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News Feed Latest worldwide news Russia fires Bolshoi Theatre boss after acid attack MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian government dismissed the head of the revered but scandal-plagued Bolshoi Theatre on Tuesday, six months after a hit man hired by one of its dancers threw acid in the face of its ballet director. WRAPUP 1-United, Southwest results mixed, but revenue improving * United Airlines cuts costs to boost profit, but shares fall T Magazine Feeling For | Wireless Portable Speakers That Will Dress Up Any Room The new line Grain Audio encases its audio products in solid walnut, infusing technology with an appealing dose of design. Case Study A Social Entrepreneurs Quandary Nonprofit or For-Profit? Deciding whether to start fresh or work within an existing framework. Feared Traditional Priest From Ghana Spends a Year in the Bronx Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a renowned traditional priest with a religious empire in Ghana, has spent the last year in the Bronx. Federer facing new world order As Britain celebrates Andy Murray's Wimbledon title, things aren't going quite as well for Roger Federer as he slumps to his lowest world ranking in 10 years. 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. Wealth Matters A Public Debate Over the Wisdom of Gandolfinis Will Did James Gandolfini, the actor who played the mob boss Tony Soprano, exercise sound financial judgment about his estate? Low chance of cyclone east of Bermuda NHC A surface low pressure system beneath an upper-level trough about 500 miles east of Bermuda has a 20 pct chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin. World Briefing | Middle East Egypt 4 Killed in Political Clashes At least two people were killed Monday as supporters and opponents of former President Mohamed Morsi battled near Tahrir Square in Cairo. U.S. does not plan decision on Egypt coup WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration told Congress on Thursday it does not plan to make a determination on whether a military coup occurred in Egypt, avoiding a decision that would force the cut off of most of the annual $1.55 billion in U.S. aid. Washington's corpse flower ends its stinky reign WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For weeks, gawkers lined up at the U.S. Botanic Garden, hoping to be among the lucky ones to catch the show when a giant-sized corpse flower bloomed for the first time in seven years. Prosper and Live Long Health-Minded Manhattan Leads in Increased Life Span A new analysis attributed the increase to gentrification and to a healthier lifestyle. Vodka maker eyes export markets CNN's Isa Soares visits a family-run distillery in the UK that is shipping its potato vodka overseas. Hailstones shred French Burgundy vineyards PARIS (Reuters) - Severe storms and hail lashed France's Burgundy wine region leading to losses of up to 90 percent and threatening output for both the 2013 and 2014 vintages, producers said on Wednesday. In South Africa, Concern Over Attacks A wave of violence aimed at immigrants in poor black communities outside Cape Town has raised fears among residents, shopkeepers and advocates. 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. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Aisha Tyler feels like an outsider Actress and author Aisha Tyler tells George Stroumboulopoulos that she wants to be a voice for nerds and outsiders. Suspension Tests Friendship Between Packers Rodgers and Brewers Braun Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun are two California natives who found sporting success and friendship in Wisconsin. Until now. Amis, McEwan and Rushdie Properly Celebrate the Not-So-Proper Modern British Novel A rare joint appearance by Martin Amis, Ian McEwan and Salman Rushdie was a very un-English celebration of literary Englishness. Merion's rich history CNN's Shane O'Donoghue explores the venue for the 2013 U.S. Open. UPDATE 1-South Africa's Investec, Nedbank exposed to troubled building firm JOHANNESBURG, July 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's Investec , Nedbank and Sanlam said on Thursday they had exposure to a failing building supply company First Strut, whose chairman was shot dead in... Critical Shopper The Sun Is Beside the Point When Shopping for Sunglasses In a search for sunglasses, trying to meld style and practicality. Snowden -- facts, fictions and fears "Any analyst at any time can target anyone. Any selector, anywhere ... I, sitting at my desk, certainly had the authorities to wiretap anyone, from you or your accountant, to a federal judge, to even the President. ..." Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. WRAPUP 1-United, Southwest results mixed, but revenue improving * United Airlines cuts costs to boost profit, but shares fall Inside SAC's Dell trade The federal indictment charging "substantial" insider trading at SAC Capital Advisors details how information allegedly leaked by a Dell insider found its way to SAC's portfolio managers, who allegedly profited from it. Here's how the Department of Justice says it worked. Personal Health After a Sprain, Dont Just Walk It Off Ankle injuries should never be taken lightly and are too often mistreated or not treated at all. Obama Vows to Bypass Congress on Infrastructure Projects Speaking at a port in Jacksonville, Fla., President Obama said he wont wait for Congress and would use his executive powers to accelerate projects to bolster growth and add jobs. Astronauts Replace a Pump, Hoping to Stop Leak Two astronauts spent five and a half hours outside the International Space Station. They were unable to locate the source of the leak, but did install a new pump, which appeared to solve the problem. The top films at the North American box office July 14 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 12, led by "Despicable Me 2," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 44.8 million 2 (*) Grown Ups 2............................$ 42.5 million 3 (*) Pacific Rim............................$ 38.3 million 4 (3) The Heat...............................$ 14.0 million 5 (2) The Lone Ranger........................$ 11.1 mi The man who could have been Pele? Women wanted him. Men wanted to be him. Football's push for Israeli peace "I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from countries around the world. Falcons QB Ryan agrees to five-year contract extension (Reuters) - Twice Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Ryan has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Thursday. Weekend Miser Music Made Visible in Pop Documentaries The Film Society of Lincoln Centers musical documentaries series, Sound + Vision, includes a broad variety of subjects, including Cuban rappers and a New Orleans pianist. Obama's U.N. nominee calls world body's inaction on Syria a 'disgrace' July 17 - Samantha Power, President Obama's nominee as U.N. ambassador, calls Security Council response to Syria, a "disgrace." Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Canadians Trying to End Home Drought Mike Weir and the other Canadians in the Canadian Open field are well aware that it has been 59 years since a Canadian won the national championship. Watch - Year in Review Take a look back at some of the major events and global elections that CNN Student News covered during the 2012-2013 school year.

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