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News Feed Latest worldwide news Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Recipes for Health Pizza on the Grill With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Arugula No precooked sauce is needed for these pies. Namibia photographer's paradise Poached for use in traditional Chinese medicine or sold as exotic pets. Sometimes slaughtered in a vicious, drawn-out war. Watch Friday's Show! In our last show of the school year, we look at some of today's headlines before looking back at major events and global elections from the past year. Well Ask Well 3 Short Workouts or 1 Long One? Are three short workouts just as good as one long one? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. The Hunt Lighting Out for a Midtown West Rental William Tracy decided owning an apartment wasnt for him. Israel Corp unit plans 2 bln pound listing in London -report JERUSALEM, July 7 (Reuters) - A company being spun-off from Israel Corp, one of Israel's largest conglomerates, is planning a 2 billion pound ($2.98 billion) listing on the London Stock Exchange, the Sunday Times reported. Train in Canadian derailment headed by Chicago rail veteran (Reuters) - The railroad whose train of tanker cars derailed and burst into an oil-fueled fire in a Canadian town on Saturday is headed by a Chicago-area railroad veteran whose career included work with railways in Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Estonia and Poland. Hong Kong Rents Push Out Mom and Pop Stores Rapid growth and sweeping economic changes have pushed up retail rents in many of Asias largest cities, but nowhere have they reached the stratospheric heights of Hong Kong. Pogue's Posts Blog Dont Forget the Small Ideas That Make a Difference Headline-grabbing gadgets arent the only useful ideas out there in basement shops and garages, worthy invention is taking place on a much tinier scale. Korean Pact on Factories Could Lead to Reopening North and South Korea agreed to allow factory managers from the South to return to a jointly operated industrial park in the North for the first time in two months. Faxon, Rash go 'Way, Way Back' to explore teen's coming-of-age in new film LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash first explored a father's journey with George Clooney in their 2011 hit "The Descendants," and now they turn their focus on a teenager's coming-of-age story with an all-star cast in their latest film. Masked Lawman Stumbles at the Gate The Lone Ranger stumbled badly at the box office over long holiday weekend, while Despicable Me 2 did well. Yeshiva University Chancellor Apologizes for Sexual Abuse Scandal Norman Lamm acknowledged his failure in not responding more assertively to allegations about two rabbis. Lover of late Hong Kong tycoon jailed 12 years for will forgery HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong judge on Friday jailed a former lover of late billionaire tycoon Nina Wang for 12 years for forging a will naming him the sole heir to one of Asia's largest fortunes, estimated at $4 billion. World Briefing | Europe Britain Church to Fight Bullying of Gays The archbishop of Canterbury has announced a campaign to stamp out antigay bullying in Church of England schools, acknowledging that attitudes toward sexuality have changed. House may vote soon on controversial auditor issue NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote soon on whether an auditor industry watchdog can force companies to switch auditors every few years, breaking up some business ties that have lasted over a century. Sports Briefing | Soccer Rooney Not Leaving, Manchester United Manager Says Wayne Rooney told Alex Ferguson he wanted a transfer before Fergusons retirement in May, but Manchester Uniteds new manager, David Moyes, said Rooney was not going anywhere. Tour operators steer clear of Cairo but Red Sea still on itinerary PARIS (Reuters) - At least one French tour operator has postponed trips to Egypt, while German and Swiss firms halted visits to Cairo as protests erupted following the military overthrow of Islamist... Next Stop A Croatian Islands Day in the Sun Home to opulent hotels, secluded coves and some of the sunniest weather in Europe, Hvar appears poised to gain even greater popularity. Basil Twist Puppetry in motion CNN's Nick Glass explores the art and innovation behind performing with puppets, with master puppeteer Basil Twist. Television Review Josh Foxs Gasland Part II Is to Be Shown on HBO Josh Foxs Gasland movies grew out of a companys effort to pay him for exploration rights to his land, which lies above the Marcellus Shale formation. ArtsBeat Bette Midler Hangs Up the Phone Bette Midler talks with Patrick Healy about acting on Broadway for the first time in decades, and about decompressing now that the run has ended. Montgomerie Misses Out on British Open Colin Montgomerie's rushed journey to take place in British Open qualifying on Tuesday was all in vain. The Scottish veteran failed to make the field for the major after struggling in wet conditions. Solar plane heads for New York in final leg of U.S. journey NEW YORK (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun embarked on the final leg of a journey across the United States on Saturday, taking off from Washington, D.C., for a roughly 21-hour flight to New York City. 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. Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Greece, foreign lenders close in on deal to unlock aid ATHENS/AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France (Reuters) - Greece is likely to reach a deal with foreign lenders on its latest bailout review before a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on Monday to decide on further aid, EU and Greek officials said on Sunday. Pakistan restaurant blast kills 4 July 7 - A bomb at a busy food street in Lahore leaves at least four dead and dozens wounded as locals call on the government to provide better security. Lindsey Parietti reports. Next Stop A Croatian Islands Day in the Sun Home to opulent hotels, secluded coves and some of the sunniest weather in Europe, Hvar appears poised to gain even greater popularity. Clashes in Alexandria July 7 - Supporters and opponents of the Egyptian military's ouster of President Mursi clash on the streets of Alexandria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Risk for Redskins in Makeover of Team Mascot The chorus calling for a change in the teams name broadened last month when 10 members of Congress condemned the franchise for using a racial, derogatory slur as its mascot. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. Worries mount for German 'Mittelstand' as election looms BERLIN (Reuters) - Christof Rosenberg has been trying for a year to find a skilled toolmaker for the specialist pipe company he runs with his two brothers in western Germany. U.S. airlines cancel flights as Mexican volcano rumbles Rumblings from Mexico's most well known volcano forced several U.S. airlines to cancel flights in the country's capital on Thursday. Egypt Economic hope for youth? Egypt is often described as the heart of the Middle East and North Africa. But it is economically weak and its future uncertain. CNN's John Defterios explores if its new political order could give hope for its young, and unemployed. Trains, planes and automobiles Mexico rail freight comes of age MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Slowly, like the trains that crawl past towering avenues of containers here at the country's largest rail hub, Mexico's freight business has transformed into a principal... Blast hits gas pipeline between Egypt, Jordan CAIRO, July 6 (Reuters) - An explosion hit an Egyptian pipeline on Saturday in the lawless Sinai peninsula following a series of attacks the last several days on security checkpoints, state TV and witnesses said. The Skies Belong to Us, by Brendan I. Koerner A chronicle of the 1972 hijacking of Western Airlines Flight 701.

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