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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dot Earth Blog Harvesting the Biosphere Bill Gates on Vaclav Smil Bill Gates explores a new book by Vaclav Smil tallying the growing human demands on the biosphere. Pope says gays should not be marginalized ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis has said gay people should not be marginalized but integrated into society, in some of the most conciliatory remarks by a pontiff on the issue of homosexuality. Australia shares post minute gain, CBA hits all-time closing high SYDNEY, July 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended a volatile day's trade just 0.1 percent higher on Monday after strong leads from the financial sector were undermined by weakness in miners, with... Lady Jaguars | Part Two Beyond the Tree Line Some former members of the basketball team at Carroll Academy, a school run by a juvenile court in Tennessee, have found that life was harder outside the school than inside it. Pogue's Posts In the Universe of Printers, One Worth Talking About A home laser printer from Hewlett-Packard has a weird name. But dont let that fool you. BRIEF-Publicis shares resume trading up 5 pct after Omnicom deal PARIS, July 29 (Reuters) - PUBLICIS * Shares resume trading up 5 percent after Omnicom deal Looted Cannes gems worth $136 mln, official says, record jewel heist July 29 - An armed robber stole gems worth $136 million in a weekend jewelery heist in the resort of Cannes, making it the country's biggest gem theft. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Shark attack claims teen's life As lifeguards approached to pull a drowning Brazilian teenager from the water, she suffered a second, fatal misfortune -- a shark attack. RPT-INSIGHT-The poison pill in India's search for cheap food MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, July 28 (Reuters) - Nearly a decade ago, the Indian government ruled out a ban on the production and use of monocrotophos, the highly toxic pesticide that killed 23 children this month in a village school providing free lunches under a government-sponsored programme. Concussion Study Makes Case for Reducing Contact Drills for Youth Players Youth players who took part in a limited number of contact drills in practice were no more likely to absorb head hits during games, a study showed. Pogue's Posts In the Universe of Printers, One Worth Talking About A home laser printer from Hewlett-Packard has a weird name. But dont let that fool you. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." Will real Shinzo Abe emerge? The political gridlock that has impeded progress on Japan's myriad policy challenges may be broken at long last. Bus crash bodies moved to Pozzuoli to lie in state in Italy July 29 - The 38 victims of the Italian bus crash were taken to Pozzuoli near Naples to lie in state before funerals on Tuesday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree. FBI arrests 150 over three days for child prostitution July 29 - The FBI recovers 105 children and arrests 150 people during a nationwide prostitution sting. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Oahu bans smoking at the beach New laws on Oahu ban smoking from beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields. N.F.L. Roundup Knee Injury May Sideline Eagles Maclin for Season Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a noncontact drill. Test-tube burger faces big taste test It cost more than $380,000 to develop from stem cells -- and will be served in London next week. Analysis Bayer immune to pharma's breakup bug? FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Investors banking on Bayer to embrace a trend in the pharma sector to split off non-core units may be too far ahead of the curve. Two Ad Giants Chasing Google in Merger Deal The merger of Omnicom and Publicis signals that advertising is now firmly in the business of collecting and selling the personal information of millions of consumers. Yankees 6, Rays 5 With Flick of His Wrists, Jeter Changes the Yankees Mood Derek Jeter, returning from injury, made his importance to the Yankees immediately apparent, homering on the first pitch he saw. That jolt of momentum helped carry the Yankees to victory. Annmarie Micikas, Jeffrey Bridges First, Open Mouth; Then, Remove Boot The couple met at an orientation at Harvard, from which they each received master of divinity degrees. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings. Sports Briefing | Football Ryan and Falcons Agree to Terms on Five-Year Contract Extension Quarterback Matt Ryan, 28, is entering the sixth and final season of his original rookie contract. UPDATE 2-Iran's Rouhani to pack cabinet with old hands DUBAI, July 29 (Reuters) - Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani will pick a cabinet of experienced insiders and will appoint the head of a powerful charity-cum-business foundation as his chief nuclear negotiator, Iranian news agencies said on Monday. Pending home sales pull back in June as rates rise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell in June, retreating from a more than six-year high and suggesting rising mortgage rates were starting to dampen home sales. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. UPDATE 1-Canada's CPPIB to buy stake in Brazil's Aliansce for $480 mln TORONTO, July 29 (Reuters) - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, one of the world's biggest pension funds, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire a 27.6 percent stake in Brazil's Aliansce... Serious Investment and Savvy Marketing Revive Soccer in Kansas City Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer has been rebranded and reborn, playing to capacity crowds at its new stadium. Soldiers Mass Execution Reported by Syria Group Extremists in Syrias insurgency killed 150 government fighters, including 51 who were executed after they had surrendered, a monitoring group said. China Plans Audit of Debt Government Has Incurred The concerns include a rapid rise in debts linked to local governments, excessive dependence on land sales as a source of revenue and poor management of financing vehicles. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. American Airlines airplane blows tires after landing (Reuters) - An American Airlines Boeing 737 carrying 137 passengers and a crew of five blew two tires upon landing at O'Hare International Airport on Monday, and no one was injured, the carrier said. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Movie Review In Postales, a Family Finds More Than Souvenirs Abroad In Josh Hydes Postales, a 12-year-old visiting Peru makes a connection with a young postcard seller. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. SEC fraud case against ex-Goldman trader Tourre in homestretch NEW YORK (Reuters) - Testimony ended Monday in the civil fraud case of Fabrice Tourre, with lawyers for former Goldman Sachs trader not calling any witnesses before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case goes to a Manhattan federal jury. Street Style Office Wear The best of readers photos from the week of July 29. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows.

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