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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. awards grant for health services a year after Wisconsin Sikh shooting (Reuters) - The U.S. government awarded a $512,000 grant on Friday to fund trauma and mental health services for the Sikh community in southern Wisconsin, nearly a year after a white supremacist killed six Sikh worshippers at a temple near Milwaukee. The Texas Tribune For Craft Brewers, New Law Opens Door to Competitive Market A new law is allowing small breweries to sell their beers directly to customers in their tasting rooms. Yahoo buys browser RockMelt to bolster mobile, networking SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc acquired social Web browser company Rockmelt, the latest move by the struggling Web portal to scoop up technology and engineering talent that could bolster its mobile and social networking efforts. Whats On Friday Television highlights. Why urban gardens can cut obesity What's better than fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? How about fresh, locally-grown, free fruits and vegetables, all within an easy walk of your home or office? CFTC probing Treasury futures trading that led to halt at CME Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. futures regulators are reviewing trades that triggered a brief halt in trading at CME Group's markets for Treasury futures just as the U.S. government was poised to release key... Inside Cairo's tent, heart of defiance A make shift town has become a symbol of defiance for former President Mohammed Morsy's supporters. Off the Charts Jobs Recovery in Europe Is Also Painfully Slow The number of unemployed workers in the euro zone dropped in June, but by only 24,000 jobs, or 0.1 percent of the 19.3 million people out of work in May. Nigella Lawson, Saatchi take step toward divorce Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her multimillionaire art collector husband Charles Saatchi took a step toward divorce Wednesday in London -- weeks after images of him grabbing her by the throat made headlines. Personal Health Understanding Eczema to Treat It New discoveries shed light on a skin condition that afflicts 15 million Americans. Kurdish Struggle Blurs Syrias Battle Lines Kurds are using the chaos in Syria to seek autonomy, but their struggle does not fit neatly into the war between President Bashar al-Assad and the rebels seeking his ouster. New Issue-RFF adds 50 mln stg to 2015 bond Notes Launched under issuer039;s EMTN programme Misconduct allegations rise for U.S. airport security workers (Reuters) - Misconduct allegations increased 26 percent against U.S. airport security employees in the past three years, half of them over attendance and security issues, a government report said,... Kerry signals end of drone strikes The United States is seeking to end drone strikes in Pakistan, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday. Best Rough Cuts of the Month July 2013 Aug. 2- A look back at some of the best video captured in July, including security camera footage of deadly train derailments in Spain and Quebec, the Asiana crash landing in San Francisco and a jetman doing aerobatics alongside an airplaine. Rough Cut (no reporter narration/part no audio). Produced by Natalie Armstrong. (July, 2013) Adam Fitzgeralds Late Parade Adam Fitzgeralds debut collection encompasses everything from John Locke to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. FEMA declares West fertilizer explosion in Texas a major disaster SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The Obama Administration on Friday declared the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in the central Texas community of West in April to be a major disaster, approving the use of wider federal funding to help the town rebuild. U.N. rights chief calls for investigation into Syria massacre GENEVA (Reuters) - U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay said on Friday she wanted an independent investigation into an apparent massacre carried out by Syrian opposition forces in the town of Khan al-Assal. Germany Urges Egypt to Avoid 'Selective Justice' Germany urged Egypt to avoid "the appearance of selective justice" on Thursday following the arrests of some senior leaders of deposed President Mohamed Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood. Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around. NASA aborts spacewalk after leak into astronaut's helmet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A spacewalk to work on the International Space Station ended abruptly on Tuesday when a water-like liquid started building up inside an Italian astronaut's helmet, NASA officials said. Why this is the world's priciest city For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats. Vintage tech 'firsts' for sale In this era of ever-accelerating technological development, we all tend to be so fixated on the gizmos of the future that we rarely take the time to think about the glorious technology of the past. Pilot invented plane 'vasectomy' A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy." Britain's Conservatives hire Obama campaign chief in election role LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's governing Conservative Party has hired U.S. President Barack Obama's former campaign manager as part of its election team ahead of polls due in less than two years, the party said. F.D.A. Sets A Standard On Labeling Gluten Free Health officials said the step would help the three million Americans with celiac disease and bring uniformity to the $4 billion market for gluten-free foods. Fire rips through historic church in Chile's Valparaiso Aug. 2 - Fire rips through Valparaiso's historic church, leaving it in ruins. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Breakingviews Dell's fearful compromise Aug. 2 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists explain how the prospect of a financial hit all round if the buyout failed brought the board and bidders back to the table. Inside the List Shirley Joness tell-all memoir, at No. 9 on the hardcover nonfiction list, makes clear that her off-screen life has been anything but prim. Eric Blomquist, Pete Webb The couple is married at the Bow Bridge in Central Park. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Mickelson Not in Right State of Mind at Firestone He was in the Buckeye state, but his head was still in Scotland. USC AD Haden Says Lane Kiffin Isn't on Hot Seat Although Lane Kiffin is grateful for Southern California athletic director Pat Haden's video vote of confidence, his job security won't alter Kiffin's urgency to get the Trojans back on top. City Room New York Today Up All Night What you need to know for Friday and the weekend All night with a mayoral hopeful, cats and concerts in Brooklyn and beyond, and glorious weather briefly returns. Telecom Italia chairman says Italy mobile consolidation not far away MILAN, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Chairman Franco Bernabe said on Friday a price war on the Italian mobile market was unsustainable and consolidation in the market was not too far away. Fish and Isner Win in Citi Open Second Round Mardy Fish advanced to the third round of the Citi Open, beating 12th-seeded Julien Benneteau. Eighth-seeded John Isner, coming off a victory last week, held off Alex Kuznetsov. Britain holds up U.S. pop singer's export of Jane Austen ring LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's government is trying to prevent U.S. pop singer Kelly Clarkson from taking a rare turquoise and gold ring, once owned by 19th century novelist Jane Austen, out of the country. Girl, 11 'I ran away from marriage' A young Yemeni girl made a YouTube video accusing her parents of trying to marry her off in exchange for money. Her parents dispute the allegation, but the video went viral and has put a spotlight once more on Yemen's child marriages. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Pilot invented plane 'vasectomy' A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy."

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