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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bookshelf All Eyes on the Elephant Books on an elephant named Topsy, immigrant populations in New York and the citys urban landscapes. Capital One to buy back $1 bln in shares July 2 (Reuters) - Credit card issuer Capital One Financial Corp said it would buy back shares worth up to $1 billion after it completed the sale of its Best Buy Co Inc portfolio. Pope John Paul II 'close to sainthood' The Catholic Church is on the verge of declaring the late Pope John Paul II a saint, a Vatican source familiar with the process told CNN on Tuesday. Milton Bradley Sentenced in Abuse Case Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was sentenced Tuesday to more than 2 years in jail for abusing and threatening his estranged wife. Living the high life in New York City Felicia Taylor gets an exclusive look at the tallest residential building in New York. 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. Winnebago profit nearly doubles as economy picks up (Reuters) - Winnebago Industries Inc said its quarterly profit almost doubled in the important spring selling season as rising U.S. consumer confidence pushed up demand for its motor homes, offering... Big-wave queen Maya Gabeira Big wave surfer Maya Gabeira lives her life in search of the world's biggest wave. Conversations How the Web and an Attitude of Sharing Helped a Law Firm Take Off Sheela Murthy founded her firm in 1994, and created a site offering free legal information, a move that quickly paid off. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." Bits Blog Candy Crush Saga Is This Summers Sweet Treat A puzzle game that challenges players to get three or more matching types of candy in a row is the latest mobile gaming craze, and it doesnt seem to be slowing down. Australia shares seen pulling back, metal prices weigh SYDNEY, July 3 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower on Wednesday in sympathy with a soft lead from Wall Street, with some commodity stocks likely to be pinned down by a lacklustre... James Martin, Technology Consultant and Author, Dies at 79 An influential figure in information technology who used his fortune to study the problems and opportunities confronting the 21st-century world. B.E.T. Awards Red Carpet Looks from the red carpet at the B.E.T Awards, including Kendrick Lamar, Janelle Monae and Pharrell Williams. Top Vivus holder proposes ex AstraZeneca exec as CEO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vivus Inc's largest shareholder on Tuesday took the unusual step of naming the man it would install as the drugmaker's chief executive should it prevail in its battle to gain control of the board of directors this month. Television Review Pastry Chefs Face Off on Donut Showdown In Donut Showdown on the Cooking Channel, three entrants compete to make the best doughnut in a limited time, using specific ingredients or following a specific theme. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Chaos in Middle East Grows as the U.S. Focuses on Israel As protests roil the Middle East, Secretary of State John Kerrys focus on talks between the Israelis and Palestinians has raised questions about the administrations priorities. NHL Inches Toward Deal to Send Players to Olympics NHL players are just a slap shot away from returning to the Olympics next year. Diamondbacks to Honor Victims of Yarnell Wildfire The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to wear a patch on their uniforms for the rest of the season honoring the 19 firefighters who died in the wildfire about 80 miles from Phoenix. New to blight, stronger Detroit neighborhoods fight back DETROIT, July 3 (Reuters) - One in 10 homes in Detroit's middle class Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood has been abandoned, a low number for a city where about a fifth of properties are empty, but it still troubles retiree residents Clarenda Webb and Beverly Frederick. Few Signs of a Taste for Diet Pills Qsymia, a weight-reduction drug, had sales of only $4 million in the first quarter. Its manufacturer is trying to jump-start acceptance of the drug. China's high-speed ambitions With less than half an hour to spare, Chen Zhu calmly emerged from the subway station connected to the massive Beijing West Railway Station with a small, wheeled bag. Firefighters look for weather break in deadly Arizona wildfire PRESCOTT, Arizona (Reuters) - Weary crews on Tuesday looked for a break in the weather to gain ground against a fierce Arizona wildfire that has already killed 19 of their fellow firefighters in the worst wildland fire tragedy in 80 years. Morsi Defies Egypt Armys Ultimatum to Bend to Protest With his political isolation deepening in a spiraling crisis, President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt demanded late Tuesday that the military rescind its ultimatum against him and insisted that he was the countrys legitimate leader. The Week Ahead | Dance Compagnie Kfig Brings Moves From Brazil, by Way of France Compagnie Kfig is a French-based troupe of Brazilian dancers thats bringing two productions for an all-male cast to the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. Fugitive Snowden's options narrow as asylum requests spurned MOSCOW (Reuters) - Countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe spurned asylum requests by Edward Snowden on Tuesday, despite a call by Venezuela for the world to protect the former U.S. spy agency contractor wanted by Washington for espionage. Deen's accuser 'This has never been about the N-word' The woman who filed a harassment lawsuit against Paula Deen said Monday her suit "has never been about the N-word," addressing the slur that has tarnished the celebrity chef's image and cost her endorsements, a book deal and her TV show. Can record dam light up Africa? DR Congo has plans to build the world's biggest hydroelectric project, which it says can generate power for 500 million people. But can it make the plans reality? Textbook publisher Cengage files bankruptcy to cut debt NEW YORK (Reuters) - Textbook publisher Cengage Learning Inc on Tuesday filed for bankruptcy protection as part of a prearranged restructuring it said would help it eliminate more than $4 billion of debt. At 75, is Superman over the hill? In the comic-book world, he is sometimes derided as "the big blue Boy Scout." Could force aid Syrian diplomacy? CNN's Becky Anderson interviews Lord David Owen about similarities between Syria and the Bosnian conflict. Peace for Israel, Palestine? "I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from countries around the world. Hernandez Is Investigated in Two More Killings Aaron Hernandez, who was charged with murder Wednesday, is also being investigated in connection with a double homicide in Boston in 2012, two law enforcement officials said. Europe demands answers about U.S. bugging claims 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. Personal Health A Label Calls Attention to Obesity The American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders. UPDATE 2-Prudential to fight U.S. proposal to label it "systemic" WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - Insurance company Prudential Financial Inc said on Tuesday it will contest a proposal by the new U.S. risk council to designate it as systemically important, a tag that would subject it to stricter oversight by federal banking regulators. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. Slap Shot Devils Work a Trade So They Can Select Brodeurs Son The Devils took Anthony Brodeur, an 18-year-old goalie, with the 208th pick of the 211-pick draft, sending their seventh-round pick in 2015 to the Kings in exchange for the chance to pick Brodeur. Hernandez Remains Focus of a Media Swarm Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez came under police and news media scrutiny shortly after the body of Odin Lloyd, 27, an acquaintance of his, was discovered on Monday.

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