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News Feed Latest worldwide news EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico, Chile pesos sink after US data MEXICO CITY, July 5 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies suffered sharp losses on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data increased bets the Federal Reserve could begin cutting its... CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Trayvon Martin's mother says she's certain her son cried for help (Corrects spelling of medical examiner's name, 8th paragraph, to Shiping Bao from Shipino Bao) Gadgetwise A New Leef for Sharing Files to Your Phone The Leef Bridge, a USB thumb drive, proposes to transfer files easily between computers and phones. It works, but not so easily. Great green blob of China China wants to promote "green growth," but a record-setting patch of algae isn't what they had in mind. Lindsay Scheinberg, Jason Schlossberg The bride commissions and produces music videos; the groom owns a public relations firm. Currents | Lighting Ceramic Table Lamps and Pendants Designed From the Bottom Up A collection of one-of-a-kind light fixtures produced by a ceramic artist (she provides the base) and a product designer (he does the shades). Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around. South Africans pray for Mandela July 5 - South Africans pray for ailing anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela outside the Pretoria hospital where he is being treated. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). For online lenders, Wall Street cash brings growth and risk SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Institutional investors are tripping over themselves to buy so-called peer-to-peer loans offered by a new breed of Internet lending companies, a development that could... Anders Hansen Leads French Open After 1st Round Anders Hansen of Denmark shot a 5-under 66 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the French Open on a golf course that punished some of the main contenders on Thursday. World Briefing | Asia Chinas Next Space Mission is This Month A capsule carrying three astronauts will dock with a small module in Beijings latest attempt to establish a long-term human presence in space. Feng shui master jailed over tycoon's 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. 10 things to know about Brazil Brazil might be the biggest country most of the world doesn't know a whole heckuva a lot about. That's changing Northern California urged to conserve power as heat wave peaks (Reuters) - California's power grid operator on Monday issued a rare plea for customers in the north of the state to conserve energy over the next couple days as a heat wave blanketing the region is expected to peak just as the work week begins. Mani-pedis big business It's called "manscaping", and it's become big business. CNN's Felicia Taylor reports. 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. 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. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on July 5 ZURICH, July 5 (Reuters) - Swiss stocks were expected to open higher on Friday with shares expected to extend the previous session's rally after the European Central Bank assured investors it would keep interest rates at record lows for an extended period. Sports Briefing | Football Records Sealed in Murder Case Involving Hernandez A Massachusetts judge sealed the records of the district court overseeing the murder investigation involving Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Brazil's grupo Rede creditors approve Energisa takeover plan SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Grupo Rede Energia SA, the Brazilian power distribution group seeking to emerge from bankruptcy protection, approved a recovery plan and a takeover bid by... UK seeks fairer share for small firms from outsourcing 'oligopoly' LONDON (Reuters) - When a modest IT firm in southern England won a 13-million pound local authority contract in 1988, it was a huge coup for a business that had annual revenue of just 4.3 million... Mursi supporters clash with army July 5 - Security forces in Egypt clash with supporters of ex-President Mursi after the disposed leader calls for day of rejection against the military that ousted him. Nathan Frandino reports. Arizona wildfire that killed 19 appears to be burning out Phoenix, Arizona (Reuters) - An Arizona wildfire that left 19 firefighters dead as it swept over rugged mountainous terrain is slowly burning itself out, though hundreds of evacuated residents remain out of their homes and hot spots still exist, fire officials said on Thursday. New England Patriots offer exchange for Aaron Hernandez jerseys They've already dropped him from the team, but now the New England Patriots are trying to reel in Aaron Hernandez's jerseys this weekend. Square's website for small businesses takes on e-commerce giants SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Since 2010, Square Inc's matchbox-sized card readers have steadily supplanted credit card machines in coffee shops and corner stores across the United States. Little Interest in Lone Ranger Is a Blow for Disney The big-budget film failed to hold its own against the animated feature Despicable Me 2. By the end of the weekend, according to estimates, Lone Ranger will take in less $50 million. Solar plane lands at Washington on journey across U.S. (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun landed in Washington on Sunday after a flight from St. Louis, the next-to-last leg of a journey across the United States intended to boost support for clean energy technologies. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. New city offers vision of West Bank High in the hills between Ramallah and Nablus in the West Bank sits a huge construction site its developers hope will transform the lives of Palestinians for generations to come. CANADA STOCKS-Gold miners drag TSX lower after U.S. jobs data * TSX falls 31.75 points, or 0.26 percent, to 12,134.91 * Six of 10 main index sectors decline * Barrick hits 21-year low on bullion drop By John Tilak TORONTO, July 5 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Friday after a robust U.S. jobs report revived worries that the U.S. Federal Reserve might be set to roll back its stimulus program, a concern that hit both bullion prices and gold-mining shares. Shares of gold producers dropped nearly 3 percent as the jobs figures College Coaches Use Transfer Rules to Limit Athletes Options The use of transfer rules to eliminate many of an athletes preferred options illustrates the big-business mind-set of college sports and the control that coaches have over players. Antiques Whartons Curtains Are Recreated; Renoirs Letters Go on Sale At Edith Whartons house, the Mount, new drapery has been hung after years of painstaking research into how she might have decorated the rooms. QA Can Barometric Pressure Cause Headaches and Other Discomforts? Differences in air pressure because of the weather or changes in altitude can have noticeable effects on the human body. After Losing Stevens, Butler Searches for the Next Stevens The departure of Brad Stevens, now coach of the Boston Celtics, has left Butler in search of a leader who can do what Stevens did lead the Bulldogs to the N.C.A.A. tournament. Find out what your doctor really thinks Joshua Prager says patients who read their medical records feel empowered and are likely to fare better Heroes facing down fire--and fate Clay Morgan says firefighting deaths like the 19 in Arizona, are never classical tragedie. But those who perish fighting fires are indeed heroes, committed and sincere in their lives UPDATE 1-"Monsters University" scares zombies to lead box office June 23 (Reuters) - "Monsters University," the prequel to Pixar's 2001 animated blockbuster "Monsters, Inc.," scared up $82 million in weekend ticket sales to easily outdistance the week's other new movie, the big-budget apocalyptic thriller "World War Z," which came in with an impressive haul of $66 million. 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.

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