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Simonsen killed at Le Mans 24-hour race
Danish driver Allan Simonsen at the wheel of his Aston Martin No.95 shortly before his fatal crash at the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race Saturday.


The Learning Network Blog Student Reading Contest Winner | Internet Surveillance
Five young adult authors from Random House Kids choose a winner and four runners-up in the first week of our Summer Reading Contest.


Brevan Howard trader linked to Libor probe leaves hedge fund
ZURICH (Reuters) - A trader allegedly connected to a global rate-rigging scandal has left hedge fund Brevan Howard, the company said on Thursday.


EZCorp warns on third-quarter outlook, cites falling gold prices
July 1 (Reuters) - Pawn and payday lender EZCorp Inc said it expects to fall short of its third-quarter profit forecast as plunging gold price crimps margins, sending its shares down 8 percent.


SE Asia Stocks-Indonesia leads regional loss; Philippines bucks trend
BANGKOK, July 1 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stock markets fell in early trade on Monday as market players locked in quick profits after last week's rally, amid worries of a stimulus cut in the United States and signs of an economic slowdown in China. Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) was trading down 0.7 percent at 4,785.33 by 0612 GMT. It fell 1.5 percent at one point amid selling in consumer-related shares such as Gudang Garam and Unilever Indonesia following a lower-than


News Analysis Obama Puts Legacy at Stake With Clean-Air Act
President Obama is taking a big risk with his stated goal to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions by stretching the intent of a law decades old.


Update In California, Celebrating Gay Marriage With Honeymoon Deals
After the Supreme Court effectively legalized gay marriage in California, the state could see a big bump in business revenue from same-sex weddings.


Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck
June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Fashion Diary Milan Mens Fashion Week, the Sun Also Sets
The global fashion juggernaut as we know it got its start in Milan in the 50s, but are the planets now aligning around a new star?


On the Runway Blog A Fashion Rock Star Returns
Naomi Campbell walked the runway for Versace to kick off couture week in Paris.


Violence flares in tense Nigerian region
Authorities in central Nigeria were investigating an outbreak of violence in a region rife with Muslim-Christian tensions and ethnic division.


UPDATE 1-Conergy nears deal with Asian investor - sources
* Asian investor to take over syndicated loan deal - sources


Britain's Cameron pushes for Afghan peace talks
June 29 - British Prime Minister David Cameron visited with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul on Saturday (June 29) in an attempt to reinvigorate stalled peace talks with the Taliban. Mana Rabiee reports.


Using 3-D to design cars
CNN's Isa Soares travels to Ford's 3-D Cave where cars are tested and refined.


Five women to watch at Wimbledon
The women's draw for this year's Wimbledon Championships are out and there are some talented players that could take the title over the next fortnight. Whether you're lucky enough to score tickets to the event or you're watching from home, here are five athletes look out for on the court.


Messi to appear in court
Soccer star Lionel Messi must appear in court on September 17 to face possible charges of tax fraud, prosecutors in Spain say Thursday.


World Briefing | Europe Spain Former Party Official Is Jailed
A former treasurer for Spains governing Peoples Party was jailed without bail on Thursday as the High Court continued an investigation into corruption charges against him.


FOREX-Dollar gains on talk of cutback in Fed easing by September
* Dollar up versus yen and euro as 2nd quarter ends * Investors square positions on quarter's last trading day * Fed's Stein sees September as possibility for QE reduction By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss...


Column "Green" energy hasn't bloomed for investors - yet
LONG BEACH, California (REUTERS) - The term "green energy" refers to the benign environmental impact of fuel sources, such as wind and solar, that President Barack Obama promoted in a speech on...


Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case
* Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded


Singapore's 'Pink Dot' rally shows growing pressure for gay rights
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore is seeing a groundswell of support for same-sex rights, reflected in a record 21,000-strong "Pink Dot" rally in the city-state, only months after its High Court...


Safety regulators close Ford, Hyundai auto defect probes
DETROIT (Reuters) - Safety regulators closed an investigation into defective engine cables in more than 467,000 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable cars after Ford Motor Co said it would fix the problem without issuing a recall.


The Learning Network Blog Student Reading Contest Winner | Internet Surveillance
Five young adult authors from Random House Kids choose a winner and four runners-up in the first week of our Summer Reading Contest.


As World Awaits News on Mandela, Tensions Rise Over Media Swarm
Amid official criticism of news organizations for their reporting of Nelson Mandelas illness, a daughter called his condition very critical and said anything is imminent.


Why the Indian protests were not a surprise
Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies.


The Media Equation Journalism, Even When Its Tilted
The question of who is a journalist is important, partly because when it comes to divulging national secrets, the law grants journalists special protections that are afforded to no one else.


Mind Clues in the Cycle of Suicide
Contrary to popular belief, suicide rates tend to increase in spring, not winter, and scientists are looking at a possible link to inflammation.


Hong Kong makes first Edward Snowden movie
While it's not a stretch to imagine the Edward Snowden saga would spawn books and movies, a group of amateur filmmakers in Hong Kong have already beaten Hollywood to the punch with a short thriller dramatizing the events that unfolded in the city last month.


Obama says EU, all intelligence agencies seek info on each other
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama played down a controversy over whether Washington had spied on its European allies, saying on Monday intelligence services around the world -- including in the EU -- seek additional insight beyond regular media reports.


Scholar Says a Church Statue From Spain Is by Michelangelo
Scholars hear new evidence that a restored statue from a church in Spain could be a long-lost work by Michelangelo.


Bits Stealth Wear Aims to Make a Tech Statement
Designers are combining fashion and engineering for clothing and accessories that are intended to protect the wearer from a cameras detection.


With a Solid Hit, CBS Breaks the Summer Ratings Mold
Ratings for Under the Dome vindicate a decision by CBS to stop ceding the season to cable.


Energy Secretary Optimistic on Obamas Plan to Reduce Emissions
Ernest J. Moniz said the plan that President Obama outlined this week is achievable with some new programs and better management of existing ones, at least for the short term.


Insmed's lung infection drug succeeds in late-stage trial
July 1 (Reuters) - Insmed Inc said a late-stage trial of its experimental lung infection drug showed the therapy was as effective as another approved treatment.


Will unrest hurt Turkey's economy?
CNN's Arwa Damon explores how the movement against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan affects business.


Former Patriots Tight End Is Charged With Murder
The N.F.L. player Aaron Hernandez was charged on Wednesday with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semipro football player who was found dead on June 17.


Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
June 28 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Friday


Retired U.S. General Is Focus of Inquiry Over Iran Leak
Retired Gen. James E. Cartwright is being investigated in the leak of information about cyberattacks using the Stuxnet virus targeting Irans nuclear program.


Differences between the sexes stretches to fitness formulas
NEW YORK (Reuters) - When it comes to fitness, experts say men generally want to be bulkier and women want to be trimmer and everyone wants to do what they are good at.


Saudi Mobily in $650 mln financing deal with Ericsson, NSN
DUBAI, June 30 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Mobily has signed memorandum of understandings with Nokia Siemens Networks and Ericsson to fund the purchase of $650 million of equipment from the firms, the telecom operator said on Sunday.


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