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News Feed Latest worldwide news Megyn Kelly to Get Prime-Time Slot on Fox News Fox News dominates in total audience, but among younger viewers its lead is slipping. The arrival of Ms. Kelly, after a maternity leave, could help. Pick a College Postseason and Louisville Will Probably Show Up for It Louisvilles best year has forced the Cardinals to rearrange the trophy cases around the athletic department. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Bale won't be in 'Justice League' film We already knew that Christian Bale probably wasn't going to show up as Batman in the upcoming Justice League movie, the Avengers-style supergroup of DC heroes. First, Bale said that he wouldn't do another Batman movie unless Nolan opted for a fourth Dark Knight chapter, which Nolan says isn't happening. Then 'Man of Steel' and 'Dark Knight' screenwriter David S. Goyer confirmed that the Justice League's Batman would be a rebooted character. So that pretty much closed the book. Robot rock band debuts in Tokyo June 24 - Robot rock band Z-Machines perform their debut gig live in front of an audience in Tokyo. Elly Park reports. Advertising On Independence Day, a Salute to the Brave Some ads for the Fourth of July holiday honor the veterans of the nations wars, particularly those who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. Performing From Space, Chris Hadfield Is Canadas Low-Orbit Star Chris Hadfields exploits in space may have cemented his reputation as the worlds best-known singing astronaut, not to mention Canadas newest celebrity. Gotham Making $7.75 an Hour, and Figuring Theres Little to Lose by Speaking Out The areas economic comeback rides piggyback on low-wage jobs, on those who dip fries in boiling oil and pull flesh off the bones of factory chickens. Actor Pierce Brosnan's daughter dies of ovarian cancer LONDON (Reuters) - Irish actor Pierce Brosnan said on Tuesday that his 41-year-old daughter Charlotte had died after a three year battle with ovarian cancer, the same disease that killed his first wife more than 20 years ago. Special Report Return to Baghdad, epicenter of Islam's growing divide BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The last time I left Baghdad I was on a stretcher. Nearly 2,000 people want to testify at Texas abortion hearing AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Nearly 2,000 people, some with babies in strollers and slings, signed up to testify at a hearing on Tuesday about a Texas proposal that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and toughen standards for abortion clinics. At 75, is Superman over the hill? In the comic-book world, he is sometimes derided as "the big blue Boy Scout." COMMODITIES-Oil jumps on Middle East unrest; gold falls NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Buoyant energy and grain markets pushed commodities higher on Tuesday, with oil jumping to nine-month highs above $99 a barrel as turmoil in the Middle East unsettled investors. Gold and copper ended their two-day winning streak, and both fell almost 1 percent as the dollar strengthened and recent short-covering ran out of steam. Most crop markets rose as investors scooped up bargains after the selloff following the bearish crop report last week. In tep Overfished and under-protected As the human footprint has spread, the remaining wildernesses on our planet have retreated. However, dive just a few meters below the ocean surface and you will enter a world where humans very rarely venture. 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. By the Millions, Egyptians Seek Morsis Ouster In an outpouring of rage against President Mohamed Morsi, a core of protesters set fire to the headquarters of Mr. Morsis Muslim Brotherhood movement in Cairo. Challenge to find asteroid threats CNN talks to Jason Kessler about NASA's Asteroid Grand Challenge. DealBook Nokia to Buy Control of Its Joint Venture With Siemens for $2.2 Billion Nokia has agreed to buy Siemenss half of a telecommunications equipment joint venture for about $2.2 billion, as Nokia continues to struggle with challenges in its cellphone business. Deen's accuser 'This has never been about the N-word' The woman who filed a harassment lawsuit against Paula Deen said Monday her suit "has never been about the N-word," addressing the slur that has tarnished the celebrity chef's image and cost her endorsements, a book deal and her TV show. UPDATE 2-Trayvon Martin trial told Zimmerman injuries "insignificant" SANFORD, Fla., July 2 (Reuters) - Volunteer watchman George Zimmerman suffered "insignificant" injuries in the fight in which he shot and killed unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, a medical examiner testified on Tuesday, as prosecutors attempted to undermine Zimmerman's claim he feared for his life. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks pensive as dollar flexes muscles * Upbeat U.S. data reinforces Fed stimulus withdrawal view Federer to Play Low-Key Swiss Open on Clay Roger Federer will try to move on from his stunning Wimbledon loss by playing at the clay-court Swiss Open, where he debuted as a 16-year-old. Giants Cornerback Focused on Recovery, but Also the Future Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas is attempting to come back from the third tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and the second in two years. Going, Going, Still Going? Voyager 1 at Solar Systems Edge Scientists waiting for the spacecraft to enter the wider reaches of the Milky Way are perplexed Only one of two telltale signs of its departure has been detected. UPDATE 1-Sprint Nextel must face NY suit over tax fraud - judge NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp must face a lawsuit brought by New York state accusing the company of deliberately not collecting or paying millions of dollars of taxes for its cell phone service, a judge has ruled. UPDATE 4-U.S. to delay key health-reform provision to 2015 (Adds fresh quote from tax expert, Democratic reaction, details on funding implications) Former FBI Director Freeh to probe BP spill claims payouts July 2 (Reuters) - Former FBI Director Louis Freeh will investigate possible misconduct by a lawyer involved in making payments to settle claims by people and businesses affected by the BP spill in... Haas Keeps His Winning Streak Alive Bill Haas keeps winning the right tournaments to position himself on the periphery of the elite in golf. Scientists make wire of carbon, may sometime rival copper OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists have made a strong, lightweight wire from carbon that might eventually be a rival to copper if its ability to conduct electricity can be improved, Cambridge University said on Thursday. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Radwanska outlasts Li in epic quarter-final LONDON (Reuters) - Last year's runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska, the highest ranked player left in the women's draw, moved closer to reaching successive Wimbledon finals after outlasting China's Li Na 7-6(5) 4-6 6-2 in an epic last-eight duel on Tuesday. Ex-Auburn Player Indicted in Point-Shaving Scheme Former Auburn point guard Varez Ward has been arrested for allegedly trying to fix games. UPDATE 1-'Fast Furious' leads 'Hangover' in big-budget movie battle May 26 (Reuters) - The speed demons of "Fast Furious 6" raced ahead of the hard-partying "Hangover" gang in a battle between two male-oriented movie franchises, setting up the car chase sequel for a big holiday weekend win at U.S. and Canadian box offices. Make that 28 Croatia joins EU Croatia formally became the newest member of the European Union on Monday, marking an end to a 10-year campaign for a Balkan state that emerged from the ruins of a bloody civil war. Health Mandate For Employers Delayed to 2015 The Obama administration said Tuesday it would delay for a year the Affordable Care Act mandate that employers provide coverage for their workers or pay penalties. Bartoli outbreaks Stephens to reach semis LONDON (Reuters) - Marion Bartoli beat Sloane Stephens 6-4 7-5 in a bizarre rain-interrupted quarter-final that featured eight successive breaks of serve on Tuesday to leave the French 15th seed one match away from a surprise second Wimbledon final. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Artist stirs privacy debate with portraits from DNA July 1 - DNA extracted from cigarette butts and bubble gum found on the streets of Brooklyn is being used by artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg to create realistic portraits of anonymous New Yorkers. The artist says her project is designed to spark debate about the use - or potential misuse - of DNA profiling in society. Ben Gruber reports. Agreement almost in place to free players for Sochi Olympics (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) inched closer to an agreement on Monday that would free players to take part in the next year's Sochi Winter Olympics. T Magazine Threes a Trend | Fisherman Sandals for Work and Play The spring shoe was paired with suits, shorts and tailored trousers at Christopher Kane, Carven and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

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