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News Feed Latest worldwide news Clearwire shareholders vote for Sprint takeover BELLEVUE, Washington (Reuters) - Shareholders in Clearwire Corp voted on Monday to approve majority owner Sprint Nextel Corp's buyout of the rest of the company, ending a six-month battle for... 'Lady and Tramp' animator John Wilson dies at 93 LONDON (Reuters) - British-born animator and producer John David Wilson, famed for the "Grease" and "Lady and the Tramp" films, has died at the age of 93, his wife told Reuters on Wednesday. Friends testify it's Zimmerman on 911 call for help SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - The dispute over who screamed for help the night George Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin dominated Zimmerman's trial on Monday, with five friends saying the voice belonged to the neighborhood watch coordinator and the victim's father insisting it was his son's dying plea. After Wimbledon Win, Murray Eyes More Slam Titles The first question at the first formal news conference of the first full day of Andy Murray's new life as Wimbledon champion concerned the buzz building in Britain about whether knighthood awaits. Sports Briefing | Soccer Panama Defeats Mexico in Concacaf Gold Cup Manuel Torres scored twice to lead Panama in the first round of the Concacaf Gold Cup at the Rose Bowl, stunning the pro-Mexico crowd. Pride and Prejudice's foray onto outdoor stage 'intelligent' LONDON (Reuters) - The adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" for London's outdoor stage was "intelligent" and "pleasing" and saw the emergence of a new talent in the role of Elizabeth Bennett, local reviews said. ProSiebenSat.1 owners find no buyer for German group -magazine BERLIN, July 7 (Reuters) - ProSiebenSat.1's private equity owners have not yet found an investor willing to buy the German commercial broadcaster, Der Spiegel reported, citing one of the owners. Kidd Coaches First Game With Nets and Picks Up First Technical Jason Kidd made his N.B.A. coaching debut with a loss to the Pistons in the Orlando Summer League, a 10-team tournament for rookies and developing players. Station Had Listeners, Just Not a License Two operators of pirate radio in New York were arrested, but weak enforcement by the Federal Communications Commission has encouraged renegade stations. Gadgetwise Blog QA Avoiding Mobile Malware Googles Android system, the dominant mobile operating system, tends to have more problems with malicious software. But common sense can help avert them. Australia shares end the week 0.8 pct higher in volatile trade SYDNEY, July 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares jumped 1.0 percent on Friday after commitments to looser monetary policy from Europe and the UK buoyed global markets, with investors also looking to the... Snowden affair clouds U.S. attempts to press China to curb cyber theft * U.S. sees intellectual property theft as core cyber issue Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Art Review Bill Traylor Finally Gets a Spotlight in New York Two exhibitions at the American Folk Art Museum give the marvelous self-taught artist Bill Traylor his due. U.S. Day Ahead Investors to push Blackberry to mull options July 8 - BlackBerry will likely face tough questions about its future at its annual meeting after quarterly results led to a 28 percent plunge in the stock. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Yeshiva University Chancellor Apologizes for Sexual Abuse Scandal Norman Lamm acknowledged his failure in not responding more assertively to allegations about two rabbis. Lannan Dominates Former Team, Phils Beat Nationals John Lannan tossed four-hit ball over eight innings against his former team, Ben Revere had three hits and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 Monday night. Don't get hacked on vacation Most of us want to stay connected on vacation. That can make travelers an easy target for hackers, says Karin Caifa. Well Keeping Cancer a Secret Its our job, as doctors and nurses, to be deliberate in asking our patients how they will explain their cancer to others, to make sure they understand. Keeping such a diagnosis hushed, from those who love and care for us, is an unfair burden we shouldnt allow cancer to dictate, too. New Prayer Confrontation at Western Wall Two ultra-Orthodox men were arrested on suspicion of throwing objects at the women in an activist group, in the latest clash at one of Judaisms holiest sites. Judge denies bin Laden son-in-law request for restraining order NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday declined to temporarily block U.S. government agencies from conducting special surveillance on lawyers representing Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, which those lawyers view as illegal spying. Egypts New Leaders Press Media to Muzzle Dissent The authorities shuttered some television stations, and the tone of some state news media also seemed to shift, to reflect the interests of those now in charge. U.S. Standards for School Snacks Move Beyond Cafeteria to Fight Obesity The Obama administration on Thursday unveiled standards for foods sold in vending machines, snack bars and school stores, changes intended to combat childhood obesity. Etruscan Artifacts Looted by Amateurs Are Prize Objects Italian authorities recently announced a seizure of antiquities that appear to have been found by looters who stumbled upon the trove while digging to build a garage. Factbox British Wimbledon Men's Singles Win in 2013 v 1936 Andy Murray became the first Briton in 77 years to win the Wimbledon men's singles title on Sunday, beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one, 6-4 7-5 6-4. Could drones be highways future? Going off-road used to mean tearing up dirt tracks in a powerful four-by-four or gigantic monster truck. Recipes for Health Apricots to Savor, While You Can Its too bad their growing season is short, because apricots are delicious in both sweet and savory dishes. Majority of Sprint shares vote to receive cash in merger July 8 (Reuters) - The majority of Sprint Nextel Corp shares elected to receive cash when Japan's SoftBank Corp's takes control of the company. China Ex-Rail Boss Gets Suspended Death for Graft China's former railways minister Liu Zhijun was given a suspended death sentence Monday that will likely be commuted to life imprisonment for bribery and abuse of power in one of the country's highest-profile corruption cases in years. Move Over Wilt Kastles Can Pass Lakers Win Streak Oh, the audacity. A World TeamTennis club is challenging the Los Angeles Lakers for all-time winning streak supremacy. Swan Song for Cicadas, but Many Missed the Show While many people were kept up at night by the roar of this arthropod flash mob, others were left to wonder what all the fuss was about. Experts See New Normal as a Hotter, Drier West Faces More Huge Fires Scientists said the deadly Arizona blaze and 15 others that remained uncontained from New Mexico to California were part of a warmer trend in the West that would bring more catastrophic fires. Chief Leaves Barnes Noble After Losses on E-Readers A new chief was named Monday to lead the struggling Nook division after William Lynch Jr. resigned, two weeks after a devastating earnings report. Critics Notebook American Ballet Theater Presents Sleeping Beauty With some standout moments, American Ballet Theater concluded its New York season with seven performances of Sleeping Beauty. UPDATE 7-At least 51 killed in Egypt as Islamists urge defiance * Islamist protesters say army fired on them during prayers Straight Sets In Final, Murray Showed His Physical and Mental Toughness Andy Murray not only battled Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, but also the almost unbearable hopes of millions of British citizens on his way to the Wimbledon mens title. Chef's embezzlement trial could shake Virginia governor's race RICHMOND, Va., July 8 (Reuters) - A Virginia judge delayed deciding whether to dismiss charges against a well-known chef who worked in the governor's mansion, in a case that could reverberate in the state's upcoming November gubernatorial election. On the Road Lesson in Air Safety 90 Seconds to Get Out Asiana flight attendants have won wide praise for quickly getting passengers off the plane that crashed in San Francisco on Saturday. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott A reader discusses the legacy of Phil Dusenberry, a real-life member of the Mad Men.

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