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News Feed Latest worldwide news Anders Hansen Leads French Open After 1st Round Anders Hansen of Denmark shot a 5-under 66 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the French Open on a golf course that punished some of the main contenders on Thursday. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Seeking to Repair a Rift in Portugals Ruling Coalition Paulo Portas, who resigned on Wednesday as Portugals foreign minister, rejoined the government on Saturday as deputy prime minister. Bucks Blog Same-Sex Marriage and Personal Finances Further Reading A roundup of past coverage from the Bucks blog and elsewhere in The Times about the particular financial issues facing same-sex couples. America's luxury beer vacations The working class beverage has gone upscale, with beer-themed vacations rivaling wine tours in sophistication. Asiana President Says Pilot Was in Training Asiana Flight 214, which crashed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, was a training flight for the pilot, the airlines president said Monday. Jailed Facebook teen finally getting day in court A Texas teen who's been jailed more than four months for a Facebook comment he made during a video-game argument is finally getting a day in court that could let him go home. Possessed The Artist Dustin Yellin Is on the Lookout for the Dark Side Mr. Yellin doesnt bother drawing the line between art and artifact as he accumulates items that lean toward the morbid. Explosion at West Virginia natural gas well site injures at least five NEW YORK (Reuters) - An explosion over the weekend at a natural gas well site in West Virginia operated by Antero Resources injured at least five people, prompting state and federal investigations, local officials and Antero said on Monday. White House issues veto threat to House energy funding bill WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The White House on Monday threatened to veto the energy funding bill for fiscal 2014 that is expected to be debated by the House of Representatives this week, citing steep cuts proposed for renewable energy programs. Majority of Sprint shares vote to receive cash in merger July 8 (Reuters) - The majority of Sprint Nextel Corp shares elected to receive cash when Japan's SoftBank Corp's takes control of the company. T Magazine Letter From Paris | Tokyo on the Seine Parisians have been fascinated with Japan since the 19th century, and a tour of the city today reveals that the eastern influence is still strong. Could this table save lives? Two Israeli inventors have built a revolutionary earthquake-proof table -- an invention that could save the lives of school children around the world, especially those who live near geological fault lines or in developing countries Weather disturbance moves over the open Atlantic toward Caribbean MIAMI, July 7 (Reuters) - A weather disturbance in the open Atlantic moving toward the Caribbean could develop into a tropical cyclone in the next couple of days, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Sunday. Islamist Party Suspends Participation in Effort to Form Interim Government The Al Nour party, seen as a potential kingmaker in Egyptian politics, announced its decision after what it called a massacre of protesters on Monday in Cairo. The billionaire out to kill the Keystone pipeline He may be Big Oils worst nightmare a hedge fund billionaire turned eco-activist whos on a mission to stop the Keystone XL pipeline. Tom Steyer made serious money in oil and gas but now hes using it to push President Obama to reject the controversial tar sands pipeline project. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Eggplant and Cherry Tomatoes Eggplant can function as a topping or even as a crust. About New York Backstage at Lucky Guy, a Character Watches Tom Hanks Keep the Cast Loose As a named character in the play Lucky Guy, Jim Dwyer got a chance to go backstage and witness the zaniness the audience doesnt see. Dot Earth Blog 90 Degrees + A.C. + Open Doors = Hamptons Energy Policy? In a rich Long Island summer resort, businesses blast the A/C with doors wide. Nigella Lawson Another Star Chef Becomes a Cause The chef Nigella Lawson is the subject of a new kind of celebrity stemming from an alleged incidence of domestic abuse. Emergency vehicle may have run over one of Asiana crash victims SAN FRANCISCO (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. Islamist Party Backs Out of Negotiations Al Nour, seen as a potential political kingmaker, said it was suspending its role in efforts to form an interim government. Bucks Blog Monday Reading Last-Minute Hotel Bookings, Made Cheaper Last-minute hotel bookings made cheaper, assessing the health risk from obesity, making a green home more affordable and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. The Llama Is In These unlikely but affectionate pets turn out to be good listeners. And, their devoted owners say, you can tell they really care. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. World Briefing | Europe Britain Church to Fight Bullying of Gays The archbishop of Canterbury has announced a campaign to stamp out antigay bullying in Church of England schools, acknowledging that attitudes toward sexuality have changed. Keeping Score Whats Not to Like About 13-0? While wins do not always tell the whole story, Tigers pitcher Max Scherzers 13-0 start deserves the attention of even the most jaded fans of sabermetrics. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens slightly from 21-month low * C$ ends at C$1.0560 vs US$, or 94.70 U.S. cents * Strengthens slightly after Friday's 21-month low * Bond prices higher By Cameron French TORONTO, July 8 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar ended... Former Patriots Tight End Is Charged With Murder The N.F.L. player Aaron Hernandez was charged on Wednesday with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semipro football player who was found dead on June 17. Straight Sets Title Matchs Final Points Leave Murray Sapped Andy Murray unsuccessfully tried to convert three match points in a row, then saved three break points before nailing the Wimbledon victory he coveted on his fourth attempt. Ethiopia builds infrastructure Marketplace Africa looks at how an increase in construction projects is driving change in Ethiopia. Pope Francis Visits Lampedusa as Migrant Arrivals Pick Up Pope Francis makes his first official trip outside Rome on Monday with a visit to Lampedusa, the tiny island off Sicily that has been the first port of safety for untold thousands of migrants crossing by sea from North Africa to Europe. Exclusive BlueCrest's BlueTrend hedge fund slumps 16.9 percent LONDON (Reuters) - BlueCrest Capital Management's BlueTrend fund, one of the world's biggest computer-driven hedge funds, has suffered one of its worst ever peak-to-trough losses over the past six... Brazil 3, Spain 0 Neymar and Brazil Rout Spain and Live Up to Their Billing Fred, Brazils often criticized striker, had two goals, but the night belonged to Neymar as the seemingly invincible Spain was not so much beaten as humiliated. Amen Corner God's Golfers Forget hitting the greens -- it's the fairway to heaven which is on the minds of some of the world's top golfers. Brazil's grupo Rede creditors approve Energisa takeover plan SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Grupo Rede Energia SA, the Brazilian power distribution group seeking to emerge from bankruptcy protection, approved a recovery plan and a takeover bid by... Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. In Transit Blog Walkabout Asiana Airlines Crash at San Francisco Airport; Delays Expected A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Prominent Egyptian Liberal Says He Sought Wests Support for Uprising Mohamed ElBaradei, Egypts most prominent liberal, said he told Western leaders that the forced removal of President Mohamed Morsi was necessary. In pictures 19 new UNESCO sites North Korea fortress, Japan's Mount Fuji among sites recognized for "outstanding universal value"

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