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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tax charges for Bayern chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. Halt in Zilmax sales fuels demand for rival cattle feed product CHICAGO (Reuters) - Merck Co's decision to suspend sales of its Zilmax cattle feed additive has caused such a surge in demand for rival Eli Lilly Co's Optaflexx that Lilly is telling some new customers it cannot immediately supply them, customers told Reuters. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Nick Price Has Plenty of Options and No Experience The Americans have a 7-1-1 record in the Presidents Cup, and it looks even more lopsided on paper. Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robot A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. ArtsBeat New York Fringe Festival Report Very Bad Words Jacob Pressons play is a blistering portrait of student life at an upper-middle-class Massachusetts high school. Massive fire engulfs Nairoi airport Aug. 7 - Fire closes Kenya's international airport in Nairobi. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. U.P.S. to End Health Benefits for Spouses of Some Workers In announcing a move that will affect about 15,000 employees, United Parcel Service cited costs associated with the federal health care law. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Reflections on a cat food campaign with a food blog written by an acerbic American Shorthair. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. India Ink Image of the Day August 26 The 103rd anniversary of Mother Teresas birth was commemorated in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Media Equation War on Leaks Is Pitting Journalist vs. Journalist The recent security and military leaks have received predictable criticism from the government, but a number of journalists have also lashed out at those who are closest to the stories. Knox won't return to Italy for new trial American Amanda Knox will not return to Italy for a retrial in the 2007 death of her British roommate, a spokesman for the Knox family said. James Purdy, a Fabulist Haunting the Fringes The publication of a complete collection of short stories by James Purdy has refocused attention on his unflinching and wildly original style. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. World's best fireworks displays From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks. Who wants to be a millionaire? Likely next Fed chair already is WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawrence Summers may be a poster-child for the lucrative revolving door between Wall Street and Washington. But Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, his chief opponent in... India Ink The Rape Suspect Who Slept on Sidewalks The biography of Vijay Jadhav, one of the five men accused of the rape in Mumbai, is one of homelessness, unemployment, and petty crime. Fukushima inspectors 'careless', Japan agency says, as nuclear crisis grows HIRONO, Japan (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant was careless in monitoring tanks storing dangerously radioactive water, the nuclear regulator said on Friday, the latest development in a crisis no one seems to know how to contain. Federal Reserve appeals ruling on swipe fee for debit cards WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday appealed a judge's decision to reject the agency's cap on debit card transaction fees, a controversial requirement of the 2010 Dodd-Frank law. Weighing Pain of Traffic for Preseason Games Giants fans reflected on their decisions to wait in an endless string of brake lights for an inconsequential preseason game at MetLife Stadium. EU says China guilty of giving illegal aid to solar industry * EU says Beijing handed out loans, gave unfair tax breaks Intermittent Nature of Green Power Is Challenge for Utilities When a Vermont wind farm was required to cut back generation, the episode prompted a larger debate about the alternative energys place in the nations power supply. Reports Apple will offer trade-ins for new iPhone For the first time Apple stores will soon let iPhone owners trade in their old phones for credit toward a new one, according to multiple reports. Eyes and ears speak volumes about a dog's life Aug. 14 - A wagging tail is not the only clue to a dog's level of happiness, according to researchers in Japan. A team from Azabu University say their studies suggest that if you really want to know how your dog feels, take a close look at its ears and eyebrows. Rob Muir has more. U.S. expects six-percent rise in net farm income in 2013 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Net farm income in the United States will reach $120.6 billion this year, up 6 percent and the second highest since 1973 when adjusted for inflation, the Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday. Prince William talks fatherhood Prince William gives his first official interview to CNN's Max Foster since his wife gave birth. Brain parasite boy's organs donated The family of Zachary Reyna, the 12-year-old Florida boy stricken with a brain-eating parasite, has donated Zachary's organs, according to a Facebook page that's been providing detailed updates from the Reyna family. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. Health Care Costs Climb Moderately, Survey Says The average annual premium for a family rose 4 percent this year and 5 percent for individuals. Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. Dropped off at Grandma's ... for good It's often the grandparents who step up when a parent dies or is unable to take care of a child for other reasons, such as incarceration, abuse or mental illness. But the sudden shift in responsibility can be incredibly stressful. Britain's puffins at risk due to climate change LONDON (Reuters) - Puffins as well as other coastal species are under threat in Britain as erosion and climate change destroy their habitat, the country's National Trust warned on Friday. Vermont Yankee nuclear plant to be shut The Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor will shut late next year and be decommissioned, its owner announced Tuesday, citing low prices for natural gas and high operating costs. Wreck of pre-Civil War steamship identified off New Jersey coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The wreck of the U.S. steamship Robert J. Walker, which sank in a collision with a schooner more than 153 years ago, has been identified off the coast of New Jersey, the... U.N. inspectors reach Syria gas victims, despite coming under fire (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 26 - The U.N. team has begun interviewing victims and doctors of the alleged chemical weapons attack outside Damascus last week. Nathan Frandino reports. NASA adds more space launch platforms for sale to private firms CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - While NASA considers competing bids to take over a shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, it added three mobile launch platforms to its list of excess equipment available to private industry, officials said on Tuesday. Olbermann Set to Return to ESPN and Sports News Sixteen years after an acrimonious parting, Keith Olbermann and the network are putting on happy faces for their reunion Monday on Olbermann on ESPN2.

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