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News Feed Latest worldwide news In cash-strapped Detroit, few question sports arena funding DETROIT (Reuters) - While Detroit has become a top emblem of U.S. urban economic decline with its recent bankruptcy filing, it remains a resilient and vibrant sports town. US STOCKS-SP 500 edges up on earnings; potash slide curbs gain NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Tuesday following gains in technology shares and stronger-than-expected earnings from Pfizer, but a selloff in the potash sector limited the advance. 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. 1,200 inmates break out of Benghazi prison after riot Libyan authorities are trying to round up a sea of inmates who escaped from a Benghazi prison. Searching for Meaningful Markers of Aging Biomarkers of age can help in the prediction and prevention of age-related diseases, drug discovery and forensics. 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... Study raises new concern about earthquakes and fracking fluids NEW YORK (Reuters) - Powerful earthquakes thousands of miles (km) away can trigger swarms of minor quakes near wastewater-injection wells like those used in oil and gas recovery, scientists reported on Thursday, sometimes followed months later by quakes big enough to destroy buildings. Table for Three At Lunch With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric McCormack The actors Eric McCormack and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are known for their groundbreaking TV roles, but both agree that a subtle approach to getting out a message works best. Bolt and Gebrselassie's protege? When Haile Gebrselassie speaks people listen. Tennis Sharapova injury blow Maria Sharapova has been forced to pull out of the WTA Rogers Cup tournament in Toronto next month, still plagued by a nagging left hip injury. Television The Deadline of The Killing Rescued from cancellation, The Killing, in its third season, overflows with suspects, bloodshed and dead ends. The singer speaks out for gay marriage July 30 - Ex-teen star Miley Cyrus explains why she's such a passionate advocate of gay marriage. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sports Briefing | Tennis Sloane Stephens Loses Opener at Citi Open Sloane Stephens, the No. 2 seed, playing her first match since Wimbledon, fell to unseeded Olga Puchkova in the first round of the Citi Open in Washington. 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. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. Dinosaur Skeletons Headed to Auction, Not Museum Two skeletons found in Montana by commercial fossil hunters are to be auctioned in New York, where they could bring an estimated $7 million to $9 million. Running the Tour de France A woman is running the Tour de France course for charity -- an 11-week feat of endurance with no known precedent. China's city of sinkholes Four months after he built a new, two-story brick house in his village in northern China's Shandong Province, Xiao Guoqiang was alarmed to find a huge crack on the living room wall. Borussia Dortmund Beats Bayern Munich to Lift Super Cup Two goals from Marco Reus spurred Borussia Dortmund to a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich and the German Super Cup title. Angelina Jolie highest earning U.S. actress Forbes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie, who will next be seen on the big screen in the film "Maleficent," is Hollywood's highest paid actress with estimated earnings of $33 million in the last year, according to Forbes. 'Obamacare' mandate delay will cost $12 billion, affect 1 million workers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision to delay implementation of part of his healthcare reform law will cost $12 billion and leave a million fewer Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance in 2014, congressional researchers said Tuesday. Meyer Disciplines 4 Buckeyes, Including Hyde, Roby Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four players for legal problems, including suspending leading-scorer Carlos Hyde from all team activities in the wake of an alleged assault against a female over the weekend in Columbus. Youzhny and Haase Advance to Swiss Open Final Mikhail Youzhny will play unseeded Robin Haase in the Swiss Open final after Youzhny beat Victor Hanescu and Haase rallied from a set down to beat fifth-seeded Feliciano Lopez. China fuels Philips profit jump Jim Boulden speaks with Philips CEO Frans Van Houten about how a focus on local needs has allowed his company to grow. Currents | Furniture Old World Meets New, With Mexico as Muse New furniture by Fisher Weisman inspired by an 18th-century home in San Miguel de Allende. Food Sherpas Guide You to a Citys Culinary Secrets So-called food sherpas offer small groups of visitors an intimate encounter with carefully chosen local purveyors, and help them order whats right. Movie Review Breaking the Girls, a Thriller Stuffed Full of Twists In Jamie Babbits Breaking the Girls, two friends fantasize about offing their enemies, but one turns out to be serious. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. Lori Goldstein, Emil Steiner The bride, a psychiatrist, and the groom, a freelance journalist, were married on the grounds of Prague Castle. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. UPDATE 1-Japan to resume imports of U.S. western white wheat TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan will resume buying U.S. western white wheat, the nation's farm minister said on Tuesday, after halting imports of the grade following the discovery of a genetically modified strain in an Oregon field earlier this year. 'Wolverine' claws past ghosts to claim weekend box office crown LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - "The Wolverine," starring Hugh Jackman as Marvel Comics' sharp- clawed superhero, slashed its way to $55 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales to claim the box office crown in a summer that hasn't been kind to some other big-budget action films. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Al Fayed's reign at Fulham ends Mohamed Al Fayed played a major role in cementing Fulham's spot in the Premier League. But now 84, Al Fayed sold the Cottagers to billionaire Shahid Khan to give the league another U.S. owner. QA Verifying Gmail on the Road If you do not have access to your cellphone for Gmails verification process, there is an option to print out a set of codes. WPP hoping for clients on Publicis-Omnicom merger WPP, the world's largest advertising company, is hoping to lure away disgruntled clients from rivals Publicis and Omnicom after the two companies announced a $35 billion (23 billion) merger at the weekend. Meyer Disciplines 4 Buckeyes, Including Hyde, Roby Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four players for legal problems, including suspending leading-scorer Carlos Hyde from all team activities in the wake of an alleged assault against a female over the weekend in Columbus. Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. From Deep in West Texas, a Gathering to Consider the Universe In its 34th year, the Texas Star Party drew more than 500 amateur astronomers from across the United States and Canada to gaze together into the vast open skies.

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