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News Feed Latest worldwide news Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Open to both sides in Mideast talks Jill Jacobs says progress in peace talks will come only when the gulf between those who identify with Israelis and those who identify with Palestinians is bridged. Cubist to buy Trius Therapeutics, Optimer Pharma for up to $1.62 billion (Reuters) - Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc said it would buy Trius Therapeutics Inc and Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc for up to $1.62 billion to boost its antibiotics portfolio. Trade Fight Over Solar Benefits a Bystander A U.S. tariff ruling against China created a loophole that has benefited Taiwanese manufacturers. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. In Performance Avenue Q Sala Iwamatsu and the puppeteer Veronica J. Kuehn sing The More You Ruv Someone from the racy, stereotype-tweaking musical, which celebrates its 10-year run on July 31. Mickelson savors his 'greatest day' They were tears of pride as Phil Mickelson conquers the greatest test in the game of golf. Childrens Books This Is Our House and Once Upon a Northern Night Home is at the heart of two new picture books, one set in a city that could be New York and the other in a wintry rural landscape. From Bocce to a Trolley in a Washington Neighborhood H Street NE, near the Capitol, is dotted with restaurants and cultural spaces, with a new trolley line set to open soon. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Gadgetwise Plantronics Wireless Earbuds Get an Update Plantronics extended the battery life of the BackBeat GO 2 in-ear headphones by adding a travel case that doubles as a charger. How 'Our Nixon' came into view "Our Nixon" is mostly comprised of Super 8 home movies made by three of President Nixon's closest aides H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and Dwight Chapin. Kerry in Pakistan to Discuss Drones and Afghanistan John Kerry makes his first visit to Pakistan as secretary of state to discuss the fight against extremism, U.S. drone strikes, and Afghanistan. Athletics New blade running hero Last year he shocked South Africa's Oscar Pistorius to win over 200m at the Paralympics and Sunday Brazil's Alan Oliveira returned to London's Olympic Stadium to prove he is the fastest amputee sprinter in the world. Child killed as water main bursts in Rio de Janeiro A 3-year-old girl was killed and at least a dozen people were injured Tuesday when a water line burst in western Rio de Janeiro, sending a powerful jet of water up into the air and flooding an entire neighborhood. 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. Iraqi man marries woman more than four times his junior July 18 - A 92-year-old man marries a 22-year-old woman in an Iraqi village. Tara Cleary reports. Uruguay Congress debates bill to regulate legal marijuana use MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Legislators in Uruguay hotly debated on Wednesday a measure backed by leftist President Jose Mujica that would create a government body to control the cultivation and sale of marijuana and allow people to grow it at home or as part of smoking clubs. Ronaldinho leads Mineiro to Libertadores triumph Ronaldinho rounded on critics who said he was finished after he helped lead Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to the Copa Libertadores title after a penalty shootout victory over Olimpia. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Special Report Women's British Open Karrie Webb Gets Another Chance to Savor the Fame Eighteen years after the Australian won the Women's British Open in her rookie year, she says she wants to add to her seven major titles "before I finish up." 38 People Killed as Bus Plunges Off Highway in Italy The highway police told state radio that the bus slammed into slowing cars and plunged down a ravine about 160 miles south of Rome. U.S. State Department urges Egypt to respect right peaceful assembly WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department urged Egypt's interim government on Wednesday to respect the right of peaceful assembly, after Cairo's new leaders said vigils by supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi threatened national security and were no longer acceptable. UPDATE 2-Apple CEO met China Mobile head, discussed cooperation BEIJING/SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday met with the head of China Mobile Ltd , the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers and the only Chinese carrier that doesn't offer iPhones and iPads. Dell's buyout teeters as it rejects voting change NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Dell's and Silver Lake's $24.4 billion bid to take Dell Inc private suffered a blow on Wednesday after the company's special committee rejected their request to change the voting rules in exchange for them offering $150 million more. UPDATE 1-Sony expected to reject entertainment spin-off - Nikkei July 31 (Reuters) - Sony Corp's board is expected to reject a proposal from activist investor Daniel Loeb, whose fund is the company's largest shareholder, to spin-off part of its entertainment... Militants Attack Prison in Northwest Pakistan The concerted assault resulted in prisoners escaping, said a senior security official in the town of Dera Ismail Khan, where the prison is, but exact numbers are not known. Ossie Schectman, N.B.A.s First Scorer, Dies at 94 The 6-foot Knicks guard and captain made history on a layup a minute or so into a game against the Toronto Huskies on Nov. 1, 1946. BT takes on BSkyB sport to protect broadband business LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Britain's BT will launch its much heralded sports TV service on Thursday in the biggest challenge to the dominance of BSkyB since Rupert Murdoch launched the pay-TV group over 20 years ago. Soccer Australian National Team Seeks Competition in Asia Since becoming a member of the Asian Football Confederation, Australia has seen a rise in its soccer fortunes as its players take on a more technical aspect. Yelp reports smaller loss on mobile advertising growth July 31 (Reuters) - Consumer reviews website Yelp Inc reported a smaller quarterly loss, helped by strength in its mobile advertising business. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. A Month in the Country, as Experienced at Age 20 The chief dance critic of The New York Times recalls being mesmerized by Lynn Seymour and Anthony Dowell in Frederick Ashtons ballet A Month in the Country, introduced in 1976. Buck's Two-Run Single in the 10th Lifts Mets John Buck was one of three Mets who failed to come through with a runner on third base in the eighth an inning punctuated by Marlins reliever Chad Qualls' tumble that had his teammates laughing. Ecuador's Christian Benitez dies aged 27 Ecuador international Christian Benitez, the top scorer in the Mexican league last season, has died suddenly at the age of 27. Embattled head of American Academy of Arts and Sciences to step down BOSTON (Reuters) - The head of the American Academy of Arts Sciences will resign effective July 31 amid a controversy over whether she lied about her academic degrees, the honorary society said on Thursday. Exclusive Romanian expert believes three artworks from Dutch heist destroyed BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian experts believe that three out of seven paintings stolen last year from a Dutch museum, a haul that included works by Picasso and Monet, have been destroyed by fire, the team's head told Reuters on Monday. Mexico's opposition party proposes sweeping energy reform MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's opposition conservative party proposed sweeping energy reform on Wednesday to change the constitution to allow more private investment and promote competition, while the ruling party is expected to present its own plans for an overhaul next week. Indonesian Thohir Closing In on Inter Stake-Source Indonesian tycoon Erick Thohir is close to clinching a deal to buy a majority stake in Italian football club Inter Milan, a source with direct knowledge of the talks said on Wednesday. WRAPUP 5-Fed stays on track with bond buying, for now WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said the U.S. economy continues to recover but is still in need of support, offering no indication that it is planning to reduce its...

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