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News Feed Latest worldwide news Satellite tracking could be last hope for elephants in South Sudan July 3 - Conservationists in South Sudan are using satellite technology to monitor and protect the region's threatened elephant populations. They say South Sudan's elephants are in danger of being wiped out in five years, if the current rate of ivory poaching is not curbed. Ben Gruber has more. The TV Watch Cooking Up Redemption, With a Dollop of Denial On Today Paula Deen, the tarnished queen of Southern cooking, offered a contrite defense to charges that she has used racist epithets. Patriots Home Searched After Discovery of Body in Park Police officers visited tight end Aaron Hernandezs house in Massachusetts on Tuesday after a body was found Monday in an industrial park about a mile away. As Competition Wanes, Amazon Cuts Back Discounts After years of lowering book prices, Amazon is offering smaller discounts on some books. Authors and small publishers said this puts some books beyond an audiences reach. Vettori Out for Six Months, Considers Future Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of any cricket for six months to recover from Achilles surgery and rejected a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract while he considers his future. 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. Best Buy shares rise after Credit Suisse cheers turnaround efforts NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy Co shares rose to their highest level in two years on Monday after Credit Suisse gave a thumbs-up to the turnaround efforts of the world's largest electronics chain. Japan says building nuclear safety culture will take a long time TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Thursday that elevating safety culture to international standards will "take a long time", days before new rules come into effect to avoid a repeat of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011. Sharp Rise in Womens Deaths From Overdose of Painkillers Prescription painkiller addiction, long seen as mainly a mans problem, is rising at a far faster rate among women, a federal analysis of data found. The curious case of Claudio Yacob Claudio Yacob enjoyed a stellar debut season in the English Premier League after moving from Argentina. But just what was the story behind his transfer to West Bromwich Albion? Japan says building nuclear safety culture will take a long time TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Thursday that elevating safety culture to international standards will "take a long time", days before new rules come into effect to avoid a repeat of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011. Koreas agree 'in principle' on talks North and South Korea have agreed "in principle to hold working-level talks on reopening" the Kaesong Industrial Complex, the South's Yonhap news agency said Thursday, citing a government official. Incredible rail journey ends For 18 days, The Gateway has followed a pioneering railway journey from Chongqing in China to Duisburg in Germany. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Flipkens battles back from the brink Kirsten Flipkens is just one game away from a Wimbledon final -- a year ago she was just happy to be alive after being diagnosed with blood clots in her legs. Got $32m? Jackie O's 'Love Boat' for sale The stately superyacht Christina O isn't just a gorgeous 99-meter vessel. It's the palatial setting where Greek business magnate Aristotle Onassis married Jackie Kennedy. Now the luxury liner has gone on sale for $32 million. Samsung on track for record Q2 profit as smartphone peak looms SEOUL, July 5 (Reuters) - Smartphone leader Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is set to report a record $8.9 billion quarterly profit on Friday, even as growth in sales of its blockbuster Galaxy series begins to wane and new rivals emerge to eat away at its market share. Despite Exit of Militants, Violence Continues to Grip Somali City and Raises Worries In recent clashes, at least 71 people were killed and more than 300 were wounded, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks. Court Hears Arguments on Whaling by Japan Hearings began at The Hague into an Australian suit charging Japan with unlawful practices and with using so-called research as a front for commercial whaling. A soggy, scorched summer It'll be firecracker hot in the Southwest on the Fourth of July, but if you live in the Southeast, the Ohio River Valley and large sections of the Eastern Seaboard, expect rain on your parade. Movie Review A Girl and a Gun, Cathryne Czubeks Look at a Subculture The documentary A Girl and a Gun finds that people have many different reasons to be armed. Inventor of computer mouse dies Douglas Engelbart, whose invention of the mouse transformed the way people interact with computers, has died. Lindsay Scheinberg, Jason Schlossberg The bride commissions and produces music videos; the groom owns a public relations firm. NEWSMAKER Liberian stability will bring foreign investment Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says political stability and targeted double-digit growth will increase foreign interest, and is confident companies like Chevron and Exxon will invest there. INDIA PRESS-Unitech in talks with PEs to sell Gurgaon IT hub - Business Standard Lafarge plans to expand India operations - Economic Times A winning start for Brazil at home Amid protests in the country, Brazil began its Confederations Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Japan. Neymar was the star thanks to his thunderous half-volley. Depardieu accused of breaking Georgian law with Abkhazia trip TBILISI (Reuters) - French-born actor Gerard Depardieu broke the law in Georgia by visiting the country's breakaway Abkhazia region and meeting separatist leaders without warning national authorities, an official said on Wednesday. Personal Health A Label Calls Attention to Obesity The American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders. Corner Office Pedro Baranda of Otis Elevator, on the Push for Innovation An engineer by training, the president of the company says a key to management is learning to delegate and appreciate employees efforts, even if they dont succeed. PRESS DIGEST - British Business - July 5 July 5 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Japan says Australia trying to impose its culture in whaling row THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Australia's opposition to Japanese whaling is an attempt to impose foreign moral standards on Japan and has no legal basis, Japan told the World Court on Tuesday in a case brought by Australia. Lawmakers Question White House Account of an Internet Surveillance Program Some lawmakers are expressing skepticism not only about the value of the domestic surveillance programs but also about the accuracy with which the administration has described them. British Company Is Awarded Contract to Administer Health Rollout Under a tight deadline, the Obama administration awarded the company, Serco, a contract worth as much as $1.2 billion to help sift applications for insurance and tax credits under the new law. Historic venue welcomes top golfers Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues. Quito Journal Ecuador, Possible Snowden Haven, Is High on Beauty but Low on Tech If granted asylum a big if the N.S.A. leaker Edward J. Snowden would likely find life in tiny, beautiful, impoverished Ecuador a bit of an adjustment. Bits Blog Candy Crush Saga Is This Summers Sweet Treat A puzzle that challenges players to get three or more matching types of candy in a row is the latest mobile gaming craze, and it doesnt seem to be slowing down. Straight Sets A Look at the Mens Semifinals Tthe final four men at Wimbledon include three former Grand Slam champions and one of the games most promising young stars. Oregon Put on Probation, but Faces No Bowl Ban The NCAA stripped Oregon of a scholarship in each of the next two seasons and placed the program on probation for three years, opting against stiffer penalties like a bowl ban despite issuing a show-cause order against former coach Chip Kelly, who apologized to the school, its fans and it players.

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