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News Feed Latest worldwide news T-shirt store starts new fashion trend in Libya's Benghazi BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Browsing through the racks of printed T-shirts and scarves, a handful of shoppers inspect the latest designs in what has become one of the most popular clothing stores in... Cirque du Soleil performer dies during Las Vegas show LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A performer died after an accident during a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, authorities and the company said on Sunday. Slap Shot Rangers First Pick Is One With Ties to the Islanders With the 65th overall pick, the Rangers chose Adam Tambellini, a 6-foot-2 center whose father and brother each played for the Islanders. Time to return to Iran? Iran scare you? You're missing out on a lot more than you might think. China investigates EU wines in latest trade spat BEIJING (Reuters) - China formally began an investigation on Monday into whether Europe is selling wine in China below cost, a response to escalating trade tensions with the European Union. Baby goes for a swim Parents taught their 16-month old baby how to swim across their pool. You're the Boss Blog Is $75 Million in Venture Capital an Advantage? Or is it better to be self-financed? Which of two data companies, financed differently, do you think is better positioned? Essay 9 Points, 4 Goals and Looking Ahead U.S. striker Jozy Altidore is in New York this week for a number of appearances after scoring goals for the national team in each of its last four games. 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. Art Review Paul McCarthy WS Turns a Magic Mirror on Excess Paul McCarthy WS, the artists scabrously graphic installation at the Park Avenue Armory, can be read as a gleeful critique of American excess. 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. Today's Economist The Myriad Benefits of a Carbon Tax A carbon tax would not only help the environment, but would also provide a relatively simple path forward in simplifying the tax code, an economist writes. 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? TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Monday. Japanese Stocks BUY 18.6 million shares SELL 12.3... U.S. opposes proposed Ardagh purchase of Saint-Gobain unit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday it had filed a complaint aimed at stopping Ireland's Ardagh Group S.A.'s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of a unit of... Growing up on streets A young boy in a photograph holds a cigarette while sitting cross-legged on a dirt road. We don't know his name, but it's clear by his face his life is full of pain and struggle. Critics Notebook ESPNs Nine for IX Focuses on Women in Sports All of the documentaries in ESPNs Nine for IX are devoted to women in the sports world, starting with the tennis star Venus Williams. UPDATE 1-UK's RBS to decide on branch sale plan in July-sources * RBS preparing for flotation of business in next 2 years-sources The 30-Minute Interview Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan Ms. Stribling-Kivlan is the new president of Stribling Associates, a residential real estate brokerage firm based in New York. QA Navigating Englands Literary Landscape The author of a new guidebook, Walking Jane Austens London, lists some of her top places in the country to connect with legendary writers of the past. Giants Beat Rockies 5-2, End 6-Game Losing Streak Madison Bumgarner scattered four hits over seven innings, Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants ended their longest losing streak in three years with a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Diamondbacks to Honor Victims of Yarnell Wildfire The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to wear a patch on their uniforms for the rest of the season honoring the 19 firefighters who died in the wildfire about 80 miles from Phoenix. Red meat tied to worse colon cancer outcomes study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who report eating the most red and processed meat before being diagnosed with colon cancer are more likely to die during the next eight years, according to a new study. Movie Review Petunia Stars Christine Lahti and Thora Birch Petunia, starring Christine Lahti, David Rasche and Thora Birch, centers on a therapist couple and their not entirely happy brood. Global Soccer Brazil vs. Spain Best in World Meets Best in History The Confederations Cup has been a tough tournament. And Brazil has made sure its most feared opponent took the longest and most tortuous road to the final. Financial Crisis Amplifies Educations Value A new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that unemployment rates were much higher for workers with less education. Balloons set to take wind power to new heights May 29 - Boston-based company Altaeros has developed a new wind power generator in the form of a giant balloon they say will offer a cheap renewable energy alternative to communities off the grid. Ben Gruber has more. Mexico June manufacturing growth dips to over 2-year low MEXICO CITY, July 1 (Reuters) - Mexican manufacturing sector growth slowed in June to a 27 month-low on weakness in new orders and output, a survey showed on Monday, suggesting Latin America's no. 2... Police No Suspect in Burglary at Stoops' Home Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Job Title Key to Inner Access Held by Snowden Edward J. Snowdens assignment as an infrastructure analyst helps explain how he could lay bare the National Security Agencys efforts to identify potential targets. Genna Blackman, Seth Chernin The bride is a corporate affairs and communications manager at American Express; the groom teaches fifth grade at an elementary school in the Bronx. South Africa's Murray Roberts to sell product units in $130 mln deal JOHANNESBURG, June 28 (Reuters) - South African builder Murray Roberts said on Friday it would sell most of its construction product businesses to private equity investors for 1.3 billion rand... Australia shares rebound on Wall St, investors await RBA decision SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares climbed 1.9 percent on Tuesday as Wall Street rose overnight, recovering losses from the previous session as investors await cues from the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy meeting later in the day. DealBook Tribune to Buy 19 TV Stations Amid Groundswell of Consolidation The Tribune Company agreed on Monday to buy 19 local television stations for about $2.7 billion, becoming one of the nations biggest commercial TV station owners. Intuit to sell financial services unit for $1 bln July 1 (Reuters) - Intuit Inc said it would sell its financial services unit to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $1.03 billion as it focuses on its core tax-preparation software business. With Fewer Stars at Yankee Stadium, Fewer Fans Are Watching The absence of their usual big names has hurt the Yankees not only in the standings but at the gate and in television ratings. Ticket prices have not helped, some fans say. Hellman Friedman picks banks for Associated Materials IPO -sources NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - Buyout firm Hellman Friedman LLC has picked Goldman Sachs Group, Barclays and UBS AG to lead a planned initial public offering of Associated Materials, a maker of... Facebook to Shield Ads From Offensive Content The company said it would remove advertising from pages with content that might be offensive or controversial. Trevino Merion win changed me Lee Trevino recounts his 1971 victory at Merion Golf Club, which will also host this year's U.S. Open. Hormone therapy, calcium may lower fracture risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women taking a combination of hormone therapy and calcium and vitamin D tablets after menopause were less likely to fracture their hip than those not taking hormones or supplements, in a new study.

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