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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Douglas Engelbart, inventor of computer mouse, dies at 88 SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 (Reuters) - Douglas Engelbart, a technologist who conceived of the computer mouse and laid out a vision of an Internet decades before others brought those ideas to the mass market, died on Tuesday night. He was 88. Two of Plutos Moons Get Names From Greek Mythologys Underworld After an online contest, an astronomical union selected the names Styx, a river souls had to cross to get to Hades, and Kerberos, the many-headed guard dog. Sports Briefing | Soccer Blatter Calls Confederations Cup a Success Despite Protests Outside the Confederations Cup final, police officers were using tear gas canisters and stun grenades. Still, FIFAs president, Sepp Blatter, declared the tournament a success. Surging Indians Edge Royals to Maintain AL Central Lead The Cleveland Indians recorded their fifth straight victory with a 6-5 triumph over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday to maintain a slim advantaged at the top of the American League Central division. Brevan Howard trader linked to Libor probe leaves hedge fund ZURICH (Reuters) - A trader allegedly connected to a global rate-rigging scandal has left hedge fund Brevan Howard, the company said on Thursday. Bucks Blog Friday Reading Weighing Buzz Cuts vs. Head Lice Weighing buzz cuts vs. head lice, fewer women get early C-sections, how to scan a signature for digital documents, and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. How to play banker on the web Peer-to-peer lending sites offer anyone the chance to lend money online to registered borrowers. People can lend as much or as little to as many people as they like. The interest rates can generate sizeable returns. 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. Start Heres an App to Help You Find a Local Find NoChains helps users search for the best dishes in town. When the app reaches 300 to 400 downloads a day, the owner said, well essentially be a food search engine. Stock market strategies for a volatile summer NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ever since the Federal Reserve started hinting it could pull back on its massive bond-buying stimulus program later this year, the stock market has been on a wild ride. Tour Brazilian football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Man killed by three caged tigers in Italy ROME (Reuters) - A 72-year-old man was killed by three tigers in a closed-down zoo in northern Italy after he entered the animals' cage to feed them, media reports said on Tuesday. UPDATE 1-Douglas Engelbart, inventor of computer mouse, dies at 88 SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 (Reuters) - Douglas Engelbart, a technologist who conceived of the computer mouse and laid out a vision of an Internet decades before others brought those ideas to the mass market, died on Tuesday night. He was 88. Belgian King Albert II to step down in favor of son BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert II said on Wednesday he would abdicate on July 21 and leave the throne to his son, saying at 79 he felt too old to carry out his duties properly. Driverless car steering course to road-readiness June 11 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are putting the finishing touches on their version of a driverless car that, they say, lays the groundwork for computers to replace humans in the driver seat within a decade. Ben Gruber went for a ride. The man who exposed Lance It cost his newspaper a thumping $1.6 million in legal costs as well as 13 years of his life. But journalist David Walsh was finally vindicated when Lance Armstrong confessed to doping earlier this year. Gadgetwise Blog QA Using Skype or FaceTime Microsofts Skype service and Apples FaceTime system both allow users to make free video calls, and you can use both programs on an iPad. Quest for Wasendorf's embezzled funds yields little * Peregrine shortfall contrasts with outlook for MF Global For blind campers, a first chance to swim and canoe BROCKPORT, New York (Reuters) - On her first attempt ever at the long jump, the applause came before 16-year-old Dah Ku even broke a stride. Spotlight | Port Jefferson Celebrating the Evolution, and Craft, of Boat Building From Shore to Shore Boat Builders and Boatyards of Long Island and Westchester, to be presented at the Port Jefferson Village Center, highlights the disappearing craft of boat building. Economix Blog Americas New Mothers Among the Youngest In the United States in 2009, the average age for a mother who just had her first child was 25; among developed countries surveyed, only Mexico had a lower age at first childbirth. RWE shares drop as Gazprom ruling brings no boost FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's No.2 utility RWE has doused hopes of an earnings boost following a legal ruling last week, compounding concerns about a looming profit squeeze and sending its shares... UPDATE 1-'Fast Furious' leads 'Hangover' in big-budget movie battle May 26 (Reuters) - The speed demons of "Fast Furious 6" raced ahead of the hard-partying "Hangover" gang in a battle between two male-oriented movie franchises, setting up the car chase sequel for a big holiday weekend win at U.S. and Canadian box offices. Jim Hudson, Who Intercepted Pass to Help Jets Win Title, Dies at 70 Mr. Hudson, whose interception helped defeat the Baltimore Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl, requested that his brain and spine be given to researchers studying sports-related trauma. Australia shares rebound 1 pct on Wall St, rise in metal prices SYDNEY, July 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares rebounded 1 percent on Thursday, as Wall Street rose modestly higher overnight and a rise in metals prices underpinned mining stocks, but political... You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Firing the Founder Google spawns start-ups in Kansas City and also reinvents human resources. Why using social media well is harder than you think. And 10 ideas for marketing and advertising. UPDATE 3-Greece says to miss public sector reform target ATHENS, July 3 (Reuters) - Greece will not meet targets on reforming its public sector by an end-of-the-week deadline set by its international lenders, Finance Ministry officials said on Wednesday,... The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Beware the Civil War relic It could be stolen - or a fake GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - With 250,000 visitors expected to converge on the Gettysburg battlefields this week, historians and antiquarians say the 150th anniversary of the clash that... Mandela grandson in grave inquiry July 3 - South African police investigate Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla over alleged grave tampering. Paul Chapman reports. Afghan Court Reverses Convictions in Torture of Girl The decision alarmed activists who had celebrated the guilty verdicts as a warning to all those who would seek to reverse the strides made by women in Afghanistan in the past 12 years. Well Rate of Early C-Sections Has Slowed, Study Finds In a trend that public health officials call encouraging, fewer women are undergoing early-term Caesarean deliveries. South Africa looks to sell some of $1 billion rhino horn stockpile PRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa is seeking permission for a one-off sale of some of its $1 billion stockpile of rhino horn to finance conservation and potentially flood a thriving black market, its environment minister said on Wednesday. China ramps up security after unrest In a show of force after unrest last week that left 35 people dead, Chinese authorities have ramped up security in the far-western region of Xinjiang. Cycling Cavendish wins Tour stage Eddy Merckx was known as 'The Cannibal' -- but there's one man who's determined to take a large bite out of his stage victories record. Well Feeling Stressed? Its Probably Harming Your Health If you believe stress is affecting your health, you are probably right, a new study concludes, and that perception may increase your risk for heart disease. Dot Earth Blog Global Warming Trend and Variations Charted by Cello A cellist conveys climate change in a musical composition. U.S. Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills at Least 16 The attack, which targeted a compound housing people suspected of being militants, came a month after Pakistans new prime minister called for an end to American drone strikes. Sexual assaults reported in Cairo Becky Anderson speaks with Heba Morayef from Human Rights Watch about the sexual assaults during Cairo's protests. 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.

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