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News Feed Latest worldwide news Breakingviews Oil over the place July 3 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists explain how Chesapeake's out-of-control exploration costs undermine its recent leadership in finding black gold. Valentino unveils whimsical haute couture collection at Paris fashion week July 3 - Design duo Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli unveil Valentino's Autumn/Winter 2013 haute couture collection as Paris fashion week draws to a close. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Can cruise industry rebound? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Jury out on Hall of Fame new boys Every year a select few are inducted to World Golf's Hall of Fame. But the 2013 ceremony on May 6 is not without a degree of controversy after four-time major winner Ray Floyd says it has become a club that is too easy to join. 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. Personal Health A Label Calls Attention to Obesity The American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders. 2 Infant Formula Makers to Cut Prices After China Starts an Investigation Nestl and Danone will trim their prices on some infant formula after China began an investigation of price-fixing by sellers of the milk. Tennis Lisicki heroics on Centre Court Sabine Lisicki survives another emotional roller coaster to claim her place in the women's singles final at Wimbledon with a thrilling three-set victory over fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska. She will play Marion Bartoli of France. The man who exposed Lance It cost his newspaper a thumping $1.6 million in legal costs as well as 13 years of his life. But journalist David Walsh was finally vindicated when Lance Armstrong confessed to doping earlier this year. Man Utd signs new Asian sponsor Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. Oregon Put on Probation, but Faces No Bowl Ban The NCAA stripped Oregon of a scholarship in each of the next two seasons and placed the program on probation for three years, opting against stiffer penalties like a bowl ban despite issuing a show-cause order against former coach Chip Kelly, who apologized to the school, its fans and it players. Driver rescued from giant sinkhole that swallowed car in Ohio July 4 - A Toledo driver is safe after her car fell into a giant sinkhole believed to be caused by a water main break. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Well Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Solved! Readers solve the case of a 37-year-old woman who had a persistent fever despite being treated with antibiotics. Techquity Zynga's product issues, former Groupon CEO sings Jul 2 - Zynga makes management change but analysts say it has other problems. Plus, former Groupon CEO Andrew Mason releases an album and we have a sample. Football Giggs handed coach role Ryan Giggs takes another step in further cementing his remarkable relationship with Manchester United after he was appointed the club's player-coach. Senators Reward MacLean With Three-Year Extension Paul MacLean of the Ottawa Senators, the National Hockey League's coach of year, was rewarded with a three-year contract extension, the team said on Thursday. 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. Music Review Argento Chamber Ensemble Performs at Austrian Cultural Forum A program by the Argento Chamber Ensemble at the Austrian Cultural Forum on Tuesday featured Georg Friedrich Haass Atthis for soprano and eight instruments. GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro shares rise, debt tensions ease before ECB meeting * Portugal bond yields holding at 7.5 percent, ECB in focus * European shares recover previous day's losses * Euro edges lower, oil eases as Egypt's president overthrown By Marc Jones LONDON, July 4... Sports Briefing | Football Cowboys Player Jailed After Failing Drug Test Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was jailed in Texas after failing a second drug test. Editorial Crisis in Egypt It would be tragic if Egyptians allowed the 2011 revolution to end with this rejection of democracy. Bergeron No Surgery Needed for Various Injuries Bruins alternate captain Patrice Bergeron says he won't need surgery for any of the injuries he suffered in the Stanley Cup final. Well A Fat Dad Fathers Day Fathers Day was not only about spoiling my dad but also about coming together as a family using the recipes that had conjured fond memories from my parents past and creating new ones together. Internet sites join July 4 protest against surveillance (Reuters) - The online community rallied on Thursday in support of live protests against the U.S. government's surveillance of internet activity, a practice recently exposed by a former contractor for the National Security Agency. GLOBAL MARKETS-ECB, BoE easing signals send shares and bonds higher * ECB and BoE issue unusual guidance on easier policy outlook Texas House panel advances proposal to restrict abortion AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A Texas House committee voted to move forward with a proposal to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and toughen standards for clinics, after at least 2,000 people sought to testify for and against the measure at an eight-hour hearing. Bits F.T.C. Member Starts Reclaim Your Name Campaign for Personal Data A member of the Federal Trade Commission has proposed an initiative to give consumers access to their own records held by data brokers. U.S. Standards for School Snacks Move Beyond Cafeteria to Fight Obesity The Obama administration on Thursday unveiled standards for foods sold in vending machines, snack bars and school stores, changes intended to combat childhood obesity. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Michael Palin joins WWI drama in first acting role in 15 years LONDON (Reuters) - British TV presenter Michael Palin is taking up his first acting role in more than 15 years, joining a drama about soldiers producing a newspaper from the battlefields of World War One. Dance Review Pavel Zustiaks Painted Bird Blurs Insiders and Outsiders The Painted Bird, an ambitious trilogy of dance theater works by Pavel Zustiak that are usually seen only in separate installments, was performed in one long evening at La MaMa E.T.C. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Rolls-Royce says U.S. lawsuit "without merit" LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - British aero engine maker Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc said it was confident a lawsuit brought against it by two former employees would be found to be without merit. India's Emcure Pharma files for IPO MUMBAI, July 2 (Reuters) - India's Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd, in which Blackstone Group holds a significant minority stake, has filed for an initial public offering of common stock, the company said... Square Feet A New York Landmark Moves Toward an I.P.O. Despite Legal Appeals A judge ruled that the vote on the deal was legal, but dissident shareholders filed motions for a stay to appeal the ruling. Yankees 9, Twins 5 Yankees Thrash Twins to Complete 4-Game Sweep Ichiro Suzuki and Travis Hafner each had three hits, and David Phelps pitched well enough to get the win as the Yankees moved to 13-3, counting the postseason, at Target Field. High court ruling on same-sex marriage energizes state efforts NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gay rights activists asked a New Jersey judge on Wednesday to declare same-sex marriage legal in the state, citing last week's Supreme Court ruling striking down the federal law defining marriage as between a man and a woman. Twitter begins cookie-based ad targeting SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter Inc said Wednesday it would begin showing individually targeted ads using cookies, an effective online tracking technology that has also fueled concerns about internet privacy. Royal baby betting bonanza July 4 - British bookmakers are taking bets on everything from the future King or Queen or England's sex, weight, height and hair. Novelty betting is a growing market that reflects the facination the world has with the British royal family. Hayley Platt reports. Northern California urged to conserve power as heat wave peaks (Reuters) - California's power grid operator on Monday issued a rare plea for customers in the north of the state to conserve energy over the next couple days as a heat wave blanketing the region is expected to peak just as the work week begins.

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