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News Feed Latest worldwide news Francis wades into favelas The man widely revered as the "Slum Pope" wades into the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports. Perfect timing Murray's triumph Andy Murray tells CNN he was unable to sleep after his historic victory over Novak Djokovic to become Britain's first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936. Microsoft losing money on Surface tablets SEATTLE, July 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's Surface tablets have yet to make any profit as sputtering sales have been eclipsed by advertising costs and an accounting charge, according to the... Books Patricia S. Churchlands The Self as Brain and Brainwashed, by Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld Patricia S. Churchland, a philosopher, probes for the organs moral center, while Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld write to debunk pop neuroscience. China launches 24/7 live panda broadcast Internet users love animal videos. So why not watch pandas -- anywhere, anytime? Sports Briefing | Colleges N.C.A.A. Responds to Paterno Lawsuit The N.C.A.A. is asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of the Joe Paterno that seeks to overturn the sanctions against Penn State. Shopping With Kelly Wearstler Marble Luxury in the Raw Its ancient and it has prominent veins, but marble remains alluring in all of its versatile forms. Bahrain enacts stiff terrorism laws Lawmakers in Bahrain have passed tough new laws for "terrorism acts" ahead of massive protests planned by the opposition next month. Judge orders Chandra Levy court documents unsealed A judge on Monday ordered the release of sealed documents and transcripts from court proceedings related to the murder case of Chandra Levy, a Washington intern whose disappearance in 2001 drew national headlines and damaged a U.S. congressman's political career. South Carolina Looking Into Clowney Contact South Carolina's athletic compliance department is looking into contact between defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and rap mogul turned sports agency head, Jay-Z. Henry to Captain MLS All-Stars Against AS Roma Former France striker Thierry Henry has been appointed captain of the Major Soccer League's All-Star team for Wednesday's clash with AS Roma in Kansas City. Herb Kaplow, Voice of ABC and NBC News, Dies at 86 Mr. Kaplows resonant voice and craggy face were familiar to generations of viewers of the nightly news broadcast. Who wants to win a baby? Abandoned babies are being given out as prizes on a game show. Odd Fox News Interview Lifts Reza Aslans Biography on Jesus A Fox News interviewer awkwardly questioned the Muslim author on why he had written about Jesus, and sales of his book, Zealot, surged once the video caught fire online. Sharapova Takes Self Out of Rogers Cup Maria Sharapova will miss the Rogers Cup tournament due to a hip injury. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. Cleanup worker hits jackpot with art find July 24 - In an unusual rags-to-riches story, cleanup worker Darryl Kelly finds artworks worth a small fortune while cleaning up a deceased photographer's New York City apartment. Tara Cleary reports. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. Real Housewives of New Jersey stars appear on federal fraud charges NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Two stars of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" were released on $500,000 bond each on Tuesday after appearing in federal court on fraud and tax evasion charges that could get one of them kicked out of the United States. Analysis Intangible investments cast U.S. economy in brighter light WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As many a former factory worker can attest, U.S. companies have invested so heavily in technology that some plants now practically run themselves. Italy mourns victims of coach disaster July 30 - A day of national mourning has been called as thousands attend a memorial for the victims in the southern Italian town from which many of them came. Tom Dinham reports. Will Carter help N. Korea captive? Will former President Jimmy Carter visit North Korea to press for the release of an American captive? Brian Todd reports. Dot Earth Blog Arctic Methane Credibility Bomb An overheated scenario for an Arctic methane pulse masquerades as a climate and economic forecast. ArtsBeat Steven Soderbergh Will Direct New Cinemax Series The Knick Steven Soderbergh, a self-proclaimed retiree from feature filmmaking, will direct the first season of The Knick, a Cinemax series set in a New York hospital in 1900 and starring Clive Owen. Courting the perfect beach partner When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning. Mysterious double coffin found at King Richard III car park site LONDON (Reuters) - Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious coffin-within-a-coffin from the same Leicester car park where England's King Richard III was famously buried for 500 years. Greece hopes for 2014 market return July 30 - Greece's finance minister says in an interview he is hopeful Greece could return to markets as early as next year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Odd Fox News Interview Lifts Reza Aslans Biography on Jesus A Fox News interviewer awkwardly questioned the Muslim author on why he had written about Jesus, and sales of his book, Zealot, surged once the video caught fire online. Aresco American Expects Inclusion at Top Level With change on the horizon for college sports, American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco wants everyone to know his league has the resources and the will to be included with the top football conferences in the country. EU regulator intensifies scrutiny of Google search results BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators sharpened their scrutiny of how Google ranks its web search results, asking rivals whether their lower rankings affected the number of visitors to their sites, a European Commission questionnaire showed. DealBook Deutsche Annington Shelves I.P.O. Plan Deutsche Annington Immobilien, the real estate company owned by Terra Firma, which is run by the British financier Guy Hands, has shelved a planned initial public offering, citing adverse market conditions. 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Economic Scene Inequality in America the Data Is Sobering Despite its riches, in many areas the United States looks depressingly backward. Addressing that will take more than the presidents words. July merger flurry signals gradual pickup in deals LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - A flurry of mergers and acquisitions in Europe this month, culminating in the $35 billion mega merger between global ad agencies Omnicom and Publicis, marks a gradual... Schneider nears $5 billion Invensys deal-sources LONDON/NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - France's Schneider Electric is nearing a 3.3 billion pounds ($5.07 billion) deal to acquire British engineer Invensys and could announce the agreement at its results on Wednesday, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said. ABCs Evening News Bests NBC in Coveted Age Group Diane Sawyers newscast bested Brian Williamss for the first time in almost five years. Museum and Gallery Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. City Room July 30 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. Victor Froome 'overwhelmed' 2013 Tour de France winner Chris Froome talks to CNN about his win and facing questions about banned substances. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Restaurant 1915, in Highland Falls After many attempts in Bear Mountain park, Restaurant 1915, which is named for the year in which its building was built, has finally had a successful renovation.

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