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News Feed Latest worldwide news Chaos in Middle East Grows as the U.S. Focuses on Israel As protests roil the Middle East, Secretary of State John Kerrys focus on talks between the Israelis and Palestinians has raised questions about the administrations priorities. Political Turmoil in Egypt Is Replay for White House American officials are speaking often to officials in Egypt, but it is not clear that they can do much to influence events there. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. Zimbabwe election crackdown Zimbabwe is cracking down on human rights lawyers and activists ahead of the country's upcoming elections. Indiana Not Yet at Full Strength After Departures Indiana's basketball practices are getting lonely these days. Feud overshadows Foe legacy The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed to be a swimming pool and even the statue of the man who had the vision to build the sports complex is cracked -- a sad and inglorious tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe 10 years to the day after the Cameroonian's tragic death. When cooking can kill For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore. Haas Pulls Away on Back Nine for ATT Win American Bill Haas broke free with a back nine surge and posted a three-stroke victory at the ATT National at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland on Sunday. Protesters Mark Obamas Visit to Pretoria and Johannesburg As President Obama continued his visit to South Africa on Saturday, a group of protesters demonstrated against the Obama administrations foreign policy. Name These Baby Llamas Richard Snyder of Snyder Quality Llamas in Milford, Pa., invites visitors to pick names for the crias, or baby llamas. Submit your suggestion. 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) Critical Shopper Inventory Makes All the Right Choices for You Though Americana, the offerings at Inventory are about streamlining, not looking backward. Lisicki Favorite Ahead of 33,000-1 Semi-Finals An improbable scenario that would have prompted a polite chuckle among tennis fans two weeks ago is set to play out on Thursday when Marion Bartoli, Kirsten Flipkens, Sabine Lisicki and Agnieska Radwanska do battle in the Wimbledon semi-finals. News Analysis Obama Puts Legacy at Stake With Clean-Air Act President Obama is taking a big risk with his stated goal to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions by stretching the intent of a law decades old. Well Gay Marriage Same, but Different Gay marriages tend to be more egalitarian with couples leaning on a network of friends and reporting being happier and have less conflict than straight couples. Gadgetwise Tip of the Week Make a Desktop Wallpaper Slideshow When you get bored with having the same desktop wallpaper all day, you can create a background slideshow on your PC or Mac to change things up a bit. English profanity earns place in standard German dictionary BERLIN (Reuters) - The English profanity "shitstorm" is so widely used by Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, that the country's most prestigious dictionary has included it in its latest... Celesio fires CEO Pinger FRANKFURT, July 3 (Reuters) - The supervisory board of Celesio has sacked the German drugs distributor's chief executive, Markus Pinger, with immediate effect, it said on Wednesday. A Chase for Technology Canadian oil companies have embarked on a race to develop technologies that will make the production of heavy crude less damaging to the environment. Currents | Lighting Ceramic Table Lamps and Pendants Designed From the Bottom Up A collection of one-of-a-kind light fixtures produced by a ceramic artist (she provides the base) and a product designer (he does the shades). Hong Kong Rents Push Out Mom and Pop Stores Rapid growth and sweeping economic changes have pushed up retail rents in many of Asias largest cities, but nowhere have they reached the stratospheric heights of Hong Kong. Dot Earth Blog Global Warming Trend and Variations Charted by Cello A cellist conveys climate change in a musical composition. For financial geeks, a do-it-yourself hedge fund site BOSTON (Reuters) - In the secretive world of hedge funds, algorithms are not shared because they provide the juice behind market-beating returns, and are a key reason why hedge funds charge their... Hans Hass, Early Undersea Explorer, Dies at 94 Dr. Hass, a marine scientist from Austria with an affinity for sharks, was known for the many commercial films he made between 1948 and 1960. Murray Survives in Five Sets; Djokovic and del Potro Advance Andy Murray of Britain and Jerzy Janowicz of Poland advanced to one mens semifinal, while Juan Martn del Potro and Novak Djokovic moved on to the other. For financial geeks, a do-it-yourself hedge fund site BOSTON (Reuters) - In the secretive world of hedge funds, algorithms are not shared because they provide the juice behind market-beating returns, and are a key reason why hedge funds charge their... New to blight, stronger Detroit neighborhoods fight back DETROIT (Reuters) - One in 10 homes in Detroit's middle class Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood has been abandoned, a low number for a city where about a fifth of properties are empty, but it still troubles retiree residents Clarenda Webb and Beverly Frederick. 10 African startups to know An Africa tech expert picks 10 exciting African tech startups building 'amazing products that can compete on the international stage.' Motion Picture Academy Seeks to Expand Membership The 276 invitations to join the group that hands out Oscars represents a reversal of recent tightening of the rolls. ArtsBeat Extinct TV Shows from 1980s and 90s Find New Life in Comic Books Some good news for those still mourning the end of Punky Brewster. Mexican eruption caught on tape A volcano outside Mexico City erupted Tuesday, sending ash and smoke into the air. 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. Christopher Buckley By the Book The author, most recently, of They Eat Puppies, Dont They? says his favorite writer is Evelyn Waugh, even though he so despised Americans that, if he were alive to hear this compliment, he would swat it back across the net. Can BRIC nations reshape aviation? The global center of gravity for aeronautics has undergone dramatic shifts over the past 110 years. Prior to World War II Europe dominated aviation with transatlantic Zeppelins, high-speed seaplanes and jet engine research. Post-war, the U.S. tookover in commercial jet transport as they engaged in an arms race with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Europe has staged a revival in commercial air transport, with Airbus and Boeing battling for airliners. Oil and gas explorer Angle Energy may sell itself July 3 (Reuters) - Oil and gas exploration company Angle Energy Inc said that it may sell itself as it estimated second quarter production to be about 10,800 barrels to 10,900 barrels of oil... Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Dispelling a Myth About Running Injuries Dispelling a popular myth about running injuries, car sharing grows with fewer strings attached, where to recycle your old electronics and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Investors press Dell on 'Plan B' as buyout bid totters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some Dell Inc shareholders said on Wednesday they are pressuring the board to come up with a contingency plan should a proposed $24.4 billion buyout of the No. 3 PC maker fail... Economix Blog Zero-Based Tax Reform If they dont make specific proposals for eliminating tax deductions, Senate leaders are posturing and wasting everyones time with their talk of tax reform, an economist writes. UPDATE 1-'Obamacare' foes renew attack after U.S. employer mandate delayed * Business groups remain concerned about employer mandate English profanity earns place in standard German dictionary BERLIN (Reuters) - The English profanity "shitstorm" is so widely used by Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, that the country's most prestigious dictionary has included it in its latest...

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