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News Feed Latest worldwide news Opposition in Syria Continues to Fracture Clashes between rival rebel factions have harmed the Syrian oppositions ability to halt gains by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. Trade deficit widens sharply as imports rise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The trade deficit widened sharply in May, as stronger U.S. demand pulled in more imports from China and the rest of the world and sluggish growth abroad pushed exports lower, a... Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Can record dam light up Africa? DR Congo has plans to build the world's biggest hydroelectric project, which it says can generate power for 500 million people. But can it make the plans reality? AP Source Pistons, Josh Smith Agree to $54M Deal The Detroit Pistons have addressed their biggest need with one the best free agents available. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Design Alan Fletcher The Man Who Taught People How to Look The family of Alan Fletcher is seeking the best way to make his work accessible online. BRIEF-Montagu Private Equity to buy IT services co CliniSys Group LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) * Montagu private equity to acquire clinisys group from ECI Partners * Montagu private equity - the terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Currents | QA Mother Daughter Me A Feel-Good Experiment That Wasnt Katie Hafners new memoir chronicles a multigenerational live-in experience that goes awry. First test-tube baby born after new, cheaper genome screening LONDON (Reuters) - The first test-tube baby to come from an embryo screened for genetic defects using a new, low-cost technique that could improve in-vitro fertilization success rates was born last month and is a healthy boy. 'It was boom!' inside crashing plane in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, July 7 (Reuters) - In the end, it was an easy exit from the plane. The tail was gone, and the landing gear had been ripped off during the crash. First test-tube baby born after new, cheaper genome screening LONDON (Reuters) - The first test-tube baby to come from an embryo screened for genetic defects using a new, low-cost technique that could improve in-vitro fertilization success rates was born last month and is a healthy boy. Long Goodbye Contracts That Keep on Giving Depending on the idiosyncrasies of a leagues salary structure, teams may be motivated to clear a big contract off their books to make room for another player or many other players. Healthcare reform to end 'job lock' for the over-50 crowd CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Carmen Oberai was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, she knew the treatment would make it tough for her to stay at her job. But she needed the health insurance... Koreas start talks on reopening joint industrial factory North and South Korean officials started talks Saturday on reopening the Kaesong industrial complex, a suspended joint factory that marked a symbol of cooperation between the two rivals. Dell shares fall as investors bet against higher buyout bid (Reuters) - Shares of Dell Inc fell more than 3 percent on Friday, as investors grew skeptical that founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners will raise their $24.4 billion buyout bid in order to overcome growing opposition. Yoga Practitioners Gaze at Their Inner Selfies Yoga aficionados gain followers on Instagram. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Panel Convenes in Washington to Discuss Aliens A group of former lawmakers and government officials gathered this week in the capital to discuss what they said was secrecy surrounding aliens and unidentified flying objects. F.C.C. Is Told Verizon Underpaid Data Refunds A lawyer told the Federal Communications Commission that Verizon might have collected more than $240 million from false charges, more than four times the amount it agreed to refund. Retailers plan Bangladesh factory inspections under safety pact * Officials meet in Geneva on Monday to discuss safety and trade T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Jean Paul Gaultier Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. Murray deserved to win, says gracious Djokovic LONDON (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic gave a brutally honest assessment of his performance after losing the Wimbledon final 6-4 7-5 6-4 to Andy Murray on Sunday. Blackstone plans takeover of Dutch mall developer Multi LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity giant Blackstone plans to buy Dutch mall developer Multi Corporation in a deal that would allow it to boost its presence in Turkey, a document showed. Well Rate of Early C-Sections Has Slowed, Study Finds In a trend that public health officials call encouraging, fewer women are undergoing early-term Caesarean deliveries. The world's vanishing glaciers The melting glacial ice in places like the Alps, Greenland and the Himalayas is a dramatic visual document of how our planet's climate is changing. 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. State of the Art Software as a Monthly Rental Photoshop is now the biggest-name software that you cant actually buy, as the new version costs $30 a month, or $240 a year. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar gains, Japan shares rise on upbeat U.S. jobs data * Dollar hits 6-wk high vs yen, euro hovers near 7-wk low vs dollar Straight Sets Murray Captures Wimbledon Title Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4, to become the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. FOREX-Dollar builds on broad gains as strong US jobs sharpen Fed view * Dollar index at three-year highs as Treasury yields spike Appeals court rules California healthcare limits invalid SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California's state law ending government coverage of adult dental, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic care and other healthcare services for the poor cannot stand, a federal appeals court on Friday. Fast track to driver road rage? It may not be "High Noon," but the Red Bull team are facing a Shanghai showdown when their two drivers resume rivalries at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. City Room A Maritime Beauty, Possibly Gone Forever Nina, a 70-foot schooner that was a racer, a flagship, a training vessel for aspiring mariners and the unrequited love of so many sailors, went missing with seven people aboard. UPDATE 1-'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - The small yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp at the weekend movie box office. Disruptions How Driverless Cars Could Reshape Cities While driverless cars might still seem like science fiction, people are considering what they could mean for the city of the future. The short answer is a lot. UPDATE 5-Batista exit from MPX begins breakup of EBX empire * Shares will be sold in $380 mln private placement instead 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. Second Quarter Many mutual funds slumped near the end of the second quarter amid signs that the Federal Reserve might pull back on its bond-buying.

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