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News Feed Latest worldwide news On the Runway Blog State Senator Makes a Fashion Statement In her filibuster, Wendy Davis pushed the Japanese shoe manufacturer Mizuno into the spotlight. UPDATE 1-"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," which came in with an impressive haul of $66 million. Bucks Debt Relief Firms Are Charging for Free Programs Some private student debt relief companies make it hard to know what they charge and what they actually offer. Well Getting Insurance to Pay for Midwives Nearly all births in the United States take place in hospital labor and delivery wards. But in many European countries, midwives attend to a vast majority of pregnancies, often in clinics, resulting in maternity charges that are a fraction of those in the United States. Texas House panel advances proposal to restrict abortion AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A Texas House committee voted to move forward with a proposal to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and toughen standards for clinics, after at least 2,000 people sought to testify for and against the measure at an eight-hour hearing. Two of Plutos Moons Get Names From Greek Mythologys Underworld After an online contest, an astronomical union selected the names Styx, a river souls had to cross to get to Hades, and Kerberos, the many-headed guard dog. Whos the Jets No. 1 Quarterback? Its a Tossup After a three-day minicamp, neither Mark Sanchez nor Geno Smith has the edge as the Jets starter at quarterback. 'The Bible' TV miniseries will get NBC sequel U.S. television network NBC said on Monday that it will produce a follow-up to the History Channel's popular miniseries "The Bible," which topped ratings when it premiered in March. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" Islamist gunmen stage multiple attacks in Sinai CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamist gunmen staged multiple attacks on security forces in Egypt's troubled Sinai Peninsula early on Friday, two days after the army overthrew elected Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, security sources and state television reported. Protests against the NSA spring up across U.S. Anti-NSA protesters took to the streets in cities across the United States on Thursday, using the Independence Day holiday to call attention to recent disclosures about the U.S. government's telephone and Internet surveillance programs. Iran tightens grip with 'halal internet' In the last few months Iranians have found themselves in a cyber no-man's land. For Egypts Islamists, Confusion and Fear Amid Celebration As much of Cairo exploded in euphoria, parts of the city fell silent where President Mohamed Morsis loyalists protested to stave off what they saw as a threat to democracy. RPT-Asia shipping industry pain may be investors' gain SINGAPORE, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity and investment funds are betting Asia's shipping industry, hit by a restructuring wave that has already swept Europe and the United States, is the... Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. UK babies with 3 parents? The United Kingdom took a step Friday toward being the first country in the world to allow a pioneering in vitro fertilization technique using DNA from three people that could prevent mitochondrial diseases but that also raises significant ethical issues. Pirelli hits back over Silverstone tire fury Pirelli say its tires are not putting Formula One drivers at risk but make changes to its rubber for the German Grand Prix after a series of dramatic blowouts at Silverstone. Delayed Berlin airport costs Germany dear June 19 - Berlin's new international airport should have been open for a year, but may not start operating until 2017. The cost has doubled to 4.3 billion euros, mostly due to the delays. Joanna Partridge reports from Berlin on what's gone wrong, and looks at other large German infrastructure projects facing delays. 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. Diamondbacks 5, Mets 4 (15 Innings) Mets Tie It Twice in Extra Innings Before Falling The Mets played another long game Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, only to lose to the Diamondbacks and have to pack up again to begin a 10-day trip. Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Texas Republican Personifies Challenge for Immigration Bill Representative Blake Farenthold, who is wary of a path to citizenship but may be open to other changes, represents a district that is half Hispanic but is considered a safe Republican seat. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Different Paths to Final, but Similar Responses Marion Bartoli of France, the No. 15 seed, and Sabine Lisicki of Germany, the No. 23 seed, will face each other on Saturday, and one will win their first Grand Slam title. Haas Keeps His Winning Streak Alive Bill Haas keeps winning the right tournaments to position himself on the periphery of the elite in golf. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real rebounds from over 4-year low, peso firms RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4 (Reuters) - Brazil's real bounced back from a more than four-year low on Thursday and Mexico's peso hit a two-week intraday high, but concerns about less U.S. monetary stimulus... Liberty on Independence Day The Statue of Liberty, which had been closed for eight months since Hurricane Sandy, reopened this Fourth of July. Marvel at the world's biggest ship When the first Triple E Class cargo vessel sails out of the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in Okpo, South Korea, on July 2, an intriguing new age of container shipping will commence. International Real Estate House Hunting in ... Belgium The residential market on the North Sea coast of Belgium is stronger than that of the country as a whole. As one agent put it, a second home at the coast is the best investment. With Fewer Stars at Yankee Stadium, Fewer Fans Are Watching The absence of their usual big names is hurting the Yankees not only in the standings but at the gate and in the television ratings. Fewer people are watching. Michael Cera in Pictures Images from the actors film and television career. Cycling Impey makes Tour history Daryl Impey became the first South African to don the famous yellow jersey as Andre Greipel powered to his first stage win on the year's Tour de France in Montpellier Thursday. Hollywood's women problem In 2012, in the US, women made up 18% of the directors, executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers, and editors working on the top 250 domestic grossing films. Student loans Exploiting America's young - Douglas Holtz-Eakin (Reuters) - Obamacare was paid for on the backs of students. Maduro rejects U.S. extradition request for Snowden July 4 - If Edward Snowden winds up in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro says he would reject a U.S. request to have the former intelligence analyst extradited. Deborah Gembara reports. Mexico's first mariachi school opens its doors July 2 - Mexico City's first Mariachi school seeks to elevate the music of the strolling bands to a whole new level. Elly Park reports. Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's world championships on Thursday by winning the 100 meters at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79 seconds. 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. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot.

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