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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Train in Canadian derailment headed by Chicago rail veteran July 6 (Reuters) - The railroad whose train of tanker cars derailed and burst into an oil-fueled fire in a Canadian town on Saturday is headed by a Chicago-area railroad veteran whose career included work with railways in Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Estonia and Poland. 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. Currents | Kitchens When Counter Space Just Isnt Enough The San Francisco shop March offers an updated take on the kitchen island. Webber to quit Formula One Mark Webber has announced his intention to leave Formula One at the end of the season after signing a deal to race at Le Mans with Porsche. Bush a Fond Presence in Africa for Work During and Since His Presidency A former presidents contributions are in the spotlight as the current president tries to make his mark. Time Warner Intends to Move to Planned Skyscraper at Hudson Yards The company has a tentative deal to relocate its headquarters from Columbus Circle to a skyscraper to be built in the Hudson Yards project. Jackson went days without real sleep Michael Jackson died while preparing to set a world record for the most successful concert run, but he unknowingly set another record that led to his death. Airline recruits women to save fuel An Indian airline has hit on possibly the worthiest excuse yet for hiring slim women as cabin crew -- it saves fuel and therefore money. With Fewer Stars at Yankee Stadium, Fewer Fans Are Watching The absence of their usual big names is hurting the Yankees not only in the standings but at the gate and in the television ratings. Fewer people are watching. RPT-UPDATE 1-Top Vivus holder proposes ex AstraZeneca exec as CEO NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Vivus Inc's largest shareholder on Tuesday took the unusual step of naming the man it would install as the drugmaker's chief executive should it prevail in its battle to... Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 5 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday Hernandez Is Investigated in Two More Killings Aaron Hernandez, who was charged with murder Wednesday, is also being investigated in connection with a double homicide in Boston in 2012, two law enforcement officials said. World Briefing | Europe England Herbal Stimulant Is Banned The British government said Wednesday that it was banning qat, an herbal stimulant, despite advice against such a step by an official advisory body. Olympians and old blazers on show at English regatta HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England (Reuters) - It's one of England's great days out a combination of grueling sports event and high-society picnic. Rapper Wale knocks Kanye West from atop Billboard album chart LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American rapper Wale grabbed the top spot on Wednesday on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart for the first time with his record "The Gifted," while fellow rapper Kanye West's "Yeezus," last week's No. 1, fell to third place. Sgolne Royal is Not Willing to Be a Footnote With a new book, Sgolne Royal is once again drawing interest in French politics after a long period of misfortune. Snowden Requests Asylum From More Unnamed Countries The fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward J. Snowden sent a second round of applications for political asylum but wont reveal which countries for fear of American intervention. Zanotti Leads 2nd Round of French Open by 1 Shot Fabrizio Zanotti of Paraguay shot a 3-under 68 Friday to lead by one stroke after the second round of the French Open. Art Review Swing Time, Reginald Marsh Show, Focuses on 30s New York Reginald Marshs paintings at the New-York Historical Society show a city bursting with music and dance and suffering from the poverty of the Depression. ArtsBeat London Journal Shakespeares Liars and Lovers Impressive new productions of Othello at the National Theater and A Midsummer Nights Dream at Shakespeares Globe. Grenoble Journal Disabled People Say They, Too, Want a Sex Life, and Seek Help in Attaining It Some legislators and advocacy groups in France are demanding the legalization of surrogates to help disabled people have sex, but critics see a kind of prostitution. Sports Briefing | Golf Greenbrier Lead Shared Tommy Gainey and Johnson Wagner each shot an eight-under-par 62 to share a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. 'Lone Ranger' gets crushed Those little yellow minions can't be stopped! Dot Earth Blog Global Warming Trend and Variations Charted by Cello A cellist conveys climate change in a musical composition. You're the Boss Blog How Crowdfunding Worked for One Timely Start-Up Kara Gorski and Kristin Gembala turned to a crowdfunding platform to raise $10,000 to begin manufacturing a small run of their product reconstructed bras for reconstructed girls. Court Hears Arguments on Whaling by Japan Hearings began at The Hague into an Australian suit charging Japan with unlawful practices and with using so-called research as a front for commercial whaling. Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt Joining Illinois Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school. Friend Mandela responsive, on dialysis Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been receiving kidney dialysis and is responding to stimuli, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said Friday. Scientists Fabricate Rudimentary Human Livers Researchers who began with human stem cells derived from skin report that tiny livers like those seen early in fetal life grew into functioning organ buds when transplanted into mice. As Competition Wanes, Amazon Cuts Back Discounts After years of lowering book prices, Amazon is offering smaller discounts on some books. Authors and small publishers said this put some books beyond an audiences reach. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. AIRSHOW-Jet engine makers CFM, Pratt battle over performance PARIS, June 16 (Reuters) - Engine makers for next-generation Airbus and Boeing narrow-body jets stepped up their war of words on Sunday, claiming their new power plants will burn less fuel, last longer without maintenance and create less noise than the rival. Manassero prevails on dramatic day Italy's Matteo Manassero broke a 44-year record in winning the PGA Championship at Wentworth in a playoff. A Quiet Drink Open-Air Bars Serving Summer Cocktails in Manhattan The question isnt whether you can get a drink at a rooftop bar in New York, but whether you can find a quality beer at a spot that seems happy to have you as a guest. Sports Briefing | College Football Rees to Start for Irish Coach Brian Kelly said Tommy Rees would be Notre Dames starting quarterback, reversing a statement that there would be a competition with Andrew Hendrix and Malik Zaire. Richer than Trump or Oprah Zhang Xin grew up in poverty and at the age of 14 began a laboring job in a factory. Today, she is richer than Donald Trump, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. Economic View Austerity Wont Work if the Roof Is Leaking Fear about government debt has put the brakes on much American infrastructure investment, even when the future benefits far outweigh the repayment costs. Sgolne Royal is Not Willing to Be a Footnote With a new book, Sgolne Royal is once again drawing interest in French politics after a long period of misfortune. REFILE-Faster than speeding bullet, "Man of Steel" wins box office race June 16 (Reuters) - "Man of Steel," the big-budget reboot of the Superman franchise, leaped over the apocalyptic buddy comedy "This is the End," collecting a muscular $113.1 million to lead the domestic box office with the year's second-largest opening weekend and the biggest June opening ever. Rolling Stones strut back to 1969 woodland for London gigs LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones will take a step back in time this weekend by replicating a woodland in London's Hyde Park present for a 1969 show there that became a tribute to band founder Brian Jones.

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