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News Feed Latest worldwide news Karzai, Frustrated, Wants Firm Pledges From U.S. The Afghan leader says he believes that bringing Washington around to his way of thinking is the biggest problem for his government, several Afghans said. Fighting in central Cairo, amid protests CAIRO (Reuters) - Fighting broke out in central Cairo on Friday evening between supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohamed, witnesses said. Defense to take center stage in U.S. WikiLeaks court-martial WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For weeks, Private First Class Bradley Manning has been portrayed as an arrogant loner and a traitor who damaged U.S. security and put countless lives at risk by providing hundreds of thousands of secret files to WikiLeaks. Tiger/Obama Golf's power pair Butch Harmon could hardly believe what he was seeing. Two of the most recognizable faces on the planet were casually shooting the breeze as they swept down the fairway in Florida. The best-selling artists of 2013 (so far) The returning Justin Timberlake and upstart rappers Macklemore and Ryan Lewis top the list of best-selling recording artists at the midyear point of 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Steely Djokovic Subdues Del Potro in Epic Semi-Final In the end, an exhausted, sweat-soaked Novak Djokovic could not stop himself from joining 15,000 hollering fans in giving Argentine warrior Juan Martin Del Potro a standing ovation after an epic display of courage and endurance at Wimbledon on Friday. Islamist protests hit cities across Egypt, at least 24 dead CAIRO (Reuters) - At least 24 people died across Egypt on Friday as Islamists opposed to the overthrow of President Mohamed Mursi took to the streets to vent their fury at what they say was a military coup. Gadgetwise Blog App Smart Extra To-Do Lists, File Sharing and Other Home Worker Needs Apps that can help home workers making the most of their time and the quiet environment. 25 greatest engineering feats The last few months have seen a fair number of impressive construction plans announced, from Norway's intention to create the world's first shipping tunnel, to Maldives' plans for a space-age underwater hotel, to Dubai's plans for the world's biggest shopping mall. 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. Jim Nayder, 59, Specialist in Annoying Music, Dies Mr. Nayders epiphany that people were attracted to train-wreck music led him to become the Chicago-based founder and host of The Annoying Music Show on NPR. ArtsBeat Nudity, Fake Violence and Sex Prove a Winning Combination for Park Avenue Armory The Park Avenue Armory says that Paul McCarthys WS, a retelling of the Snow White fable, has become its second-biggest draw ever. Poll Majority of U.S. primary dealers see Fed slowing bond buying in Sept NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is likely to begin shrinking the size of its debt purchase program, intended to prop up economic growth and support the labor market, by September of this... How has cycling recovered? Amanda Davies looks at the financial impact of the Lance Armstrong revelations and how cycling has since recovered. Postponing Health Rules Emboldens Republicans Republican leaders called for investigation into the delay and some said the White House was trying to help Democrats by postponing the changes until after the midterm elections. How to Make a Perfect Summer Feast The chicken to end all chicken, salads upon salads and dessert all in only a few hours. Lisicki dethrones Serena at Wimbledon Serena Williams, the World No.1 and five-time Wimbledon champion, crashes out at the last-16 stage following a shock defeat by Germany's Sabine Lisicki. EU meeting agenda Is the U.S. spying on us? Allegations that the United States is spying on its European allies will top the agenda for European Union ambassadors meeting Thursday in Brussels, Belgium, as the fallout from claims made by U.S. leaker Edward Snowden widens. The world's best airline is... Emirates has been voted the world's best airline by passengers at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. Appeals court rules California healthcare limits 'invalid' SAN FRANCISCO, July 5 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled invalid California legislation which had eliminated coverage of some healthcare services, including adult dental, podiatry,... Critics Notebook ESPNs Nine for IX Focuses on Women in Sports All of the documentaries in ESPNs Nine for IX are devoted to women in the sports world, starting with the tennis star Venus Williams. Australia shares seen underpinned by dovish ECB, BoE; weak metals may weigh SYDNEY, July 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares could be underpinned on Friday by commitments to looser monetary policy from Europe and the UK, though a holiday in Wall Street and lower metals prices... Iceland parliament declines Snowden's citizenship bid REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - A bid by Edward Snowden for Icelandic citizenship failed when the country's parliament voted not to debate it before the summer recess, lawmakers said on Friday, with options for the U.S. fugitive narrowing by the day. German stocks - Factors to watch on July 5 FRANKFURT, July 5 (Reuters) - The DAX top-30 index looked set to open 0.4 percent higher on Friday, according to premarket data from brokerage Lang Schwarz at 0614 GMT. Economix Blog Confusing the Public on the Affordable Care Act Many opponents of the Affordable Care Act have used cautionary warnings of its impact, and some of them are jam-packed with misleading information, an economist writes. UPDATE 2-EU threatens to suspend data-sharing with U.S. over spy reports BRUSSELS, July 5 (Reuters) - The European Union is threatening to suspend two agreements granting the United States access to European financial and travel data unless Washington shows it is respecting EU rules on data privacy, EU officials said on Friday. 50 Cent accused of kicking model The Los Angeles woman whom rapper 50 Cent is accused of kicking in a domestic violence incident is a model and an actress who had a part in a "Pirates of the Caribbean" film, her representative told CNN Friday. Obama wildlife trafficking plan may also boost security WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House plan to curb illegal trafficking in rhino horn, elephant tusks and body parts from other endangered wildlife could have the side benefit of helping to stabilize parts of Africa plagued by insurgent groups, military and political analysts say. UPDATE 4-Conergy files for insolvency as solar crisis deepens * Conergy says could reach agreement with 9 of 10 creditors Celebrities pay tribute to Irish singer Bernie Nolan LONDON (Reuters) - Celebrities paid tribute on Friday to the Irish singer and TV star Bernie Nolan, who has died at the age of 52 after a three-year battle with cancer. Kelley LeVine, Max Hyman The couple met at the University of Missouri. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Faster than speeding bullet, 'Man of Steel' sets June record (Corrects director to Zack Snyder para 4; Nolan as co-writer, producer) Boy, 8, gets help for injured father after crash onto river sandbar An 8-year-old boy climbed out of a wrecked car and walked nearly a mile to his home to get help for his trapped father, who was hurt in the crash, police in northern Massachusetts said. For blind campers, a first chance to swim and canoe BROCKPORT, New York (Reuters) - On her first attempt ever at the long jump, the applause came before 16-year-old Dah Ku even broke a stride. 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. Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. Daredevil crosses a gorge near the Grand Canyon on tightrope June 24 - Aerialist Nik Wallenda completes a high-wire walk across a section of the Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon. Elly Park reports. George Lucas to get White House honor, "Pacific Rim" premieres July 5 - The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including George Lucas to get National Medal of Arts, Del Toro premieres "Pacific Rim" in London, and the royal baby media circus begins. Lindsay Claiborn reports. Handlebars Is This BMW the Ultimate Maxiscooter? BMWs motorcycle division has been best known for building long-distance machines of renowned durability, but it has just produced pair of linebacker-scale scooters. Time to return to Iran? Iran scare you? You're missing out on a lot more than you might think.

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