News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Moody's places UK bank RBS's debt ratings under review LONDON (Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's has placed Royal Bank of Scotland's credit ratings on review for downgrade after Britain's finance ministry said it was considering breaking up the bank. Last message found from boat missing in New Zealand There was a dash of hope and a dose of disappointment in the search for an American family and their friends lost at sea for the past month. South Africa looks to sell some of $1 billion rhino horn stockpile PRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa is seeking permission for a one-off sale of some of its $1 billion stockpile of rhino horn to finance conservation and potentially flood a thriving black market, its environment minister said on Wednesday. 2 Mothers Each Testify in Florida That Screams on the Phone Were Her Sons George Zimmerman, on trial in the death of Trayvon Martin, has claimed that the teen attacked him, but a medical examiner said that Mr. Martins hands bore only a few scrapes. Preview U.S. Unveils Gold Cup Roster The American team begins play in the regional championship against Belize in Portland, Ore., on July 9. U.N. Rights Official Questions Detention of Islamist Leaders in Egypt Navi Pillay, the top United Nations human rights official, called on military authorities to explain why Islamists are being held. T Magazine The Making Of | Amare Stoudemires Custom Lanvin Wedding Suit The chic red number the Knicks star wore to his wedding reception last weekend was the result of a year-long collaboration. Tabloid report on Jackson 'FBI files' questioned A London tabloid declared Sunday that "secret FBI files" reveal Michael Jackson paid millions to silence dozens of boys he abused. Bits Rediscovering Radio Through Apps Despite the popularity of listening to music on services like iTunes, Spotify and Pandora, radio suddenly becomes more appealing for its human element. U.S. weather forecaster sees neutral conditions into Northern winter NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. government weather forecaster said on Friday that neutral conditions will last longer than previously expected, reducing the chance that the La Nina or El Nino patterns that play havoc with global weather will materialize this year. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. For Womens Coaches, Time No Longer Freezes in Summer A new rule allows coaches to work out with players for eight hours a week in the summer, including two hours on the court. You're the Boss Blog Why Some Companies Promote From Within It is much harder to evaluate people from outside the company than to have everyone start at the bottom and promote from within. British Company Is Awarded Contract to Administer Health Rollout Under a tight deadline, the Obama administration awarded the company, Serco, a contract worth as much as $1.2 billion to help sift applications for insurance and tax credits under the new law. UPDATE 3-EU says Greek aid could be split into instalments * Greece offers plan to resolve public sector reform hurdle Older working women may be healthier as a result NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who work tend be in better health than their unemployed counterparts, according to a new study from South Korea. Travel Postcard 48 hours in Minneapolis-St. Paul MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - What is America's greatest double act? Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers? The Blues Brothers? "Monsters University" scares zombies to lead box office June 23 (Reuters) - "Monsters University," the prequel to Pixar's 2001 animated blockbuster "Monsters, Inc.," scared up $82 million in weekend ticket sales to easily outdistance the week's other new movie, the big-budget apocalyptic thriller "World War Z." Tunisia two years on MME takes a look at how the Tunisian economy is still suffering, especially in the tourism sector. ArtsBeat A Years Worth of Verse at Poets House The organizations 21st annual showcase of poetry includes nearly 3,000 books. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Hernandezs Lawyer Criticizes News Media The lawyer for Aaron Hernandez, who has been linked to a week-old homicide investigation, spoke out late Monday, criticizing news media reports suggesting that Hernandez would soon be charged. RPT-Strong ties bind spy agencies and Silicon Valley SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley has tried to distance itself from the controversial U.S. surveillance programs exposed by Edward Snowden, but there is a long history of close cooperation between technology companies and the intelligence community. Japan says building nuclear safety culture will take a long time TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Thursday that elevating safety culture to international standards will "take a long time", days before new rules come into effect to avoid a repeat of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011. Angkor huge new city revealed 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. Music Review Argento Chamber Ensemble Performs at Austrian Cultural Forum A program by the Argento Chamber Ensemble at the Austrian Cultural Forum on Tuesday featured Georg Friedrich Haass Atthis for soprano and eight instruments. Pogue's Posts Photoshops New Rental Program, and the Outrage Factor Readers points out alternatives to Photoshop and note the anger of some users about Photoshops plans to convert to a monthly or yearly subscription program. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Broncos Release McGahee Denver released Willis McGahee, who led the Broncos in rushing last season despite missing the final two months with a right knee injury. It's not about Paula Deen, it's about us Gene Seymour says Deen's statements let us pillory her while we feel superior. How about instead facing our own unfinished business with racism, such as high incarceration rates for blacks? Essay 9 Points, 4 Goals and Looking Ahead U.S. striker Jozy Altidore is in New York this week for a number of appearances after scoring goals for the national team in each of its last four games. How supersized food took over Over the past two decades, food waste and obesity have nearly doubled at equal rates. The surface area of the average dinner plate expanded by 36 percent between 1960 and 2007. The link between lifestyle and environment has never been stronger, says Rachel Smith, co-founder of Halfsies movement. Hitler's food taster feared death with every morsel BERLIN (Reuters) - Margot Woelk spent the last few years of World War Two eating lavish meals and fearing that every mouthful could mean death. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. Risk of birth defect doubles for cousin couples -study LONDON (Reuters) - Children whose parents are cousins run more than double the risk of being born with a congenital abnormality, although the overall rate of such birth defects remains low, according to new research findings. Final showdown of opposites They've taken contrasting routes to the Wimbledon final, have very different styles of play and polar opposite personalities, but Sabine Lisicki and Marion Bartoli will have one thing in common on Saturday afternoon on the famous Centre Court. Gru's band of Minions take spotlight in 'Despicable Me 2' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lovable villain Gru is back as a doting father in "Despicable Me 2," but while he swaps his villainous world domination schemes for princess parties, his yellow, spiky-haired Minions rustle up trouble in the film. High Low Finance In Ireland, Dire Echoes of a Bailout Gone Awry As American regulators aim for a harder line on big banks, a newspaper in Ireland says audiotapes prove that bankers were lying during the 2008 crisis. T Magazine The Making Of | Amare Stoudemires Custom Lanvin Wedding Suit The chic red number the Knicks star wore to his wedding reception last weekend was the result of a year-long collaboration. Kudos and a $500 mln pot banks fight for Lloyds, RBS deals * All top firms keen for piece of Lloyds, RBS share sell-off Obama Honors and Invokes Mandelas Legacy The president toured the prison cell where Nelson Mandela spent many years, and he spoke of the African leaders legacy in a speech in Cape Town.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061