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News Feed Latest worldwide news Champion Federer sent packing Roger Federer, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, suffered one of the most staggering defeats in the history of the tournament after being beaten by Ukraine's 116th ranked Sergiy Stakhovsky. Europe tests reusable spaceship PARIS (Reuters) - The European Space Agency is preparing to launch an experimental reusable spaceship next summer following a successful atmospheric test flight this week, officials said at the Paris Airshow. Gene Sleuths Find How Some Naturally Resist Cholera People living in the Ganges Delta have adapted genetically to the ancient scourge through variations in some 300 genes, researchers say. Techquity Apple's fashionable move, Samsung and Yahoo deals Jul 3 - Apple brings in head of luxury firm. Yahoo buys video app and Samsung purchases Boxee. Will spy claims hit Atlantic trade talks? The European Commission will sweep its office for electronic listening devices and other security breaches following revelations of alleged U.S. surveillance programs targeting European leaders, a commission spokeswoman said Monday. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. 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... ArtsBeat Its Weinstein vs. Warner Brothers Over Use of the Title The Butler The Weinstein Company plans further action after losing arbitration over the right to use the title The Butler, the name of a 1916 Warner Brothers short. RPT-Egypt army ousts Mursi, posing West dilemma * Army topples Islamist Mursi, arrests begin, TVs off air Russian Mayor, an Opposition Figure, Is Arrested Yevgeny R. Urlashov, the popular mayor of Yaroslavl, was charged with bribery and extortion in a case that immediately set off accusations of Kremlin intimidation. The most powerful celebrity is... Forbes Magazine's Meghan Casserly reveals who took the number one spot on this year's "Most Powerful Celebrity" list. Self-Finance or Raise Money? A Quandary for Start-Ups The founders of GoodData and RJMetrics took different approaches to starting their data analysis businesses. Franziska Graf, Andrew Leifer The couple met at Harvard. Bits Blog With Montanas Lead, States May Demand Warrants for Cellphone Data So-called metadata about cellphone calls can provide all sorts of information about the owner to law enforcement. But legislators in several states are considering laws that require the police to get a warrant to obtain that data. Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Can you figure out why a 37-year-old woman continues to have fevers, despite getting antibiotics? Solve a real medical case with Dr. Lisa Sanders. Kering names Bottega Veneta's Bellettini as Saint Laurent CEO PARIS (Reuters) - Kering has appointed Francesca Bellettini as chief executive of its Saint Laurent business, replacing Paul Deneve, the French luxury group said on Tuesday. Lincoln Center Festival Adopts a New to You Formula Programing at Lincoln Centers international summer festival aims for surprises rather than world premieres. Douglas Engelbart, father of the mouse, dies at 88 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Douglas C. Engelbart, a technologist who conceived of the computer mouse and laid out a vision of an Internet decades before others brought those ideas to the mass market, died on Tuesday night. He was 88. 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. Artist stirs privacy debate with portraits from DNA July 1 - DNA extracted from cigarette butts and bubble gum found on the streets of Brooklyn is being used by artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg to create realistic portraits of anonymous New Yorkers. The artist says her project is designed to spark debate about the use - or potential misuse - of DNA profiling in society. Ben Gruber reports. UPDATE 6-Snowden still in Moscow despite Bolivian plane drama * Countries reject idea of offering Snowden asylum (Adds Obama, Merkel, Latin American reaction) Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. Nikkei set to edge up on upbeat US data; Portugal turmoil may cap gains TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to edge up and hold near the 14,000-mark on Thursday on fresh signs that the U.S. economic recovery is gathering pace, but buyers are likely to remain cautious on worries over political turmoil in Egypt and Portugal. Market players said the Nikkei was likely to trade between 13,900 to 14,200 on Thursday after shedding 0.3 percent to 14,055.56 on Wednesday. Nikkei futures in Chicago closed at 14,040, up 0.1 percent from t U.S. Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills at Least 16 The attack, which targeted a compound housing people suspected of being militants, came a month after Pakistans new prime minister called for an end to American drone strikes. Erin Moyer, Manuel Carballea The bride manages online content development for The Biggest Loser; the groom provides sales support to account managers at a telecommunications software and hardware provider. In Myanmar, Suspicion and Fear Among Neighbors After decades of peaceful coexistence with the Buddhist majority in the country, Muslims say they now live with fear and anxiety about the next attack by rampaging mobs. Zimmerman Studied Stand Your Ground in Class, Florida Court Is Told Prosecutors contrast testimony with George Zimmermans contention in an interview that he had never heard of the deadly force law. Margot Miller, Bradley Krom The couple met at the University of Pennsylvania. Rangers, Ramirez Agree to Minor League Contract Manny Ramirez is apparently cutting his long dreadlocks for another shot at the major leagues. Top Somali militant, wanted by U.S., killed A senior Somali militant who had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabaab, a spokesman for the group said Saturday. Accused Cleveland kidnapper found competent to stand trial CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro has been found competent to stand trial on rape and murder charges, a judge said at a hearing Wednesday. World's largest building opens The superlatives in China continue -- the latest symbol of China's "bigger is much, much better" ethos is open for business. CORRECTED-Obamacare implementation delay no boon for hiring (Corrects third-last paragraph to say Darden "hired more part-time workers" instead "making some workers part-time") Whats on Monday Television highlights. For a Day, Wimbledon Turns Most Hospitable to the 20-and-Under Bernard Tomic, Laura Robson and Sloane Stephens all advanced, and Madison Keys extended the fourth seed, Agnieszka Radwanska, to three sets. Visions of a Greener Pipeline A race to develop cleaner technologies is one part of an industrywide campaign in Canada aimed at winning the Obama administrations approval for a pipeline extension. Brazil president proposes referendum for reforms In the wake of massive protests, Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff proposed a referendum as a way to place reform in the public's hands. UPDATE 1-NWR shares bounce on prospects for cash boost from sales * Shares jump 20 percent on news JSW looking at NWR assets 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 safety information. Rift Over Austerity Plans Is Seen in Ailing Portugal Disagreements over how to mend an ailing economy weakened yet another European coalition government.

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