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News Feed Latest worldwide news Should you visit Hitler's holiday home? With Adolf Hitler's WWII Bavarian mountain retreat set to undergo a multi-million dollar makeover, travel to the onetime lairs and luxury retreats of tyrants is in the spotlight. Rescued Florida sea turtle headed for Las Vegas casino "retirement" MIAMI (Reuters) - An ailing 320-pound, green sea turtle, believed to be about 50 years old, was packed in a customized FedEx crate to be shipped to Las Vegas on Thursday to give it a better home at a luxury casino. Emily Frost and Nicholas Gerry-Bullard The bride, a reporter, and the groom, a senior consultant, met at Wesleyan University, from which they graduated. Analysis What about the workers ... and their share of income? LONDON (Reuters)- Nothing lasts forever but a global trend that set in 30 years ago shows no sign of ending a steep rise in the share of income that goes to profits and a corresponding decline in... 2 Men Found Guilty Under Cameroon's Anti-Gay Law A court in Cameroon found two men guilty under the country's harsh law banning gay sex on Tuesday, a lawyer said, continuing a string of recent convictions that has drawn international condemnation. Why childbirth is still a global killer As the royal baby makes headlines, remember the women around the world for whom childbirth is not such a joyous occasion. Chicago approves $500 million revamp of Wrigley Field CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago on Wednesday approved a $500 million proposed renovation of Wrigley Field, the storied home of the Chicago Cubs, which will add luxury boxes, a nearby hotel and eventually a jumbo outfield electronic sign to the 99-year-old baseball venue. ArtsBeat Presenting an Infant, and an Image The announcement and introduction of the royal baby has been an artful display of salesmanship. Movie Review Drug War, Moving Fast and Furious in China The Hong Kong director Johnnie To filmed his high-velocity tale of bad guys and good in China, with no evident softening of unsettling action. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. The return of golf's 'Mechanic' Pedro Pinto meets Miguel Angel Jimenez, the oldest ever winner on the European Tour who has recovered from an accident. Factory, labor market data offer bright signs for economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for jobless benefits fell last week and factory activity picked up in the Mid-Atlantic region in early July, signs of a stronger economy that could help push the... Paula Deens Cook Tells of Slights, Steeped in History Dora Charles, who lives in an aging trailer home on the outskirts of Savannah, said Paula Deen held out the promise that together, they might get rich one day. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. Well New Radiation Therapy Prolongs Prostate Cancer Survival A new radiation therapy can extend the lives of men with the most advanced form of prostate cancer, a large new study found. 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. UPDATE 2-Starbucks profit up, U.S. sales surprisingly strong * 3rd qtr same-store sales up 9 pct in U.S.-dominated Americas region Spirits of The Times Blanco Tequila The Great Divide By their nature, blanco tequilas, also called silver or plata, ought to offer the purest, most forceful expressions. Falling Apple dents TD Ameritrade's margin loan balances NEW YORK (Reuters) - The drop in Apple Inc's stock over the last year spread to a core business of discount broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp - lending to customers against their stock portfolios. Well Keep Cool in the Kitchen With Quick Stir-Fries Minimize your stove time with these quick and easy summer stir-fries from the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman. National Briefing | Washington Bill to End Saturday Mail Delivery Is Sent to Full House for Vote A House committee advanced a bill to help the struggling Postal Service, which lost $16 billion last year, cut costs. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 26 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks SELL 16.9 million shares BUY 9.3... Singer-songwriter Roy Harper rediscovers youth - and vice versa LONDON (Reuters) - After decades as a critically acclaimed but fringe figure in music, British singer-songwriter Roy Harper is suddenly finding himself in demand. Ecclestone indicted Bernie Ecclestone has been formally served with an indictment from a German judge investigating allegations of bribery, the Formula One chief executive has confirmed. Federer's return to Gstaad cut short Roger Federer's first appearance in Gstaad for nine years lasts just over an hour as the former World No.1 makes an untimely exit to Germany's Daniel Brands. Brazil central bank calls FX swap auction; real erases losses RIO DE JANEIRO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank offered to sell as many as 20,000 traditional currency swaps on Thursday, continuing with its efforts to roll over 114,300 contracts that... At War Blog The Risky Missile Systems That Syrias Rebels Believe They Need A potential menace to military and civilian aircraft alike, heat-seeking, shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles are a modern version of the proverbial sword that cuts two ways. Carlyle's CommScope picks banks for IPO -sources July 25 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group LP has selected banks for an initial public offering of telecommunications equipment company CommScope Holding Co Inc, which was taken private in 2011 for $3.9... Scientists Cast Doubt on the Closest Exoplanet A new analysis of what a team of astronomers said was evidence of an Earth-mass planet orbiting Alpha Centauri B raises existential questions. UK seeks fairer share for small firms from outsourcing 'oligopoly' LONDON (Reuters) - When a modest IT firm in southern England won a 13-million pound local authority contract in 1988, it was a huge coup for a business that had annual revenue of just 4.3 million... Rodriguez and Yankees Agree on Plan for Return It was agreed by all parties Thursday that Alex Rodriguez would play in a simulated or minor league game Aug. 1 and could return to the Yankees roster a day or two later. Well Black-White Divide Persists in Breast Cancer New research shows that white women with breast cancer live three years longer than black women because of a troubling pattern of inferior care and a delay in treatment for black women. Well Alternatives for Back Pain Relief How do you solve back pain? Dont ask your doctor. Bikinis make way for rosaries on Brazil beach as youths await pope Rio de Janeiro (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of young Catholics from around the world flocked to Rio's famed Copacabana beach on Tuesday to kick off a youth festival that will feature several... 'Shameful' treatment of HK refugees On the surface, Hong Kong transmits an image of prosperity, comfort and convenience. Kiir flexes muscles but risks splitting South Sudan JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has asserted his power by firing his biggest political rivals along with his entire cabinet, but he risks splitting the African oil producer at a time of new tensions with civil war foe Sudan. O.J. Simpson to ask Nevada parole board to cut prison sentence (Reuters) - Former football star O.J. Simpson will ask the Nevada parole board on Thursday to reduce his prison sentence of up to 33 years for his role in the robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers. Facebook wows Wall Street with mobile ads growth * JMP Securities raises rating to market outperform from market perform Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface.

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