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News Feed Latest worldwide news Theater Listings for June 28-July 4 A selected guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. NASA telescope to probe long-standing solar mystery CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A small NASA telescope was poised for launch on Thursday on a mission to determine how the sun heats its atmosphere to millions of degrees, sending off rivers of particles that define the boundaries of the solar system. Janowicz Loses Focus to Bow Out in Wimbledon Semis Jerzy Janowicz had just served up an ace to take a 4-1 lead in the third set against Andy Murray. The Learning Network Blog Celebrate Summer 2013 Ways to Teach the Season Were on vacation this week, but here are 10 ways to celebrate, and learn from, the pleasures of the season. Paid Sick Leave Laws Generate Concern, but Not Much Pain In cities that have required employers to provide paid sick leave, some small-business owners say they overestimated the laws added expense. You're the Boss Blog How Would Immigration Reform Affect Small Businesses? An immigration lawyer talks about how she built her law firm and the potential impact of reform. Missile Defense Interceptor Misses Target in Test Some skeptics of the missile-defense program saw the failure as further evidence that the technology was unreliable and might not be worth the expense. UPDATE 1-Cerberus CEO drops stalking horse bid for Freedom Group -source NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Stephen Feinberg has scrapped a bid for the maker of the Bushmaster rifle, which his private equity firm, Cerberus Capital Management LP, put up for a sale after one of... Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. With Surf Like Turf, Huge Algae Bloom Befouls China Coast Qingdao, one of Chinas biggest seaside destinations, has been hit with a near-record algae bloom, leaving its popular beaches covered in a green, sticky muck. Whos the Jets No. 1 Quarterback? Its a Tossup After a three-day minicamp, neither Mark Sanchez nor Geno Smith has the edge as the Jets starter at quarterback. Patrick Nolan and Clment Gaujal The editor in chief of Penguin Books and a translator in Paris are married in Brooklyn. Murray Beats Janowicz to Reach 2nd Wimbledon Final Andy Murray reached the final for the second consecutive year, beating 24th-seeded Jerzy Janowicz of Poland 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 Friday in a match that concluded under the Centre Court roof. U.S. Fed balance sheet grows in latest week NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve's balance sheet grew in the latest week with additional holdings of Treasury debt, Fed data released on Friday showed. Tabloid report on 'FBI files' questioned A London tabloid declared Sunday that "secret FBI files" reveal Michael Jackson paid millions to silence dozens of boys he abused. Touch Screens Are Tested for Piloting Passenger Jets Pilots could soon start dispensing with buttons, trackballs and keypads in favor of icons that can be dragged, slide-to-scroll menus and even voice commands. Global Soccer Saying It All by Not Mentioning Soccer President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil did not say the words "soccer" or "Olympics" in talking about how to address recent protests, but there is little doubt that sports play a role in the unrest. F.D.A. Rule Could Open Generic Drug Makers to Suits A rule expected from the Food and Drug Administration would allow generic drug makers to update safety labels, a step that could pave the way for the companies to be sued if their drugs harmed users. Beholding Met Masterpieces, Even on a Monday The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday began its new policy of being open to the public seven days a week. U.S. 10-year T-note yield/Bund yield gap at widest since 2006 LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield premium over German Bunds hit its highest in nearly seven years on Friday, after strong U.S. jobs data raised expectations the Federal... A star-spangled Capitol concert A star-spangled Capitol concert with Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond, Busy Philipps' baby, and Eva Longoria finds love! EU threatens to suspend data-sharing with U.S. over spying reports BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is threatening to suspend two agreements granting the United States access to European financial and travel data unless Washington shows it is respecting EU rules on data privacy, EU officials said on Friday. Djokovic Outlasts Del Potro in Epic Wimbledon Semifinal In the longest semifinal in the history of Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic prevailed with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (6), 6-3 victory over Juan Martn del Potro. Wall St Week Ahead For stocks, there's no need to fear good news NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street doesn't hate good news after all. The world's most expensive bed is fit for a king June 25 - At $175 thousand (USD), the world's most expensive bed, Savoir's "Royal State Bed," is perfect for the rich and sleepy. Elly Park reports. Christians in Syria feel threatened The Christian community in Syria feels increasingly under attack by rebels after a Catholic monk was killed in the monastery where he had taken refuge. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Versace Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. Travel the 'Iron Silk Road' The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents. EU threatens to suspend data-sharing with U.S. over spy reports BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is threatening to suspend two agreements granting the United States access to European financial and travel data unless Washington shows it is respecting EU rules on data privacy, EU officials said on Friday. High Low Finance In Ireland, Dire Echoes of a Bailout Gone Awry As American regulators aim for a harder line on big banks, a newspaper in Ireland says audiotapes prove that bankers were lying during the 2008 crisis. World Briefing | Europe Britain New Inquiry Over Missing Girl The British police said Thursday that they had begun their own investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished in Portugal six years ago at the age of 3. Field Notes People Will Say Theyre in Love, and They Are Romances on the stage or behind it can blossom into love, marriage and families. No. 1 Djokovic to Face No. 2 Murray at Wimbledon For 368 points, for five sets, for a record 4 hours, 43 minutes most quite marvelous, all with a berth in the Wimbledon final at stake Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro put on a memorable show. Key U.S. missile interceptor test fails, Pentagon says WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) - A test of the only U.S. defense against long-range ballistic missiles failed on Friday, the third consecutive failure involving the interceptor system managed by Boeing... EU envoys approve U.S. spying inquiry EU envoys met in Belgium to discuss NSA leaker Edward Snowden's allegations that the U.S. is spying on its European partners. Douglas C. Engelbart, 1925-2013 Computer Visionary Who Invented the Mouse Dr. Engelbarts 1968 demonstration of interactive computing astounded scientists and the technology was later refined for Apple and Microsoft. Report Kenya terror suspect linked to London bomber A UK terror suspect whose trial on terror charges reconvenes Wednesday in Kenya served jail time with one of the men who carried out the 2005 London bomb attacks and may have been influence by him, a British intelligence report reveals. Snowden Requests Asylum From More Unnamed Countries The fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward J. Snowden sent a second round of applications for political asylum but wont reveal which countries for fear of American intervention. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. Strike on San Franciscos Transit System to End Trains will begin running again Friday afternoon after unions and management agreed to extend the current labor contract for 30 days.

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