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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. soldier 'not guilty of aiding the enemy' A military court finds Bradley Manning, accused of the largest leak of classified information in U.S. history, not guilty of aiding the enemy -- but guilty of other charges. "Dry Ice" burns up the stage at U.S. Air Guitar semifinals July 29 - "Dry Ice" heads to the U.S. Air Guitar National Finals in Los Angeles after winning the Chicago regional finals. Rough Cut (No reporter narration) A fair World Cup deal for Brazil? After some of the world's biggest corporations such as Apple and Google have come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Believe It or Not, Truman Capote Slept Here Ross Bleckner exorcises the ghost of his homes previous owner. Court-ordered mental health treatment may save money NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - State-run programs that compel people with serious mental illness to get treatment may reduce costs, according to a new analysis of New York State's system known as Kendra's Law. Denorfia's Pinch-Hit HR Lifts Padres Over Reds Chris Denorfia hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer off Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the San Diego Padres a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Critics Notebook Terry Fators Comic Style Successfully Plays to the Middle The comedian Terry Fator brought his genial, unusual ventriloquist act to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. 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. California sets Aug. 14-15 for $5.5 bln note sale SAN FRANCISCO, July 30 (Reuters) - California will sell $5.5 billion of revenue anticipation notes on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 to borrow for its short-term cash needs, the state treasurer's office said on... BMW eases path to EV ownership to gain 'meaningful' sales LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - BMW aims to win a "meaningful" segment of the electric car market with its i-series battery-powered models by offering luxurious styling and packages designed to help owners overcome the traditional hurdles to electric car ownership. Twitter faces new pressure to limit hate speech An advocate for honoring women on British currency was thanked for her efforts on Twitter with dozens of rape threats. A female writer who recently spoke out against rape jokes, almost predictably, got the same treatment. T Magazine After Hours | The Filibuster, As Performed by a Scary Clown The artist Rachel Mason taps into the creative potential of the controversial legislative tactic. Tigers Acquire Reliever Veras From Astros The Detroit Tigers added some help for their shaky bullpen Monday, acquiring reliever Jose Veras from the Houston Astros for minor league outfielder Danry Vasquez and a player to be named. Opinionator | The Great Divide Status and Stress The poor and powerless are at greater risk of early death. MIT review cites missed chances before death of Net activist BOSTON (Reuters) - Reviewers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said on Tuesday the school could have taken steps that would have reduced pressure on Internet activist Aaron Swartz such as taking a public stand against his controversial prosecution. Hingis comes out of retirement for WTA event Five-time grand slam singles winner Martina Hingis is to make a return to the WTA Tour later this month in a tournament in the United States. Clowney, Jay-Z Talks Were Within NCAA Rules A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end flat as tech gains; potash shares sink * Mosaic, Potash Corp sink after Russia quits top potash cartel UPDATE 3-JPMorgan to pay $410 mln to settle U.S. power market case NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co agreed on Tuesday to pay $410 million to settle allegations of power market manipulation in California and the Midwest, the latest in a series of... Well Omega-3s May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have many health benefits. But they may have risks as well, including an increased risk for prostate cancer. 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. F1 finances In a stalling global economy, how does F1 generate record revenues? US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end flat as tech gains; potash shares sink * Mosaic, Potash Corp sink after Russia quits top potash cartel Shark attack claims Brazilian teen's life As lifeguards approached to pull a drowning Brazilian teenager from the water, she suffered a second, fatal misfortune -- a shark attack. 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. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Ossie Schectman, 94, N.B.A.s First Scorer The 6-foot Knicks guard and captain made history on a layup a minute or so into a game against the Toronto Huskies on Nov. 1, 1946. Bloomberg cancels its new wealth management product (Reuters) - Bloomberg LP is canceling its new wealth management service, BloombergBlack, before it hits the market. A failure to communicate Fed 'guidance' fails early test WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Watch what Federal Reserve officials do, not what they say. That was Wall Street's reaction to the U.S. central bank's hints that it could soon begin to wind down its... Massive California wildfire sparked by faulty electrical gear LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Faulty electrical equipment sparked the 10-day-old forest fire that had threatened the scenic mountain resort of Idyllwild in Southern California before cooler, rainy weather helped crews largely subdue the blaze, fire authorities said on Thursday. MIT review cites missed chances before death of Net activist BOSTON (Reuters) - Reviewers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said on Tuesday the school could have taken steps that would have reduced pressure on Internet activist Aaron Swartz such as taking a public stand against his controversial prosecution. Sen. McCain calls for pause in funding of U.S. Navy's ships WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John McCain, who has railed for years against wasteful Pentagon arms programs, on Tuesday took aim at the Navy's new Littoral Combat Ship program, urging... Well In Terms of Injury, Cities Safer Than Country If you want to avoid death by injury, live in a large city a new study has found they are safer than rural areas. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. Lohan may extend rehab, Lea Michele talks about Monteith Jul 30 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Lindsay Lohan is almost done with rehab, Lea Michele talks about Cory Monteith, and Robin Williams will be back on TV. Bob Mezan reports. F.D.A. Says Importers Must Audit Food Safety If the rules are made final, they would shift the responsibility for ensuring that food is safe from the F.D.A. to companies like Walmart and Cargill. City Room Scene From a Spy Novel Metropolitan Diary A rider on the No. 2 train downtown sees what looks like a message being covertly passed. U.S. raises concerns over Russian opposition leader conviction July 18 - The White House raised concerns over the conviction of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Wolves help preserve berries for imperiled Yellowstone bears study SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park may be helping imperiled grizzly bears to survive by keeping elk herds on the move and preventing them from destroying berries that are a staple food for grizzlies, according to a new study.

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