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EU mergers and takeovers (July 4)
BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process


ECB's Draghi abandons tradition
July 4 - The European Central Bank announces that interest rates are to stay at a record low for an extended period or could even fall further. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


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.


The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Editing Practice, June 28, 2013
Where should the quotation marks in this opening paragraph go?


Sports Briefing | College Football Governors Lawsuit Over Penn State Penalties Is Dismissed
A federal judge threw out the Pennsylvania governors lawsuit against the N.C.A.A. over penalties against Penn State related to Jerry Sandusky.


U.S. man in N. Korea Please help
The American citizen sentenced to 15 years in a North Korean labor camp, has appealed to the Korean authorities for forgiveness and asked the United States for help in securing his release in an exclusive interview from prison obtained Wednesday by CNN.


Record eighth for Nadal
Rafael Nadal races to a record eighth French Open title Sunday with a straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3 dismissal of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in a final briefly interrupted by a protestor brandishing a lighted flare.


Iran tightens grip with 'halal internet'
In the last few months Iranians have found themselves in a cyber no-man's land.


Bucks Debt Relief Firms Are Charging for Free Programs
Some private student debt relief companies make it hard to know what they charge and what they actually offer.


CANADA STOCKS-TSX climbs as market braces for U.S. jobs data
* TSX up 20.98 points, or 0.17 percent, at 12,166.66 * Eight of 10 main index sectors advance * Canadian Natural is biggest positive influence on index By John Tilak TORONTO, July 4 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose on Thursday, led by gains in the financial and energy sectors, but the U.S. Independence Day holiday kept investor interest low and market focus was squarely on Friday's key U.S. jobs report. The market got some support from the European Central Bank's s


Life, Interrupted Unkept Resolutions
When I learned I had cancer at the age of 22, my life and my resolution-making were interrupted. There was no time or space to stress over something as small as a three-day juice cleanse or a daily exercise program. Surviving my next cycle of chemotherapy became my singular concern.


UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts
* 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut


Coast Guard Missing boaters found off Honduras
Eight boaters missing off Honduras since Sunday have been found, and a rescue is under way, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday.


BA allows some phones on plane
The airline will be become first in Europe to allow phones to be used upon landing. Your seatmate just got more irritable.


Recipes for Health Pizza on the Grill With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Arugula
No precooked sauce is needed for these pies.


Depth of Discontent Threatens Muslim Brotherhood and Its Leader
The Muslim Brotherhood is facing perhaps the worst crisis in its 80-year history, a surprising fall for a group that came to power just a year ago.


Lisicki dethrones Serena at Wimbledon
Serena Williams, the World No.1 and five-time Wimbledon champion, crashes out at the last-16 stage following a shock defeat by Germany's Sabine Lisicki.


The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music
At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.


Bargnani Confirms Trade to Knicks
Toronto Raptors' Andrea Bargnani, the number one pick in the 2006 NBA draft, confirmed on Tuesday that he had been traded to the New York Knicks.


UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case
* Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment)


Well Feeling Stressed? Its Probably Harming Your Health
If you believe stress is affecting your health, you are probably right, a new study concludes, and that perception may increase your risk for heart disease.


Whats on Monday
Television highlights.


Peruvian students clash with police in Lima
July 4 - Peruvian police fired water cannons and launched tear gas at large crowds of students in Lima as they marched towards Congress to protest reforms that would impose tougher standards on universities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)


Syrian Leader Is Jubilant At Morsis Fall
The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, sees the ouster of Mohamed Morsi as a vindication of his governments fight against the two-year Syrian uprising.


Celtics appoint Stevens as head coach
(Reuters) - The Boston Celtics have hired Brad Stevens to become their 17th head coach as they look to rebuild a franchise that has won a record 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) titles, the team said on Thursday.


Batista exit from MPX begins breakup of EBX empire
SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista's EBX Group, a once high-flying industrial conglomerate, began breaking up on Thursday, the latest victim of a decade-long commodities boom that has come to a screeching halt.


Elias Is Staying With the Devils
Patrik Elias has been a Devil since 1995-96 and is the teams career leading scorer with 375 goals and 930 points in 1,090 regular-season games.


Agreement Almost in Place to Free Players for Sochi Olympics
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) inched closer to an agreement on Monday that would free players to take part in the next year's Sochi Winter Olympics.


Dane prepares for Masters
Living Golf meets Thorbjorn Olesen as the rising star of golf prepares for the most important tournaments of his career.


Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel
Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps!


Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow
Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing.


The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Paula Deens Crumbling Empire
Who is Paula Deen, and why has much of her culinary empire crumbled in the last week?


Magnate who's richer than Trump
Meet Zhang Xin, a self-made Chinese real estate mogul who's richer than Oprah, Donald Trump and Steven Spielberg.


Brazil central bank calls swap auction for early on Friday
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Thursday announced it will hold an auction of traditional currency swaps on Friday morning as part of its efforts to provide liquidity to...


Blythe Pardue, Jack Henderson
The couple met at Vanderbilt.


Union 'fat cat' stands up for working man's America's Cup
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Contenders for the 34th America's Cup have filled miles of prized San Francisco waterfront property with their yachts and tents and built villages of stores and cafes for a summer of racing that has been heralded as a boon to the local economy.


Goldcorp evacuates Eleonore project in Quebec due to forest fire
TORONTO, July 4 (Reuters) - Goldcorp Inc said on Thursday it has halted all construction work at its Eleonore gold project in northern Quebec and started evacuating staff from the site due to forest fires in the region.


Sorry, Trekkers - No 'Vulcan' moon
It wasn't the best day for Trekkers.


European stocks rally on ECB, BoE stimulus pledges
* FTSEurofirst 300 up 2.44 percent, biggest rise in 11 months * ECB, BoE stance boosts case for Europe over U.S. - ING IM * EuroSTOXX 50 breaks above 200-day moving average By Toni Vorobyova LONDON,...


Tire kicking going on around BlackBerry's assets- IDC's Jackson
June 28 - The assets Blackberry has at its disposal are formidable, and it wouldn't be surprising if we see more tire kicking from competitors- IDC's John Jackson. Bobbi Rebell reports.


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