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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Brevan Howard trader linked to Libor probe leaves hedge fund ZURICH (Reuters) - A trader allegedly connected to a global rate-rigging scandal has left hedge fund Brevan Howard, the company said on Thursday. Experts See New Normal as a Hotter, Drier West Faces More Huge Fires Scientists said the deadly Arizona blaze and 15 others that remained uncontained from New Mexico to California were part of a warmer trend in the West that would bring more catastrophic fires. 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. AP Sources Warriors Clear Space, Acquire Iguodala The Golden State Warriors have landed a coveted free agent just not the one everybody was talking about. Egypt's military displays air power over Cairo July 7 - Parading across Cairo's skyline, the Egyptian military puts up an aerial show of force. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 4-Gunmen attack Sinai checkpoints close to Israel border CAIRO, July 7 (Reuters) - Armed men launched a series of attacks on Sunday on security checkpoints in the North Sinai towns of Sheikh Zuweid and El Arish close to Egypt's border with Israel and the Gaza Strip, and one soldier was killed. Real Estate Q A Answers about charging renters for carbon monoxide detectors; a neighbors encroaching tree roots; and work done in a condo apartment without a permit. Where billionaires race The Trapani Cup brings together superpowers from the worlds of both sailing and global business to enable amateur sailors to race alongside the biggest names in the sport. Brazil's 'perfect 10' surf pioneer She's a perfect 10; the surfer that other professionals will drag themselves out of the water to watch. Restaurant Takeaway ABC Cocinas Green Pea Guacamole Tweaking a classic while fresh green peas are in season. No Porn, Just Books and Zines The Newsstand, a subway space transformed into a funky alternative space at the Metropolitan Avenue stop in Brooklyn, stocks zines, comics, photography and special treats. Balloons set to take wind power to new heights May 29 - Boston-based company Altaeros has developed a new wind power generator in the form of a giant balloon they say will offer a cheap renewable energy alternative to communities off the grid. Ben Gruber has more. Well A Bowl of Cherries The Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman offers five new ways to make cherries a part of your meal. Feud overshadows Foe legacy The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed to be a swimming pool and even the statue of the man who had the vision to build the sports complex is cracked -- a sad and inglorious tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe 10 years to the day after the Cameroonian's tragic death. Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Can you figure out why a 37-year-old woman continues to have fevers, despite getting antibiotics? Solve a real medical case with Dr. Lisa Sanders. Conservatives Aggressive Ad Campaign Seeks to Cast Doubt on Health Law Americans for Prosperity, a conservative advocacy group, will begin running television commercials asserting that the law will limit Americans health care choices. App City Looking for Fun in All the Queens Places A new app introduced by the boroughs Chamber of Commerce serves as an all-purpose tour guide, but it isnt comprehensive. For Roma, a Steppingstone to Graduate School A program at the Central European University in Hungary is encouraging the brightest Roma students to pursue higher degrees. COMMODITIES-Oil up on Egpyt; gold down on better US jobs data * Wheat up for 3rd day; new U.S. corn crop at 2-1/2 yr low Why the Indian protests were not a surprise Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies. BBC Shelves Its 3-D TV Programming Plans The decision follows a similar one from ESPN. Both broadcasters said public interest in 3-D shows was less than they had expected. In pictures 19 new UNESCO sites North Korea fortress, Japan's Mount Fuji among sites recognized for "outstanding universal value" Seeking a Home-Near-the-Court Advantage Wimbledon feels a world away from London, and many participants from players to officials to fans rent rooms, apartments or homes nearby for the tournament. Kenya seizes 1.5 tonnes of ivory at port MOMBASA (Reuters) - Kenyan officials seized 775 pieces of elephant ivory weighing 1.3 tonnes (1 tonne = 1.102 tons) in the port city of Mombasa hidden under fish for export and destined for Malaysia from Uganda, they said on Wednesday. Critics Notebook American Ballet Theater Presents Sleeping Beauty With some standout moments, American Ballet Theater concluded its New York season with seven performances of Sleeping Beauty. Gadgetwise Blog App Smart Extra What Else to Pack on a Camping Trip Turning your smartphone into a handy camping tool. Governments to target tech giants' tax avoidance - draft BERLIN/LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Western governments are set to target a range of tax loopholes used by technology giants including Apple, Amazon as part of an international drive to tackle corporate tax avoidance, a draft action plan seen by Reuters said. Zanzibar Island of bright beauty Just off the coast of Tanzania, the African island of Zanzibar isn't simply a sunny, sandy paradise geared toward honeymoon couples -- it's an island of bright beauty and dark history. Prisoner of War, Caricaturist and Playwright Donald Bevan, who spent two years in war camps, was the third of only four caricaturists that Sardis has employed since 1927. Coveting Not a Corner Office, but Time at Home For many middle-class working mothers, climbing a career ladder is less of a concern than finding a position with paid sick leave, flexible scheduling or even the opportunity to work fewer hours. Supersize me? That'll cost the planet Before you order than meal, remember 50% of all food produced goes in the trash. UPDATE 1-Grupo Rede Energia creditors OK Energisa bid, court to decide SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Brazil's Grupo Rede Energia SA, a power distributor seeking to exit bankruptcy protection, approved on Friday a takeover plan by rival Energisa SA that... Grigor Dimitrov challenges Cash Pat Cash hits with ATP rising star Grigor Dimitrov. Fight to save Tasmanian devil goes global July 7 - A pilot program placing 20 endangered Tasmanian devils in selected zoos around the world is about to be launched as part of an effort to save the species from extinction. A virulent facial cancer has decimated devil populations in the wild and it's hoped that by exposing the animals to a global audience, money can be raised to help pay for ongoing vaccine research. Elly Park has more. Five die, 40 missing after Canadian freight train disaster LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - At least five people died and 40 were missing on Sunday after a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in the center of a small Canadian town in a disaster that raised fresh questions about shipping oil by rail. Idiopathy, by Sam Byers A novel of love, narcissism and ailing cattle. Snowden Requests Asylum From More Unnamed Countries The fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward J. Snowden sent a second round of applications for political asylum but wont reveal which countries for fear of American intervention. Driverless car steering course to road-readiness June 11 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are putting the finishing touches on their version of a driverless car that, they say, lays the groundwork for computers to replace humans in the driver seat within a decade. Ben Gruber went for a ride. Storm Erick weakens, wheels away from Mexico's coast MEXICO CITY, July 7 (Reuters) - Hurricane Erick weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday as it veered away from Mexico's mainland into the Pacific Ocean, but it could still bring heavy winds and rain...

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