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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. urges Egypt's army commander on peaceful civilian transition WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel held three conversations with the head of Egypt's armed forces on Friday and Saturday, emphasizing the need for "a peaceful civilian transition in Egypt," the Pentagon said on Saturday. A View of the Heavens From Texas Amateur astronomers gathered for the 34th Texas Star Party, which offered them a chance to gaze at a sky full of nothing but stars. EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso rallies on optimism, Brazil real flat RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso gained more than 1.5 percent on Monday as results of state elections on Sunday boosted the outlook for the country's key structural reforms, while the... Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. U.S. SEC says audit firms hinder accounting fraud probes WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators tried to persuade a judge on Monday to sanction the Chinese arms of the world's top five accounting firms, saying their refusal to hand over audit work papers has hindered investigations into fraud at U.S.-listed Chinese firms. Ally's ResCap unit files bankruptcy plan July 5 (Reuters) - Residential Capital LLC, the mortgage lending unit of U.S. government-owned Ally Financial Inc , has filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan that calls for unsecured creditors to... Bits Blog The iPhone Hasnt Saved T-Mobile USA Yet There is no question that finally being able to sell the iPhone was good for T-Mobile USA. But the company still has a long way to go to regain market share. At least 2 paralyzed from crash CNN's Sara Sidner reports the latest on patients hospitalized after a plane crash landed in San Francisco. Why does a pope become a saint? On Friday, Pope Francis announced the canonization of two of his predecessors Pope John Paul II (pope from 1978 to 2005) and Pope John XXIII (1958-1963). That John-Paul II, whose pontificate dominated the late 20th century, is on a fast-track to sainthood should not come as a surprise. The Appraisal Amid Housing Scarcity, Many Buyers Are Going Home Empty-Handed The number of sale listings in and around New York City has fallen far behind demand, causing desperation and frantic offers. Responders describe eerie chaos Fire Lt. Dave Monteverdi had just finished another call at San Francisco's airport when the call came crackling over his radio. Classical Where the Sounds Are Site Specific The Original Music Workshop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is presenting concerts in its unfinished space and elsewhere in town. For Chinese Families, a Journey Cut Short, and With It Their Dreams The two 16-year-old victims of Asiana Flight 214 were among 34 10th-grade Chinese students and chaperones who were bound for a summer camp outside Los Angeles. Britain on royal baby watch in countdown to arrival LONDON (Reuters) - Photographers are camped outside the hospital, social media are buzzing, and stores are touting baby goods ahead of the expected arrival this week of the future heir to the British throne. Scientists create human liver from stem cells LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have for the first time created a functional human liver from stem cells derived from skin and blood and say their success points to a future where much-needed livers and other transplant organs could be made in a laboratory. The Caucus Obama Administration Rules Out Suspension of Aid to Egypt in Near Term The White House plans to study the events in Egypt to determine whether the military seizing of power constitutes a military coup dtat under law. Asiana plane was far below target speed before San Francisco crash SAN FRANCISCO/SEOUL (Reuters) - The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that crashed at San Francisco's international airport was flying 25 percent below its intended air speed before slamming into the ground, U.S. safety officials said on Monday as attention increasingly focused on the actions of the pilots. After Protests, Forums Sprout in Turkeys Parks The antigovernment protests of last month have given way to quiet political exchanges every evening in dozens of parks around Turkey. 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. Little Interest in Lone Ranger Is a Blow for Disney The big-budget film failed to hold its own against the animated feature Despicable Me 2. By the end of the weekend, according to estimates, Lone Ranger will take in less $50 million. Anna Stothards Pink Hotel, and More New books by Anna Stothard, James Kelman, Sarah Pemberton Strong and Tara Ison. Home health stocks fall on proposed Medicare payment cuts (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. home health services providers fell on Friday after a federal agency proposed a significant cut to Medicare reimbursements payments, adding to the woes of an industry... Judge Delays Ruling in N.F.L. Concussion Case and Brings In Mediator The federal judge overseeing the case said she would not rule on the N.F.L.s motion to dismiss until Sept. 3 to give the mediator time to bring the sides closer. Egypt seeks quick elections, in shock at more bloodshed CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's interim head of state has set a speedy timetable for elections to drag the Arab world's biggest country from crisis, after the military ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi last week sparked a wave of bloody protests. Motherlode Blog The Poorest Kid in a Rich Town What lessons about money are there to learn for a child in a family that has less money than nearly every other one in the community? Paris Layout Will Produce Great 2018 Ryder Cup McDowell New French Open champion Graeme McDowell believes Le Golf National will deliver a thrilling Ryder Cup when it hosts the biennial team event in 2018. John Kerry's wife's condition improves Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Secretary of State John Kerry, exhibited symptoms "consistent with some sort of seizure," a source close to the family told CNN, and she is undergoing medical evaluation at a Boston Hospital. Fighting for gay rights in China With arms around each other's shoulders, Wu Yebin and An Wei strolled past rows of food booths and game stalls along the main road cutting through their small village in northern China one recent Friday morning. ATT, DirecTV and KKR in race to buy Hulu - WSJ July 8 (Reuters) - Streaming video site Hulu has attracted three bids of over $1 billion from suitors including a partnership of ATT Inc and Chernin Group, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Special delivery for Baby Noor Seven years ago, she captured the hearts of soldiers who brought her to the U.S. for life-saving surgery. Now she's stolen the hearts of ordinary Americans who read of her plight and pitched in to make her life a bit less difficult. McIlroy leads exodus of home attractions World No.2 Rory McIlroy headlines a mass exodus of home hopes at the Irish Open Friday as fails to make the halfway cut at Carton House. EU/IMF says outlook for Greek bailout program uncertain BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The outlook for Greece's bailout program remains uncertain, with differences still to be worked out between the Greek government and its creditors, the European Union and... Croatia's EU challenge Nina Dos Santos speaks with Ivica Mudrinic, the CEO of Hrvatski Telekom, about how to improve the country's economy. At Nebraskas Stadium, Researchers Will Take Aim at Making Sports Safer The Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, opening in Memorial Stadium, is putting the finishing touches on a device that can instantly determine if a concussion was sustained. You're the Boss Blog Is Paid Sick Leave as Damaging as Some Businesses Fear? What do you think? Are the business owners protesting paid sick leave laws overreacting? The Llama Is In These unlikely but affectionate pets turn out to be good listeners. And, their devoted owners say, you can tell they really care. UPDATE 2-Nigerian court again orders end to blockade of LNG ships * Blockade on LNG ships costing $22 mln a day since June 21 Brazil's grupo Rede creditors approve Energisa takeover plan SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Grupo Rede Energia SA, the Brazilian power distribution group seeking to emerge from bankruptcy protection, approved a recovery plan and a takeover bid by... Experts See New Normal as a Hotter, Drier West Faces More Huge Fires Scientists said the deadly Arizona blaze and 15 others that remained uncontained from New Mexico to California were part of a warmer trend in the West that would bring more catastrophic fires. New shootings in Cairo reported July 8 - Medical sources say at least 15 killed in Cairo shootings. Paul Chapman reports

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