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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rocket blasts off from Florida with military communications satellite CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An Atlas 5 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Friday carrying a sophisticated communications satellite designed to provide voice and data services for U.S. military forces around the world. Patient taking Novartis MS pill developed rare disease ZURICH (Reuters) - A patient taking Novartis' multiple sclerosis pill Gilenya developed a rare and potentially fatal viral disease, the Swiss drugmaker said on Tuesday, an unexpected setback as it faces growing competition from new oral treatments. Charlize Theron We have to stop the stigma of HIV July 29 - The actress returns to her home of South Africa to discuss the country's fight against the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. Birds do it more than mammals Scientists are still asking Where did the tendency to form lasting relationships with just one other person come from? U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. UPDATE 1-Japan to resume imports of U.S. western white wheat TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan will resume buying U.S. western white wheat, the nation's farm minister said on Tuesday, after halting imports of the grade following the discovery of a genetically modified strain in an Oregon field earlier this year. For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather. The Media Equation VCRs Past Is Guiding Televisions Future Cases against two services that change how viewers watch TV are far from settled, but the stakes, which would affect broadcasters profits, could not be bigger. Search on for 5 still missing after Canadian train disaster A search for five people still missing after this month's deadly train crash in the Canadian town of Lac-Megantic began Monday and will continue Tuesday, according to Aurelie Guindun, a Quebec provincial police representative said. The 'crowd' kick-starts innovation Things are looking up for entrepreneurs in the Middle East as a new breed of crowdfunding is emerging to help bring life to innovative ideas from the region. JPMorgan to pay $410 mln in U.S. power market manipulation probe July 30 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co agreed to pay a civil penalty of $285 million and disgorge $125 million to settle allegations of power market manipulation in California and the Midwest, the latest settlement in a series of high-profile investigations by U.S. federal energy regulators against banks. Bloomberg's Ban on Big Sodas Is Unconstitutional Appeals Court New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial plan to keep large sugary drinks out of restaurants and other eateries was rejected by a state appeals court on Tuesday, which said he had overstepped his authority in trying to impose the ban. Lohan may extend rehab, Lea Michele talks about Monteith Jul 30 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Lindsay Lohan is almost done with rehab, Lea Michele talks about Cory Monteith, and Robin Williams will be back on TV. Bob Mezan reports. DealBook Hunting for Luxury, Retail Giant Buys Saks Hudsons Bay Company announced that it had agreed to buy Saks Inc., one of the oldest and most revered names in luxury retailing, for $2.4 billion in cash, uniting it with Lord Taylor. Amen Corner God's Golfers Forget hitting the greens -- it's the fairway to heaven which is on the minds of some of the world's top golfers. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. India Ink Congress Party Supports Creation of Telangana State Telangana will be the 29th state of India after it goes through the legislative process. 'Flu' Move Quickly to Cure Cold Spell by Naming New Coach Brazilian champions Fluminense turned to record title-winning coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo to take charge of their faltering team on Tuesday. Remembering Andrew Simpson On May 9, a cool breeze blew across the waters of San Francisco Bay. Gliding across the surface, two teams of world-class sailors -- Oracle Team USA and Swedish Artemis Racing -- were hard at work preparing for the upcoming America's Cup. According to reports, the wind was "a little above normal" at 25 to 35 mph, but nothing that professional sailors couldn't handle. Across the waterfront, anticipation was building ahead of the first America's Cup to be held in the U.S. since 1995. Kastles Win 3rd Consecutive World TeamTennis Title The Washington Kastles have won their third consecutive World TeamTennis title. Hingis comes out of retirement for WTA event Five-time grand slam singles winner Martina Hingis is to make a return to the WTA Tour later this month in a tournament in the United States. UPDATE 1-U.S. SEC to jurors Don't follow Tourre to 'land of make believe' NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - A lawyer for the SEC urged jurors on Tuesday not let Fabrice Tourre deceive them the same way the former Goldman Sachs trader misled investors in a mortgage deal that... Tighter UK motor insurance rules needed to stop fake claims-lawmakers LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - British road accident insurance rules should be overhauled to root out fraudsters making fake claims for whiplash which drive up premiums, lawmakers said on Wednesday. Fantasy Football Players to Avoid, Quarterbacks and Running Backs Though these players could be useful depending on where you draft them, we will do our best to keep them off our fantasy football rosters this summer. Recipes for Health Two Tomatillo Salsas A variety of summer produce provides the fillings and two tomatillo salsas complete the dishes. Muirfield puts in the extra mile Muirfield tweaks its historic course as it prepares to host the Open Championship -- golf's third major of 2013. Second-quarter U.S. GDP to slow sharply on tax burden WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth probably slowed sharply in the second quarter, but its pace is unlikely to change views that the Federal Reserve will start trimming bond purchases later this... The Caucus Upward Mobility Is No Less Common in Red America The odds of escaping poverty are nearly identical in liberal regions and conservative regions, according to a recently released study. Oahu bans smoking at the beach New laws on Oahu ban smoking from beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields. FOREX-Dollar edges up on Fed "tapering" prospect, Aussie slides * Aussie falls on RBA comment, weak GDP dents Swedish crown DealBook Barclays Plans to Raise Up to $12 Billion in New Capital Barclays, which has faced several scandals, has come under pressure from British authorities to improve its capital position. Dot Earth Blog Another View on Gas Drilling in the Context of Climate Change Cornell researchers come to different conclusions about the climate impact of fracking. The man who could have been Pele? Seven decades before Neymar, a world away from Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, a predecessor to Zico and Socrates, there was a formidable striker who could have rivaled Pele. That man was Heleno de Freitas, a soccer superstar in the days before Brazil ruled the "beautiful game." Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Notable diamond heists It was just like a scene from the Alfred Hitchcock crime caper "To Catch a Thief." The same hotel. The sparkly jewels. The robbery. PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - July 31 July 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Single-sex golf clubs? Men-only golf club Muirfield is the home to 2013 British Open this week. CNN visited an exclusive female London establishment to find out what's dividing the sexes. Hedge fund exits rise in June as investors reposition at mid-year LONDON (Reuters) - Requests to pull money out of hedge funds rose in June as investors used the mid-year point to review their portfolios and release cash to spend elsewhere. Tears flow with mud Rain forces a change in the pope's plans, devastating traders who borrowed heavily to cater for crowds.

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