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News Feed Latest worldwide news Recipes for Health Potato Salad and Tomatillo Tacos The filling for these tacos can be served alone or inside a warm tortilla. New EPA chief takes on critics of U.S. agency's policies CAMBRIDGE, Mass./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delivering her first speech as the top U.S. environmental steward, Gina McCarthy on Tuesday pre-empted a frequent mantra of critics of the Environmental Protection Agency - that the agency's regulations disrupt the economy and cost jobs. UPDATE 1-October trial proposed for Detroit bankruptcy eligibility July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes on Tuesday proposed speedy deadlines for Detroit's municipal bankruptcy filing, including an October trial to determine if the city can pursue... Mayor says didn't get training, San Diego should pay for sex harassment defense SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, under mounting pressure to resign over sexual harassment accusations, deserves to have the city pay for his defense because he never received workplace behavior training, his lawyer has told the city attorney. Sports Briefing | Basketball Pacers Add Scola in Trade With Suns The Pacers bolstered their front-line depth with the acquisition of Luis Scola, a 6-foot-9 forward, from the rebuilding Suns. Snedeker Aims for First WGC Win at Firestone Brandt Snedeker has yet to win one of the elite World Golf Championships (WGC) titles but the in-form American goes into this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational firmly installed among the favourites. Advertising New Unit to Turn Brands Into Publishers Following its own move into automated buying, IPG Mediabrands announced a plan to help clients create content for online platforms. France's Eutelsat buys Mexican satellite company MEXICO CITY, July 31 (Reuters) - France's Eutelsat Communications on Wednesday said it bought Mexico's Satelites Mexicanos (Satmex) in a cash deal worth $1.142 billion, including debt. Return of long-absent bumblebee near Seattle stirs scientific buzz OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - A North American bumblebee species that all but vanished from about half of its natural range has re-emerged in Washington state, delighting scientists who voiced optimism the insect might eventually make a recovery in the Pacific Northwest. UPDATE 1-U.S. Congress finally votes to cut student loan interest rates * Measure now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign it First Date Was Born Out of Its Writers Romantic Distress The three collaborators on First Date started writing about first dates after possibly having their last. Chinas Feud With West on Solar Leads to Tax The tariffs could exceed 50 percent on materials imported from the United States and South Korea used to build solar panels, a move seen as retaliation for an American trade lawsuit. Pimco avoiding commercial paper, bullish on short-term Treasuries NEW YORK (Reuters) - Commercial paper and certificates of deposit are overpriced, the head of short-term portfolios for Pimco said on Monday, saying he favors short-term Treasuries in expectation of... Despite Two New Studies on Motives for Monogamy, the Debate Continues Two teams ended up with opposing conclusions in trying to solve the puzzle of why some mammals choose a single mate. New Snowden leak upstages U.S. move to declassify documents WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New revelations from former security contractor Edward Snowden that U.S. intelligence agencies have access to a vast online tracking tool came to light on Wednesday, as lawmakers put the secret surveillance programs under greater scrutiny. Britain's FTSE dips as buyers hold off on Fed tapering concerns LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Britain's benchmark share index dipped in choppy trade early on Wednesday, keeping within its recent range as investors refrained from making large bets before the U.S.... George Zimmerman pulled over by Texas police, warned for speeding AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 (Reuters) - George Zimmerman, a volunteer watchman whose acquittal in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin led to protests, was pulled over by police in Texas on Sunday for speeding, officials said on Wednesday. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Cibulkova Outlasts Radwanska to Win at Stanford Dominika Cibulkova avenged one of the worst losses in a WTA Tour final, beating Agnieszka Radwanskato win the Bank of the West Classic. Obamacare technology testing slated for September official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is preparing to subject the information technology backbone of the new state and federal healthcare exchanges to final "dress rehearsal" testing that could continue until just before the online marketplaces are slated to begin enrollment on October 1. ArtsBeat Gallery to Pop Up in Montauk The Art Production Fund and Fabiola Beracasa have created an outdoor exhibition that will run from Aug. 1 to Sept. 8. Op-Ed Columnist Revenge of the Mistresses Corruption in China has a ripple effect. Who knew the account of a government officials extramarital affair would be a warning sign? Australia grapples with asylum Reinstalled Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently announced his Papua New Guinea or "PNG Solution" in an effort to halt the escalating number of unauthorized boat arrivals of asylum seekers to Australia shores. A Chilly Respite From War The Fort Bragg Patriots are primarily made up of active-duty combat veterans who play to bond with one another and reconnect with the game they love. As solar panels pile up, China takes axe to polysilicon producers HONG KONG (Reuters) - Three quarters of China's solar-grade polysilicon producers face closure as Beijing looks to overhaul a bloated and inefficient industry, resulting in fewer but better companies to compete against Germany's Wacker Chemie AG and South Korea's OCI Co Ltd. Facebook Briefly Trades Above I.P.O. Price Shares in the company have risen about 34 percent since it announced a surprisingly strong earnings report last week. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. UPDATE 3-Under fire, Goldman offers way round warehouse lines NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs responded to mounting political pressure and regulatory scrutiny of its Metro International metals business on Wednesday, by offering customers immediate... US STOCKS-SP 500 ends flat after Fed keeps easy money in play * SP 500 comes close to breaking above 1,700, then pulls back Our Nixon Uses Hundreds of Reels Shot by Staff Members The new documentary Our Nixon makes use of hundreds of reels of home movies shot by White House staff members. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. NSA chief defends surveillance programs at hacking conference LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - National Security Agency Director Keith Alexander jousted with a few hecklers as he defended the U.S. spy agency's surveillance programs at the Black Hat security conference on Wednesday, but largely kept the crowd of cybersecurity experts and hackers on his side. Missed Connections at La Dfense La Dfense, the business hub of Paris, has long been criticized as dehumanizing and disconnected to the city. Efforts are under way to change that. Six Decades Later, a Second Rescue Attempt Harsh weather in North Korea prevented a Navy pilot from retrieving the remains of a fellow airman killed 63 years ago in one of the fiercest battles of the Korean War. Walter De Maria, Artist on Grand Scale, Dies at 77 Mr. De Maria, whose art helped give rise to earthworks, Conceptual Art and Minimal art, was best known for large-scale outdoor works, including The Lightning Field in New Mexico. ArtsBeat The Mostly Good Old Days Boris Kachka Talks About Hothouse Mr. Kachkas new book is a history of the publishing house Farrar, Straus Giroux. Eagles WR Maclin Tears ACL, Could Miss Season Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin tore the ACL in his right knee during practice Saturday and could miss the season. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. A Grueling Run, but More Than Welcome This current stretch of the PGA Tour, with four tournaments in four weeks, is not for the meek or those trying to find their game. Shark attack claims Brazilian teen's life As lifeguards approached to pull a drowning Brazilian teenager from the water, she suffered a second, fatal misfortune -- a shark attack.

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