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News Feed Latest worldwide news Murray Proves Hiring Lendl Was a Masterstroke When Andy Murray lost his first three grand slam finals without winning a set, it seemed he was destined to join a long line of 'Brave Brits' whose career would be defined by near misses. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety Exercise leads to the creation of excitable brain cells, but it also creates neurons that can quiet parts of the brain and counter everyday stress, new research in mice shows. Travel the 'Iron Silk Road' The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents. Clothiers Act To Inspect Bangladeshi Factories In a plan to be announced Monday, the mostly European group agreed to take responsibility and action wherever serious safety problems are found. Syrian opposition head expects advanced weapons to reach rebels ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The new president of the opposition Syrian National Coalition said on Sunday he expected advanced weapons supplied by Saudi Arabia to reach rebel fighters soon and change their military situation, which he described as weak. The TV Watch Cooking Up Redemption, With a Dollop of Denial On Today Paula Deen, the tarnished queen of Southern cooking, offered a contrite defense to charges that she has used racist epithets. After 77 Years, Murray and Britain Rule Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to put an end to a 77-year drought for the British men at Wimbledon. Miners lead UK's FTSE lower as geopolitical fears rise LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's benchmark equity index fell on Wednesday, with construction and mining stocks among the worst performers, as a clutch of worrying geopolitical situations hit... Jamie Lulow, Steven Glickman The bride is a high-school guidance counselor; the groom works for an accounting, tax and consulting firm. Athletics Score Early in 10-4 Rout of Royals Josh Reddick homered and drove in four runs to cap a big series for Oakland, Jed Lowrie and Eric Sogard also went deep and the Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 10-4 on Sunday. Books Mind Over Matter Debunking Alternative Medicines Of 51,000 supplements on the market, Dr. Paul A. Offit finds only a few have proven benefits, with the popularity of the rest a testament to the power of self-delusion and the powerful placebo effect. Corner Office Ken Lombard, on Staying a Student of Business The former business partner of Magic Johnson advises business school students to be hungrier than youve ever been after graduation, because competition will be intense. Dance City Ballet Al Fresco New York City Ballet comes to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, its lush summer home of almost five decades, for just one week this season. BMW labor chief blames management for parts shortage magazine BERLIN (Reuters) - Cost cuts at Germany's BMW have led to a shortage of spare parts at dealers, prolonging delivery times and frustrating customers, Automobilwoche reported on Sunday, citing the luxury carmaker's top labor representative. Bolivian president threatens to close U.S. embassy A defiant Evo Morales was back in Bolivia on Thursday, railing against the United States after his presidential jet was held up in Europe under suspicions that U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden had hitched a ride. Briere Agrees With Canadiens on 2-Year Deal Danny Briere is unlikely to hear any more boos at the Bell Centre. National Briefing | Washington N.F.L. Wont Promote Enrollment in Health Insurance Under New Law The National Football League is not participating in an effort with the Obama administration to help promote enrollment in health insurance plans under the new health care law. 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? 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. Brazil 3, Spain 0 Neymar and Brazil Rout Spain and Live Up to Their Billing Fred, Brazils often criticized striker, had two goals, but the night belonged to Neymar as the seemingly invincible Spain was not so much beaten as humiliated. Motherlode Blog Dont Make Your Children the Exception to Every Rule Raising conscientious children is definitely not the most fun part of parenting, but protecting them from the consequences of every failure is the biggest parental failure of all. Masked Lawman Stumbles at the Gate The Lone Ranger stumbled badly at the box office over long holiday weekend, while Despicable Me 2 did well. McDowell Wins French Open by Four Shots World number nine Graeme McDowell held off the challenge of South Africa's Richard Sterne to win the French Open by four shots at the tough Le Golf National on Sunday. UPDATE 1-Grupo Rede Energia creditors OK Energisa bid, court to decide SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Brazil's Grupo Rede Energia SA, a power distributor seeking to exit bankruptcy protection, approved on Friday a takeover plan by rival Energisa SA that... Manziel Tweet Sounds Ready to Leave AM Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas AM. Yahoo acquires email management app Xobni SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc acquired email and address book management app Xobni, the Internet company's third acquisition in as many days as it seeks to revamp its online products and boost... WHO sets up emergency committee on MERS virus GENEVA, July 5 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization is forming an emergency committee of international experts to prepare for a possible worsening of the Middle East coronavirus, which has killed 40 people, WHO flu expert Keiji Fukuda said on Friday. 2013 Fantasy Football Top 15 Running Backs Arian Foster has had three consecutive seasons over 1,200 yards with double-digit touchdowns, but hes not the top fantasy back. Canada police say five dead, about 40 missing after oil train blast LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - The death toll from the explosion of a runaway freight train in a small Quebec town rose to five on Sunday and another 40 people are missing, police said on Sunday. Softer metals, A$ set to weigh on Australian shares SYDNEY, July 8 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to be under pressure at the open on Monday as a weaker dollar and falling metal prices counter the follow-through from gains in U.S. stocks... Dance Review Luke Murphy Performs His Drenched at La MaMa Drenched, choreographed by Luke Murphy, addresses loves many facets with movement and snippets from film and television history. Opinion Cut aid to Egypt till elections Tamara Cofman Wittes The U.S. has great stakes in Egypt's stability, and the next move should be cutting off aid as an incentive for the nation to hold democratic elections. Dot Earth Blog 19 Firefighters Fall on the Wildland-Urban Interface The dangerous interface between humans and forests claims the lives of 19 firefighters. New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. Jolie gives voice to Syria refugees As a human tide of refugees overflows Syria's borders, actress and U.N. special envoy Angelina Jolie visits those left homeless by the war. In one country, a refugee camp has become the fifth-largest city. Unilever raises stake in Indian unit to 67 percent (Reuters) - Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever said it had acquired a little over two-thirds of Indian unit Hindustan Unilever following the close of a voluntary tender offer, falling... Are celeb wines any good? Celebrity wines -- sublime or swill? Nischelle Turner talks to the experts -- and the public -- to find the answer. End of pop-up hotels? Traditionally, hotels are built with the hope they'll have staying power. For a new breed of accommodation, however, long-term is passe. 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. Sky feel the heat as rivals strike back BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France (Reuters) - One day after destroying the field in the first Pyrenean stage of the Tour de France, Team Sky were under the microscope on Sunday with only leader Chris Froome surviving the heat.

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