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News Feed Latest worldwide news Armed robber steals jewels worth millions in Cannes heist CANNES, France (Reuters) - A robber carrying an automatic pistol stole jewellery and watches worth millions of euros from the luxury Carlton Hotel in Cannes on Sunday, police and judicial sources... ArtsBeat More Classical Music on the Radio for Westchester County Simulcasts of WQXR will be heard in Ossining and surrounding areas, thanks to a purchase by New York Public Radio. Egypt allows EU envoy to see deposed president CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt allowed Europe's top diplomat to meet deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi on Monday, flying her after dark to Mursi's secret detention facility but ruling out any role for him in ending the turmoil convulsing the country. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. ArtsBeat A Tame Box Office for The Wolverine The 20th Century Fox film was No. 1 at North American theaters over the weekend, but fell short of expectations, earning about $55 million. Battle of the sexes -- on four legs Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other. Turkish troops use teargas to stop smugglers entering from Syria ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish soldiers shot into the air and fired teargas this week to prevent hundreds of people described by the military as smugglers from trying to cross into Turkey from Syria. Apollo 11 rocket engines found? Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos rescued sunken treasure in the Atlantic this year components of two F-1 rocket engines. Now he says he has verified that they are engines from Apollo 11, the first mission that took U.S. astronauts to the moon. Senate Republicans feud over defunding 'Obamacare' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A nasty, name-calling spat between Tea Party conservatives and older, more moderate Republican senators is playing out in public this week, fueling a battle over the best way to kill President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare law. Sports Briefing | Basketball Delle Donne May Miss All-Star Game After Sustaining Concussion Elena Delle Donne sustained a concussion in the Skys 82-78 loss to the Mystics and is questionable for the W.N.B.A. All-Star Game this weekend. Real Housewives of New Jersey stars appear on federal fraud charges NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Two stars of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" were released on $500,000 bond each on Tuesday after appearing in federal court on fraud and tax evasion charges that could get one of them kicked out of the United States. ArtsBeat Missing Stradivarius Violin Is Recovered in Britain The violin, three centuries old and valued at 1.2 million (about $1.8 million), was found after a 2010 it was stolen from the violinist Min-Jin Kym in London in 2010. The Flexitarian The Complex World of Whole Grains, Made Simple Putting half-truths about cooking and taste to rest in the complex world of whole grains. Community Health faces investor fight in $3.9 billion HMA deal (Reuters) - U.S. hospital chain Community Health Systems Inc said it reached a deal to buy smaller Health Management Associates Inc for $3.9 billion, but quickly faced opposition from major HMA... Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas Less ice along the Northeast Passage means Russian energy companies have more places to drill and a clear shipping lane to reach customers in China. The Female Factor A Male Heir, but a Throne Fit for Queens In the 21st century, the royal role-model-effect looks very different, and the institution of the British monarchy itself has become increasingly "feminized." Odd Fox News Interview Lifts Reza Aslans Biography on Jesus A Fox News interviewer awkwardly questioned the Muslim author on why he had written about Jesus, and sales of his book, Zealot, surged once the video caught fire online. Pentagon Report Foresees Continued Support for Afghanistan The twice-yearly assessment notes progress but says outside help for Afghan forces will be required long after the NATO-led mission ends at the end of 2014. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. 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. Ukrainian Court Fines Feminist Protesters A court in Kiev fined three activists of Femen, the Ukrainian feminist organization known for its bare-breasted protests, and a Russian photojournalist on Sunday. BP says well-prepared for lengthy spill-related legal battle LONDON (Reuters) - Oil major BP Plc's chief executive on Tuesday sought to reassure investors that the company was well prepared for the long legal battle fighting litigation linked to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. CFTC should review aluminum market, US lawmaker says WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. futures regulators should review alleged manipulation of the aluminum market, the head of the Senate Agriculture Committee said on Tuesday. Former Citibank employee sentenced for Salomon Brothers theft NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - A former Citigroup Inc employee was sentenced to more than four years in prison for stealing $1.3 million from a 98-year-old former managing partner at investment bank Salomon Brothers. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Pop star Miley Cyrus says she's no "twerk queen" LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. pop singer and former Disney television child star Miley Cyrus brushed off any suggestions that dropping her squeaky clean image was a sign she was "going off the rails". Kovalchuk Signs With SKA St. Petersburg of K.H.L. Ilya Kovalchuk walked away from $77 million when he retired from the Devils last week at age 30, but his new salary with the Russian club is expected to be comparable. Motherlode Blog Why I Hate Pinterest Maybe my lack of craftiness is at the root of my loathing. No matter how hard I tried, my cookies came out looking as if my 4-year-old had decorated them. Gulf rig on fire as natural gas flows from ruptured well July 24 - Footage shows a shallow-water drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana on fire after natural gas flowing from a ruptured well ignited, according to authorities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Scientists go tech to uncover mass graves July 30 - Scientists want to aid in the search for hidden mass graves in Colombia. The researchers are conducting an experiment aimed at combining different geophysical technologies in the hopes of perfecting a new technique to locate bodies underground. Ben Gruber reports. 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. Samantha Murphy, Christopher Kelly The bride is a technology reporter; the groom is a lawyer. Pakistan Chooses Next President After Jailbreak Underscores Threats Legislators elected Mamnoon Hussain, a supporter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, hours after a Taliban attack freed about 250 prisoners. Nick Price Concerned More With His Team's Spirit Nick Price has circled the globe dozens of times as a professional golfer. BP braced for legal long-haul as spill payouts leap LONDON (Reuters) - BP is digging in for a long legal battle over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Chief Executive Bob Dudley said on Tuesday after compensation costs soared for a second straight quarter. George and Keanu's excellent adventure Strombo visits Keanu Reeves' Arch Motorcycles where the actor reveals a previously unknown side of himself. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Clip Air brings air travel by train June 19 - Swiss researchers have released futuristic designs for attachable modular aircraft that will allow passengers to board a plane at a railway station and disembark at their destination without ever setting foot in an airport. EPFL says its Clip Air project is no flight of fancy. Jim Drury reports.

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