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News Feed Latest worldwide news The man who could have been Pele? Seven decades before Neymar, a world away from Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, a predecessor to Zico and Socrates, there was a formidable striker who could have rivaled Pele. That man was Heleno de Freitas, a soccer superstar in the days before Brazil ruled the "beautiful game." Mandela family feuds over burial spot A feud over where Nelson Mandela ought to be buried is dividing his family. CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports. Auto Sales Showed Powerful Gains Across the Board in June Pickup trucks and S.U.V.s. led the way, resulting in the best performance in at least six years for Ford and Chrysler and the best month for G.M. since September 2008. DealBook Winklevoss Twins Plan First Fund for Bitcoins A proposal by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to create an exchange-traded fund dealing in bitcoins could make the digital currency more accessible to ordinary investors. Kids capture life on the street CNN showcases pictures taken by children, showing desperate lives across the Middle East. Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. On Location | London Downsizing, Gone Big The goal a smaller empty nest. Does 9,000 square feet, two chimneys and a gazebo count? Can we forgive Paula Deen? Dean Obeidallah says history is full of individuals' and society evolving away from bigoted views, such as with same-sex marriage. A sincere apology should lead to redemption. UPDATE 2-Intel's new CEO focused on mobile chips, cautious on TV SAN FRANCISCO, June 28 (Reuters) - Intel Corp's new CEO said on Friday he would speed up the rollout of chips for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices as consumers move away from personal computers. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Critics Notebook ESPNs Nine for IX Focuses on Women in Sports All of the documentaries in ESPNs Nine for IX are devoted to women in the sports world, starting with the tennis star Venus Williams. Nomination of Probst Indicates Thaw in U.S.O.C.-I.O.C. Relations Larry Probst, the chairman of the U.S.O.C., could become the fourth American with the I.O.C., but the first from the national organizing committee in more than a decade. Answer to 1985 Disappearance Is Found in Homes Wall Long after a Poughkeepsie man reported his wife missing, his own death and efforts to ready their home for sale led to the discovery of her remains. News From Egypt Stymies Indexes The price of oil climbed close to $100 a barrel after concern that the crisis in the largest Arab nation could disrupt the distribution of crude oil from the region. The 9,000-Square-Foot Empty Nest And now the kids wont leave. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stronger on Fed bets, stocks fade * U.S. Treasuries little changed, some T-bill yields negative * U.S. dollar above 100 yen, euro weakens * WTI crude at nine-month high above $99 By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - The... Chanel A trip this spring to Singapore yielded Karl Lagerfelds theme for his fall Chanel couture show. Radwanska Tops Li in 3 Sets at Wimbledon Agnieszka Radwanska moved a win away from her second straight Wimbledon final, defeating Li Na 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-2 on Tuesday in a match that took nearly 3 hours to complete, including two rain delays, an injury timeout and a 10-minute final game. Street life seen through kids' eyes A young boy in a photograph holds a cigarette while sitting cross-legged on a dirt road. We don't know his name, but it's clear by his face his life is full of pain and struggle. U.S. PGA Tour Agrees to Anchored Putting Ban The U.S. PGA Tour avoided a potentially damaging split over golf's rules by falling in line with the Royal Ancient and United States Golf Association (USGA) agreeing to a ban on anchored putting on Monday. U.S. PGA Tour to accept putter ban The U.S. PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. 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... North Korea tourism boost bid May 22 - North Korea opens new shipping route to bring Chinese tourists to the coastal Mount Kumgang resort. Paul Chapman reports. Hong Kong shares may slip further from Friday highs HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could dip further from Friday highs on Wednesday after a volatile Wall Street session with turnover likely thin ahead of key U.S. data later in the week. Dan Harmon sorry for trashing 'Community' And thus another Harmontroversy draws to a close at least, until the Community creator ruffles another set of feathers. (In other words Watch this space.) Update In California, Celebrating Gay Marriage With Travel Deals After the Supreme Court effectively legalized gay marriage in California, the state could see a big bump in business revenue from same-sex weddings. North Carolinas Deep Cut to Jobless Benefits Takes Effect Amid Protests The changes enacted by the Republican-controlled legislature cut the maximum benefit by more than one-third, and opponents said the measure was literally hurting people. Lisicki Avoids Letdown to Gain Wimbledon Semifinal A day after ousting No. 1 Serena Williams, Sabine Lisicki beat Kaia Kanepi, and will now meet Agnieszka Radwanska, a winner over Li Na. 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. Healthcare reform to end 'job lock' for the over-50 crowd CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Carmen Oberai was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, she knew the treatment would make it tough for her to stay at her job. But she needed the health insurance... Bits Stealth Wear Aims to Make a Tech Statement Designers are combining fashion and engineering for clothing and accessories that are intended to protect the wearer from a cameras detection. Victorious Spain 'best team in world' The score looked close, but Spain's domination was all too apparent as the world champions began the Confederations Cup with a 2-1 victory over Uruguay on Sunday. Brazil's 'perfect 10' surfing pioneer She's a perfect 10; the surfer that other professionals will drag themselves out of the water to watch. Man who could have been Pele? Women wanted him. Men wanted to be him. Sex trafficking bust in Mexico rescues 46 Authorities in Mexico City say they've rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Well Rate of Early C-Sections Has Slowed, Study Finds In a trend that public health officials call encouraging, fewer women are undergoing early-term Caesarean deliveries. Sports Briefing | College Basketball North Carolinas P.J. Hairston Charged With Marijuana Possession The Durham police charged North Carolinas leading scorer, P. J. Hairston, with marijuana possession after a traffic stop. Well The Problem With Pain Pills In the new e-book A World of Hurt Fixing Pain Medicines Biggest Mistake, the New York Times reporter Barry Meier makes a strong case that opioid drugs used to treat chronic pain, like OxyContin, not only are addictive and deadly but often dont work for many people who use them and lead to a range of additional health problems. Health Mandate For Employers Delayed to 2015 The Obama administration said Tuesday it would delay for a year the Affordable Care Act mandate that employers provide coverage for their workers or pay penalties.

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