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News Feed Latest worldwide news How to negotiate a better salary When it comes to negotiating a salary for a new job it can pay to ask for a precise figure. UPDATE 2-SEC alleges insider trading in Onyx ahead of Amgen offer July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing unnamed defendants of insider trading in Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc call options before the drugmaker publicly rejected a takeover bid by larger rival Amgen Inc and put itself up for sale. COMMODITIES-Oil rallies on Egypt concerns; grains, metals firm too CHICAGO, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. commodities rallied for the third day in a row on Wednesday, with oil topping $100 a barrel for the first time since September on concerns about Egyptian unrest and tight supplies. Sports Briefing | Football Cowboys Player Jailed After Failing Drug Test Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was jailed in Texas after failing a second drug test. Snowden Is Said to Claim U.S. Is Blocking Asylum Bids The former security contractor denounced President Obama, accusing him of blocking his efforts to seek asylum. ArtsBeat Actors and Directors for Readings of August Wilson Cycle Are Veterans of Playwrights Work Leslie Uggams is among those returning to roles they played on stage. 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. S. Africa's 'Born Free' generation CNN's Ivan Watson reports on South Africa's "Born Free" generation those born after apartheid was abolished. Well Getting Insurance to Pay for Midwives Nearly all births in the United States take place in hospital labor and delivery wards. But in many European countries, midwives attend to a vast majority of pregnancies, often in clinics, resulting in maternity charges that are a fraction of those in the United States. Pakistan utility company fights to power chaotic port megacity KARACHI, July 1 (Reuters) - Since Pakistan's biggest electricity company was privatised, its headquarters have been looted, its employees kidnapped and the government tried to arrest its boss. Chinese lap up French vineyards The attack on Chinese students in Hostens, a small town in the South-west of France, allegedly by a group of French youngsters, followed by the largest international wine fair, Vinexpo, in Bordeaux, where Chinese investors were very much present -- and active -- have triggered much talk in France about Chinese investment in the country's vineyards and a backlash against it. Leaks like Snowden's put lives at risk UK minister LONDON (Reuters) - Leaks of sensitive intelligence like those of fugitive U.S. analyst Edward Snowden put lives and national security at risk, potentially jeopardizing vital work to protect the public, Britain's security minister said on Wednesday. Egypt 'The final hours' July 3 - Egypt's army issues Facebook statement titled 'The Final Hours' as ultimatum deadline approaches. Paul Chapman reports. Ecuador seeks London's help over embassy bugging QUITO/LONDON (Reuters) - Ecuador said on Wednesday it would seek the help of the British government to determine who put a hidden microphone in the South American nation's London embassy, where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is holed up. Brazil thriving, so what gives? Brazil had finally made it, so why did millions take to the streets? CNN's Shasta Darlington explains. At U.S. Womens Open, Park Calmly Makes It Three Majors in a Row Inbee Park won her second United States Womens Open by four strokes, becoming the first female player to win the first three majors in a season since 1950. After hoopla, Carney set for quiet policy debut at Bank of England LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Mark Carney's arrival this week at the Bank of England was hailed as the start of a new era, one in which he would seek to drive Britain's economy out of the doldrums. Regulator in France Raids Office of Apple Authorities reportedly want to know if Apple ordered its wholesalers not to deliver some products on time to retailers. UPDATE 1-Egypt shuts down Islamist-run TV channels CAIRO, July 3 (Reuters) - Egypt's military-led authorities shut down three Islamist-run TV stations on Wednesday including one operated by the Muslim Brotherhood after President Mohamed Mursi was toppled by the army, drawing a statement of concern from a press freedom watchdog. Amazing sand sculptures tell heroic tales July 3 - Tarzan, King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba and Marvel comic heroes are some of the sand sculptures delighting visitors at a Tel Aviv museum. Elly Park reports. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. You're the Boss Blog My Restaurant Adventure Gone Fishin I will not miss the voodoo hold the place had on me. You dont run a restaurant, it runs you, if you let it. Battle of the sexes -- on four legs Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other. With Gibbs' Return, Creighton Star Likely Walk-On The NCAA awarded Creighton's Grant Gibbs a sixth season of eligibility on Tuesday a decision that could end up costing coach Greg McDermott tens of thousands of dollars. F.D.A. Prefers Smaller Dosage of Merck Sleep Drug Merck said the Food and Drug Administration had rejected an application for a new sleeping pill called suvorexant, but would probably approve it in smaller doses. Inside Moscow 'no man's land' CNN's John Defterios and Amir Daftari describe what it's like in the transit zone of Moscow's airport, where NSA leaker Edward Snowden has been reportedly holed up for days. Date-Krumm creates Wimbledon history The 1989 Wimbledon championships involved the likes of Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe and Chris Evert but one player from that era is, remarkably, still playing Kimiko Date-Krumm, who reached the third round on Thursday. Investors press Dell on 'Plan B' as buyout bid totters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some Dell Inc shareholders said on Wednesday they are pressuring the board to come up with a contingency plan should a proposed $24.4 billion buyout of the No. 3 PC maker fail... ArtsBeat Christies Leader Returns Ancient Bronzes to China One of Frances wealthiest businessman, Francois-Henri Pinault, whose company owns Christies, the auction house, participated in a ceremony in Beijing in which he returned two bronze animal heads to China. FOREX-Yen gains on Egypt, Portugal tensions; focus on ECB, jobs data * ADP shows more jobs created than expected in U.S. private sector CORRECTED-Obamacare implementation delay no boon for hiring (Corrects third-last paragraph to say Darden "hired more part-time workers" instead "making some workers part-time") Music Review Phronesis, European Jazz Trio, Performs at Jazz Standard Phronesis, a European trio, brandished a skittering bass, methodical piano and feverish drums at Jazz Standard. Researchers project the future of smart phones June 30 - Researchers at the University of Tokyo are developing indoor projection technology that incorporates a sense of touch for interactive devices of the future. The system emits ultrasonic waves to generate pressure a user can feel and could one day render keyboards, smartphones, and even pens obsolete. Ben Gruber has more. Intersection Modern Takes on Tradition In Jackson Heights, Queens, some residents discuss how their style represents their culture just as much as their favorite trends. Hernandez Remains Focus of a Media Swarm Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez came under police and news media scrutiny shortly after the body of Odin Lloyd, 27, an acquaintance of his, was discovered on Monday. Appeals Courts Ruling Helps Google in Book-Scanning Lawsuit The court says that a federal judge was too quick to allow authors to sue Google as a class. Lies, spin and loyalty - Hannam case tells of a banker's code LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - The London-based banker fined last year for being careless in an email with sensitive information believes the takeover talks he revealed to a Kurdish minister in 2008... California pot shop billed as world's largest may stay open for now -judge SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A medical marijuana dispensary billed as the world's largest cannabis store may stay open while the city of Oakland fights a U.S. government effort to shut it down or seize the property, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday. The Llama Is In These unlikely but affectionate pets turn out to be good listeners. And, their devoted owners say, you can tell they really care. Could drones be highways future? Going off-road used to mean tearing up dirt tracks in a powerful four-by-four or gigantic monster truck.

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