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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. SAILING-America's Cup gets under way with one-boat race SAN FRANCISCO, July 7 (Reuters) - The 34th America's Cup sailing regatta began in San Francisco on Sunday with only one team competing in the first race as Italy's Luna Rossa Challenge sat it out in protest of rule changes it says put it at a disadvantage. Prototype In Cargo Delivery, the Three-Wheelers That Could A small freight company in Portland, Ore., makes its deliveries not with semitrailers but with electric-assisted trikes. Boy, 2, dies, seventh casualty in Pennsylvania house fire (Reuters) - A two-year-old Pennsylvania boy gravely injured in an Independence Day house fire has died, becoming the sixth member of the same family killed by the blaze, a hospital official said on Saturday. RPT-Deutsche Annington listing dud leaves sour taste before summer lull LONDON/FRANKFURT, July 3 (Reuters) - Deutsche Annington's dramatic decision to pull its billion-dollar share sale leaves a sour note in Europe's recovering new listings market as the quiet summer... 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. Emergency vehicle may have run over one of Asiana crash victims SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An emergency vehicle rushing to the scene of the Asiana Airlines crash at San Francisco's international airport may have run over one of the two teenage Chinese girls killed in the incident, the local fire department said on Sunday. Sports Briefing | Soccer Six Players Chase Golden Ball Award at Confederations Cup Brazil forward Neymar is among six players nominated for the Golden Ball award that is given to the best player at the Confederations Cup. Martin Kaymer's iron game 2010 PGA Champion Martin Kaymer gives CNN a master class in consistency. Xinjiang calm on riots anniversary Urumqi, the capital of China's far-western Xinjiang Province, was calm but definitely tense Friday, four years after violent clashes left hundreds dead and exposed deep ethnic rifts in the region. Mexico peso sinks on expectations of Fed withdrawal MEXICO CITY, July 5 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso slumped on Friday by the most in more than two weeks after a strong U.S. jobs report backed expectations that the Federal Reserve will trim its bond... Egypt protests Egyptian protesters are planning to meet in the streets again Sunday, where, for weeks, arguments have turned to clashes. Sports Briefing | Soccer Red Bulls End Drought by Beating Houston Fabian Espindola broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute with his first goal since April 20 and Jonny Steele scored with two minutes left, giving the Red Bulls a victory over Houston. Music Review Speedy Ortiz Cuts Through Thick Night Air at Death by Audio Speedy Ortiz performed on Friday night at Death by Audio, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to celebrate the release of its full-length debut album, Major Arcana (Carpark). Is it fate? Dog links 2 wounded vets Karen Shirk puts a lot of thought into matching people with the right service dog. But one recent story has her convinced that larger forces are sometimes at work. Bits Rediscovering Radio Through Apps Despite the popularity of listening to music on services like iTunes, Spotify and Pandora, radio suddenly becomes more appealing for its human element. It's not about Paula Deen, it's about us Gene Seymour says Deen's statements let us pillory her while we feel superior. How about instead facing our own unfinished business with racism, such as high incarceration rates for blacks? Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. Boy, 2, dies, seventh casualty in Pennsylvania house fire (Reuters) - A two-year-old Pennsylvania boy gravely injured in an Independence Day house fire has died, becoming the sixth member of the same family killed by the blaze, a hospital official said on Saturday. Mexico reform drive at stake as regions vote By Simon Gardner MEXICO CITY, July 7 (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's sweeping economic reform plans hang in the balance in local elections on Sunday with a strong opposition showing seen as crucial to preserve a cross-party pact. Nearly half of Mexico's 31 states are voting for a mix of local parliaments and municipal governments, but all eyes are on the race for governor in the state of Baja California, a stronghold of the conservative National Action party (PAN). DealBook Dalian Wanda of China to Spend $1.6 Billion on Yacht Maker and London Hotel The property developer Dalian Wanda said on Wednesday that acquiring the yacht maker Sunseeker International and building a luxury hotel in London would help it branch into new markets outside China. Arts, Briefly Brick Announces Lineup for Game Play Festival The Brick Theater in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has announced the lineup for its annual fusion of live theater and video games. Sports Briefing | College Basketball N.C.A.A. Expands Use of Replay Review in College Basketball The N.C.A.A.s panel on rules oversight voted to expand the use of replay review in college basketball. Global Soccer Brazil vs. Spain Best in World Meets Best in History The Confederations Cup has been a tough tournament. And Brazil has made sure its most feared opponent took the longest and most tortuous road to the final. 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. After Protests, Forums Sprout in Turkeys Parks The antigovernment protests of last month have given way to quiet political exchanges every evening in dozens of parks around Turkey. Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics. Brazilian football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. UPDATE 1-Shares of Brazil OGX plummet as regulator starts probe * OGX says has enough cash to meet mid-term obligations (Adds regulator statement, details of filing) Pride and Prejudice's foray onto outdoor stage 'intelligent' LONDON (Reuters) - The adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" for London's outdoor stage was "intelligent" and "pleasing" and saw the emergence of a new talent in the role of Elizabeth Bennett, local reviews said. Mets 2, Brewers 1 Hefner Boosts Mets as Resurgence Continues Jeremy Hefner allowed two hits and struck out eight batters, tying his career high, in seven innings as the Mets beat the Brewers. News Analysis Obamas Remarks Offer Hope to Opponents of Oil Pipeline The president said he would approve the remaining part of the pipeline from Alberta to Gulf Coast refineries only if it would not significantly exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution. Music Review New York Philharmonics The Planets Builds on Holsts Work The English composer Gustav Holsts orchestral suite The Planets was wedded with imagery of the solar system at a Summertime Classics concert by the New York Philharmonic. The curious case of Claudio Yacob Claudio Yacob enjoyed a stellar debut season in the English Premier League after moving from Argentina. But just what was the story behind his transfer to West Bromwich Albion? Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Dispelling a Myth About Running Injuries Dispelling a popular myth about running injuries, car sharing grows with fewer strings attached, where to recycle your old electronics and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Hong Kong shares to start weaker, China data looms HONG KONG, July 8 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could start the week weaker on Monday, with high dividend stocks coming under some pressure after U.S. Treasury bond yields ended last week at near... Despite deaths, Egyptians return Egyptian protesters are planning to meet in the streets again Sunday, where, for weeks, arguments have turned to clashes. Douglas Engelbart, inventor of computer mouse, dies at 88 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Douglas Engelbart, a technologist who conceived of the computer mouse and laid out a vision of an Internet decades before others brought those ideas to the mass market, died on Tuesday night. He was 88. Red Bulls Rewind On to the Dog Days Connor Lade, the Red Bulls homegrown defender/midfielder, started his first game of the M.L.S. season on Sunday in the Red Bulls only victory in June. Pushkin Director Departs After Bid for Presidents Support The longtime director of the State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts is stepping down, weeks after trying to involve President Vladimir V. Putin in a dispute with the Hermitage.

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