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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine One-Thing Shops | Where You Can Find the Most Beautiful Brushes in Germany In the shadow of a famous German cathedral lies an inviting hole in the wall where a single family has been making brushes of all shapes and sizes for more than a century. Penn State Heading Into Year 2 Under O'Brien Bill O'Brien thinks he can do a better job of managing the clock. He wants to improve his communication with his coaches in the press box. Then there are the adjustments for recruiting, practice and team meetings. Energizer loses two battery accounts, will buy a JJ unit (Reuters) - Energizer Holdings Inc said on Wednesday that two U.S. retailers planned to stop selling its batteries, adding pressure to its sagging sales. U.S. economy finds momentum in second quarter, eyes further gains WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth unexpectedly accelerated in the second quarter, laying a firmer foundation for the rest of the year that could bring the Federal Reserve a step closer to... Parker Scores Record 23 to Lead West in W.N.B.A. All-Star Game The Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker earned the games most valuable player honors in her All-Star debut. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. 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. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. 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. Samantha Murphy, Christopher Kelly The bride is a technology reporter; the groom is a lawyer. Singer Selena Gomez tops Billboard album chart for first time LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American pop singer Selena Gomez topped the Billboard 200 album chart for the first time on Wednesday, besting rapper Jay-Z and the soundtrack to "Teen Beach Movie." Chicago's Elena Delle Donne Suffers Concussion Chicago's Elena Delle Donne suffered a concussion Wednesday and is questionable for the All-Star game this weekend. Cautious Redskins Force an Eager Griffin Into a Waiting Game The Washington Redskins have been trying to protect the right knee of Robert Griffin III, who said he was willing to take things slow to play in the season opener. Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics. National Briefing | Midwest Illinois A Daley Runs for Governor Bill Daley filed paperwork Tuesday to enter the governors race, making him the only announced Democratic challenger to Gov. Pat Quinn. The Amazon's stadium race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... Six Decades Later, a Second Rescue Attempt Harsh weather in North Korea prevented a Navy pilot from retrieving the remains of a fellow airman killed 63 years ago in one of the fiercest battles of the Korean War. Drug Companies Promise More Data Transparency The announcement signals a shift for the industry, which in the past has resisted calls to systematically share its data. T Magazine Food Matters | A Meeting of the United Nations of Gastronomy The Club des Chefs des Chefs, an organization composed entirely of chefs who serve international heads of state, kicked off its fun-loving annual summit in New York last weekend. The 30-Minute Interview Michael Stern Mr. Stern is the managing partner of the JDS Development Group, which specializes in multifamily homes and retail space in the New York area and in South Florida. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. George Zimmerman pulled over by Texas police, warned for speeding AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - George Zimmerman, a volunteer watchman whose acquittal in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin led to protests, was pulled over by police in Texas on Sunday for speeding, officials said on Wednesday. Check In Hotel Review Butterfly on Victoria in Hong Kong This year-old, centrally located hotel has some kinks, but its prices could make a stay worth it. Audiophiles Wishlist Geek gear for the golden ear. Lawyer Pakistani court to indict Musharraf in Bhutto case Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf is expected to be indicted next week in connection with the death of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his lawyer said. For Airgas founder, time to savor rival's hedge fund headache NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - For Airgas Inc founder and Chairman Peter McCausland, there was a fair amount of schadenfreude in the air on Wednesday. Crowds flock to a giant pool in China to escape heat July 31 - Thousands of people squeeze into a swimming pool in southwest China to cool down during a heat wave, as temperatures in parts of China soar to more than 35 degrees celcius, state media reports. Sarah Toms reports. Loner Sought a Refuge, and Ended Up in War Feeling outcast in Iraq, Bradley Manning, then a 22-year-old Army private, turned to the Internet for solace. Prosecutors called what came next one of the greatest betrayals in United States history. Strong Sales Push Chryslers 2nd-Quarter Net Up 16% The positive performance comes as Fiat and Chrysler move closer to completing a full merger of the two companies. Retro Report Biosphere 2 Good Science, or Bad Sense? Retro Report revisits an experiment in the Arizona desert in 1991 that sought to test the limits of sustainability. Deemed a fiasco, the project had a surprising afterlife. NEC to Exit Japanese Smartphone Market The former leading mobile phone maker in Japan had watched its share of the domestic market dwindle to 5.3 percent, down from 28 percent in 2001. Home Prices Jumped 12.2% in May Home values are rising as more people are bidding on a relatively tight supply of houses for sale. Breakingviews Santander, BBVA should cut dividends July 31 - It might sound counter intuitive to some, but now is the time for Spain's Santander and BBVA to cut dividends, says Breakingviews. And BNP Paribas' push into Germany could be challenging. Centerra Gold posts quarterly profit, boosted by Kumtor mine July 31 (Reuters) - Centerra Gold Inc posted a profit in the second quarter, compared with a loss a year earlier, helped by higher gold production at its flagship Kumtor mine that partially offset... TSA misconduct on the rise Their job is to keep air travelers safe in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks. But just how good of a job are they doing? Pennsylvania sues county giving gays marriage licenses despite ban PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The state of Pennsylvania is suing a suburban Philadelphia county that by Wednesday had issued 36 marriage licenses to gay couples despite a state ban on same-sex nuptials. Firestone a Perfect Venue for Tiger to Regain Winning Ways If Tiger Woods could single out a venue most likely to inspire his game, he could do no better than Firestone Country Club which is hosting this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Plan to Capture an Asteroid Runs Into Politics In a straight party vote, Republicans in the normally bipartisan House science committee vote down a NASA proposal and call for a Moon base. MiG-21 fighter jets found on seized North Korean ship July 22 - Panamanian investigators unloading the cargo of a seized North Korean ship that carried arms from Cuba confirm that two MiG-21 fighter jets are onboard. Sarah Charlton reports. Fukushima clean-up turns toxic for Japan's Tepco TOKYO (Reuters) - Two and a half years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima plant faces a daunting array of unknowns.

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