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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brazil's World Cup promise undeniable after win RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Any doubts that Brazil are serious contenders for next year's World Cup were swept away by a majestic 3-0 victory over world champions Spain as they won the Confederations Cup in front of an ecstatic crowd at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday. The untold story of gun violence - life-altering injuries CHICAGO (Reuters) - Miles Turner V, 18, was shot at least five times on a Chicago sidewalk last October. Doctors believed he might die, but he survived. In Conservative Wyoming, Signs of a Thaw on Same-Sex Marriage A bill to create domestic partnerships, introduced by State Representative Cathy Connolly, advanced further than anything like it in state history. State of the Art Wearable Devices Nudge You to Health Tracker devices like Fitbit and Up keep you aware of your inactivity and lack of sleep, and motivate you to put your life onto a healthier track. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. Li Routs Vinci to Reach Wimbledon Quarterfinals Li Na routed Roberta Vinci of Italy 6-2, 6-0 Monday to reach the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the third time. Phys Ed A Popular Myth About Running Injuries A provocative new study shows that overpronation or underpronation most likely has little effect on running injuries. Arizona Blaze Rages On as Crews Cope With Death of 19 Firefighters Fire officials said they expected a difficult day battling the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday with shifting winds, similar to those that led to the deaths of the firefighters. Algae-Engineering Joint Venture Disbands Solazyme will try to expand its food business to commercial scale, now that its venture with Roquette is closing. Italian Hand Gestures A Short History Can Italians talk without using their hands? Gestures that insult, beg and swear offer a window into Roman culture. Cruz Is Said to Sign a One-Year Contract The agreement gave Victor Cruz, the Giants top receiver, and the team more time to work out a long-term contract. Theater Something Off Key at a Gospel Choir Few crucibles test the mettle of adolescents as thoroughly or harrowingly as all-male prep schools. Seles turns novelist Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel. Asteroid the size of a small truck buzzes Earth NASA CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An asteroid the size of a small truck zoomed past Earth four times closer than the moon on Saturday, the latest in a parade of visiting celestial objects that has raised awareness of potentially hazardous impacts on the planet. DealBook Talk of Mergers Stirs Cable TVs Big Players John C. Malone is weighing a deal for Time Warner Cable, using Charter Communications as the merger partner, people briefed on the matter said. Citi to pay Fannie $968 mln for potential mortgage repurchase claims July 1 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc will pay Fannie Mae $968 million to resolve potential mortgage repurchase claims for breaches of representations on loans sold to Fannie Mae between 2000 and 2012. Bed rest after IVF doesn't help NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bed rest immediately after an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, despite being common practice, did not help women ultimately have a baby in a new study. 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. Alan Myers, Drummer in Devo, Dies at 58 Mr. Myerss bandmate Gerald Casale said the band would never have reached the heights it did without Mr. Myers. Consumer spending, jobs data point to lukewarm growth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer spending rebounded in May and new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the economy remained on a moderate growth path. 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. Germany won't support EU auto CO2 emissions deal sources BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will not support a European Union compromise deal to enforce stricter rules on carbon dioxide emissions for all new EU automobiles from 2020, government sources told Reuters in Berlin on Wednesday. Classical music inspires social change for at-risk children in Bolivia June 26 - An ambitious classical music program in Bolivia inspires at-risk children to dream of a better future through the sounds of Vivaldi and Verdi. Sharon Reich reports. Music Review Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino Lets the Pizzica Sing Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino performed in a whirlwind of tambourine rhythms at Joes Pub on Thursday night. Executive Pay Report An Unstoppable Climb in C.E.O. Pay Among 200 top chief executives in 2012, the median compensation package jumped 16 percent. So much for the idea that shareholders are getting through to companies about reining in pay. U.S. sets birth control rule for employers with religious ties WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Friday made it final that employees of religiously affiliated, nonprofit institutions would receive insurance coverage for birth control amid mounting legal challenges to a rule in the recent healthcare law. 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. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Outrage in Europe over U.S. spy accusations July 1 - Europeans are outraged and looking for explanations following reports of extensive U.S. surveillance programs. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. T Magazine By Design | Made in L.A. Two Resources for Interior Design on North Highland Avenue In a new series, the interior designer and writer David Netto explores the city of angels for inspiration. Here, Netto visits two stores known for their well-curated objects Blackman Cruz and J. F. Chen. Arizona Blaze Rages On as Crews Cope With Death of 19 Firefighters Fire officials said they expected a difficult day battling the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday with shifting winds, similar to those that led to the deaths of the firefighters. Gadgetwise The Science of Protecting Your Phone Impactology cases from Tech21 contain a polymer material called D30 that protects devices by absorbing and redirecting the force of an impact. Iran time for travelers to return? Iran scare you? You're missing out on a lot more than you might think. Driverless car steering course to road-readiness June 11 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are putting the finishing touches on their version of a driverless car that, they say, lays the groundwork for computers to replace humans in the driver seat within a decade. Ben Gruber went for a ride. Hepatitis Threat Forces Another Frozen Fruit Recall The Food and Drug Administration has identified frozen pomegranate seeds contaminated with Hepatitis A, part of the same shipment that caused a recall of frozen berries earlier this month. RPT-Fund firms' boycott threat could hurt Lloyds stock sale LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Just as Britain's government is trying to clear a path for the politically sensitive sale of its 39 percent stake in Lloyds bank, resentment is brewing among the investors... BRIEF-Siemens shares rise 2.1 percent, sells NSN stake to Nokia FRANKFURT, July 1 (Reuters) - Siemens AG * Shares rise 2.1 percent in early trade after sells nsn stake to Nokia Circus performer dies A performer from the famed Cirque du Soleil troupe died during a Las Vegas show this weekend, leaving the audience to wonder if her fall was part of the act. Opera/Classical Music Listings for June 28-July 4 A selected guide to classical music performances in New York and the area.

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