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News Feed Latest worldwide news Economix Blog Immigration and Social Security Economists who have studied the issue tend to agree that more immigration is better for the Social Security system, at least for many years to come, but that the effect is small. 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. Can 'The Bible' be a ratings olive branch for NBC? LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC is praying that its pick up of popular cable miniseries "The Bible" will improve its ratings, a move that analysts have pegged as a low-risk gamble for the struggling U.S. television network. Doping past haunts Tour Kenyan-born Briton Chris Froome is hot favorite for the 100th edition of the Tour de France which starts in Corsica Saturday as the race is once again overshadowed by doping controversy. UPDATE 2-Pimco Total Return Fund posts record outflows of $9.6 bln NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Pimco Total Return, the world's largest bond fund, suffered record large outflows in June, in a second straight month of withdrawals amid carnage in the bond market that... RPT-Brazilian banks BNDES, Caixa face biggest exposure to EBX woes, BofA says * Exposure may be 'underestimated' due to poor disclosure Afghan Donors Want Human Rights Panel Reconsidered President Hamid Karzais widely criticized appointment of five new human rights commissioners has become a sore point with the countries that support Afghanistan financially. Texas Governor Fuels Speculation About His Next Move Rick Perry, the longest-serving Texas governor whose third term is nearing an end, may be preparing to announce another run for governor or president. 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 UPDATE 1-RLPC Icahn, affiliates provide bulk of $5.2 bln Dell loan package July 2 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn and affiliates provided $3.42 billion, or 66 percent, of the debt financing to back his bid for personal computer maker Dell Inc , but even this... Fugitive Snowden's options narrow as asylum requests spurned MOSCOW (Reuters) - Countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe spurned asylum requests by Edward Snowden on Tuesday, despite a call by Venezuela for the world to protect the former U.S. spy agency contractor wanted by Washington for espionage. 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. The curious case of Claudio Yacob Claudio Yacob enjoyed a stellar debut season in the English Premier League after moving from Argentina. But just what was the story behind his transfer to West Bromwich Albion? 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. Iran tightens grip with 'halal internet' In the last few months Iranians have found themselves in a cyber no-man's land. Japan mulls hosting global collider project - Nikkei (Reuters) - The government has decided to solicit construction in Japan of the International Linear Collider (ILC), a next-generation particle accelerator that will allow physicists to explore rudimentary questions about the universe, the Nikkei said. Young Activists Rouse Egypt Protests but Leave Next Steps to Public A movement in Egypt illustrates the greatest strengths and the most glaring weaknesses of the youth groups that have driven many of Egypts most fundamental political transformations. UPDATE 1-Lixil to buy toilet maker American Standard for $542 mln TOKYO/NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest building products maker Lixil Group Corp said on Friday it would buy toilet and plumbing facilities maker ASD Americas Holding Corp (American... Blasting heat keeps hold on Western states (Reuters) - A heat wave scorching the Western United States fueled lightning-sparked fires in several states and pushed temperatures well above normal on Monday in typically cooler regions such as Seattle and parts of the Rocky Mountains. Salini wants to donate 20 million euros to restore Pompeii MILAN (Reuters) - Italian construction magnate Pietro Salini is prepared to donate 20 million euros ($26 million) to help restore and preserve the ancient city of Pompeii, which has been damaged by weather and plagued by the mafia and corrupt management. Snowden Seeks Asylum in Russia, Putting Kremlin on the Spot President Vladimir V. Putin said Edward J. Snowden would not receive political asylum in Russia unless he stopped publishing classified documents that hurt the interests of the United States. Sports Briefing | Soccer Spain Edges Italy in Shootout Jess Navas scored the decisive penalty as the World Cup holder Spain beat Italy in a shootout after extra time ended, 0-0, in Fortaleza, Brazil. Ride on the new Formula One track CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Scientists Cast Doubt on the Closest Exoplanet A new analysis of what a team of astronomers said was evidence of an Earth-mass planet orbiting Alpha Centauri B raises existential questions. Will spy claims hit Atlantic trade talks? The European Commission will sweep its office for electronic listening devices and other security breaches following revelations of alleged U.S. surveillance programs targeting European leaders, a commission spokeswoman said Monday. Slap Shot Devils Work a Trade So They Can Select Brodeurs Son The Devils took Anthony Brodeur, an 18-year-old goalie, with the 208th pick of the 211-pick draft, sending their seventh-round pick in 2015 to the Kings in exchange for the chance to pick Brodeur. Harper Homers in Return, Nats Rout Brewers 10-5 On his first swing back from a knee injury, Bryce Harper hit a curtain-call home run. Egypt army gives Mursi 48 hours to share power CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's armed forces handed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi a virtual ultimatum to share power on Monday, giving feuding politicians 48 hours to compromise or have the army impose its own road map for the country. Belgian label Natan reveals regal collection during Paris fashion week July 01 - The man who has dressed European royalty including the Netherlands' Queen Maxima, Edouard Vermeulen, unveils his couture collection for Autumn/Winter 2013 on the fringes of Paris fashion week. Rough Cut (No reporter narration) PRESS DIGEST - British Business - July 3 July 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Snowden at center of U.S. and Russian tensions June 26 - Fugitive Edward Snowden is at the center of a political tug of war between Washington and Moscow as he awaits news of his future. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. U.S. to delay key health-reform provision to 2015 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday said it will not require employers to provide health insurance for their workers until 2015, delaying a key provision of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law by a year, to beyond the next election. Costa Rica probes soapy money-laundering link to Venezuela SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - Costa Rica said on Thursday it was investigating two men suspected of laundering money for Venezuelan government firms after detecting a shady scheme to buy millions of bars of soap. AP Source 3-Team Deal Sends Redick to Clippers A person with knowledge of the situation says a three-team trade is in place that sends J.J. Redick from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Los Angeles Clippers and point guard Eric Bledsoe from the Clippers to the Phoenix Suns. Redskins Have No Plans to Change Their Offense Washington has no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp on July 25. Vezina Winner Bobrovsky Signs Deal to Stay With Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets and Vezina Trophy winning netminder Sergei Bobrovsky reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension, the National Hockey League team said on Monday. Exclusive Egypt army plan would scrap constitution, parliament - sources CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's armed forces would suspend the constitution and dissolve an Islamist-dominated parliament under a draft political roadmap to be pursued if Islamist President Mohamed Mursi and his opponents fail to reach a power-sharing agreement by Wednesday, military sources said. Man U signs new Asian sponsor Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. AstraZeneca picks site for new global home in Cambridge LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca has chosen a science park on the southern outskirts of Cambridge, England, next to the world-renowned Addenbrooke's Hospital, for its new $500 million global headquarters and research center.

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