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News Feed Latest worldwide news George Mitchell, a Pioneer in Hydraulic Fracturing, Dies at 94 Mr. Mitchell, who on a hunch began drilling shale rock formations, is credited with creating an unexpected natural gas boom in the United States. President Obama to have lunch with Hillary Clinton at White House WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will have lunch on Monday with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the White House said on Sunday. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? Vincent Kartheiser Stars in Pride and Prejudice Vincent Kartheiser of Mad Men is onstage this summer as the lead in Pride and Prejudice at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Advertising Air Force Asks Students to Solve Real-World Problems People will be challenged to develop technologies for search-and-rescue operations, create software code for an unmanned aerial vehicle and to help start the newest GPS satellite. Why urban gardens can cut obesity What's better than fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? How about fresh, locally-grown, free fruits and vegetables, all within an easy walk of your home or office? Bits Blog The Bible Gets an Upgrade Is it possible to improve on the word of God? If not, one very successful app shows how to enhance the user experience of the Bible. U.S. navy to recover bombs from Great Barrier Reef SYDNEY (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Friday it would lead the effort to recover four unarmed bombs it was forced to drop in Australia's World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef marine park. Corner Office Ken Lombard, on Staying a Student of Business The former business partner of Magic Johnson advises business school students to be hungrier than youve ever been after graduation, because competition will be intense. Technophoria Dissent Over a Device to Help Find Melanoma MelaFind, a system for imaging skin lesions, has been polarizing the field of skin-cancer detection. Looted Cannes gems worth $136 mln, official says, record jewel heist July 29 - An armed robber stole gems worth $136 million in a weekend jewelery heist in the resort of Cannes, making it the country's biggest gem theft. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. United States 3, Honduras 1 Its Donovans Day as U.S. Advances to Gold Cup Final Landon Donovan scored two goals and set up another as the United States beat Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals. Carter on doping suspicions Jamaican Sprinter Nesta Carter tells CNN's Pedro Pinto why he was suspected of using performance enhancing drugs. Nikkei may drop for 5th day as yen decline falters; Fed in focus TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to drop for the fifth session on Tuesday as the yen's decline falters, with many investors sitting on the sidelines as they wait... Next Mars mission should search for past microbial life science panel CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's next mission to Mars should look for past microbial life and collect samples to eventually bring back to Earth, a science advisory group said on Tuesday. Hudson's Bay CEO bets big on department stores with Saks buy NEW YORK/TORONTO (Reuters) - Richard Baker is doubling down on his attempt to revive big-name department stores with a $2.4 billion bid to buy Saks Inc, bringing the New York retailer into Canada and under the same roof as Lord Taylor and Canada's Hudson's Bay. Next Mars mission should search for past microbial life science panel CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's next mission to Mars should look for past microbial life and collect samples to eventually bring back to Earth, a science advisory group said on Tuesday. Hamilton claims maiden win for Mercedes Lewis Hamilton claims his first victory since switching to Mercedes and revives his world title hopes with a storming drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday. Player Ratings United States (5), El Salvador (1) Rating the performance of the United States players in Sundays Gold Cup quarterfinal match against El Salvador. Germany's Praktiker may lose 4,000 jobs after insolvency-report BERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - As many as 4,000 jobs could be lost at German home improvement retailer Praktiker and its Max Bahr chain following insolvency filings, Bild reported on Saturday, citing... For Ronaldinho, Mission Accomplished Atletico Mineiro of Brazil on Wednesday night came back from a two-goal deficit to win its first Copa Libertadores title. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Dot Earth Blog Harvesting the Biosphere Bill Gates on Vaclav Smil Bill Gates explores a new book by Vaclav Smil tallying the growing human demands on the biosphere. T Magazine On Beauty | Travel-Friendly Products Thatll Make Your Summer a Whole Lot Smoother Have these nine items at the ready and youll be equipped to deal with warm, sticky weather, wherever you find it. Looted Cannes gems worth $136 mln, official says, record jewel heist July 29 - An armed robber stole gems worth $136 million in a weekend jewelery heist in the resort of Cannes, making it the country's biggest gem theft. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 'Pink Panther' escapes prison Police in Switzerland hunted Friday for two inmates who escaped in a prison break staged by a pair of armed accomplices. Movie Review Frankensteins Army Pits World War II Soldiers and Cyborgs Frankensteins Army, directed by Richard Raaphorst, has a plethora of unsettling and refreshingly nondigital zombie robots. Quakes May Help Release Methane Seepage of methane, a greenhouse gas, in the Arabian Sea may be linked to a 1945 earthquake, a study suggests. The finding may affect global warming estimates. ArtsBeat New York Musical Theater Festival Report Legacy Falls James Burn and Ian Poitiers musical is set behind-the-scenes at a long-running television soap opera. Lens Blog A Modernists Challenge to Instant Gratification In this age of instant gratification, the work of Modernists like Ray K. Metzker, who is enjoying a sort of late-career comeback, might teach us something about craftsmanship and patient engagement. Iraq headed for 1st annual oil output drop in three years * Exports to drop by 500,000 bpd in Sept. due to port work Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. Smart, Social and Captive A film, a book and a trainers death have renewed debate among scientists and animal advocates on the wisdom and morality of keeping killer whales in marine parks. Doubts Start on Day 1 for Holmes and for Jets Jets receiver Santonio Holmes said he was unsure of when he would return or if he would come back this season because of a foot injury. At Home With George McDonald A Mayoral Candidate Reflects on the Mosaic of His Life Grand Central Terminal has been a touchstone of sorts throughout George McDonalds life. Now he has a house that matches it. Water crisis, over-population present stark choices for Kiribati June 13 - Rising sea levels and a booming population are presenting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati with stark choices that could determine its survival. Migration from smaller islands and a lack of fresh water have some experts predicting dire consequences for the country and its people if action is not taken. Rob Muir reports. Singer Frank Ocean cancels Australian shows due to vocal injury LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American RB singer Frank Ocean has called off the remaining dates on his Australian tour because of a tear on one of his vocal cords, the tour's promoter said on Friday. How to modernize Maasai tribe A Maasai activist is helping his people adapt to the 21st century, starting radio stations and encouraging women to set up in business. Australia's great white avenger Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol.

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