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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kudos and a $500 mln pot banks fight for Lloyds, RBS deals * All top firms keen for piece of Lloyds, RBS share sell-off Poland's shale gas dreams fade as investors complain of red tape WARSAW, July 5 (Reuters) - Hopes that Poland could lead a U.S.-style shale gas boom in Europe are fading fast as energy companies say red tape is delaying commercial output and Warsaw's draft proposals to cut bureaucracy do not go nearly far enough. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Global Soccer New Manchester United Manager Isn't Sitting Still David Moyes already has made changes among the assistants at United, and his next task is even tougher figuring out what to do with Wayne Rooney. Life, Interrupted Unkept Resolutions When I learned I had cancer at the age of 22, my life and my resolution-making were interrupted. There was no time or space to stress over something as small as a three-day juice cleanse or a daily exercise program. Surviving my next cycle of chemotherapy became my singular concern. Pirelli tire plan on hold Pirelli puts its plan on hold to introduce new race tires at next month's Canadian Grand Prix. Straight Sets To Tennis Fans, From Djokovic and del Potro The longest semifinal match in Wimbledon history was a gift to fans from two top players. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Aix-en-Provence, France; Virginia; and Santa Fe, N.M. A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Recipes for Health Forget Tofu Hot Dogs Pizza on the Grill Vegetarians need not settle for processed meat substitutes foods at Fourth of July barbecues, since grilled pizzas are healthier and more delicious. 'I'm not a welfare mom, I'm a soldier' Jaspen Boothe is committed to helping out homeless female veterans. Storytelling Figures The African-American artist Bill Traylor is the subject of two exhibitions at the American Folk Art Museum. Straight Sets Why Keeping It Simple Worked for Bartoli Marion Bartoli used an uncomplicated style to defeat the nervous Sabine Lisicki, whose versatile game became a burden. France 'running PRISM-like program' France carries out mass surveillance of phone calls and e-mails in a program similar to the American one revealed by U.S. leaker Edward Snowden, a French newspaper has claimed. UPDATE 6-At least one dead in freight train explosion in Canadian town * Transporting crude oil from North Dakota to eastern Canada Messages for Nelson Mandela Handwritten messages pinned to a makeshift memorial board outside a Pretoria hospital describe the fear and resignation felt by many ordinary South Africans that Nelson Mandela may not be with them much longer. Searching for Capital Mark Cuban Thinks Im a Moron He said that anyone who starts a company with borrowed money is a moron. What do you think? Asiana Airlines flight 214 crashes at San Francisco airport July 6 - An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 flying from Seoul crashed while landing on Saturday at San Francisco International Airport, the FAA said. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. France 'running PRISM-like program' France carries out mass surveillance of phone calls and e-mails in a program similar to the American one revealed by U.S. leaker Edward Snowden, a French newspaper has claimed. Straight Sets Why Keeping It Simple Worked for Bartoli Marion Bartoli used an uncomplicated style to defeat the nervous Sabine Lisicki, whose versatile game became a burden. The Saturday Profile Where Mandela Kept Hope, Guide Tells Their Shared Saga Ahmed Kathrada, a longtime anti-apartheid activist and fellow inmate of Nelson Mandela, has shown Robben Island to world leaders and celebrities. Dane prepares for Masters Living Golf meets Thorbjorn Olesen as the rising star of golf prepares for the most important tournaments of his career. Stella McCartney picks latest "Designer for Tomorrow" July 4 - British designer Stella McCartney scouts hot new designer talent at Berlin Fashion Week. Kathi Urban reports. All Currency Accepted in Soccer Transfers Loyalty and salary caps are not part of the conversation when European soccer clubs dive, bankrolls first, into the transfer market for players. F.D.A. Rule Could Open Generic Drug Makers to Suits A rule expected from the Food and Drug Administration would allow generic drug makers to update safety labels, a step that could pave the way for the companies to be sued if their drugs harmed users. Brazil 3, Spain 0 Neymar and Brazil Rout Spain and Live Up to Their Billing Fred, Brazils often criticized striker, had two goals, but the night belonged to Neymar as the seemingly invincible Spain was not so much beaten as humiliated. TREASURIES-Yields jump as U.S. jobs data stoke Fed fears * Analysts see Fed buying fewer bonds likely as of September * Benchmark yield set for biggest one-day rise in two years * Mortgage bonds trail Treasuries on Fed tapering worries * U.S. 30-year swap... What is the Muslim Brotherhood? A year after Mohamed Morsy became Egypt's first democratically-elected president, millions of Egyptians took to the streets calling for him to step down. 28 Injured at California Fireworks Show Malfunctioning fireworks were responsible for the injuries at an annual Fourth of July show northwest of Los Angeles. 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. Player Ratings U.S. (6) vs. Guatemala (0) Rating the performance of American players in Fridays friendly match against Guatemala in San Diego. T Magazine By Design | Emerging Talent on Display in the South of France A festival and exhibition in the city of Hyres showcases Europes up-and-coming designers, alongside one established star. The Last Mermaid Show In the shadow of Disney World, an endangered species is practicing the secrets of the deep. Record eighth for Nadal Rafael Nadal races to a record eighth French Open title Sunday with a straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3 dismissal of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in a final briefly interrupted by a protestor brandishing a lighted flare. Italian prosecutors drop inquiry into former Vatican bank chief ROME, July 6 (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors have dropped inquiries into the Vatican bank's former president Ettore Gotti Tedeschi after concluding a money laundering investigation, judicial sources... 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. 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. The Bridge, FX Series, Is Set on U.S.-Mexico Border In The Bridge, the new FX crime drama, a murder scene is investigated amid cross-cultural themes and tensions. Australia shares rise after Europe easing signals; U.S. jobs in focus SYDNEY, July 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.9 percent on Friday after commitments to looser monetary policy from Europe and the UK buoyed market sentiment, but investors remained cautious... Economix Blog Immigration and Social Security Economists who have studied the issue tend to agree that more immigration is better for the Social Security system, at least for many years to come, but that the effect is small. S. Africa's 'Born Free' generation CNN's Ivan Watson reports on South Africa's "Born Free" generation those born after apartheid was abolished.

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