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News Feed Latest worldwide news Trayvon Martin's mother Son screaming on 911 call Prosecutors on Friday called Trayvon Martin's mother and brother to the stand in the trial of the man who fatally shot him. Life insurance on the rise in Africa CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at Africa's growing insurance industry and how companies are developing new strategies. Manhattan Apartment Sales Increase Despite Reduced Inventory Concern over the number of available units shrinking to a near record low was allayed by a robust level of transactions. U.S. speed eater retains title at July 4 hot dog contest NEW YORK (Reuters) - Joey Chestnut, the reigning top dog in the annual Coney Island hot dog eating contest, won his seventh consecutive title on Thursday, devouring 69 hot dogs and buns as thousands... National Briefing | West California Talks Continue in Transit Strike San Francisco Bay Area rail workers and transit agency officials returned to the bargaining table on Thursday for talks that one union leader described as frustrating. Samsung Electronics' second quarter misses forecast as smartphone worries deepen SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd missed already modest expectations for its quarterly earnings guidance on Friday, deepening worries that its smartphone business may have peaked, as growth in sales of its blockbuster Galaxy phones begins to wane and new rivals emerge to eat away at its market share. Ivanisevic's epic Wimbledon win an 'unsolved mystery' A look back at the 2001 Wimbledon men's final when Goran Ivanisevic became the only wildcard to bag the men's title at noted postcode SW19 in one of the tournament's most dramatic matches. 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. Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's world championships on Thursday by winning the 100 meters at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79 seconds. Scene/Seen Contemporary Art Takes Root in Bangkok Thanks to a band of devoted Thais and expats, the city's gallery and art archive scene is up and coming. Glastonbury hosts heaven, hell and haircuts alongside the music PILTON, England (Reuters) - Tomato fights, anarchic gymnasts and astrophysics drew festival-goers of all ages away from the mainstream music acts at Britain's Glastonbury festival this weekend. Anemic data raises growth fears China's manufacturing sector weakened sharply in June, an indication that the country's growth slowdown has deepened as the government has refrained from stimulating the sluggish economy. Gadgetwise Blog An Innovative Design for Nabbing Dust Bunnies The AirRam from Gtech combines the simplicity of a cordless vacuum with the power of an electrical vacuum. Square Feet Tarrytown, N.Y., Charms Residents and Retailers Businesses are thriving in an economically and ethnically diverse Westchester County village of 11,354. Mexico's massive Popocatepetl sends out columns of smoke and ash July 5 - Mexico's massive Popocatepetl sends out columns of smoke and ash high into the sky, grounding international flights. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Egypt bank governor says staying in position CAIRO, July 6 (Reuters) - Egyptian central bank governor Hisham Ramez said on Saturday he would remain in his position following the overthrow of President Mohamed Mursi, and denied a report he would... Well Skin Cancer on the Rise in Young Women Friends and colleagues were surprised to see the scar on my face because I was only 28. Even the medical resident who attended my surgery said I was the youngest skin cancer patient she had met. But as I learned more about skin cancer, I discovered that it is becoming increasingly common, especially among young women. 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. Why hiring remains slow in U.S. CNN's Maggie Lake speaks with Marty Regalia from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about businesses' reluctance to hire. Iran tightens grip with 'halal internet' In the last few months Iranians have found themselves in a cyber no-man's land. REFILE-UK seeks fairer share for small firms from outsourcing "oligopoly" LONDON, July 5 (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 pounds. New AAC Puts 1st Men's Tournament in Memphis The new American Athletic Conference will hold its first men's basketball tournament at the FedExForum in Memphis next March. Kite rider fights back from brink Hannah Whiteley laughs in the face of danger -- at least she does now. And after a near death experience she has gone on to establish herself as one of Europe's rising kitesurfing stars. UPDATE 2-EU threatens to suspend data-sharing with U.S. over spy reports BRUSSELS, July 5 (Reuters) - The European Union is threatening to suspend two agreements granting the United States access to European financial and travel data unless Washington shows it is... What older Americans can do about big student loans NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the debate over growing student debt, there has always been one mitigating factor Borrowers tend to be fairly young and there is plenty of time to pay off what they owe. Wisconsin governor signs into law new abortion restrictions MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law on Friday new abortion restrictions that opponents said could lead to the closing of two of the state's four abortion clinics. The Lede Latest Updates on Egypts Political Crisis The Lede is following events in Egypt, where its military rulers ousted President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday and moved to devise an interim government. 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. Poland's shale gas dreams fade as investors complain of red tape WARSAW, July 5 (Reuters) - Hopes that Poland could lead a U.S.-style shale gas boom in Europe are fading fast as energy companies say red tape is delaying commercial output and Warsaw's draft proposals to cut bureaucracy do not go nearly far enough. 25 greatest engineering feats The last few months have seen a fair number of impressive construction plans announced, from Norway's intention to create the world's first shipping tunnel, to Maldives' plans for a space-age underwater hotel, to Dubai's plans for the world's biggest shopping mall. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. 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. Morningstar says clients' credit card data may have been leaked (Reuters) - Investment research firm Morningstar Inc said personal information, including credit card details, of about 2,300 users of its Morningstar Document Research service may have been compromised due to a security breach last year. Kingsbury Says No Reason to Slow Down Offenses Unless it can be shown that up-tempo offenses lead to more injuries, Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury sees no reason to slow down the game with rule changes. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Tour operators steer clear of Cairo but Red Sea still on itinerary PARIS, July 5 (Reuters) - At least one French tour operator has postponed trips to Egypt, while German and Swiss firms halted visits to Cairo as protests erupted following the military overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. Ally's ResCap unit files bankruptcy plan July 5 (Reuters) - Residential Capital LLC, the mortgage lending unit of U.S. government-owned Ally Financial Inc , has filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan that calls for unsecured creditors to... Wealth Matters Captain of Your Own Yacht (for This Weekend, Anyway) Fractional ownership of pleasure craft, just like part ownership of a ski chalet or private jet, is a way to get more than you can afford alone. Fierce fighting batters Syria's strategic city of Homs July 5 - Syrian forces backed by Hezbollah hammer the central city of Homs, sparking fears from the U.N. over thousands of civilians trapped in the city. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. U.S. Morning Call Fireworks on Wall Street ahead of jobs July 5 - Employers are expected to have added 165,000 new jobs in June and the unemployment rate could drop to 7.5 percent

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