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News Feed Latest worldwide news For Roma, a Steppingstone to Graduate School A program at the Central European University in Hungary is encouraging the brightest Roma students to pursue higher degrees. Donovan Hopes to Play His Way Onto a Fourth World Cup Team Landon Donovan has not played for the national team since last summer and was passed over by Coach Jurgen Klinsmann after Donovan took a sabbatical from soccer. Deadly Arizona blaze nearly contained as Nevada fire flares up PHOENIX/LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Even as crews in central Arizona made progress on Friday toward containing the deadliest U.S. wildfire in 80 years, another blaze burned out of control in the mountains northwest of Las Vegas, threatening 400 homes. Mexico reform drive at stake as regions vote By Simon Gardner MEXICO CITY, July 7 (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's sweeping economic reform plans hang in the balance in local elections on Sunday with a strong opposition showing seen as crucial to preserve a cross-party pact. Nearly half of Mexico's 31 states are voting for a mix of local parliaments and municipal governments, but all eyes are on the race for governor in the state of Baja California, a stronghold of the conservative National Action party (PAN). Britten in the time of cholera - ENO's sparkling season LONDON (Reuters) - Everyone knows better than to eat the yellow snow, but Benjamin Britten's bleak and searing "Death in Venice", in a stunning revival in London and now in Amsterdam, makes clear... F.C.C. Is Told Verizon Underpaid Data Refunds A lawyer told the Federal Communications Commission that Verizon might have collected more than $240 million from false charges, more than four times the amount it agreed to refund. India Ink Bomb Blasts at Indias Buddhist Mecca in Bihar Two Buddhist monks were injured after a series of low intensity blasts went off at the Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodh Gaya on Sunday morning. Band in Fatal Hazing to Perform Again The 19-month suspension of Florida AM Universitys band, whose reputation was damaged by the death of a drum major, will be lifted. T Magazine The Making Of | Amare Stoudemires Custom Lanvin Wedding Suit The chic red number the Knicks star wore to his wedding reception last weekend was the result of a year-long collaboration. Boy dangling from balcony rescued July 7 - A 6 year old boy is rescued while dangling from a balcony in China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. UPDATE 8-Oil-laden freight train explodes in Canadian town, people killed * Transporting crude oil from North Dakota to eastern Canada Two killed, many injured as South Korean airliner crashes, burns in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 with more than 300 people on board crashed on landing at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday after a flight from Seoul and burst into flames, and initial reports said two people were killed and over 70 injured. Malone, cable deals in spotlight at Sun Valley conference (Reuters) - Liberty Media Corp Chairman John Malone, who has bought and sold cable and media companies for decades, might be the most popular billionaire roaming the Sun Valley Resort as deal making returns to the spotlight at the annual gathering of media and tech moguls. Red tape, graft mean India not such a super market for Wal-Mart MUMBAI, July 8 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart's India expansion is stalled. France 'running PRISM-like program' France carries out mass surveillance of phone calls and e-mails in a program similar to the American one revealed by U.S. leaker Edward Snowden, a French newspaper has claimed. Bucks Blog How Supreme Court Decision Affects Gay Couples More details on how the Supreme Court decision that invalidated the Defense of Marriage Act will affect same-sex couples when it comes to income taxes, Medicaid and Medicare. Senate bill could slash illegal immigration by 50 percent CBO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate-passed immigration bill would significantly reduce the flow of illegal immigrants, but increased U.S.-Mexico border security costs would eat into projected budget savings, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. Resentment toward U.S. in Egypt Many Egyptians are angry with Washington's dealings with the Muslim Brotherhood. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports. After a Stumble, Tech Lobby Refocuses on Immigration After ads that drew criticism for promoting pet conservative causes, Fwd.us is trying to turn around its image as it prepares for the fight for immigration overhaul in the House. Hernandez Among Many Who Found Trouble at Florida in the Meyer Years There have been dozens of arrests of members of the Gator football teams coached from 2005 to 2010 by Urban Meyer. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) Straight Sets In Final, Murray Showed His Physical and Mental Toughness Andy Murray not only battled Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, but also the almost unbearable hopes of millions of British citizens on his way to the Wimbledon mens title. Donovan Hopes to Play His Way Onto a Fourth World Cup Team Landon Donovan has not played for the national team since last summer and was passed over by Coach Jurgen Klinsmann after Donovan took a sabbatical from soccer. App Smart To Manage Time, Track Time and Pass the Time When they arent listening to music or playing a game on their devices, people who work from home can stay on task with a range of productivity apps. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Inside Africa explores the logistics of climbing Africa's tallest mountain and meets tourists about to do so. UPDATE 1-Shares of Brazil OGX plummet as regulator starts probe * OGX says has enough cash to meet mid-term obligations (Adds regulator statement, details of filing) Straight Sets Murray Captures Wimbledon Title Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4, to become the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years. Canada police say five dead, about 40 missing after oil train blast LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - The death toll from the explosion of a runaway freight train in a small Quebec town rose to five on Sunday and another 40 people are missing, police said on Sunday. Britain deports cleric Abu Qatada after legal marathon LONDON/AMMAN (Reuters) - A radical Muslim cleric once called "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe" was deported from Britain to Jordan on Sunday, ending years of British government efforts to send him back home to face terrorism charges. The world's best airline is... Emirates has been voted the world's best airline by passengers at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. The Case for Miniature Llamas Cuteness aside, the smaller versions eat less and are easier to manage. Bucks Investment Plans and Forecasts Dont Mix Instead of relying on forecasts to dictate our financial decisions, Carl Richards suggests focusing on investing basics. Well Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Solved! Readers solve the case of a 37-year-old woman who had a persistent fever despite being treated with antibiotics. 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. DealBook Dalian Wanda of China to Spend $1.6 Billion on Yacht Maker and London Hotel The property developer Dalian Wanda said on Wednesday that acquiring the yacht maker Sunseeker International and building a luxury hotel in London would help it branch into new markets outside China. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ghana Advances in Under-20 World Cup Yiadom Boakye set up the equalizer and scored a late winner as Ghana came from behind to beat Portugal and reach the quarterfinals of the under-20 World Cup in Istanbul. Middle East wants Angry Birds Those countries in the Middle East that have been spared political upheaval find themselves enmeshed in a different sort of battle of late. As Qatar, the UAE and Jordan split what's left of the region's tourists, each is fighting to pull in the lion's share. Their weapon of choice? Theme parks. Wagner Takes Control of Greenbrier Classic American Johnson Wagner moved a step closer to winning his fourth PGA Tour title by seizing a two-shot lead after Saturday's third round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia.

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