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News Feed Latest worldwide news Currents | QA Mother Daughter Me A Feel-Good Experiment That Wasnt Katie Hafners new memoir chronicles a multigenerational live-in experience that goes awry. Scholar Says a Church Statue From Spain Is by Michelangelo Scholars hear new evidence that a restored statue from a church in Spain could be a long-lost work by Michelangelo. Swan Song for Cicadas, but Many Missed the Show While many people were kept up at night by the roar of this arthropod flash mob, others were left to wonder what all the fuss was about. Could drones be highways future? Going off-road used to mean tearing up dirt tracks in a powerful four-by-four or gigantic monster truck. CORRECTED-Obamacare implementation delay no boon for hiring (Corrects third-last paragraph to say Darden "hired more part-time workers" instead "making some workers part-time") Pregnant and homeless The real cost Martha Ryan couldn't believe it. She had never heard of women who were pregnant and homeless. But in one night, she met three. Vertigo, a DC Comics Brand, Is Rebuilding With 6 New Series The Vertigo imprint was introduced in 1993 for mature audiences, but has struggled to compete against popular superhero fiction. Christmas toys may be in short supply in Venezuela CARACAS, July 3 (Reuters) - Whether they've been naughty or nice, Venezuelan children might be stuck without Christmas presents this year. Currents | Lighting Ceramic Table Lamps and Pendants Designed From the Bottom Up A collection of one-of-a-kind light fixtures produced by a ceramic artist (she provides the base) and a product designer (he does the shades). 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. UPDATE 1-N.Carolina latest state to seek tighter abortion clinic rules July 3 (Reuters) - Stricter rules for abortion clinics were approved by the North Carolina Senate on Wednesday, adding that state to the ranks of a growing number nationwide seeking to tighten regulations. Paid Sick Leave Laws Generate Concern, but Not Much Pain In cities that have required employers to provide paid sick leave, some small-business owners say they overestimated the laws added expense. How to pretend you're Canadian Flag-jacking isn't enough. Here's some advice on how Americans can fake being Canadian. Time Warner Intends to Move to Planned Skyscraper at Hudson Yards The company has a tentative deal to relocate its headquarters from Columbus Circle to a skyscraper to be built in the Hudson Yards project. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. 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. U.S. Border Agency Allows Others to Use Its Drones The Customs and Border Protection Agency, which owns 10 Predator drones, let domestic law enforcement agencies use them 250 times last year. Video shows beheading in Syria Atrocities captured on video and spread through social media fuel the fire in the Syrian conflict. Jim Clancy reports. Ecuador embassy 'Spy mic' found Ecuador is calling for British authorities to help investigate after officials found a secret recording device planted inside the South American country's embassy in London. T Magazine By Design | Emerging Talent on Display in the South of France A festival and exhibition in the city of Hyres showcases Europes up-and-coming designers, alongside one established star. Gulf Arabs welcome ouster of Egypt's president DUBAI (Reuters) - Gulf Arab states welcomed the Egyptian army's ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday following days of unrest in a country once seen by Gulf Arabs as an instrumental ally against rival power Iran. Knight Capital CEO Joyce quits newly merged trading firm NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tom Joyce, the former chief executive officer of Knight Capital who helped the trading firm avoid bankruptcy, has resigned from the company just days after its takeover by rival Getco was finalized, the newly combined trading firm said in a statement. Rose denies Mickelson at U.S. Open Justin Rose became the first English golfer in 43 years to win the U.S. Open on Sunday as Phil Mickelson failed to conjure up a 43rd birthday present for himself. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. McEnroe Enjoys New Role as Comedy Fall Guy John McEnroe was once the "bad boy" of Wimbledon, berating linesmen and umpires alike and famously screaming "You cannot be serious". Critics Notebook Through the Wormhole Considers Mind Reading Suppose the computer nerds seen on TV can solve everything and even penetrate our brains; who else is left to save the day? 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. Deen invokes same-sex marriage ruling in suit defense Celebrity chef Paula Deen hopes the Supreme Court's ruling allowing same-sex marriage to be legal in California will help in her defense against a racial discrimination lawsuit. Young Activists Rouse Egypt Protests but Leave Next Steps to Public A movement in Egypt illustrates the greatest strengths and the most glaring weaknesses of the youth groups that have driven many of Egypts most fundamental political transformations. DealBook Winklevoss Twins Plan First Fund for Bitcoins A proposal by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to create an exchange-traded fund dealing in bitcoins could make the digital currency more accessible to ordinary investors. Haas Pulls Away on Back Nine for ATT Win American Bill Haas broke free with a back nine surge and posted a three-stroke victory at the ATT National at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland on Sunday. Dance Review Ashtons Sylvia Is Revived at American Ballet Theater Frederick Ashtons Sylvia, at American Ballet Theater, has a score by Lo Delibes that was much loved by Tchaikovsky. Freerunning in Baghdad Leaping from rooftops and doing backflips off walls is when Prince Haydar feels the most free. On the Runway Blog State Senator Makes a Fashion Statement In her filibuster, Wendy Davis pushed the Japanese shoe manufacturer Mizuno into the spotlight. Bits Blog Candy Crush Saga Is This Summers Sweet Treat A puzzle that challenges players to get three or more matching types of candy in a row is the latest mobile gaming craze, and it doesnt seem to be slowing down. Angkor huge new city revealed Outside of Siem Reap, the results of an airborne laser survey confirm the existence of a medieval city buried beneath impenetrable jungle on a remote mountain. Bush a Fond Presence in Africa for Work During and Since His Presidency A former presidents contributions are in the spotlight as the current president tries to make his mark. Music Review Wayne Shorters 80th Birthday and Legacy of Perpetual Flux Wayne Shorters longtime quartet headlined a triple bill that attested to his immense and continuing influence on jazz. Sorry folks, but Portugal shows euro crisis far from over July 3 - We're told the euro crisis is over. But Portugal's coalition government is on the brink of collapse, and markets are once again on the slide. The crisis, it would seem, is far from over. UPDATE 1-'Obamacare' foes renew attack after U.S. employer mandate delayed * Business groups remain concerned about employer mandate

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