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News Feed Latest worldwide news Museum and Gallery Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. UPDATE 2-U.S. says JP Morgan manipulated market; settlement seen WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. power regulator outlined its case of market manipulation against JPMorgan Chase Co on Monday as industry sources said a final settlement on the issue should come on Tuesday. 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. On Gay Priests, Pope Francis Asks, Who Am I to Judge? If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? Francis was quoted as saying on Monday. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-U.S. panel backs lung cancer screening for high-risk groups (Corrects to make clear that guidelines were posted on task force website) Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. The Missing Pieces of an Untold Story About a Jet Friends and family described George Sauer Jr., a former Jet who died in May, as a man who had a story to tell, but never got the chance to. Trading at Noon Housing stocks down as home sales fall July 29 - U.S. homebuilders fall as pending home sales fall, solar stocks climb. Apple in focus after China Labor Watch claims a supplier has violated workers' rights. UPDATE 1-Philadelphia latest U.S. city to sue banks in Libor scandal July 29 (Reuters) - The city of Philadelphia is the latest of a series of U.S. municipalities, following Houston a week ago, to sue some of the world's biggest banks for financial losses incurred in... Childhood lost in Syria In my nine years as a UNICEF ambassador, I've been to camps for people displaced by conflict. Though hardly luxurious, they usually have some kind of structure a water source, latrines, even schools. Structured products caught by AIFMD ambiguity * Investing without skin-in-the-game banned but punishments light The importance of education to girls In this week's edition of A Girl's Word, the girls tell us why education is important to them. No Evidence Harvard Officials Read Faculty E-Mails, Report Says A review commissioned by the university found that administrators involved in searching faculty e-mail accounts did not believe they were violating privacy rules. Emily Shaked, Andrew Greene The bride is an office manager for the president of a nonprofit organization; the groom is a seventh-grade teacher. Breastfeeding tied to kids' intelligence NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who were breastfed for more of their infancy scored higher on language and intelligence tests at three and seven years old, in a new study. Techquity Cheaper iPhone clues, Amazon hiring July 29 - Clues about a cheaper iPhone come from an unlikely place. Plus, Amazon plans to increase staff at its fulfillment centers. UPDATE 1-CBS renews Stephen King sci-fi series 'Under the Dome' LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Reuters) - "Under the Dome," the television science-fiction series based on a Stephen King novel, has been renewed for a second season, U.S. broadcast network CBS said on Monday. Escape Best places to hide out Fleeing US law enforcement, the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seems stuck for where to go next. CNN Travel's own top secret document reveals which countries should be on his list ... Colombia's ELN rebels pledge to free Canadian captive soon BOGOTA, July 29 (Reuters) - Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army said on Monday it would soon free a Canadian citizen it seized six months ago after his employer, gold miner Braeval, decided it would no longer mine in the area where he was kidnapped. Can Sharapova retain title? Maria Sharapova reflects on her chances of repeating last year's French Open success. UPDATE 3-Vertex loss narrows as cystic fibrosis drug sales grow July 29 (Reuters) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc on Monday posted a narrower quarterly loss on stronger-than-expected demand for its cystic fibrosis treatment, and it raised its full-year forecast for sales of the medicine. QA Installing Windows Updates, Automatic or Manually Tips for software updates and scroll bars on the Mac. G.O.P. Senators See an Upside in a Problematic Issue Abortion Senators Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Rob Portman are discussing how to advance a bill in the Senate to ban abortion at 20 weeks an issue that has invigorated the Republican base this year. UPDATE 3-Britain's FTSE bolstered by prospects for MA * FTSE 100 up 0.1 percent * Britain features in C.Suisse takeover targets basket * Barclays down on capital raising concerns (Updates with closing prices, adds comment, detail) By Toni Vorobyova... A flicker of hope for Mideast peace With another round of Mideast peace talks set to begin, some observers see recent displays of goodwill as a positive sign -- some hint that these talks might finally prove to be fruitful, while others aren't as hopeful. ArtsBeat The Sweet Spot Why Netflix Matters A. O. Scott and David Carr talk about Netflixs amazing evolution, and how people are watching its critically acclaimed shows. Being rude to French president no longer an offense PARIS (Reuters) - Being rude to the French president is no longer an offense after parliament agreed on Thursday to amend legislation dating back to 1881 in favour of freedom of speech. 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. 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. 'HIMYM' team previews final season Last season's finale of "How I Met Your Mother" finally answered the lingering question of who exactly is the mother of the TV series' title. "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) Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. Military-style preschool toughens up its students July 16 - Taiwanese kindergarten exercises are inspired by marine drills to strengthen childrens minds and bodies from a young age. Elly Park reports. German Magazine Accused Over Historical Views A Jewish groups complaint against the magazine Der Landser has added to the debate over the balance between free speech and efforts in Germany to eradicate the neo-Nazi movement. CNN to Produce Documentary on Hillary Clinton Two days earlier, NBC said it would make a four-hour mini-series on Ms. Clinton Rio Tinto Agrees to Sell Copper Mine to Chinese Company By purchasing Rio Tinto's majority stake in the Northparkes copper mine in Australia for $820 million, the Chinese operation is making its first foray offshore and into copper. $136M in jewels stolen in Cannes heist The value of jewelry stolen from an exhibition in the French resort city of Cannes on Sunday is close to $136 million -- more than twice the amount stated in earlier reports -- the Nice prosecutor's office told CNN Monday. Wilfork Says Hernandez Case Will Test Patriots Chemistry Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork did not mention the full name of their former teammate Aaron Hernandez, but they talked about the sadness of a lost life and the need to move forward. A Crime Against Gay Israelis Is a Symbol, but of What? When two people were killed at an Israeli L.G.B.T. center in 2009, it was called a hate crime. But the label may have been premature, so now what? Sports Briefing | Basketball Pondexter Leads Liberty Over Fever Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points and the Liberty overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Indiana Fever, 77-72, in Indianapolis.

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