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News Feed Latest worldwide news Battle of the sexes -- on four legs Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other. Florida jury to hear watchman's account of killing Trayvon Martin SANFORD, Fla., July 1 (Reuters) - Jurors are expected to hear neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman's description of how he shot unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in a Florida murder trial that... Assad's forces battle to tighten control of central Syria AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's forces pounded Sunni Muslim rebels in the city of Homs with artillery and from the air on Sunday, the second day of their offensive in central Syria, activists said. Algae-Engineering Joint Venture Disbands Solazyme will try to expand its food business to commercial scale, now that its venture with Roquette is closing. Sports Briefing | Soccer FIFA President Pledges $100 Million to Brazil Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA, soccers governing body, has responded to protesters by pledging to give at least $100 million in profits back to Brazil. Global Soccer Brazil vs. Spain Best in World Meets Best in History The Confederations Cup has been a tough tournament. And Brazil has made sure its most feared opponent took the longest and most tortuous road to the final. Violent Episodes Grow in Tanzania, an African Haven Human rights groups and the largest opposition party say episodes of intimidation and suppression are growing in the country, an island of stability in an often-chaotic region. Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Sports Briefing | Basketball Houston Rockets Waive Delfino and Brooks The Houston Rockets waived Carlos Delfino and Aaron Brooks. Torrential rains prompt flood warnings in Midwest CHICAGO (Reuters) - Torrential rains slammed Illinois and other Midwest states on Wednesday, triggering flash flood warnings and causing flight cancellations, commuter train delays and road closings. Opinionator | The Great Divide The New Prostitutes Many women who would never have considered working for a pimp are now working for themselves as prostitutes using the Internet, but are they any less vulnerable? Golf Capsules Inbee Park won the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday to make history with titles in the year's first three majors. With Big Trade for Schneider, Devils Prepare for Life After Brodeur The Devils send their first-round draft choice, the ninth over all, to the Vancouver Canucks for goaltender Cory Schneider, who becomes the heir apparent to Martin Brodeur. Carl Icahn secures $5.2 billion in financing for Dell bid (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn and Jefferies Co have lined up $5.2 billion in loan commitments backing Icahn's leveraged recapitalization plans for computer manufacturer Dell Inc, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. Taking Outsize Role in Syria, Qatar Funnels Arms to Rebels Qatar is using a shadowy arms network to move shoulder-fired missiles to Syria, ignoring American warnings that they could fall into terrorist hands. Pope chooses migrant-flooded Lampedusa in first trip out of Rome ROME, July 1 (Reuters) - Pope Francis has chosen the southern Italian island of Lampedusa for his first trip outside Rome, to show solidarity with tens of thousands of refugees who each year brave a perilous journey there in flimsy boats, the Vatican said on Monday. Pirates outlast Brewers in 14 innings (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates had to work overtime to improve their Major League-leading record Sunday when they outlasted the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 in 14 innings. Orioles 4, Yankees 2 Fifth Straight Loss Drops Yankees to Fourth in A.L. East The Orioles used solo home runs in each of the first three innings to grab an early lead against the Yankees, who have lost 21 of their last 33. At Retooled Summer Schools, Creativity, Not Just Catch-Up Districts across the country are re-envisioning summer school as something more than a compulsory exercise where students fight to stay awake. News Analysis Obama Puts Legacy at Stake With Clean-Air Act President Obama is taking a big risk with his stated goal to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions by stretching the intent of a law decades old. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. Park Wins US Women's Open for 3rd Straight Major Inbee Park set many golfing goals. Etching her name alongside Babe Zaharias was never one of them. Using 3-D to design cars CNN's Isa Soares travels to Ford's 3-D Cave where cars are tested and refined. Missing nuclear material may pose attack threat IAEA VIENNA (Reuters) - Nuclear and radioactive materials are still going missing and the information the United Nations atomic agency receives about such incidents may be the tip of the iceberg, said a senior U.N. official. Clip Air brings air travel by train June 19 - Swiss researchers have released futuristic designs for attachable modular aircraft that will allow passengers to board a plane at a railway station and disembark at their destination without ever setting foot in an airport. EPFL says its Clip Air project is no flight of fancy. Jim Drury reports. 'Sopranos' star Gandolfini mourned as a great craftsman NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fellow actors mourned James Gandolfini as a great craftsman and a warm and generous man at a his funeral on Thursday, a week after the 51-year-old star of the HBO television show "The Sopranos" died of a heart attack while visiting Rome. No comment on NSA leaker China remained tight-lipped Thursday about its stance on NSA leaker Edward Snowden, who is believed to be holed up in a safe house somewhere in the semiautonomous territory of Hong Kong. Penn State Coach O'Brien Gets $1 Million Raise Bill O'Brien is getting a nearly $1 million raise after his "tremendous job" in his debut season as Penn State's football coach. Intuit to sell financial services unit for $1 bln July 1 (Reuters) - Intuit Inc said it would sell its financial services unit to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $1.03 billion as it focuses on its core tax-preparation software business. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares rise as Fed fear ebbs; gold's glimmer dims * World equity markets rise as unease over stimulus withdrawal fades * Gold to close worst quarter on records going back to 1968 * Dollar/yen at three-week high, edges close to 100 yen * Trade seen... Rome Journal When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking Gesticulating is a vital part of communication in Italy, where about 250 gestures are used regularly and studied by scientists and philosophers. Facebook to Shield Ads From Offensive Content The company said it would remove advertising from pages with content that might be offensive or controversial. Dave Jennings, All-Pro Punter for Giants, Dies at 61 Jennings, known for kicks that lingered in the air, angled toward the sideline and pinned opposing teams inside their 20-yard line, was often the best player on some dreadful teams. Imagine airport with no security Imagine the airport with no security, when boarding an airliner with a firearm could be as easy as taking your seat. Taking Outsize Role in Syria, Qatar Funnels Arms to Rebels Qatar is using a shadowy arms network to move shoulder-fired missiles to Syria, ignoring American warnings that they could fall into terrorist hands. Jolie turns spotlight on Syria The world pays attention to every detail of Angelina Jolie's life. Now, she's is hoping to turn that spotlight onto Syria's refugee crisis. Cirque performer dies after accident A performer from the famed troupe Cirque du Soleil died in a weekend accident during a show at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Sunday. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - July 1 July 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012)

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