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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ousted European Health Official Faces Questions About Plans to Transfer Money The European Anti-Fraud Office is investigating trips by a former European Union official, during which he said he had planned to transfer large sums of money. Hunter's Decisive RBI Lifts Tigers Over Blue Jays Torii Hunter drove in the tiebreaking run with a two-out infield single in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday. Obama Outlines Ambitious Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gases President Obama on Tuesday proposed far-reaching regulations on power plants and energy efficiency, using executive actions that will not need Congressional approval. Karl Lagerfeld shows Chanel's vision of the future at Paris fashion week Jul 2 - In a decrepit theatre erected in Paris' Grand Palais, Chanel presents its Haute Couture collection for Autumn/Winter 2013. Rough Cut. No reporter narration. Brazil's OGX falls 35 pct as it scraps offshore projects RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's OGX Petroleo e Gas SA said on Monday it will stop development of three offshore oil prospects, slashing capital spending as it tries to stave off financial... Chinese Firm Is Charged in Theft of Turbine Software Chinas biggest wind turbine company and two of its executives are accused of conspiring to steal an American firms software for controlling the flow of electricity. Barnes Noble retreats from tablet wars as Nook sales plummet (Reuters) - Barnes Noble Inc will stop manufacturing its own Nook tablets, marking the end of its expensive attempt to compete alone with deep-pocketed rivals Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc and Google... Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Marriage equality to spread state by state Boies Attorney David Boies, who fought to end California's ban on same-sex marriage, says similar laws will be overturned in states through legislation, ballot initiatives and court decisions. Boise spoke with Reuters Opinion Editor Jim Ledbetter at the Aspen Ideas Festival. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Kenzo After-Party Kenzos after-party, held last night for their Paris fashion show, drew the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Michael Stipe and Beastie Boyss Mike D. Going to school, instead of work A Nepalese girl has her sights on a medical career because of her mother's blindness. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports. Sex trafficking bust in Mexico rescues 46 Authorities in Mexico City say they've rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Virus deadly to piglets spreads to North Carolina's hog farms CHICAGO (Reuters) - A swine virus deadly to piglets has been discovered on two hog farms in North Carolina, an official in the No. 2 hog-producing U.S. state said on Tuesday. UPDATE 4-U.S. to delay key health-reform provision to 2015 (Adds fresh quote from tax expert, Democratic reaction, details on funding implications) Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. DealBook Rosneft Takes Over Russian Gas Producer in $2.9 Billion Deal Rosneft says it is buying the 49 percent of the Itera Oil and Gas Company that it does not already own for $2.9 billion in a bid to expand the companys relatively modest natural gas operations. Well How Carbs Can Trigger Food Cravings Sugary foods and drinks, white bread and other processed carbohydrates appear to stimulate parts of the brain involved in hunger, craving and reward. Health-Centric Homes, for a Price Delos, a Manhattan developer, is betting its WELL certification will become as commonplace as the one accorded by LEED. Johnny Depp puts Tonto at center stage in new 'Lone Ranger' film LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When the western television series "The Lone Ranger" first rode into U.S. homes in 1949, the masked man was the dashing, charming hero and the Native American Tonto his loyal sidekick. 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... Band in Fatal Hazing to Perform Again The 19-month suspension of Florida AM Universitys band, whose reputation was damaged by the death of a drum major, will be lifted. Love or hate her, witness is a star There is no middle-of-the-road opinion on Rachel Jeantel, the "friend, not-girlfriend" of Trayvon Martin who testified in the George Zimmerman trial Wednesday and Thursday. 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... For a Day, Wimbledon Turns Most Hospitable to the 20-and-Under Bernard Tomic, Laura Robson and Sloane Stephens all advanced, and Madison Keys extended the fourth seed, Agnieszka Radwanska, to three sets. Currents | Events Crazy, Wacky and Elegant The designer Richard Mishaan brought azure walls and many of his own creations to his contribution at Holiday House Hamptons. Ohio governor signs budget including tax cut, anti-abortion provision CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Ohio's governor signed a two-year, $62 billion state budget on Sunday that seeks to spur economic growth with a reduction in personal income taxes and includes a provision that critics say will tighten restrictions on abortions in the state. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Thom Browne Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Why doesn't Hollywood trust women? It would be wonderful to say that in 2013 things were looking up for women in Hollywood -- both onscreen and behind the scenes -- but the sad news is that the numbers have remained consistently dismal for the last decade. 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. And women directors accounted for just 9%. Attacks Kill Dozens in Iraq, Officials Say The attacks on Tuesday that killed at least 47 people are the latest in a surge in violence across the country. By the Millions, Egyptians Seek Morsis Ouster In an outpouring of rage against President Mohamed Morsi, a core of protesters set fire to the headquarters of Mr. Morsis Muslim Brotherhood movement in Cairo. Russia passes amnesty for economic crimes in boost to business MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved an amnesty for several thousand entrepreneurs jailed for economic crimes. 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. Spanish mobile bills to fall after regulator rate cut MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's telecoms watchdog cut the fees mobile operators can charge each other for connecting calls on Monday, which is likely to lower customer phone bills in a nation battling recession. RPT-Japan says Australia trying to impose its culture in whaling row (Repeats story published early Wednesday; no change to text) Island nations at risk Kieren Keke remembers growing up on the Pacific island of Nauru, the world's smallest independent republic. Genna Blackman, Seth Chernin The bride is a corporate affairs and communications manager at American Express; the groom teaches fifth grade at an elementary school in the Bronx. F1 introduces stronger rear tires in Germany LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One teams will have stronger rear tires at the German Grand Prix this weekend, and a new type from the Hungarian race at the end of this month, Pirelli said on Tuesday. Economix Blog Sequester Hits the Long-Term Unemployed Federal unemployment insurance benefit programs have been pared back over the last year and a half, and are now undergoing major cuts as a result of the budget cuts known as the sequester.

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