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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Tomatoes Plain and Simple Martha Rose Shulman turns to tomatoes for her annual Recipes for Health tomato week. Puffing peas is serious sport July 15 - The annual World Pea Shooting Championships take place in the small English village of Witcham. Elly Park reports. The American dream in Mexico After awaiting reforms that may or may not come, thousands of young undocumented immigrants have abandoned their American Dream voluntarily or because they were deported. They still consider themselves DREAMers, but now they dream in Mexico. Police Robbers proclaim, 'This is for Trayvon' A weekend robbery in a racially diverse neighborhood of Washington may have been a hate crime, police said. 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. U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes By Emily Flitter, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel Music Review Wagners Ring Opens at Bayreuth With Reality-Cam Touch The first two operas of Wagners Ring cycle, by the avant-garde director Frank Castorf, had their debuts at the Bayreuth Festival over the weekend. U.S. Assures Russia Snowden Won't Be Executed or Tortured The U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. wrote in a letter to his Russian counterpart this week that Edward J. Snowden would have all the protections of the U.S. civilian court system if he were sent home. Golf Capsules Hunter Mahan gave up the lead in the Canadian Open when his wife went into labor, and Brandt Snedeker grabbed the top spot a few hours later Saturday. ArtsBeat No Parole for Imprisoned Members of Pussy Riot Two members of the Russian activist collective Pussy Riot are not expected to be released until next year. Senate Approves Comey to Lead the F.B.I. The Senate voted 93-to-1 to confirm James B. Comey, who was President Obamas pick as director of the agency. Player Ratings U.S. (1) vs. Panama (0) Players ratings from the United States national teams 1-0 victory over Panama in the Concacaf Gold Cup final in Chicago. On the Road Fast Airport Screening Is in Store for More The Transportation Security Administration has an ambitious goal of enrolling 25 percent of all passengers in its popular PreCheck initiative by the end of 2013. N.F.L. Roundup N.F.L. Will Collect Blood Samples From Players The samples will help create a benchmark for testing the players for human growth hormone, if the N.F.L. and the players union can agree on a plan. Five Are Killed in Pennsylvania Helicopter Crash The helicopter, which was believed to have crashed on Saturday night, had taken off from central New York. UPDATE 1-Express Scripts profit beats estimates as expenses fall July 29 (Reuters) - Express Scripts Holding Co, the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the United States, reported an adjusted profit that beat analysts' estimates for the fifth straight quarter, helped by a fall in expenses and growth in its specialty business. Number of Catfish Inspectors Drives a Debate on Spending The inspection of catfish is at the heart of a dispute as the House and Senate prepare to work out their differences on a new five-year farm bill. Florida's Morrison Arrested and Suspended Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended for at least the first two games of the regular season after being arrested for the second time in five weeks. Recycled helmet offers cycling solution for bike renters July 16 - A bicycle helmet made from discarded newspapers is a British design trio's answer to the problem of part-time cyclists riding rental bikes around London without protective headwear. Jim Drury reports. Campaign Spotlight Rite Aid Offers Extra Goodies to Customers 65 and Up The Wellness65+ campaign builds on a earlier program by adding special Wednesday discounts and a private consultation with a pharmacist. 'Nollywood Queen's' passion Filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe on giving the African continent a voice on the big screen. Michael Phelps' golf growing pains As a swimmer, his countless hours of training paid off handsomely -- earning him a record 18 Olympic gold medals. As a golfer, Michael Phelps is wondering what he's got himself into. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Florida's Morrison Arrested and Suspended Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended for at least the first two games of the regular season after being arrested for the second time in five weeks. Actress Leah Remini gives clues about Scientology split NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. actress Leah Remini has offered clues about why she left the Church of Scientology, telling People magazine no one is going to tell her how to think or who she can talk to. 'Kick-Ass 2' Not your average sequel Universal Pictures debuted new footage from the upcoming film "Kick-Ass 2" during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The stylized, violent clip introduced fans to the sequel's aesthetic and revealed several new characters, including Colonel Stars and Stripes, played by Jim Carrey. Devils Sign Veteran Right Wing Jagr The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran right wing Jaromir Jagr in a move to help plug the scoring gap left by the recently retired Ilya Kovalchuk, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Tuesday. Hillary Clinton Meets Obama for a Private Lunch Talk will most likely center on diplomatic issues, but also on whether she is returning to the halls of the White House as a 2016 presidential candidate. In City Weary of Scandal, Calls Grow for Mayor of San Diego to Step Down Mayor Bob Filners announcement on Friday that he would seek therapy has angered many residents, who complained that he was dragging the city through the mud in hopes of salvaging his own career. In new apps, hand gestures control the action TORONTO (Reuters) - Like waving a wand, new apps are bringing a bit of magic to computers, enabling users to zoom, pan and control the action with hand gestures. English high society at play Two World Wars have been fought, Empires lost, the atom split, the worldwide web invented and social media proliferated, but all the while a unique set of quintessential English sporting events have remained in their own self-regulated time warp, with only minor concessions to modernity. DealBook Judge Says Bernanke Should Testify in A.I.G. Case The Federal Reserve chairman, who was one of the central decision makers in the 2008 bailout of the American International Group, may have to revisit those tumultuous days because of Maurice Greenbergs lawsuit against the government. What is stem cell cloning? A human embryo, containing about a couple hundred cells, is smaller than the period at the end of a sentence. Scientists need strong microscopes to see these precursors to life, and to take from them stem cells, which have the potential to become any cell in the body. SAC scandal What to know Legal expert Richard E. Farley explains the charges brought against SAC Capital and what they mean for CEO Steve Cohen. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Hotels Add Libraries as Amenity to Keep Guests Inside Hotel chains are joining a trend started by boutiques in stocking books and newspapers in library-style locations for their guests. Sinclair to Buy TV Stations From Allbritton The deal will add seven stations to the Sinclair portfolio, including WJLA, the ABC affiliate in Washington, while providing more capital for Allbritton to invest in Politico. Currents | Outdoors Seating Thats Not for Wallflowers Sergio Rodrigues oversaw a colorful reissue of his Taj outdoor-furniture collection. 11 killed in China nursing home blaze A squabble over $32 led a nursing home resident to set the building on fire, killing 11 people, Chinese state-run media reported. Christine Mott, Amir Feder A wedding at the couples country home.

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