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News Feed Latest worldwide news Lee Westwood's U.S. move Former world No. 1 on why his U.S. move could help him to claim his first major victory. Disappointing mobile growth takes shine off Samsung Elec Q2 profit record SEOUL, July 26 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is under mounting pressure to produce eye-catching new smartphones after its mobile business shrank 3.5 percent in the second quarter, taking the gloss off a record $8.5 billion operating profit. Bottarga, an Export That Stays at Home Cured roe of mullet has the potential to make an impact on restaurant menus around the country. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Behind Sesame Street's Muppets Since the 1960s, Sesame Street's puppets have been running, singing and dancing their way across our TV screens as if possessed of a life of their own. Facebook shares jump 28 percent, Wall Street sees more ad growth (Reuters) - Facebook Inc shares opened 28 percent higher on Thursday after the company reported a huge jump in mobile advertising revenue, and analysts pointed to further growth from new advertising on Instagram and 15-second videos. D.R. Horton profit beats estimates on higher home prices (Reuters) - Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc reported a better-than-expected profit as it sold more homes at higher prices in quarter ended June. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? Obama Vows to Bypass Congress on Infrastructure Projects Speaking at a port in Jacksonville, Fla., President Obama said he wont wait for Congress and would use his executive powers to accelerate projects to bolster growth and add jobs. Crash 'No words for what I saw' The sun had not yet set in Spain's northwest when a ferocious boom rang out, the sound of a high-speed train smashing into a concrete wall after derailing on a curve. Next Stop Action Off the Mountains in Salt Lake City Thanks to a recent surge of places to eat, shop and explore, downtown Salt Lake City is offering new reasons to visit, even outside ski season. Researchers to show new ways to hack oil, gas and water plants SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Cybersecurity researchers next week will demonstrate how hackers can potentially wreak havoc on critical U.S. infrastructure, even causing explosions by altering the readings on wireless sensors used by the oil and gas industry. Kiir flexes muscles but risks splitting South Sudan * Transition from liberation to governing is proving tough 2 Editors Promoted at New York Times Matt Purdy, the investigations editor, was named an assistant managing editor, and Marc Lacey, a deputy foreign editor, became an associate managing editor. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. Leading Off A World of Surprises From Rodriguez and Belichick In medical news, Alex Rodriguez may or may not have an injury, and Bill Belichick does have a heart. Stephanie Genuardi, Patrick Cunnane The bride and groom met in the seventh grade of a Catholic school in Wyncote, Pa. Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) Sports Briefing | Football Cowboys Players Could Be Witnesses in Brents Trial Six current or former Dallas Cowboys players have been listed by prosecutors as potential witnesses for the intoxication manslaughter trial of the former lineman Josh Brent. Dow Chemical profit shoots up 72 percent July 25 (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co reported a 72 percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust agricultural demand and higher margins in its plastics business. Homesick Serena back to form World No.1 Serena Williams put her Wimbledon loss behind her with a solid win in the Swedish Open. Federer stunned by Brands in Swiss Open (Reuters) - Top seed Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3 6-4 defeat by Germany's Daniel Brands in his opening match at his home Swiss Open on Thursday - the latest setback for the former world number one. Jacksons Mother, Defiant and at Times Forgetful, Wraps Up Her Testimony Katherine Jackson, 83, faced cross-examination in the wrongful-death lawsuit she brought against the promoters of her sons comeback tour. Amazon warns, Starbucks sales perk up July 25 - Amazon reports loss, warns; Starbucks profits up; stocks edge higher after mixed day, SAC Capital faces insider trading charges. Bobbi Rebell reports. RPT-Japan core CPI turns positive, posts fastest rise in nearly 5 yrs TOKYO, July 26 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices turned positive and rose 0.4 percent in June from a year earlier, marking the fastest pace of increase in nearly five years, data showed on... Prosper and Live Long Health-Minded Manhattan Leads in Increased Life Span A new analysis attributed the increase to gentrification and to a healthier lifestyle. Sports Briefing | Football Nike Offers Apology for Panther T-shirt Error The company apologize for making a Carolina Panthers T-shirt which included a blue silhouette of the state of South Carolina and the letters NC. Scientists Trace Memories of Things That Never Happened Scientists say they have created a false memory in a mouse, providing detailed clues to how such memories may form in human brains. Al Fayed Fulham farewell Mohamed Al Fayed, the charismatic former owner of department store Harrods, sells Fulham of soccer's English Premier League to billionaire Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. South Africa's Telkom agrees to wage deal with unions PRETORIA, July 25 (Reuters) - South African fixed-line operator Telkom said on Thursday it had signed a wage agreement with unions that would increase its personnel costs by 6.8 percent over the next three years. FOREX-Dollar down against the euro and yen but no clear driver NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the euro, yen and New Zealand dollar on Thursday as investors focused on good news in Europe and New Zealand but saw nothing to drive the U.S.... Draft Up Next in Big Year for Trey Burke Trey Burke led Michigan to within a few points of a national title, a stirring finish to his college career that validated his decision to return to the Wolverines for his sophomore season. A minute with Wong Kar Wai on 'The Grandmaster' and Kung Fu LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai, best known for pensive dramas "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love," explores the life of Kung Fu master Ip Man in the new film "The... Living In the Larchmont Area, N.Y. A ZIP Code, by Any Other Name Home prices in this picturesque area near Long Island Sound are high, but entry-level co-ops are lower than they were five years ago. UPDATE 3-Biogen's new MS drug shines in market debut July 25 (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc on Thursday reported sales of its new multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera had surpassed Wall Street's most bullish forecasts, raising expectations that it will... A-Rod, Yankees agree on timetable for return from injury (Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees on Thursday agreed on a timetable for his return from a strained quadriceps, a day after clashing on the beleaguered slugger's use of a second opinion to support a claim he was ready to play. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Critics Notebook The Diverging Musical Paths of Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus The former teen stars Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus are both still making music, but they are using it for different things. Looking at Oil Palms Genome for Keys to Productivity Scientists have found that mutations to a single gene of the oil palm tree, a huge global industry, can raise the oil yield of the tree by as much as 30 percent. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf.

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