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News Feed Latest worldwide news Film Regular Guys at Iwo Jima Sands of Iwo Jima is too formulaic and jingoistic to be considered great, but maybe its just right for Fourth of July week. Confederations Cup lessons Brazil's 3-0 win Spain in the Confederations Cup final brought to an end an event that was designed as a test run for the 2014 World Cup hosts. Feinsteins Support for N.S.A. Defies Liberal Critics and Repute Senator Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat, has dismayed many on the left by defending the National Security Agencys surveillance programs. Suicide Attack at Afghan Base Kills at Least 9 The attack is the latest in a series that the Taliban have carried out despite their apparent willingness to enter into peace talks. PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 2 July 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Why doesn't Hollywood trust women? It would be wonderful to say that in 2013 things were looking up for women in Hollywood -- both onscreen and behind the scenes -- but the sad news is that the numbers have remained consistently dismal for the last decade. In 2012, in the US, women made up 18% of the directors, executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers, and editors working on the top 250 domestic grossing films. And women directors accounted for just 9%. Sports Briefing | Soccer Greece Beats Mexico; Colombia Ties Australia Greece scored late to beat Mexico, 2-1, Saturday in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Trabzon, Turkey, and the South American champion Colombia was held to a 1-1 tie by Australia. 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. Some forms of IVF linked to risk of autism, mental disability LONDON (Reuters) - Couples who have certain types of fertility treatment have a higher chance of having a child with autism or learning difficulties - although the overall risk is still extremely small, scientists said on Tuesday. RPT-Brazilian banks BNDES, Caixa face biggest exposure to EBX woes, BofA says * Exposure may be 'underestimated' due to poor disclosure Canada to review all wireless spectrum transfer deals TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian government will review all sales of wireless airwave licenses and reject any deals that would lead to undue concentration, it said on Friday in its latest move to weaken the dominance of the country's three big wireless carriers. Cupid staff did not use fake profiles to lure subscribers review (Reuters) - British online dating company Cupid Plc said an independent review of its operations did not find any evidence of the company using fake profiles to boost its membership, sending its... Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Kerry Says Snowden Affair Will Not Upset China Relations The remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday seemed to tone down earlier expressions of anger by the Obama administration. Young Activists Rouse Egypt Protests but Leave Next Steps to Public A movement in Egypt illustrates the greatest strengths and the most glaring weaknesses of the youth groups that have driven many of Egypts most fundamental political transformations. A Special Event Namath Guarantees It More than 100 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will take part in a ceremony in August celebrating an expansion and renovation program. Tiger/Obama Golf's power pair Butch Harmon could hardly believe what he was seeing. Two of the most recognizable faces on the planet were casually shooting the breeze as they swept down the fairway in Florida. 'Unseen' Pop Art at London art fair A painting by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, which has not been seen in public for more than 30 years, and a massive pearl once owned by Mary Tudor have been unveiled as the highlights of London's Masterpiece art fair. 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. Singer Jessica Simpson gives birth to a boy NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson gave birth to her second child, a boy named Ace Knute, at a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday. How to travel using apps not maps Apps have changed the way we travel. From helping us pack to checking-in, and from coping with jetlag to booking a hotel once we've landed -- these handy tools can be used every step of the way. Music Review The Flying Dutchman at the McCarter Uses Video Projections Large screens play a modern role in the production of The Flying Dutchman at the McCarter Theater Center. Regulator In France Raids Office Of Apple Authorities reportedly want to know if Apple ordered its wholesalers not to deliver some products on time to retailers. Economix Blog Most U.S. Health Spending Is Exploding but Not for Mental Health Mental health spending has remained roughly 1 percent of the economy since 1986, while total health spending has climbed from about 10 percent of gross domestic product in 1986 to nearly 17 percent in 2009. Why poor township thanks Mandela At sunset, the smell of food simmering in dozens of pots starts to fill the air on 15th Avenue. Djokovic breezes into second week Novak Djokovic gives a perfect illustration of why he's the top ranked player in the world as he dismantles France's Jeremy Chardy to reach the Wimbledon fourth round Saturday. UPDATE 1-Mexican union says ends strike at two Slim mines, one pending MEXICO CITY, July 2 (Reuters) - Mexico's main mining union said on Tuesday it had negotiated an end to two strikes at mines belonging to Minera Frisco, the company owned by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, but that negotiations at a third Frisco mine were ongoing. The Twitter threats against Zimmerman Ashleigh Banfield reads threats made against George Zimmerman on Twitter and asks whether they should be taken seriously. 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. 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. Dance Review Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperling Perform at Danspace Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperlings works include nods to Cervantes and to Loe Fuller. San Francisco area rail system and workers to resume talking SAN FRANCISCO, July 2 (Reuters) - San Francisco's regional rail system and its striking employees were to resume mediation on Tuesday evening after another painful commute for thousands forced onto crowded roads, buses and ferries with no train service for a second day. TABLE-Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through June July 2 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through June of 2013 as reported by the automakers and ranked by total units. Top 20 selling vehicles in U.S. in June RANK... Riff My Kids Are Obsessed With Technology, and Its All My Fault They crave SpongeBob. I craved Asteroids. But were both really looking for the same thing. Twigitecture Building Human Nests From New Age cocoons and backyard playthings of the rich to contemporary art objects, giant nests are having a moment. Currents | Q+A A Backyard Cabin for Barter McKendree Key opens up part of her Bedford-Stuyvesant home to lodgers who help by fixing up the main residence. AP Sources MLB Umpire Let Go After Drug Violation A Major League Baseball umpire was recently dismissed for what was believed to be the first known drug ouster among umps, two people familiar with the situation have told The Associated Press. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Motor racing-Silverstone learns lessons from 2012 chaos SILVERSTONE, England, June 29 (Reuters) - Organisers of the British Grand Prix are ready for all kinds of weather conditions on Sunday after flooding forced them to refund thousands of fans in 2012. Authors lose class status in Google digital books case (Reuters) - Google Inc notched a legal victory in its bid to create the world's largest digital books library, winning the reversal of a court order that had allowed authors challenging the project to sue as a group.

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