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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Student Killed in Egypt Protest Was Drawn to a Region in Upheaval Andrew Pochter was killed in Alexandria during antigovernment protests, and was working there this summer as an intern at a nonprofit organization. Top Vatican bank officials resign Journalist Barbie Nadeau lays out the complicated details of the cash-smuggling scandal at the Vatican bank. Home prices rise by most in seven years in May CoreLogic NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home prices racked up their biggest annual gain in more than seven years in May, with more increases expected through the summer months as the sector continues to mend, data... Canada Day 'terror plot' Two suspects have been arrested on terror charges and are accused of plotting to use explosive devices in Victoria, British Columbia, on Canada Day, which fell on Monday, James Malizia of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Tuesday. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Airline recruits women to save fuel An Indian airline has hit on possibly the worthiest excuse yet for hiring slim women as cabin crew -- it saves fuel and therefore money. Nursing home staff face charges in abuse of elderly patients ATLANTA (Reuters) - Twenty-one current and former employees of a nursing home for Alzheimer's patients in Georgia, including its owner, face a total of more than 70 criminal charges for allegedly abusing elderly patients, authorities said Tuesday. Blasting heat keeps hold on Western states (Reuters) - A heat wave scorching the Western United States fueled lightning-sparked fires in several states and pushed temperatures well above normal on Monday in typically cooler regions such as Seattle and parts of the Rocky Mountains. Insmed's lung infection drug fares no better than rival, shares fall (Reuters) - Insmed Inc's experimental lung infection drug fared no better than a competing drug developed by Novartis AG in a lung function test, sending shares in the company down 27 percent in pre-market trading. The Lede Latest Updates on Egypts Political Crisis The Lede is following events in Egypt on Tuesday, as protesters demanding the resignation of President Mohamed Morsi return to the streets and the clock ticks on an ultimatum issued by the military. 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. New Chinese law Call Mom or else A new law requires kids to visit their parents regularly and look after them financially. Well Dangers of Distracted Walking A growing number of people who walk while talking or texting on a cellphone are ending up in the emergency room. Buy second citizenship Are you jaded with your home country, want to pay lower taxes, enjoy the freedom to travel and strive for a higher quality of life? Straight Sets Stephens, Last American Remaining, Falls in Quarterfinal Sloane Stephens lost in straight sets to the French veteran Marion Bartoli, who was booed for pushing for a stoppage of play when rain began to fall in the first set. 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. UPDATE 1-RLPC Icahn, affiliates provide bulk of $5.2 bln Dell loan package July 2 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn and affiliates provided $3.42 billion, or 66 percent, of the debt financing to back his bid for personal computer maker Dell Inc , but even this fully financed offer faces an uphill battle. Telefonica in fiber optic deal with Vodafone, Orange in Spain MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's biggest telecoms company Telefonica signed an agreement with rivals Vodafone and Orange on Tuesday, granting them access to its fiber optic network to roll out faster... Milton Bradley Sentenced in Abuse Case Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was sentenced Tuesday to more than 2 years in jail for abusing and threatening his estranged wife. Brown Rallies Mets Past Diamondbacks 5-4 in 13 Andrew Brown hit a two-run single with two outs in the 13th inning and the New York Mets put together a pair of late rallies to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Monday night, handing the NL West leaders their fourth straight loss. British shares rise, survey data boosts industrial firms LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index rose on Monday as investors placed fresh bets at the start of the quarter, with robust June manufacturing data sending industrial firms to the top... Notarized Signatures Werent His, a Brooklyn Prosecutor Testifies Jabbar Collins, who is suing the city after 16 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit, claims falsely notarized warrants were used to coerce testimony. In the Garden 3,000 Plants, and Then Some The rains have felled the heirloom roses, but in this complex landscape, theres a lot of other flora to stop and smell. Tensions mount in Egypt as Mursi calls for end to ultimatum July 2 - Tensions mount in Egypt as demonstrators fill the streets and Mursi calls for an end to a military ultimatum to resolve the crisis. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. US STOCKS-Wall St slips in volatile session * Energy shares up as oil prices jump on Middle East unrest NASCAR's 'Bad Brad' NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport. Prosecution wraps up case in U.S. WikiLeaks court-martial FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - Court-martial prosecutors wrapped up their case on Tuesday against the soldier charged with providing a trove of secret material to WikiLeaks in the biggest leak of classified files in U.S. history. Was Gillard ousted over sexism? Australia has a new prime minister. And its first female premier, defeated in a decisive vote 57-45 in favor of the man she ousted in 2010, will now tender her resignation. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. UPDATE 2-American Realty seeks No.2 spot in net leases with $3.1 bln buy * ARCT shareholders to get $30/share in cash or 2.05 shares of ARCP On Football Patriots Put Principles on Display Some teams might have waited for the legal process to play out, but the Patriots immediately cut Aaron Hernandez after his arrest on murder charges. Obama wildlife trafficking plan may also boost security WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House plan to curb illegal trafficking in rhino horn, elephant tusks and body parts from other endangered wildlife could have the side benefit of helping to stabilize parts of Africa plagued by insurgent groups, military and political analysts say. Movie Review In The Lone Ranger, Tonto Takes Center Stage Gore Verbinskis reimagining of The Lone Ranger tries to give todays kids their own version of the white-hat western hero with his laconic Indian sidekick. Firm Said to Be Reviewing Questions Raised About Ties to Long Island Utility A spokeswoman for the consulting company Navigant said the firm had been unaware of a New York State panels criticism of its relationship with the Long Island Power Authority. Yahoo buys mobile app co Qwiki July 2 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said that it will buy Qwiki Inc, a mobile app for creating videos in Apple Inc's iPhone, as it tries to increase its presence in the world of smartphones and tablets. DealBook What I Learned From My Daughters Wedding It is possible to be both intensely focused at work and also intensely engaged in other peoples lives, the author writes. Summer solstice It's all about sex In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice has a history of stirring libidos, and it's no wonder. The longest day of the year tends to kick off the start of the summer season, and with it, the harvest. It should then come as no surprise that the solstice is linked to fertility -- both of the vegetal and human variety. Morsy 'People gave me the mandate' With Egypt on a knife's edge, President Mohamed Morsy addresses the country in a televised speech to reject a military ultimatum and say he will not step aside. Sports Briefing | College Football Oklahoma State Quarterback Picks Illinois Wes Lunt, the former Oklahoma State starting quarterback, is transferring to the University of Illinois in his home state.

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