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News Feed Latest worldwide news Obama seeks to rally Democrats behind tough budget message July 31 - Barack Obama sought to rally Democrats behind an aggressive approach to the fall budget showdowns with Republicans, making a rare visit to Capitol Hill. Mana Rabiee reports. Breakingviews DOJ's Cohen scapegoats July 25 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss how criminal charges against SAC may push the hedge fund under, unfairly punishing the fund's current staff. Police search for Arkansas inmate who escaped out a window LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - Arkansas authorities were searching on Wednesday for an inmate who escaped from jail by slithering through a service window while another prisoner diverted the attention of guards. Assange Manning is a hero' The founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, discusses leaker Bradley Manning's pending judicial fate. Kazakh oligarch Ablyazov arrested in France sources LONDON/CANNES, France (Reuters) - Mukhtar Ablyazov, a Kazakh businessman accused of embezzling $6 billion from his former bank BTA, has been arrested near Cannes in southern France and is being held by police, sources familiar with the situation said. Cubist to buy Trius Therapeutics, Optimer Pharma for up to $1.62 billion (Reuters) - Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc said it would buy Trius Therapeutics Inc and Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc for up to $1.62 billion to boost its antibiotics portfolio. Bucks The Impact of Adding a Teenager to Your Auto Policy Good student discounts can lessen the financial hit from adding a teenage driver to a car insurance policy. Wedding turns funeral Authorites want to know how a power boat carrying bride-to-be Lindsey Stewart and her fiance's best man slammed into a construction barge north of Manhattan, throwing them from the boat. Rose on injury It's been tough Pedro Pinto speaks with Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose about recovering from his knee injury. Scientists find how 'obesity gene' makes people fat LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have unraveled how a gene long associated with obesity makes people fat by triggering increased hunger, opening up potential new ways to fight a growing global health problem. Sprint posts wider quarterly loss on steep costs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Corp , the No. 3 U.S. mobile service provider, posted a wider quarterly loss due to hefty costs from shutting down its older Nextel network and it warned that customer defections would continue to hurt it in coming quarters. The New Old Age Blog A Dark View of Assisted Living A new documentary airing on PBS explores the shortcomings of the assisted living industry. Hagel Sees 2 Paths for Cuts Paring Militarys Size or Capability Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Wednesday offered his most thorough assessment of financial challenges facing the military. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Delayed Berlin airport costs Germany dear June 19 - Berlin's new international airport should have been open for a year, but may not start operating until 2017. The cost has doubled to 4.3 billion euros, mostly due to the delays. Joanna Partridge reports from Berlin on what's gone wrong, and looks at other large German infrastructure projects facing delays. Egypt Says Brotherhood Sit-Ins No Longer Acceptable Egypts military-backed government has ordered the police to break up the sit-in protests by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Currents | QA A Blacklist Delays Book on Iran Iranian Living Room presents photos of people at home in Iran. But when the publisher tried to sell it on its Web site using PayPal, the orders were initially blocked. American Securities explores sale of General Chemical-sources NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Private equity firm American Securities LLC is exploring a possible sale of specialty chemicals manufacturer General Chemical Corp that could fetch more than $1 billion,... Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Travel Warnings Issued on Egypt Travel warnings are issued on Egypt, the Ford F-250 is now thieves favorite target, regulators crack down on abusive debt collection and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around. Loner Sought a Refuge, and Ended Up in War Feeling outcast in Iraq, Bradley Manning, then a 22-year-old Army private, turned to the Internet for solace. Prosecutors called what came next one of the greatest betrayals in United States history. 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. Inside Art Loss That Lingers, in Memory and Place Sophie Calles Last Seen series of photographs and texts, about the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from Bostons Gardner Museum, will be shown there this fall. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. EU's top diplomat meets deposed Morsy The European Union's top diplomat, Catherine Ashton, met with deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy for two hours Monday, her spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic said via Twitter. Obamacare technology testing slated for September -official WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - The Obama administration is preparing to subject the information technology backbone of the new state and federal healthcare exchanges to final "dress rehearsal"... U.S. Treasury to cut auction sizes as borrowing needs fall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to decrease the auction sizes of two- and three-year notes over the coming months because improving government finances have reduced the need for debt... Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail eyes end of state control * Government wants to sell majority stake by March 31, 2014 UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse to sell private equity business -sources July 31 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG is in advanced talks to sell a private equity business to Grosvenor Capital Management LP as the bank adapts to stricter rules for managing capital and... Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. U.S., China team up to seize counterfeit goods in joint operation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and China have joined forces in a combined operation to crack down on counterfeit goods, seizing more than 243,000 fake electronics products, including popular consumer items made by Apple, Samsung, Dr Dre and Blackberry. Missed Connections at La Dfense La Dfense, the business hub of Paris, has long been criticized as dehumanizing and disconnected to the city. Efforts are under way to change that. Bites Restaurant Report La Buvette in Paris At this fashionable wine bar that opened over the winter, the owner is also the sommelier, waiter, cook and dishwasher. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. Panel Convenes in Washington to Discuss Aliens A group of former lawmakers and government officials gathered this week in the capital to discuss what they said was secrecy surrounding aliens and unidentified flying objects. IOC's Bach Says Wrestling on Track for Olympic Return Wrestling, axed from the 2020 Olympic programme by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in February, has a good chance of coming back after making sweeping changes, IOC Vice President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday. After the Fact A Kennedy Babys Life and Death The battle to save Patrick Bouvier Kennedy would almost certainly have had a different outcome today. Online bullying ends in suicide CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on the sad case of a young Italian girl who committed suicide after being bullied online. T Magazine Listen Up | Violin Meets Modern Dance in a New Video From Arcade Fires Sarah Neufeld The mesmerizing clip, which has its world premiere here, marks the debut of Pressur.es, a filmmaking initiative exploring synergies between progressive music and cutting-edge choreography. The One-Day Contract, a Last Hurrah for Athletes As Hideki Matsui and Donovan McNabb illustrated this week, the one-day contract has become a rite of passage for modern athletes a select few, anyway before they retreat from the spotlight.

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