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News Feed Latest worldwide news Critics Say Chicago Shouldnt Aid DePaul Arena With Schools Closing A proposal to build a $173 million arena with public and private money has upset critics who prefer the city stave off school closures. Snowden Seeks Asylum in Russia, Putting Kremlin on the Spot President Vladimir V. Putin said Edward J. Snowden would not receive political asylum in Russia unless he stopped publishing classified documents that hurt the interests of the United States. Family Mandela health in God's hands The former wife of Nelson Mandela visited him Sunday in the hospital where the ailing anti-apartheid icon is clinging to life, the South African Press Association reported. G.O.P. Sees Opportunity for Election Gains in Obamas Climate Change Policy Republicans saw President Obamas announcement on measures to combat climate change as a powerful cudgel to use in the 2014 midterm elections against Democrats in mining states. Best of the best celebrate WTA's 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. Hedge fund exits rise in June as investors reposition at mid-year LONDON (Reuters) - Requests to pull money out of hedge funds rose in June as investors used the mid-year point to review their portfolios and release cash to spend elsewhere. U.S. Companies Investing in Myanmar Must Show Steps to Respect Human Rights The reporting requirement represents a novel effort to shape business practices in an emerging economy that has embarked on tentative reform. Experts Scramble to Trace the Emergence of MERS Experts are testing bats and other animals as they try to trace the emergence of a deadly coronavirus in the Middle East. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Australia shares fall 1.9 pct on weak China PMIs, election worries SYDNEY, July 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares closed the session 1.9 percent lower on Monday as soft manufacturing data from China reinforced recent worries about slowing growth in Asia's biggest... Street Style Shirtdresses The best of readers photos from the week of June 24. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Brazilian banks BNDES, Caixa face biggest exposure to EBX woes, BofA says SAO PAULO, July 1 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run lenders Caixa Econmica Federal and BNDES have the largest loan exposure to debt-laden Grupo EBX, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said on Monday, as markets assess risks stemming from years of hefty borrowing by billionaire Eike Batista's mining and energy conglomerate. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Berluti Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. You're the Boss Blog Why We Hired a Sales Consultant In Part One of a series, the owner of a small manufacturing company explains the process he developed to convert curious callers into committed buyers and how it worked just fine for a long time. Preview Cahill Returns Not a Moment Too Soon for Red Bulls Tim Cahill, the teams second designated player was away for the entire month of June helping Australia qualify for next summers World Cup. 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. Fernandez Pitches Marlins Past Padres 4-0 Jose Fernandez struck out 10 and allowed only two hits in a career-high eight innings, and the Miami Marlins matched a season high with their third consecutive victory by beating the San Diego Padres 4-0 Monday night. Date-Krumm creates Wimbledon history The 1989 Wimbledon championships involved the likes of Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe and Chris Evert but one player from that era is, remarkably, still playing Kimiko Date-Krumm, who reached the third round on Thursday. Croatia becomes newest member of EU Croatia formally became the newest member of the European Union, marking an end to a 10-year campaign for a Balkan state that emerged from the ruins of a bloody civil war. Visit by Obama Is Overshadowed by Mandela Vigil As South Africa comes to terms with saying farewell to its revered former leader Nelson Mandela, President Obama faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act. For U.S. corporate giants, taxes are far below top rate study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For U.S. corporations the top federal income tax rate is 35 percent, but large, profitable companies on average paid only about a third of that in 2010, a report by the investigative arm of Congress said on Monday. Top Senate Republican McConnell gets election opponent (Reuters) - Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, will face a 2014 election challenge from popular Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. Webber to quit Formula One Mark Webber has announced his intention to leave Formula One at the end of the season after signing a deal to race at Le Mans with Porsche. Yankees Rodriguez Cleared to Begin Play in Minors Alex Rodriguez, who is recovering from hip surgery, is scheduled to start at third base Tuesday night for the Charleston, S.C., RiverDogs of the South Atlantic League. Qatar emir transfers power to son Qatar, a tiny but influential Persian Gulf nation, will have a new leader. U.S. Standards for School Snacks Move Beyond Cafeteria to Fight Obesity The Obama administration on Thursday unveiled standards for foods sold in vending machines, snack bars and school stores, changes intended to combat childhood obesity. Luke Donald's chip shot tips British golfer Luke Donald says technique is key when mastering the art of chip shots . Why 'Special One' needs to feel loved It is little wonder Jose Mourinho has chosen to return to Chelsea -- a place where he is revered -- after a chastening end to his Real Madrid tenure. The Hunt In Park Slope, an End to Here-We-Go-Again With a young daughter, Dan and Rebecca Fontes were in need of a larger place. Researchers project the future of smart phones June 30 - Researchers at the University of Tokyo are developing indoor projection technology that incorporates a sense of touch for interactive devices of the future. The system emits ultrasonic waves to generate pressure a user can feel and could one day render keyboards, smartphones, and even pens obsolete. Ben Gruber has more. U.S. Student Killed in Egypt Protest Was Drawn to a Region in Upheaval Andrew Pochter was killed in Alexandria during antigovernment protests, and was working there this summer as an intern at a nonprofit organization. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. Supreme Court petitioned to reimpose California gay marriage ban LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Opponents of gay marriage petitioned the Supreme Court on Saturday to immediately reinstate a 5-year-old ban on same-sex matrimony in California, saying a federal appeals court had acted prematurely in removing the prohibition on gay nuptials. Family Mandela health in God's hands The former wife of Nelson Mandela visited him Sunday in the hospital where the ailing anti-apartheid icon is clinging to life, the South African Press Association reported. Outrage in Europe Grows Over Spying Disclosures Damage from the disclosures of United States spying on its allies spread, with President Franois Hollande of France suggesting that free trade negotiations be delayed. N.H.L. Is Close to Making Olympic Deal There is still no agreement to let N.H.L. players participate in the 2014 Olympics, but Commissioner Gary Bettman is confident one will be made. U.S. Energy Department pledges action in handling gas export applications VIENNA (Reuters) - Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said on Sunday he expected to have a "fair amount of action" during 2013 in evaluating applications by companies to export natural gas from the United States. Fox fall premiere dates get jump on rivals Fox has released a fall premiere date schedule that gets the jump on rivals.

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