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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Factory Orders Suggest Manufacturing Is Improving Orders to American factories rose 2.1 percent in May because of an increased demand for commercial aircraft, machinery, computers and household appliances. RPT-Japan says Australia trying to impose its culture in whaling row (Repeats story published early Wednesday; no change to text) Swan Song for Cicadas, but Many Missed the Show While many people were kept up at night by the roar of this arthropod flash mob, others were left to wonder what all the fuss was about. Indiana Not Yet at Full Strength After Departures Indiana's basketball practices are getting lonely these days. IRS battles tech companies over 2004 offshore tax holiday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Internal Revenue Service and two technology firms are fighting in court over tax bills from a 2004 corporate tax holiday, with other multinationals watching closely for a result that could come any day, said tax lawyers. 'Blast furnace' heat engulfs U.S. West into weekend PHOENIX (Reuters) - An "atmospheric blast furnace" engulfed the sunbaked U.S. West in dangerous triple-digit temperatures on Friday, forecasters said, raising concerns for homeless people and others unable to escape near record temperatures expected over the weekend. It's as if Djokovic Is Made Out of Elastic Novak Djokovic has numerous talents as a top ranked tennis player, but one of his most noticable is his incredible flexibility. Dance Review Pavel Zustiaks Painted Bird Blurs Insiders and Outsiders The Painted Bird, an ambitious trilogy of dance theater works by Pavel Zustiak that are usually seen only in separate installments, was performed in one long evening at La MaMa E.T.C. RPT-Fitch Ooredoo's Recently Awarded Myanmar License Credit Neutral July 2 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Quarrels Continue Over Permanent Repository for Nuclear Waste A bipartisan group of four senators introduced a bill that would provide for temporary, centralized storage of nuclear waste, which is accumulating at reactors around the country. HSBC wins OK of record $1.92 billion money-laundering settlement (Reuters) - A federal judge has approved HSBC Holdings Plc's record $1.92 billion settlement with federal and state investigators of charges that it flouted rules designed to stop money laundering and thwart transactions with countries under U.S. sanctions. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. Obama visits slave port in Senegal June 27 - Barack Obama, the first US president of African ancestry visits Goree Island in Senegal -- the point of departure for the slave trade. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Want to talk to an astronaut in space? As part of this month's 50th anniversary of the first woman in space, CNN is giving you the chance to ask your questions to American astronaut Karen Nyberg joining us live from 240 miles above the Earth at the International Space Station on Friday, June 28 at 1245 CET/1145 BST/ 0645 ET. Hotshots faced worst case scenario Kyle Dickman, an Outside magazine writer and former hotshot firefighter, explains the forces at work that turned Sundays fire in Arizona into a ferocious and uncontrollable blaze that left 19 elite firefighters dead. Straight Sets Stephens, Last American Remaining, Falls in Quarterfinal Sloane Stephens lost in straight sets to the French veteran Marion Bartoli, who was booed for pushing for a stoppage of play when rain began to fall in the first set. World champion Lorenzo in 200 kmh crash MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will be kept under observation in hospital after flying off his bike in a high-speed crash during a wet practice session at Assen Thursday. 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. 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. Letter From Europe Say So Long to Having It So Good A neighbor's death reminds us that the baby boomers are approaching terminal years of frailty and need, offering a legacy so different from the promise that they inherited, Alan Cowell writes. The New Old Age Blog Two Web Sites to Visit The government revamps a Web site devoted to long-term care, while another new site takes on end-of-life issues. Study links "heading' of soccer ball to brain damage June 30 - A new study links frequent 'heading' of the ball in soccer to brain damage. Research published in the journal Radiology, says players who head the ball frequently are more likely to suffer brain damage and memory loss than players who focus more on their feet. Elly Park reports 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. Risk for Redskins in Makeover of Team Mascot The chorus calling for a change in the teams name broadened last month when 10 members of Congress condemned the franchise for using a racial, derogatory slur as its mascot. Sanofi to cut 207 RD jobs in latest French reshuffle PARIS/TOULOUSE (Reuters) - Sanofi plans to cut 207 jobs in France as part of the drug company's latest reshuffle of its research operations, which unions said would also lead to layoffs at vaccine and animal health divisions. Brazil's Rousseff pushes political reform to quell discontent BRASILIA (Reuters) - President Dilma Rousseff sent Congress reform proposals on Tuesday intended to make Brazilian politics more representative in a bid to recoup popularity she lost in a wave of angry protests against the country's political establishment. Can we forgive Paula Deen? Dean Obeidallah says history is full of individuals' and society evolving away from bigoted views, such as with same-sex marriage. A sincere apology should lead to redemption. Car buyers can't hold out any more-Edmunds.com's Caldwell July 2- Pent up demand and easy credit continue to drive car sales- despite the rocky stock market and still weak job picture, says Edmunds.com's Jessica Caldwell. Bobbi Rebell reports. Motor racing-Silverstone learns lessons from 2012 chaos SILVERSTONE, England, June 29 (Reuters) - Organisers of the British Grand Prix are ready for all kinds of weather conditions on Sunday after flooding forced them to refund thousands of fans in 2012. Disruptions Social Media Images Form a New Language Online Photos, once slices of a moment in the past sunsets, cappuccinos, the family vacation are fast becoming an entirely new type of dialogue. 46 women rescued in sex trafficking bust Authorities in Mexico City say they've rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. Spain edge past Italy to create dream final Reigning world and European champions Spain set up the purists' dream Confederations Cup final against host nation Brazil but only after squeaking past a stubborn Italian side on penalties. The 10 worst film and TV bosses Every so often I'll see a movie or a TV show where a boss is over-the-top bad, and it's supposed to be hilarious or terrifying. No Porn, Just Books and Zines The Newsstand, a subway space transformed into a funky alternative space at the Metropolitan Avenue stop in Brooklyn, stocks zines, comics, photography and special treats. Dane prepares for Masters Living Golf meets Thorbjorn Olesen as the rising star of golf prepares for the most important tournaments of his career. Fire battle shadowed by losses Arizona firefighters battling a deadly blaze are getting big help from the U.S. military four specially equipped C-130 firefighting aircraft, CNN has learned from the Defense Department. DEALTALK-Time Warner Cable, with Malone circling, plots acquisitions June 28 (Reuters) - Time Warner Cable would rather grow through acquisitions than be bought by billionaire John Malone, and has been eyeing Cablevision, its most coveted target, and No. 3 cable operator Cox Cable, according to three people familiar with Time Warner Cable's thinking. ACC Stakes a Claim to NYC With Pinstripe Bowl The Atlantic Coast Conference is staking a claim to New York City by adding the Pinstripe Bowl to its postseason lineup. 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. Few Signs of a Taste for Diet Pills Qsymia, a weight-reduction drug, had sales of only $4 million in the first quarter. Its manufacturer is trying to jump-start acceptance of the drug.

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