caught between regulation and government policy LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Regulators placing more onerous capital requirements on insurers are stifling investment that would jump-start economic recovery, frustrating government policy, a UK... ArtsBeat New York City Appoints Employees to Serve as Seaport Trustees New York City has appointed three employees to serve as interim trustees to see if the South Street Seaport Museum can be saved. Markets Wait for a Twitch Either Way in Jobs Data The employment figures for June, which the Labor Department is set to report early Friday, will have broad implications for the market whether they are weak or strong. Doha Journal Too Hot to Exercise (and Who Really Wants To?) Qataris, who have a high obesity rate, are being urged to try to keep fit by walking in malls, where they can escape temperatures that are often over 100 degrees. Insurers caught between regulation and government policy LONDON (Reuters) - Regulators placing more onerous capital requirements on insurers are stifling investment that would jump-start economic recovery, frustrating government policy, a UK industry association said.

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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hard Cases Playing, and Losing, as a Medical Team When something goes wrong in medicine, it can be hard to know where blame lies and in the long run, it may not matter. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. U.S. PGA Tour ends opposition to putter ban The U.S. PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. Medicare plan would increase rates for hospital outpatient care July 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. government agency in charge of health insurance for seniors on Monday proposed a 1.8 percent rate increase for hospital outpatient departments in fiscal 2014, as it moves... Dance Review Silas Riener Presents Reveal at the Elevated Acre In Reveal, Silas Riener, Rashaun Mitchell and Cori Kresge performed on the grass of the Elevated Acre in Lower Manhattan. This site-specific dance exposed them to the elements. INDIA PRESS-Yes Bank in talks to sell 5 pct stake to PE funds - Economic Times Note Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. (Compiled by Ranjit Gangadharan in Mumbai) Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Brazil's OGX falls 35 pct as it scraps offshore projects RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's OGX Petroleo e Gas SA said on Monday it will stop development of three offshore oil prospects, slashing capital spending as it tries to stave off financial... Warren Mosler, a Deficit Lover With a Following From his home in the Virgin Islands, Mr. Mosler is waging a well-financed academic battle against economists who want to cut government spending. For Chinese Families, a Journey Cut Short, and With It Their Dreams The two 16-year-old victims of Asiana Flight 214 were among 34 10th-grade Chinese students and chaperones who were bound for a summer camp outside Los Angeles. Campaign Spotlight Lodging Chain Offers Room With a View Loews Hotels and Resorts new campaign focuses on the word room, in the sense of a place to rest and in the sense of a respite from shrill marketing procedures. U.S. SEC says audit firms hinder accounting fraud probes WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators tried to persuade a judge on Monday to sanction the Chinese arms of the world's top five accounting firms, saying their refusal to hand over audit work papers has hindered investigations into fraud at U.S.-listed Chinese firms. Video game personality Ryan Davis dead at 34 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Video game journalist and podcaster Ryan Davis, known for his devout fan following in the tight-knit community, died last week at the age of 34, Giant Bomb, the news gaming site he cofounded, said on Monday. Speculators increase long USD bets in latest week-CFTC NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on... ArtsBeat He Will Have Vengeance (Again) New York Philharmonic to Present Sweeney Todd The New York Philharmonic will present a new staged production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Stephen Sondheims musical about a murderous hair-cutter, starring the bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role. Really? The Claim Children Tend to Gain Weight Over Summer Recess Studies suggest that youngsters may be most likely to pack on pounds when they are home for summer vacation. UPDATE 2-LVMH says buys control of Loro Piana for 2 bln eur * Loro Piana's EBITDA margin is more than 20 pct (Adds LVMH's plans for Loro Piana, analyst and management comments, background) 'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office July 7 (Reuters) - The yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp in the big-budget Western "The Lone Ranger" to win the weekend box office race in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Britain battles to build tech giant as home-grown talent goes West * But firms struggling to get funding beyond start-up stage Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. Advertising A Wienermobile Road Rally, Mapped Out by Fans on Social Media Social media services like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are shifting how brands, like Oscar Mayer, Chevrolet and A.1., use events as promotions. Hong Kong tycoon's lover found guilty of forging multi-billion dollar will HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong jury found the lover of the late billionaire tycoon Nina Wang guilty on Thursday of forging a will naming him the sole beneficiary of her estimated $4 billion estate. Critics Notebook Something Wicked This Way Runs Kenneth Branagh returns to Shakespeare in a fast-paced Macbeth at the Manchester International Festival. Economix Blog Office Advancement vs. Home Duties Fewer parents today say they want more responsibilities in their jobs than did so in 1992. Perhaps changing gender roles are at play. National Briefing | Washington N.F.L. Wont Promote Enrollment in Health Insurance Under New Law The National Football League is not participating in an effort with the Obama administration to help promote enrollment in health insurance plans under the new health care law. Cambodia's empire just got bigger Outside of Siem Reap, the results of an airborne laser survey confirm the existence of a medieval city buried beneath impenetrable jungle on a remote mountain. ArtsBeat Nudity, Fake Violence and Sex Prove a Winning Combination for Park Avenue Armory The Park Avenue Armory says that Paul McCarthys WS, a retelling of the Snow White fable, has become its second-biggest draw ever. Essay Clunkers In the wrong hands, a sturdy, aerodynamic book can do as much harm as good. Civilians on unpaid leave in Pentagon austerity move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Civilian defense workers across the United States began taking unpaid leave on Monday in a Pentagon-imposed austerity move expected to save $1.8 billion through September 30 by effectively cutting the pay of about 650,000 workers by nearly 20 percent. Obama wraps up Africa tour July 2 - Ending an 8-day regional tour, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama promote development and women's health in Tanzania, along with George W. Bush and his wife Laura. Lindsey Parietti reports. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Garlic Scapes Theres more to the garlic plant than the bulb. The milder scape can be the star of a recipe, like this light, fresh pesto. Mumbai to ban racy mannequins CNN's Mallika Kapur reports on a novel response to India's rape problem -- a proposal to ban sexily clad mannequins. Hard Cases Playing, and Losing, as a Medical Team When something goes wrong in medicine, it can be hard to know where blame lies and in the long run, it may not matter. Kafka The Years of Insight, by Reiner Stach Franz Kafkas life was complex and surreal, this second volume of a scholarly biography shows. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, July 8, 2013 Can you calculate the number of bicycles in Amsterdam if you know the population and the bicycles-to-people ratio? Tennis Bartoli romps to Wimbledon title France's Marion Bartoli has claimed the women's singles title at Wimbledon with a crushing 6-1 6-4 victory over Sabine Lisicki. The Gnome Home A quirky 1929 home left clues as to its designer, a master of detail. Feng shui master jailed over forgery The former lover and feng shui master to one of Asia's wealthiest women has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after being found guilty of forging a will that made him the beneficiary of her multi-billion-dollar fortune following a long-running case that transfixed Hong Kong.

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News Feed Latest worldwide news With Aid, Europe Keeps Pressure on Greece to Restructure Economy After a week of tense negotiations, Greece and its foreign lenders agreed on a new round of austerity measures that must be taken by the country to unlock the crucial rescue funds. A Second Chance for Spitzer? A sampling of joggers in Central Park where Eliot Spitzer is a regular presence were divided about whether it was a good idea for him to return to public life. Murdoch secretly caught on tape A secret recording of Rupert Murdoch obtained by Britain's Channel 4 News details his disgust over the hacking scandal. Pollution Leads to Drop in Life Span in Northern China, Research Finds Widespread coal use in the north has led in recent decades to an average decrease in life span of more than five years, research indicates. DealBook LVMH Buying the Luxury Clothier Loro Piana LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the French luxury goods giant, has agreed to pay 2 billion euros, or about $2.6 billion, for an 80 percent stake in Loro Piana. Your Money How the Courts Ruling Will Affect Same-Sex Spouses Married gay couples in states that recognize their unions will gain access to more than 1,000 federal benefits, but how couples in other states will fare is less clear. Brazil to probe local telecom operators over alleged U.S. spying * Telecom regulator investigating if privacy laws violated Sports Briefing | Hockey Bruins and Stars Agree on Seven-Player Trade The Boston Bruins are sending Tyler Seguin to the Dallas Stars for another forward, Loui Eriksson, as part of a seven-player trade. Accounts and People of Note in the Advertising Industry American Advertising Federation, Washington, elected its board for 2013-14. George Michael sends his piano to US Nov. 11 - The singer bought John Lennon's old piano in 2000 for two million dollars, now he's sending it to the USA to be part of an anti-war exhibition. German football embraces Israel Germany's Under-21 soccer team may have bowed out of the European Championship Finals in Israel this week, but their experiences in Israel have left a lasting impression. The Pour On the Scent of Summer Muscat wines from Alsace can be dry, slightly sweet or hauntingly nectar-like. Always, though, they are fragrant with a beguiling perfume. Venus Williams Hopeful for Return Before US Open Don't count out Venus Williams for a U.S. Open appearance. Clearwire shareholders vote for Sprint takeover BELLEVUE, Wash., July 8 (Reuters) - Shareholders in Clearwire Corp voted on Monday to approve majority owner Sprint Nextel Corp's buyout of the rest of the company, finally ending a massive battle... Celebrities pay tribute to Irish singer Bernie Nolan LONDON (Reuters) - Celebrities paid tribute on Friday to the Irish singer and TV star Bernie Nolan, who has died at the age of 52 after a three-year battle with cancer. Mortgages Making Green More Affordable A Senate bill known as the SAVE Act could make energy-efficient features more affordable to home buyers by allowing them to qualify for a larger loan amount. Mets 2, Brewers 1 Sharp Hefner Continues a Monthlong Turnaround Jeremy Hefner allowed two hits and struck out eight batters, tying his career high, in seven innings as the Mets beat the Brewers. 'Cracker' conveys history of bigotry With a single phrase, Rachel Jeantel, that friend of Trayvon Martin's, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Classical Where the Sounds Are Site Specific The Original Music Workshop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is presenting concerts in its unfinished space and elsewhere in town. Asiana President Says Pilot Was in Training Asiana Flight 214, which crashed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, was a training flight for the pilot, the airlines president said Monday. Gainey and Wagner Share Greenbrier Lead Invigorated by a new driver in his bag, Tommy Gainey made a welcome return to form as he charged into a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Eggplant and Cherry Tomatoes Eggplant can function as a topping or even as a crust. A rare look over The Great Wall CNN's Christiane Amanpour has a rare and exclusive interview with China's ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai. Anti-NSA protests on July 4 Anti-NSA protesters took to the streets in cities across the United States on Thursday, using the Independence Day holiday to call attention to recent disclosures about the U.S. government's telephone and Internet surveillance programs. A show of support for Mursi in Yemen July 8 - Protesters in Yemen gather in the capital to show their support for Egypt's ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). T Magazine Letter From Paris | Tokyo on the Seine Parisians have been fascinated with Japan since the 19th century, and a tour of the city today reveals that the eastern influence is still strong. Feng shui master jailed over will The former lover and feng shui master to one of Asia's wealthiest women has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after being found guilty of forging a will that made him the beneficiary of her multi-billion-dollar fortune following a long-running case that transfixed Hong Kong. Hurricane Erick forms in Pacific along Mexico's coast MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Erick formed on Saturday off Mexico's Pacific coast and it was expected to crawl along offshore, weaken and may bring tropical storm-force winds to the southern Baja peninsula by late Sunday. Series of Explosions Rocks Buddhist Temple in India The attack on the Mahabodhi Temple in eastern India, one of Buddhisms holiest sites, was quickly labeled an act of terror by officials. Two people were wounded in the blasts. Syria invites U.N. chemical arms chief, but access is in doubt UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday invited chief U.N. chemical weapons investigator Ake Sellstrom to Damascus to discuss allegations of banned arms use in Syria's civil war but suggested it would not compromise on access. Israel Sees a Chance for More Reliable Ties With Egypt and a Weakening of Hamas The good news for Israel remains tempered by the uncertainty and instability next door, but some in the country were celebrating the fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. On the Runway Blog Another Couture Myth Buster Bouchra Jarrar belongs to the modern couture camp. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Special delivery for Baby Noor Seven years ago, she captured the hearts of soldiers who brought her to the U.S. for life-saving surgery. Now she's stolen the hearts of ordinary Americans who read of her plight and pitched in to make her life a bit less difficult. Vanderbilt Ousts 4 Football Players Vanderbilt has dismissed four football players from the team and kicked them off campus while the Nashville police investigate whether a sex crime occurred in a campus dormitory. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Banks help Britain's FTSE rally on UK divestment talk LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index rallied in thin volume on Monday as speculation about the divestment of Britain's stakes in Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group lured... Dance Review Third Rail Projects Takes Drama Outdoors in Lower Manhattan A performance piece by Third Rail Projects takes place outdoors in Lower Manhattan around a pop-up camper. Sports Briefing | Rowing Britain Beats Washington in Grand Challenge Cup The University of Washington lost by one length in the final of the Grand Challenge Cup for international eights at the Henley Royal Regatta in England.

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