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News Feed Latest worldwide news Royal baby betting bonanza July 4 - British bookmakers are taking bets on everything from the future King or Queen or England's sex, weight, height and hair. Novelty betting is a growing market that reflects the facination the world has with the British royal family. Hayley Platt reports. Can Zimmerman win over jurors? Eugene O'Donnell says a defense resorting to humor and allowing self-serving statements at trial are fraught with risk. The defense must counter an appearance of callous indifference Gary Player. Why I love horses The nine-time Major Champion tells CNN's Errol Barnett about his passions beyond golf. After the Thaw Outdoor Fun in Berlin Now that the outdoors is open for business, here are frugal-friendly ideas for alfresco activity in the capital, from biking to burgers to the beach. Straight Sets A Federer Parody Thats as Smooth as a Federer Backhand Fans have taken to a social media account called Not Roger Federer with an admiration similar to that held for the real Federers smooth one-handed backhand. You're the Boss Blog How Would Immigration Reform Affect Small Businesses? An immigration lawyer talks about how she built her law firm and the potential impact of reform. Mursi's blunders helped doom Egypt's first stab at democracy CAIRO (Reuters) - Mohamed Mursi's early challenge to the army and his imposition of an Islamist-tinged constitution were fateful moments in his turbulent year as Egypt's first freely elected president. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. Seattle fireworks too scary for baby bald eagles SEATTLE (Reuters) - Just because they're both emblems of American pride doesn't mean fireworks and bald eagles should share the same skyline. Can BRIC nations reshape aviation? The global center of gravity for aeronautics has undergone dramatic shifts over the past 110 years. Prior to World War II Europe dominated aviation with transatlantic Zeppelins, high-speed seaplanes and jet engine research. Post-war, the U.S. tookover in commercial jet transport as they engaged in an arms race with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Europe has staged a revival in commercial air transport, with Airbus and Boeing battling for airliners. 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. Kelly Says Rees Will Start for Notre Dame in 2013 Tommy Rees is Notre Dame's starting quarterback again. The Boss How Audubon Societys Chief Took Wing From Journalism The president and C.E.O. of the National Audubon Society describes his career journey, which included many years at The San Jose Mercury News. Economix Blog When Cheating Is Ignored Enron and Italy The cheating was known, but viewed as unimportant. And that was a serious mistake. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Feud overshadows Foe legacy The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed to be a swimming pool and even the statue of the man who had the vision to build the sports complex is cracked -- a sad and inglorious tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe 10 years to the day after the Cameroonian's tragic death. Egypt army says right to protest protected, urges restraint CAIRO (Reuters) - The Egyptian armed forces said on Thursday they would not take arbitrary measures against any political group and would guarantee the right to protest, as long as demonstrations did not threaten national security. Strong ties bind spy agencies and Silicon Valley SAN FRANCISCO (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. The Apothetae Aims to Merge Disabilities Into the Theatrical Mainstream A theater company called the Apothetae showcases edgier narratives about disability rather than stories of triumph over adversity. Murray Survives 5-Setter to Reach Wimbledon Semis In the stands and from afar, some of the biggest names in Britain were cheering on Andy Murray at Wimbledon. Analysis Tugged by Syria storm, Lebanon risks drifting into chaos BEIRUT (Reuters) - After weeks of sectarian violence fuelled by Syria's civil war, Lebanon's parliamentary speaker summoned deputies this week for a legislative session to address the country's deepening crisis. China probes British drugmaker GSK report SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's top economic planning agency has opened an investigation into pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline Plc's operations in China, an official newspaper reported on Thursday, as foreign firms come under pressure from Beijing for possible price-fixing. 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. Rise and rapid fall of Mohamed Morsy Mohamed Morsy, Egypt's first democratically elected president, has been ousted from office just over a year into his presidency. Water crisis, over-population present stark choices for Kiribati June 13 - Rising sea levels and a booming population are presenting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati with stark choices that could determine its survival. Migration from smaller islands and a lack of fresh water have some experts predicting dire consequences for the country and its people if action is not taken. Rob Muir reports. Freerunning in Baghdad Leaping from rooftops and doing backflips off walls is when Prince Haydar feels the most free. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Iris van Herpen Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Barbara Anastacio. Confeds Cup marred by protests Brazilian protestors argue that money should be spent on public services instead of new stadiums for the World Cup. India Ink Image of the Day July 4 A building collapsed in Bhiwandi on the outskirts of Mumbai, Maharashtra on Thursday. Right in time Lady Liberty reopens The Statue of Liberty reopened her doors to the huddled masses Thursday, a bright spot for an Independence Day dampened by soaking rains and canceled fireworks celebrations. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks swept up by Europe rally, euro sulks * U.S. jobs report pivotal for market bets on Fed tapering Blasting heat keeps hold on Western states (Reuters) - A heat wave scorching the Western United States fueled lightning-sparked fires in several states and pushed temperatures well above normal on Monday in typically cooler regions such as Seattle and parts of the Rocky Mountains. Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. Bits Blog Why Asian Internet Companies Struggle to Become Global A report by a research group affiliated with The Economist looks at the reasons Asian technology companies have been held back from cross-border growth. Among the reasons cited in the report is the lack of trusted online payment systems. Geologist tastes prehistoric water If you discovered water that could be millions or billions of years old, would you taste it? Rose denies Mickelson at U.S. Open Justin Rose became the first English golfer in 43 years to win the U.S. Open on Sunday as Phil Mickelson failed to conjure up a 43rd birthday present for himself. Plight of child brides in Syria Feet stumbling in the pitch darkness over the uneven ground we make our way with a group of women to one of the bathrooms in the Zaatari camp. UPDATE 1-World Bank chief says hopes to continue Egypt programs SANTIAGO, July 4 (Reuters) - The World Bank hopes to continue its programs in Egypt following the military ousting of the country's first democratically elected leader, bank president Jim Yong Kim... Guantanamo force-feeding to continue The U.S. government on Wednesday refused to stop force-feeding prisoners at the U.S. detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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