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News Feed Latest worldwide news FCC nominee Wheeler clears Senate Commerce panel vote WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tom Wheeler, President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Federal Communications Commission, moved a step closer to confirmation on Tuesday after receiving the approval of the Senate Commerce Committee. Sports Briefing | Soccer Holden Has Ligament Tear The United States national team member Stuart Holden has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. Recipe Lab Jerusalem Has All the Right Ingredients Why do certain cookbooks catch fire? Jerusalem A Cookbook is the first in a long time to ignite. JPMorgan to pay $410 mln in U.S. power market manipulation probe July 30 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co agreed to pay a civil penalty of $285 million and disgorge $125 million to settle allegations of power market manipulation in California and the Midwest, the latest settlement in a series of high-profile investigations by U.S. federal energy regulators against banks. Maggie OFarrells Instructions for a Heatwave A familys secrets are unearthed during the British heat wave of 1976 in Maggie OFarrells psychological drama. Economix Blog The Complex Story of Race and Upward Mobility Metropolitan areas with large African-American populations tend to have lower rates of upward mobility. But lower-income whites in those regions also face longer odds of moving up economically. UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage 3D Systems profit miss, slowing margin growth weigh on shares (Reuters) - 3D Systems Corp's quarterly profit miss and concerns over slowing growth in its gross margin pushed shares of the 3D printer maker down 11 percent in early trading. French Lick, Ind., Lands 2015 Senior PGA French Lick Resort in southern Indiana will host the 2015 Senior PGA Championship on its Pete Dye Course. Monty Python lose 'Spamalot' court battle LONDON (Reuters) - The surviving members of the British comedy troupe Monty Python lost a High Court battle on Friday over tens of thousands of pounds in royalties from their hit Broadway musical "Spamalot". RPT-Congress eyes change to US biofuels mandate, EPA targets loom (Repeats to additional subscribers, no change in text) * US House committee to consider mandate during Aug recess * Repeal of the mandate is not an option - lawmakers * Analyst says opposing groups signal compromise is possible * EPA's 2013 biofuel targets expected soon By Ayesha Rascoe WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - Change may be looming for the U.S. biofuel mandate as a powerful Congressional panel sets its sights on the program and pressure mounts for the Obama admin Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. Front Burner An Italian Way to Drink, Tools for At-Home Bartenders and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 30. Techquity Apple critic still a fan, Twitter IPO sign July 30 - An Apple critic says he still likes the stock while Twitter posts a job opening that could aid its move toward an IPO. Murdoch's wife hires new lawyer in divorce case New York Times (Reuters) - The wife of News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch, Wendi Murdoch, has switched lawyers in a move signaling that their divorce proceedings could take an acrimonious turn, the New York Times reported on Monday. Zimbabwean exiles stage Mandela statue 'freedom' protest JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Three Zimbabwean exiles chained themselves to a statue of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela in South Africa on Tuesday, saying they wanted "freedom" for their homeland on... Record eighth for Nadal Rafael Nadal races to a record eighth French Open title Sunday with a straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3 dismissal of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in a final briefly interrupted by a protestor brandishing a lighted flare. Tighter UK motor insurance rules needed to stop fake claims-lawmakers LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - British road accident insurance rules should be overhauled to root out fraudsters making fake claims for whiplash which drive up premiums, lawmakers said on Wednesday. Bits Blog Pinterest Allows Users to Opt Out of Being Tracked On Friday, Pinterest, a kind of virtual pinboard, announced that it would enable Do Not Track functionality to let users opt out tracking their behavior on site. Bahrain enacts stiffer laws against 'terrorism' Lawmakers in Bahrain have passed tough new laws for "terrorism acts" ahead of massive protests by the opposition on August 14, the state news agency BNA reported. The Learning Network Blog Summer Reading Contest | What Interested You Most in The Times This Week? Our contest enters its seventh week, in which judges from Figment will choose winners. Look for that announcement on Aug. 12. Lonely Bipartisan Push to Overhaul Tax Code Finally Gets Noticed For months, the leaders of two Congressional tax-writing committees have struggled to gain traction on their efforts, but events are starting to catch up with them. Gadgetwise Pairing Two Speakers to Get Stereo Sound For true stereo sound from wireless speakers, HMDX Audio offers a less expensive option with the Jam Plus. Historic venue welcomes top golfers Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues. Economic Slowdown Is Expected, but Its Seen as Fleeting The performance of the economy in the second quarter is one of many guides to when the Fed will taper off its bond-buying. Next iPhone might read your prints As we store more and more of our personal lives on smartphones, mobile security is becoming increasingly crucial. A password offers some protection, but it may not deter a serious hacker. Bits Blog Apple Sued by Former Retail Workers for Unpaid Wages Apple designs its retail stores to be a seamless shopping experience. But some of Apples former retail employees say working at the stores was less than smooth. New EPA chief takes on critics of U.S. agency's policies CAMBRIDGE, Mass./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delivering her first speech as the top U.S. environmental steward, Gina McCarthy on Tuesday pre-empted a frequent mantra of critics of the Environmental Protection Agency - that the agency's regulations disrupt the economy and cost jobs. Recipes for Health Tacos With Salmon or Arctic Char, Greens and Tomatillo Salsa This tangy fish filling tastes good hot or cold. Snedeker Gifted Canadian Crown After Johnson Collapse American Brandt Snedeker took advantage of a Dustin Johnson meltdown to claim a three-shot victory at the Canadian Open on Sunday. Low-cost operations of Japan's ANA to focus on resort travel Nikkei (Reuters) - Japan's ANA Holdings Inc plans to beef up its low-cost-carrier operations by focusing on resort travel to places such as Guam and Hawaii, the Nikkei said, citing company sources. Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy Pfc. Bradley Manning was convicted of multiple counts of violating the Espionage Act for leaking documents to the antisecrecy group WikiLeaks, but was found not guilty of the more serious charge of aiding the enemy. Franklin wins 100 meters backstroke gold BARCELONA (Reuters) - American Olympic champion Missy Franklin won her second gold of the world swimming championships on Tuesday with victory in the women's 100 meters backstroke. India tribal community set to block Vedanta bauxite project BHUBANESWAR, India/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Vedanta Resources Plc's plans to mine bauxite to feed its alumina refinery in the eastern Indian state of Odisha have suffered a blow after a majority of local residents voted against mining around the hills they consider sacred. China hit by torrential rains July 30 - Northern and southwestern China have been hit by torrential rain, triggering landslides causing widespread damage and at least one death. Tom Dinham reports. Teen plans 'hacker school' in Kenya Martha Chumo, a 19-year-old self-taught programmer, was supposed to be in New York right now, honing her coding skills and mastering cutting-edge technologies in the company of fellow software enthusiasts. This Life The Care-Package Wars To stop hypercompetitive parents from sending tubs of MMs, camps are outlawing packages. The result? Increasingly elaborate smuggling routines. Despite Gains, Leader of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan Says Troops Must Stay Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the commander of American and allied forces in Afghanistan, said Afghan forces are doing most of the fighting, but they wont be completely independent by 2014. Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy Pfc. Bradley Manning was convicted of multiple counts of violating the Espionage Act for leaking documents to the antisecrecy group WikiLeaks, but was found not guilty of the more serious charge of aiding the enemy. Europe and China Agree to Settle Solar Panel Fight Two of the worlds largest economies have agreed to a deal on solar imports to Europe, settling a dispute that had threatened to set off a wider trade war.

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