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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. UPDATE 3-U.S. buyout firm TPG to buy TSL Education for $600 mln LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm TPG is to buy global educational publisher TSL Education from Charterhouse, TSL said on Monday, and aims to grow digital sales to TSL's online... Off The Shelf In New Books, Paths to Investing and Spending One new personal-finance book provides advice for unearthing undervalued stocks. Another offers a method for spending your money smartly. Egypts New Leaders Press Media to Muzzle Dissent The authorities shuttered some television stations, and the tone of some state news media also seemed to shift, to reflect the interests of those now in charge. Easing into outdoor workouts on sultry summer days Fitness experts say one way for outdoor exercisers who dread the long, hot summer days of steamy runs and breathless aerobics during a heat wave is to embrace it. Hong Kong shares seen steady ahead of China June inflation data HONG KONG, July 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could start flat on Tuesday, as investors brace for data expected to show producer prices dipping in China for a 16th month in June and inflation quickening but staying well below the official 3.5 percent target. David Villa set for Atletico Madrid David Villa looks set to swap Catalonia for the Spanish capital after Barcelona announced it had agreed a deal to sell the striker to Atletico Madrid. Artist stirs privacy debate with portraits from DNA July 1 - DNA extracted from cigarette butts and bubble gum found on the streets of Brooklyn is being used by artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg to create realistic portraits of anonymous New Yorkers. The artist says her project is designed to spark debate about the use - or potential misuse - of DNA profiling in society. Ben Gruber reports. US STOCKS-Wall St rises as attention turns to earnings season * Alcoa shares slip in volatile extended trade after results ArtsBeat Monty Python Producer Wins Royalties in Spamalot Lawsuit Mark Forstater, a British film producer who was among those who made the 1975 comedy hit Monty Python and the Holy Grail, said there had been an agreement he would be treated as the seventh Python when it came to income from merchandising and other spin-offs from that movie. 'Sick Soccer' probe in Italy Italian football is gripped by new scandal after police raid the headquarters of a host of leading clubs in a tax evasion probe, according to Italian prosecutors Tuesday. Japan's SoftBank says expects to complete Sprint deal on July 10 TOKYO, July 8 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Corp said on Monday that it expects to complete its $21.6 billion acquisition of U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp on Wednesday, July 10. N.F.L. Star and Murder Victim Where Diverse Paths Crossed Aaron Hernandez and Odin Lloyd shared a passion for football and little else. But their lives did cross, and now Hernandez, an N.F.L. tight end, is in jail, charged with Lloyds murder. Bats Triple Play Week 14 Results Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season. Egypt's week of turmoil Mohamed Morsy started the week as Egypt's president and ends it in custody after the military flexed its power-broker muscle. Obama visits slave port in Senegal June 27 - Barack Obama, the first US president of African ancestry visits Goree Island in Senegal -- the point of departure for the slave trade. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 'The Sing-Off' taps Jewel as judge "The Sing-Off" has found its new judge Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel is coming to NBC's cult-favorite a cappella competition series this winter. Leaked Report Cites Pakistans Failings Before U.S. Killed Bin Laden A report that cited collective incompetence of the countrys security forces was leaked after Pakistani authorities had suppressed it for months. Astronauts Replace a Pump, Hoping to Stop Leak Two astronauts spent five and a half hours outside the International Space Station. They were unable to locate the source of the leak, but did install a new pump, which appeared to solve the problem. You're the Boss Blog How My Restaurant Adventure Came to an End You know the fantasies. No foodie has ever enjoyed a few good meals, home or away, without wondering; what would I call my place, what music would I play, what food to serve, how many stars would I get? FOREX-Dollar rally loses some steam, China data eyed SYDNEY, July 9 (Reuters) - The dollar paused in its rally as investors bought beaten-down currencies such as the Australian dollar on Tuesday, though its broad uptrend is seen intact as the market... Emergency vehicle may have run over one of Asiana crash victims SAN FRANCISCO, July 7 (Reuters) - An emergency vehicle rushing to the scene of the Asiana Airlines crash at San Francisco's international airport may have run over one of the two teenage Chinese girls killed in the incident, the local fire department said on Sunday. Militants Attack School in Nigeria, Killing Students and a Teacher Islamic militants attacked a boarding school in northeast Nigeria, killing 29 students and a teacher. Survivors said that some pupils were burned alive. 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) Cycling Froome given scare Chris Froome retained the yellow jersey on a day of toil and trouble as Ireland's Dan Martin won the ninth stage of the Tour de France. Observatory Dwarf Galaxy May Be Answer to Predictions Known as Segue 2, the galaxy consists of just 1,000 stars. Israel's Matrix opens mobile app development centre in China TEL AVIV, July 8 (Reuters) - Israeli information technology provider Matrix has opened a mobile application development centre in Changzhou, China, the company said on Monday. Diva and the despot An upside American pop star Jennifer Lopez is catching all sorts of heat after her Saturday performance of "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to one of the world's most notorious dictators, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. Recipes for Health Souffl Omelet With Apricot Sauce Beaten egg whites keep this Cointreau-spiked dessert omelet light and airy. UPDATE 1-Lloyds shares hit 2-yr high on overseas buyers' interest (Adds details from source, analyst comments, updates shares) New Jersey top court voids award for lost ocean view (Reuters) - Less than a year after Hurricane Sandy devastated the New Jersey shore, the state's highest court made it easier for cities and towns to avoid paying costly compensation to homeowners whose water views have been blocked by the building of sand dunes. Telecom Italia Seeks to Spin Off Its Landline Grid Talks about a merger with 3, a mobile network operator owned by Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa, prompted Telecom Italia to consider putting its nationwide grid into a subsidiary. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Fennel and Parmesan Imported black olives are optional, but they add a briny punch that complements the sweet fennel. Corbin Breaks Drought to Lead 'Backs Past Rockies Patrick Corbin earned his first win in more than a month as the Arizona Diamondbacks marched to a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. 15 best islands you never heard of These are 15 little known islands that time, Club Med and maybe even your favorite guide forgot. Bollywood's Barfi wins at Indian film awards in Macau MACAU (Reuters) - The film Barfi scooped top honors in India's version of the Oscars at a ceremony in the Chinese gambling haven of Macau on Saturday that also celebrated a century of Bollywood, which makes up a big chunk of a multi-billion-dollar film industry. Terror on Jet Seeing Water, Not Runway The pilot at the controls on Asiana Flight 214 was said to have had only 43 hours of experience flying a Boeing 777, and an airline spokeswoman said that it was his first time piloting a 777 into San Francisco. Bucks Blog Monday Reading Beware Fees on Europes Budget Airlines Beware the fees on Europes budget airlines, how to make a perfect summer feast, skin cancer is on the rise in young women and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. With Surf Like Turf, Huge Algae Bloom Befouls China Coast Qingdao, one of Chinas biggest seaside destinations, has been hit with a near-record algae bloom, leaving its popular beaches covered in a green, sticky muck. UPDATE 2-Tropical Storm Chantal speeds toward Caribbean MIAMI, July 8 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Chantal churned across the Atlantic Ocean toward the eastern Caribbean on Monday on a track that would put it over flood-prone Haiti and the Dominican...

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