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News Feed Latest worldwide news Syria's opposition presses for weapons Syria's opposition urged the United States to provide arms to rebel groups in a Thursday meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry in New York City. Renesas plans to close major chip plant in Japan - sources TOKYO, July 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Renesas Electronics Corp plans to close a system LSI chip plant in northern Japan that makes chips for Nintendo Co Ltd's Wii game consoles and other consumer electronics, after failing to find a buyer for the facility, sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday. 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. Former North Korean child beggar wins fame as TV chef SEOUL (Reuters) - With her flower-print dress and black hair dyed a fashionable light brown, Kim Ha-na does not seem like a former child beggar who risked her life three times trying to escape from... 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. 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. Rays 10, Yankees 6 A Welcome Back for Soriano, Followed by a Debacle for the Yankees Not even Alfonso Sorianos arrival could save C. C. Sabathia, who has allowed 17 earned runs in his last 14 innings, and the Yankees, who were shut down by Jeremy Hellickson. Meyer, Ohio St Talk of the Big Ten on Season's Eve Urban Meyer was hailed as a savior when he agreed to take over Ohio State in the wake of the tattoo scandal that sullied the program. That support became even more frenzied when he coached the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record in his first season. Op-Ed Contributor The Charitable-Industrial Complex As more lives are destroyed by the system that creates vast amounts of wealth for the few, the more heroic it sounds to give back. Markets Slump Despite Some Positive Reports Wall Street drifted lower on Thursday, despite upbeat reports on the German and British economies, and a positive earnings report from Facebook. Is military chief Egypt's new hero? For many Egyptians armed forces chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is a hero, despite fears about his past, and the fact chants of "down with military rule" once rang out across Cairo. Battle of the sexes -- on four legs Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other. Citi Fields Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Bucks Blog Friday Reading What Parents Mean by Part-Time Work What parents mean by part-time work, why the future of your Nook books is uncertain, free theater in the park (and parking lot) and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Will 5 Power Conferences Break Away From FBS? The five power conferences are trying to redefine what it takes to operate a Division I college athletic program, with their commissioners calling out the NCAA at media days around the country. Rains preceded record drop in U.S. corn, soy cash prices CHICAGO, July 26 (Reuters) - Widespread rains last weekend in the U.S. Corn Belt sparked a record drop in cash corn and soybean prices - a wave of declines that triggered a steep fall in futures at the Chicago Board of Trade this week, grains traders and analysts said. Bo Xilai indicted For more than a year, Bo Xilai has been the elephant in the room in Chinese politics -- the central figure in one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Communist Party in years. 'Brian dead' play costs McIlroy at Open Unconscious. Brain dead. Rory McIlroy was in a brutally reflective mood in the words he chose to describe his opening round in the British Open Spectra-NextEra JV wins $3 billion Florida natgas pipeline contract (Reuters) - Spectra Energy Corp said its joint venture with NextEra Energy Inc will construct a $3 billion gas pipeline to fuel the rising demand for power generation in Florida. NEWSMAKER Liberia must become a manufacturing economy Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her country must move away from its reliance on commodity exports and won't be able to sustain job growth unless it focuses on manufacturing. News Analysis Quiet Rivalry Over the Next Fed Leader Comes Out of the Shadows The choice of the nations most powerful technocrat, the head of the Federal Reserve, has rarely generated this much public anticipation or political debate. Thompson, Summerhays Lead at Sanderson Farms Daniel Summerhays had to think about his upcoming birdie putt on the 18th hole for 1 hour, 17 minutes before finally stepping on the green. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | On the Cover of Rolling Stone Why did the chain stores CVS and Walgreens say they would not sell the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine? 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. U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. In Transit Tackling Paris With Children Whats the best way to see the city with kids? Share your tips on parks, restaurants, museums and more. Golf Capsules Hunter Mahan birdied the final three holes Friday for an 8-under 64 and a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Canadian Open. 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. FDA limits use of JJ's Nizoral antifungal drug on safety concerns (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration said it would limit the use of Johnson Johnson's antifungal medicine, Nizoral tablets, warning that it may cause severe liver injuries and adrenal gland problems, and lead to harmful drug interactions. In Transit Blog The Royal Child, With Tea The Athenaeum hotel in London has a photo exhibit focused on royal children through history, and tea to accompany it. Super freak to super stud? How will Frankel, widely considered the finest thoroughbred every produced, perform in his new career at stud? 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. Mandela shows 'sustained improvement' Former South African leader Nelson Mandela still is in critical condition at a Pretoria hospital but "shows sustained improvement," the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said Monday. Sports Briefing | Football Redskins Griffin Passes Test but Wont Play Quarterback Robert Griffin III passed a perfunctory conditioning test on the eve of training camp but said he would not participate in 11-on-11 drills in the early days of camp. Citing Scandals, Quinn Sees Way to Stand Apart In an electoral season awash with misbehaving men, Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, has seized on scandals in an effort to regain an edge in the race for mayor. Modern Love Uh, Honey, Thats Not Your Line A screenwriter tries and fails to make an actual human girlfriend fit into a tempting cinematic trope. A New Choice for Cambodian Voters As Cambodians prepare for elections Sunday, Prime Minister Hun Sen is facing perhaps the strongest challenge to his 28-year rule. 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. Virginia Johnson, Widely Published Collaborator in Sex Research, Dies at 88 Ms. Johnson and William H. Masters helped make the frank discussion of sex in postwar America possible if not downright acceptable.

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