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News Feed Latest worldwide news In Lieu of Money, Toyota Donates Efficiency to New York Charity Toyota engineers brought kaizen, a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement, to the Food Bank for New York City, cutting wait times at soup kitchens and streamlining procedures. Never Mind the Prince! About Kate Middletons Dress ... A dress worn by his mother almost stole the show from Prince George. Landing gear maker says hasn't been asked to join Southwest probe July 26 (Reuters) - The United Technologies unit that makes landing gear said on Friday it had not been asked to participate in a U.S. investigation into Monday's crash of a Southwest Airlines jet at New York's LaGuardia Airport. U.S. Set to Face Panama in Final, but Coach Is Barred for Outburst Jurgen Klinsmann was suspended by Gold Cup organizers for showing dissent towards the referee in a semifinal victory. Marie Le, Benjamin Eloy The bride is a school psychologist and the groom is a teacher. UPDATE 3-U.S. appeals court rejects states' challenge over climate rules * Ruling seen strengthening EPA as it implements climate plan Kristy Ojala, Marc Sger The bride works for a publisher; the groom is a translator. Slooow U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. Behind Death Sentence, Inmates Prison Conduct Before imposing the death penalty on Ronell Wilson for killing two detectives, a federal jury heard testimony about his attacks on guards, gang activity and tryst behind bars. In-Box Letters to the Editor Readers sound off on cheating in rhythmic gymnastics, Rory McIlroys national identity and the death of Emile Griffith. Hollywood movies get a makeover What if The Matrix, and other classic Hollywood movies has been made in Africa? This is what they'd look like. 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. Classical Britten Serenade in the Park Although it has generated less hoopla than the Verdi and Wagner bicentennials, the English composer Benjamin Brittens 100th birthday is also cause for celebration. Once a King of Romance, Now an Angry Militant Fadel Shaker, a Lebanese superstar singer who was called the king of romance, renounced his musical career to take up arms. New clashes between army and rebels in Sudan's main oil state KHARTOUM, July 27 (Reuters) - New clashes between the Sudanese army and rebels erupted on Saturday in the country's main oil-producing state of South Kordofan, bordering South Sudan, witnesses and rebels said. 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. McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. Splashing the cash for a vintage Mercedes An unidentified buyer paid about $30 million at an auction for a car formerly used by Formula One great Juan Manuel Fangio. The selling price is a record, the auctioneer said. Hamas Closes News Media Outlets Hamas closed news media offices and a television production company for what it called the spreading of false reports and working for Israeli television. Extra Bases The Yankees Recurring Injury Issue at Third Base An off-season injury sustained by Aaron Boone in January 2004 set the wheels in motion for the Yankees to acquire Alex Rodriguez. Girls flee war, find 'worse' in camp Feet stumbling in the pitch darkness over the uneven ground we make our way with a group of women to one of the bathrooms in the Zaatari camp. Britain's Murray wins Wimbledon Andy Murray ends Britain's 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men's singles champion by defeating World No.1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Lady Gaga to perform at MTV awards for first time since surgery LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Lady Gaga will debut new music at the MTV Video Music Awards in August in her first performance following hip surgery, the network said on Thursday. Business Briefing | Legal News Glaxo to Pay $45 Million to State Over Drug Marketing GlaxoSmithKline agreed to pay Louisiana $45 million to settle lawsuits accusing it of improperly marketing the diabetes drug Avandia and other drugs. With dozens dead, U.S. tells Egypt to pull 'back from the brink' CAIRO (Reuters) - The United States urged Arab ally Egypt to pull "back from the brink" after security forces killed dozens of supporters of deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi and opened a dangerous new phase in the army's confrontation with his Muslim Brotherhood. Smithfield's China deal spurs heparin heart drug safety concerns WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are concerned a Chinese company's planned $4.7 billion acquisition of pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc could affect the safety and availability of heparin, a blood-thinner widely used in heart surgery and kidney dialysis that is derived from pig intestines. Hamas Closes News Media Outlets Hamas closed news media offices and a television production company for what it called the spreading of false reports and working for Israeli television. Explorer Paris at the Speed of Sneakers For the adventurous sightseer, group runs can provide a spirited and social way to explore the city. UPDATE 3-EU, China resolve solar dispute - their biggest trade row by far * China allowed to provide almost half EU solar consumption Train driver accused of homicide Police in Spain have accused the driver of a train that derailed, killing at least 78 people, of "reckless homicide." Happy 70th birthday, Mick Jagger! Mick Jagger is 70 on Friday. He's been mocked for his age, but he -- and the Rolling Stones -- are still playing. Who's laughing now? 7 killed in Florida hostage standoff A gunman killed six people overnight at a Florida apartment complex before police shot him dead following a shootout, authorities said early Saturday. Halliburton plea may help BP in spill liability battle (Reuters) - BP Plc appeared to gain an edge in the battle over liability for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill on Friday, after Halliburton abandoned one of its arguments that tried to paint the British oil company as unconcerned about well safety. Athletics Bolt lives up to star billing Usain Bolt returns to the scene of his triple gold medal triumph at the 2012 London Olympics Friday and does not disappoint a capacity crowd with victory in the 100m in 9.85 seconds. Obama marks 'forgotten war' No veteran should be forgotten, President Barack Obama said Saturday while commemorating the end 60 years ago of the Korean conflict, sometimes described as the "forgotten war." Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Preoccupations She Turned Her Upspeak Down a Notch A freelance journalist was tired of sources thinking that she sounded like a little girl on the phone. So she set out to change her voice. Teheran, Simmons Lift Braves Past Cards 2-0 Andrelton Simmons hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves, boosted by Julio Teheran's sharp outing, beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 Saturday in a matchup of NL division leaders. Double Murder Seen as Part of Mans Quest to Kill Sex Offenders When Charles Parker registered as a sex offender in the small upstate town of Jonesville, S.C., he became a prospect on another mans kill list, the authorities say. North Korean Leader Supports Resumption of Nuclear Talks, State Media Say Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, met with a top-ranking Chinese official at a time when relations between the two allies are being tested by the Norths nuclear program.

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