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News Feed Latest worldwide news RBS commissions review of UK small business lending LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has commissioned a review of its lending to small businesses, responding to concerns of a shortage of finance in a sector seen as vital to Britain's... Regulator in France Raids Office of Apple Authorities reportedly want to know if Apple ordered its wholesalers not to deliver some products on time to retailers. Township thanks Mandela At sunset, the smell of food simmering in dozens of pots starts to fill the air on 15th Avenue. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Russia to hold nuclear talks with North Korea North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials next week in Moscow in discussions about possibly ending the embattled Asian nation's nuclear program, Russia's foreign ministry said, according to a state news report. 4 Women With Zero Major Titles Reach Wimbledon SFs In 11 of the past 13 years, Serena or Venus Williams and sometimes both reached the Wimbledon final. The sisters collected five championships each in that span. Taking Back Hernandez Jerseys The New England Patriots are offering new jerseys to all fans who want to get rid of the ones they bought with Aaron Hernandezs name. 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. Outrage in Europe Grows Over Spying Disclosures Damage from the disclosures of the United States' spying on its allies spread, with President Franois Hollande of France suggesting that free trade negotiations be delayed. Doctor and Patient The Gulf Between Doctors and Nurse Practitioners Nurse practitioners believe that they can lead primary care practices and admit patients to a hospital and that they deserve to earn the same amount as doctors for the same work. Physicians disagree. ArtsBeat Life in the Rivers, Streets and Skylines of American Cities Books about Chicagos early impact on the Midwest, a 1967 riot in Detroit and the history of high-rises in Manhattan. The Actor Michael Cera Is Now Writing and Directing, Too The actor Michael Cera, currently in Crystal Fairy and This Is the End, has been directing short films and writing new episodes of Arrested Development. Forman Downplays Friction With Thibodeau Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman insisted it was his call to let Tom Thibodeau's top assistant go and downplayed the idea there's friction with the coach. Police Break Cemetery Gates After Ruling in Mandela Feud A South African court ordered that the bodies of three of Nelson Mandelas children be exhumed and moved to a nearby village where the ailing Mr. Mandela himself is to be buried. Preview Cahill Returns Not a Moment Too Soon for Red Bulls Tim Cahill, the teams second designated player was away for the entire month of June helping Australia qualify for next summers World Cup. Turk Telekom, others eye $1 bln pay-TV group Digiturk-sources * Turk Telekom keenest potential buyer, banking source says UPDATE 3-Zimmerman studied Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law -witness (Adds DNA expert's testimony, prosecution to rest on Friday) Watson Names North as Vice-Captain for 2014 Ryder Cup United States captain Tom Watson has appointed twice former U.S. Open champion Andy North as a vice-captain for next year's Ryder Cup against holders Europe at Gleneagles in Scotland. CORRECTED-As US crude gap shrinks, CME retakes lead in oil benchmark battle NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Trading in CME Group's benchmark U.S. crude oil contract surpassed IntercontinentalExchange Inc's North Sea Brent in June for the first time in 15 months as the huge... The Consumer New Approach to Depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain connected to mood, has helped some patients with severe depression. Stricter Rules for Abortion Clinics Are Approved by State Senate in North Carolina The measure, which would also prevent certain health plans from covering most abortions, advanced just one day after it was introduced during a meeting about an unrelated bill. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Sports Briefing | Colleges Former W.N.B.A. President to Lead Big East The newly reconstituted Big East Conference has hired Val Ackerman, a former W.N.B.A. president and a member of the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame, as its commissioner. Shopping With Carlos Couturier Fans Breezy Does It Keeping cool is one thing, and doing it in style is another. An expert on hospitality chooses fans to fit different needs. Political Turmoil in Egypt Is Replay for White House American officials are speaking often to officials in Egypt, but it is not clear that they can do much to influence events there. U.S. FDA to propose allowing generic drugmakers to update drug labels July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would allow generic drug companies to update prescribing information for their products to reflect new... Prime Minister Tells Portuguese He Wont Resign In a televised address, Pedro Passos Coelho resisted opposition pressure after the finance and foreign ministers quit his coalition government. UPDATE 2-Chile's CFR plans $1.3 bln bid for South Africa's Adcock * Deal could hand key player in South Africa's healthcare reform to foreigner (Adds comments by analyst, director) Celtics Pick a New Head Coach The Boston Celtics on Wednesday named Brad Stevens, 36, formerly of Butler University, to replace Doc Rivers. Stevens will be the N.B.A.s youngest head coach. Police dogs Zac and Marlowe get sniffy at Wimbledon LONDON (Reuters) - Marlowe learnt his trade sniffing out tennis balls so he feels right at home prowling around the Wimbledon courts. TABLE-Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through June July 2 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through June of 2013 as reported by the automakers and ranked by total units. Top 20 selling vehicles in U.S. in June RANK... Cerberus CEO drops stalking horse bid for Freedom Group source NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stephen Feinberg has scrapped a bid for the maker of the Bushmaster rifle, which his private equity firm, Cerberus Capital Management LP, put up for a sale after one of its guns... Ben Martin Earns 1st Career Win Ben Martin two-putted for par on the first playoff hole Monday to win the Web.com Tour's United Leasing Championship. UPDATE 1-'Obamacare' foes renew attack after U.S. employer mandate delayed * Business groups remain concerned about employer mandate Obamacare 1.0 States brace for Web barrage when reform goes live NEW YORK (Reuters) - About 550,000 people in Oregon do not have health insurance, and Aaron Karjala is confident the state's new online insurance exchange will be able to accommodate them when enrollment under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform begins on October 1. Older working women may be healthier as a result NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who work tend be in better health than their unemployed counterparts, according to a new study from South Korea. Latin America fumes over Bolivia incident in Snowden saga BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Latin American leaders slammed European governments on Wednesday for diverting Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane on rumors it was carrying a wanted former U.S. spy agency contractor, and announced an emergency summit in a new diplomatic twist to the Edward Snowden saga. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Ami Alexandre Mattiussi Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Kevin Tachman. 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. Gulf Arabs welcome ouster of Egypt's president DUBAI, July 3 (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.

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