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News Feed Latest worldwide news Myriah Jaworski, Sean Tuohey The bride is a lawyer; the groom oversees fund-raising for the Buffalo Arts and Technology Center. U.S. court rejects firm's challenge to Obamacare contraception mandate (Reuters) - A divided federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Pennsylvania cabinet maker's religion-based challenge to the 2010 healthcare law's requirement that larger companies provide workers with health insurance covering birth control. Al Shabaab claim attack on Turkish mission in Somalia, three dead MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A car loaded with explosives rammed into an office housing Turkish embassy staff in the Somali capital, killing three people, witnesses and officials said on Saturday, the latest in a series of blasts claimed by Islamist al Shabaab rebels. 'Intelligent' surgical knife can sniff out cancer tissue LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have created an "intelligent" surgical knife that can detect in seconds whether tissue being cut is cancerous, promising more effective and accurate surgery in future. Judge delays conservatorship ruling for actress Amanda Bynes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A judge in Southern California on Friday has postponed ruling on whether the parents of troubled actress Amanda Bynes should be granted legal control over the former teenage star's affairs. North Korea holds Mass Games Acrobats, dancers and singers -- under normal circumstances, a festival featuring such tried and true attractions might not send you rushing to the Internet to book travel. Germany braces for heat wave July 26 - German officials are warning locals to limit their time outside ahead of a heatwave this weekend which is forecast to bring record high temperatures. Deborah Gembara reports. Steve Berrios, Master of Latin Jazz and Drums, Dies at 68 Mr. Berrios, a fixture of the New York jazz scene for 40 years, was a founding member of the Fort Apache Band. U.S. Drone Strike Kills at Least 6 in Pakistan An intelligence official said that a senior commander in a Pakistan Taliban faction was among those killed in the attack. The Boss New Roads to Learning The C.E.O. of Edgenuity, an online learning company, says she learned early in her career that students need the tools to advance at their own pace. Australia's asylum plan Dead in water? Why Australia's plans to move asylum seekers to Papua New Guinea is doomed to fail. Legendary F1 partners to be reunited Japanese car manufacturer Honda is returning to Formula One in 2015 as an engine partner with British racing team McLaren, a deal which will renew one of the most successful partnerships in motorsport's elite class. Samoan airline goes large June 28 - Samoa Air which charges passengers by their weight launches an extra-large seat service for the fuller figure. Paul Chapman reports. T Magazine On View | Los Angeles Architecture, As It Might Have Been A new exhibition surveys a century of unrealized building projects and urban planning schemes for the city. Here are five of the most amazing. Police Chinese man sets nursing home ablaze, killing 11 A squabble over $32 led a nursing home resident to set the building on fire, killing 11 people, Chinese state-run media reported. U.S. to Send 2 at Guantnamo Back to Algeria, Saying Security Concerns Are Met The White Houses announcement comes as William K. Lietzau, the top Pentagon official dealing with detainees, is stepping down to take a private sector job. Cities are safest Large cities in the United States are significantly safer than rural areas. The risk of injury death which counts both violent crime and accidents is more than 20% higher in the countryside than it is in large urban areas. 'Big Bang' writers tease Shamy details Fans of "The Big Bang Theory" gathered at Comic-Con for a panel about what happens inside the writers' room of the the mega-popular CBS series, and they got more than they bargained for when some special guests made surprise appearances. Tino Martinez Resigns as Marlins Hitting Coach Tino Martinez resigned as the Miami Marlins' hitting coach hours after complaints by players that he verbally abused them became public. California cop who pepper-sprayed students claims psychiatric damage SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A former University of California policeman who drew widespread scorn for pepper-spraying peaceful student protesters is seeking worker's compensation for psychiatric damage he said he suffered in the 2011 incident. Dot Earth Blog Jim Hansen Presses the Climate Case for Nuclear Energy Jim Hansen, the longtime climate scientist and campaigner, explains his strong support for nuclear energy as a tool for blunting global warming. Elkington Could Be Disciplined for Twitter Remarks Australian golfer Steve Elkington could be disciplined for what he says was his inadvertent "use of language in relation to the Pakistani people" in a Twitter message. He apologized for "comments borne out of frustration" and will accept any punishment he is given. BSkyB reports strong full year results July 26 - BSkyB releases strong fourth quarter results, and announces a 500m share buyback. Newscorp has long wanted full control of the pay-TV provider, but looks unlikely to launch a bid anytime soon as the phone hacking inquiry continues. Kirsty Basset reports. 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. Lady Gaga to perform at VMAs, Jagger turns 70 July 25 - The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including Lady Gaga will premiere new single at MTV VMAs, Mick Jagger turns 70 and Tuvan throat singer dies. Lindsay Claiborn reports. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. Searching for Meaningful Markers of Aging Biomarkers of age can help in the prediction and prevention of age-related diseases, drug discovery and forensics. David to Get Fewer Cracks at Goliath College football's Davids will get fewer chances to knock off the Goliaths in the coming years. London 2012 legacy? Over two-thirds of Britons believe the 9 billion ($13.8 billion) bill for the London Olympics was worth it, but economists and business leaders argue it could take years to see the economic benefits. Star says 'treated like a criminal' with doping ban Viktor Troicki believes he has been "treated like a criminal" after being hit with an 18-month ban for flouting doping regulations and plans to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. DealBook After Filling in a Blank, Trader Finishes Testimony Fabrice Tourre, a former Goldman trader, jarred his memory to explain a comment he made in an e-mail as he wrapped up testimony in his fraud trial. Accused Fort Hood shooter says he participated in war on Islam (Reuters) - Accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan said on Saturday that the United States military is engaged in a war with the Muslim religion, and he apologized for having participated in what he called "illegal and immoral aggression" against Muslims. Well Tomatoes Plain and Simple Martha Rose Shulman turns to tomatoes for her annual Recipes for Health tomato week. UPDATE 2-Sudan delays blockage of South Sudan oil flows for two weeks (New throughout, updates with two-week time frame, confirmation from Sudan) Californians Consider a Future Without a Nuclear Plant for a Neighbor The closing of the San Onofre nuclear power plant in California has raised some uncomfortable questions for nearby towns that had relied on it as a source of cheap energy and jobs. City Kitchen Seasonal New Garlic Is a Step Up in Flavor Instead of being plucked young, new garlic is allowed to mature and form large heads, and has a fresh-tasting sweetness even when used raw. Europe backs new dual-action Novartis lung drug LONDON (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis won an important endorsement of its new inhaled medicine for chronic lung disease on Friday when European regulators recommended approval of Ultibro Breezhaler. Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal. Almost 1,700 Riverdance to a new world record July 22 - 1,693 people set a new Guinness World Record for the longest Riverdance line of dancers, beating the previous record by over a thousand. Elly Park reports. Ad firms Publicis, Omnicom in merger talks - report July 26 (Reuters) - Advertising groups Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc are in late-stage merger talks, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.

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