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News Feed Latest worldwide news Martian Rock Another Clue to a Once Water-Rich Planet The clay-rich rock, which scientists named Esperance, is one of the oldest rocks that the rover Opportunity has looked at during its nine and a half years on Mars. Kerry calls for reasonable compromises as he names Mideast envoy Indyk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry named former U.S. ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk as his main envoy in Israeli-Palestinian talks starting in Washington later on Monday and said he was seeking "reasonable compromises" in the tough negotiations. Britain's Murray wins Wimbledon Andy Murray ends Britain's 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men's singles champion by defeating World No.1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Lessons of Nixon's failed presidency Julian Zelizer says Nixon's story reveals danger of executive power and the important role Congress and the media can play Dubai offers gold to fight obesity epidemic DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai's government will pay residents in gold for losing those extra pounds as part of a government campaign to fight growing obesity in the Gulf Arab emirate. N.H.L. Schedule Shows Realignment and Olympics Break The N.H.L. announced four new division names, the 2013-14 schedule and an agreement to allow players to participate in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Snowden dad 'He shared the truth' Edward Snowden did the right thing by leaking U.S. intelligence and helping the American people see the truth, his father, Lon Snowden, said Friday on NBC's "Today." Experts predict long antitrust road for Omnicom, Publicis WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, July 29 (Reuters) - Publicis and Omnicom will most likely have to shed some assets in order for their mega deal to win approval from regulators in the United States, Europe and 40 other countries where they operate. Currents | Lighting Bathed in the Glow of Splashing Water Tony Duquettes Splashing Water chandeliers are put into production by Remains Lighting. Honeymoon killing suspect to be extradited to S. Africa A British man accused of orchestrating his wife's murder by hit men while they were on honeymoon in South Africa should be extradited to face trial, a London court ruled Wednesday. Two Ad Companies Are Said to Merge, Supplanting Industry Leader The merger of the Omnicom Group and the Publicis Groupe would create a new industry leader positioned to better capture profits from digital media and emerging markets. Tokyo facials at a snail's pace July 18 - Lie back, relax and prepare to be slimed a beauty salon in Tokyo uses live snails on clients faces. Tara Cleary reports. Florida Gives Muschamp $250,000 Raise Annually Florida has given coach Will Muschamp a raise after an 11-win season. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Mahan quits Canadian Open to attend birth of child Halfway leader Hunter Mahan has pulled out of the Canadian Open after his wife went into labor. Political Memo Fed Chairmans Departure Casts a New Light on the Bush Legacy Even some political rivals give the former president partial credit for helping avert a second Great Depression, showing how historys view can shift. Remade Jets Open Camp and Practice Restraint Coach Rex Ryan said every player would have to earn his way, which is particularly true at quarterback by far the Jets most pressing issue. Island nations at risk Kieren Keke remembers growing up on the Pacific island of Nauru, the world's smallest independent republic. On Par Baltusrol Is a Landmark Course in Almost Every Sense Baltusrol has made its bid to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The course has showcased the work of the architect A. W. Tillinghast for more than a century. US STOCKS-Futures dip before key data, Fed meeting this week * Perrigo to buy Elan, Lord Taylor's parent to acquire Saks Mahan Baby Present on Way After Snedeker's Canadian Win Brandt Snedeker will use some of the $1 million purse from his Canadian Open win on Sunday to buy Hunter Mahan's new baby daughter Zoe a gift after his rival surrendered a shot at a big payday to return home for her birth. Sparta, by Roxana Robinson Roxana Robinsons novel examines wars psychological wounds. Breakingviews Japan joins TPP but no BRICs yet in this bloc July 24 - With Japan joining the new Trans-Pacific Partnership bloc, it's Tokyo and Washington setting the agenda for 21st century commerce, says Breakingviews' Andy Mukherjee. But will the BRICs play along? Lottery Numbers Winning numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. North Korea living in the past The secretive nation of North Korea seems to be living in the past. Most still don't even have access to the internet. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Buoy One, in Huntington Seafood of all varieties rules the tabletops at the newly opened restaurant Buoy One in Huntington. Sinclair to Buy TV Stations From Allbritton The deal will add seven stations to the Sinclair portfolio, including WJLA, the ABC affiliate in Washington, while providing more capital for Allbritton to invest in Politico. In Transit Blog Walkabout Jewel Thief Strikes France; American Business Travelers Return to Europe A look at top travel stories from the weekend. The Media Equation TV Foresees Its Future. Netflix Is There. Netflix has given a good shaking to the settled world of television it has provided its own series, streamed them over the Internet and made them available all at once everywhere. Spanish train driver charged with 79 counts of homicide SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (Reuters) - The driver of a Spanish high-speed train that derailed was charged with 79 counts of homicide and released pending trial, after appearing before a judge on Sunday evening. Sports Briefing | Soccer Late Goal Lifts Red Bulls Over Real Salt Lake Dax McCarty scored on a header four minutes into extra time to lift the Red Bulls, who blew an early 2-0 lead before rallying. Wave of car bombings target Iraqi Shi'ites, killing 60 July 29 - Car bombs ripped through busy streets and markets in Iraq, killing at least 60 people in predominantly Shi'ite areas in some of the deadliest violence since Sunni insurgents stepped up attacks this year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Spanish train driver charged with 79 counts of homicide The 79 passengers who perished in last week's train crash in Spain will be memorialized together Monday night at a cathedral not far from where they were killed. Listening Post U.S. Pushes for Global Eye on South Sudan Conflict Officials said they want to draw attention to what could become a humanitarian tragedy, but they are also working to preserve an Obama administration achievement. UPDATE 2-Sinclair to buy Allbritton TV stations for almost $1 bln July 29 (Reuters) - Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc said it will acquire eight television stations from the Allbritton family for $985 million, the latest deal in a flurry of activity to buy local... Official Stolen Cannes jewels worth close to $136M The value of jewels stolen from an exhibition in the French resort city of Cannes on Sunday is close to $136 million -- more than twice the amount stated in earlier reports -- the Nice prosecutor's office told CNN Monday. Talks Begin On Mideast, To Doubts On All Sides In making the revival of the Middle East talks his top priority, Secretary of State John Kerry is not only challenging the status quo in the region but also taking on the conventional wisdom in much of the American foreign policy establishment. White House takes aim at Obamacare opposition's economic claims WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The White House on Monday shot back at critics who claim Obamacare is leading to higher healthcare costs, slower job growth and rising numbers of part-time workers,... The future of global mapping Mapping is said to be worth more than $150 billion a year, but many countries have yet to take the plunge. UPDATE 1-KKR's second-quarter earnings plunge on fund values * Assets under management $83.5 billion as of end of June

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