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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kim Kaufman Wins First Symetra Tour Title Kim Kaufman won the Island Resort Championship on Sunday for her first Symetra Tour title, beating Japan's Mitsuki Katahira with a two-putt par on the first hole of a playoff. UPDATE 1-Lixil to buy toilet maker American Standard for $542 mln TOKYO/NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest building products maker Lixil Group Corp said on Friday it would buy toilet and plumbing facilities maker ASD Americas Holding Corp (American... ArtsBeat Bette Midler Hangs Up the Phone Ms. Midler on her performance as the Hollywood agent Sue Mengers. Lets not talk about the fricking wigs. Obama arrives in Senegal June 26 - President Barack Obama arrives in Senegal at the start of eight-day trip to Africa aimed at reviving U.S. engagement with the continent. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Job Title Key to Inner Access Held by Snowden Edward J. Snowdens assignment as an infrastructure analyst helps explain how he could lay bare the National Security Agencys efforts to identify potential targets. South African police investigating Mandela grandson in grave dispute JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African police opened an investigation on Tuesday into Nelson Mandela's grandson on suspicion of illegally exhuming the bodies of three of the ailing anti-apartheid hero's children, a police spokesman said. Airline recruits women to save fuel An Indian airline has hit on possibly the worthiest excuse yet for hiring slim women as cabin crew -- it saves fuel and therefore money. Lyndon Johnson is the Subject of Dueling Works Two plays about President Lyndon B. Johnson are considered possibilities for Broadway next season. The producer of one, taking a page from Johnsons playbook, is trying to muscle out the other show. Rodriguez Hitless in Season Debut Alex Rodriguez called his season's debut a success, even if the results Tuesday night didn't bear that out. 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. Greece No jobs for youth As European heads of state meet to tackle youth unemployment,, almost a quarter of people under 25 are out of work across the region. But it is even worse for Greeks like Lefteris Kalogerakis. Apple files for 'iWatch' trademark It's been a while since we've heard anything concrete on Apple's rumored "iWatch" device, but Bloomberg now reports that Apple has filed on June 3 to trademark that name in Japan. HSBC wins OK of record $1.92 bln money-laundering settlement July 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge has approved HSBC Holdings Plc's record $1.92 billion settlement with federal and state investigators of charges that it flouted rules designed to stop money... Fugitive Snowden's options narrow as asylum requests spurned MOSCOW (Reuters) - Countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe spurned asylum requests by Edward Snowden on Tuesday, despite a call by Venezuela for the world to protect the former U.S. spy agency contractor wanted by Washington for espionage. City Room In an Online Campaign, Teaching Sex Education via Social Media A project called theSEXword seeks to harness social media to educate gay and bisexual men about the risks of contracting H.I.V. and AIDS. G.O.P. Sees Opportunity for Election Gains in Obamas Climate Change Policy Republicans saw President Obamas plan to combat climate change as a cudgel to use against Democrats in mining states during the 2014 midterm elections. Coffee boss makes trade fair CNN's Ayesha Durgahee meets Andrew Rugasira, a social entrepreneur empowering coffee farmers in western Uganda. Iran tightens grip with 'halal internet' In the last few months Iranians have found themselves in a cyber no-man's land. Car buyers can't hold out any more-Edmunds.com's Caldwell July 2- Pent up demand and easy credit continue to drive car sales- despite the rocky stock market and still weak job picture, says Edmunds.com's Jessica Caldwell. Bobbi Rebell reports. Motor racing-Silverstone learns lessons from 2012 chaos SILVERSTONE, England, June 29 (Reuters) - Organisers of the British Grand Prix are ready for all kinds of weather conditions on Sunday after flooding forced them to refund thousands of fans in 2012. Movie Review | 'Big Star Nothing Can Hurt Me ' Big Star Nothing Can Hurt Me Is Tribute to a 70s Group Drew DeNicola and Olivia Moris documentary is a homage to the 1970s group Big Star. China magnate Meet Zhang Xin, a self-made Chinese real estate mogul who's richer than Oprah, Donald Trump and Steven Spielberg. Hernandez Remains Focus of a Media Swarm Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez came under police and news media scrutiny shortly after the body of Odin Lloyd, 27, an acquaintance of his, was discovered on Monday. Cambodia's undiscovered empire Outside of Siem Reap, the results of an airborne laser survey confirm the existence of a medieval city buried beneath impenetrable jungle on a remote mountain. Jim Hudson, Who Intercepted Pass to Help Jets Win Title, Dies at 70 Mr. Hudson, whose interception helped defeat the Baltimore Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl, requested that his brain and spine be given to researchers studying sports-related trauma. At Retooled Summer Schools, Creativity, Not Just Catch-Up Districts across the country are re-envisioning summer school as something more than a compulsory exercise where students fight to stay awake. ArtsBeat Bullets Over Broadway to Feature Zach Braff Mr. Braff will portray a young playwright in the musical adaptation of Woody Allens 1994 film. Mexico's first mariachi school opens its doors July 2 - Mexico City's first Mariachi school seeks to elevate the music of the strolling bands to a whole new level. Elly Park reports. Recipes for Health Pizza on the Grill With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Arugula No precooked sauce is needed for these pies. Man U 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. China June HSBC services PMI expands modestly, but new order growth slides BEIJING (Reuters) - Activity in China's services sector was lackluster in June as new orders grew at their weakest pace in more than four years, a survey showed, providing further evidence that the world's second-largest economy was losing momentum. Best of the best celebrate WTA's 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Ancelotti to Real, Blanc at PSG Football's managerial merry-go-round swung into action Tuesday as both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain ended months of speculation by appointing new coaches. Australia's great white avenger Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. India flood rescues continue as nation prays for victims, survivors June 25 - As India continues to rescue victims of devastating floods in the northern state of Uttarakhand which have left at least 680 dead, the rest of the country prays for victims including 19 members of one family who perished during a pilgrimage to the affected area. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. Well Gay Marriage Same, but Different Gay marriages tend to be more egalitarian with couples leaning on a network of friends and reporting being happier and have less conflict than straight couples. Singapore's Temasek faces key tests over China banks SINGAPORE, July 3 (Reuters) - Singapore's sovereign investor Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd is coming under pressure to review its large exposure to Chinese banks as the world's second biggest economy is on track for its slowest growth in more than 20 years. Ex-Tiffany's exec accused of theft A former vice president of product development at Tiffany Co. is accused of stealing $1.3 million worth of jewelry from the luxury brand and selling it to an international jewelry company, an unnamed FBI spokesperson said.

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