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News Feed Latest worldwide news Canada crude - Prices climb on refinery restarts CALGARY, Alberta, July 2 (Reuters) - Canadian heavy crude prices strengthened on Tuesday on news of another refinery restart, while synthetic oil prices were lifted by expectations of constrained... Defiant Morsy refuses to step aside Egypt's president Mohamed Morsy refused to bow to a military ultimatum that he find a solution to the unrest sweeping the country or be pushed aside. Johnny Depp puts Tonto at center stage in new 'Lone Ranger' film LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When the western television series "The Lone Ranger" first rode into U.S. homes in the 1949, the masked man was the dashing, charming hero and the Native American Tonto his loyal sidekick. Groups urge U.S. House leaders to try again on farm bill WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - Hundreds of U.S. farm and agribusiness groups have urged Republican leaders in the House of Representatives to try again to pass the $500 billion, five-year farm bill that suffered an historic and unexpected defeat in June. 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. Knicks Countermove May Be Counterproductive The Knicks completed a deal in principle with Toronto to acquire forward Andrea Bargnani for Steve Novak, Marcus Camby and a draft pick. Jackson family launches new Cirque show of Michael's music July 1 - Michael Jackson's family kicks off new Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas featuring some of the pop star's greatest hits. Lindsay Claiborn reports. BRIEF-Nokia shares open 9.7 pct higher after NSN deal HELSINKI, July 1 (Reuters) - Nokia Oyj * Shares open up 9.7 percent after Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) deal (Reporting by Helsinki Newsroom) Ivory Coast forest clearances threaten cocoa exports, human rights BALEKO-NIEGRE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - The Ivory Coast is clearing tens of thousands of cocoa farmers from protected forests, threatening exports from the world's top grower and leading to complaints about human rights abuses. The Learning Network Blog Celebrate Summer 2013 Ways to Teach the Season Were on vacation this week, but here are 10 ways to celebrate, and learn from, the pleasures of the season. Flash flood rescue in India June 28 - Rescue workers save 11 people trapped on a small island after flash flooding hits Kashmir's Kathua district in northern India. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Vivus's top shareholder proposes former AstraZeneca exec as CEO July 2 (Reuters) - Vivus Inc's largest shareholder First Manhattan Co said it proposed a former senior executive of AstraZeneca Plc as chief executive of the obesity drug maker, a move that could... Air Pollution May Have Suppressed Storms, Research Suggests To the list of ways humanity seems to have altered the earth, add another candidate Air pollution may have had a major soothing influence on storm cycles in the North Atlantic. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. Isis shares jump after experimental drug cuts blood fat (Reuters) - Shares of Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc rose as much as 24 percent after the drugmaker said its experimental drug reduced triglycerides, a type of fat, in blood and increased the level of... US STOCKS-Wall Street dips, investors look to Friday payroll data * Dow off 0.4 pct, SP 500 off 0.3 pct, Nasdaq down 0.4 pct (Updates to early afternoon) Gadgetwise Blog An Innovative Design for Nabbing Dust Bunnies The AirRam from Gtech combines the simplicity of a cordless vacuum with the power of an electrical vacuum. The Lede Latest Updates on Egypts Political Crisis The Lede is following events in Egypt on Tuesday, as protesters demanding the resignation of President Mohamed Morsi return to the streets and the clock ticks on an ultimatum issued by the military. Mexico's first mariachi school opens its doors July 2 - Mexico City's first Mariachi school seeks to elevate the music of the strolling bands to a whole new level. Elly Park reports. Billionaire Saudi prince branded 'capricious' in UK court LONDON (Reuters) - A billionaire Saudi prince fighting a lawsuit connected to the sale of a private jet to Libya's Muammar Gaddafi was branded "capricious" and "a debt-dodger" in a London court on Tuesday. Doctor and Patient The Gulf Between Doctors and Nurse Practitioners Nurse practitioners believe that they can lead primary care practices and admit patients to a hospital and that they deserve to earn the same amount as doctors for the same work. Physicians disagree. China's latest 'sacred' manned space mission blasts off BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese manned spacecraft blasted off with three astronauts on board on Tuesday on a 15-day mission to an experimental space lab in the latest step towards the development of a space station. Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt Joining Illinois Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school. Eyes on Howard When NBA Free Agency Opens Dwight Howard could leave, Chris Paul is expected to stay, and plenty more will happen beyond Los Angeles when the NBA's free agency period opens. Britain's FTSE edges lower in choppy trade LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell on Tuesday due to weaker financials, but bounced off lows as growing optimism over the U.S. economy largely offset concerns about the winding... Federer's conqueror Stakhovsky exits Sergiy Stakhovsky is handed a sober dose of reality after his upset defeat of seven-time champion Roger Federer as the Ukrainian outsider exits in the next round at Wimbledon Friday. New Chinese law Call Mom or else A new law requires kids to visit their parents regularly and look after them financially. Flipkens battles back from the brink Kirsten Flipkens is just one game away from a Wimbledon final -- a year ago she was just happy to be alive after being diagnosed with blood clots in her legs. Well Gay Marriage Same, but Different Gay marriages tend to be more egalitarian with couples leaning on a network of friends and reporting being happier and have less conflict than straight couples. Button McLaren will bounce back Formula One driver Jenson Button insists McLaren will bounce back from a disappointing start to 2013, but the Briton has written off his team's chances of competing for the world championship this season. 46 women rescued in sex trafficking bust Authorities in Mexico City say they've rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. Kelley LeVine, Max Hyman The couple met at the University of Missouri. Australia shares down 1.6 pct on offshore selling, miners suffer SYDNEY, July 3 (Reuters) - Australian shares dropped 1.6 percent in mid-morning trade on Wednesday following a soft lead from Wall Street, with resources stocks hit by lacklustre copper prices and... As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - July 2 July 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Harper Homers on Return to Spark Nationals Onslaught Bryce Harper made light of a month-long absence by belting a home run and Jordan Zimmermann grabbed his 12th win of the season as the Washington Nationals eased to a 10-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - July 2 July 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Ohio governor signs budget including tax cut, anti-abortion provision CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Ohio's governor signed a two-year, $62 billion state budget on Sunday that seeks to spur economic growth with a reduction in personal income taxes and includes a provision that... 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. Jury out on Hall of Fame new boys Every year a select few are inducted to World Golf's Hall of Fame. But the 2013 ceremony on May 6 is not without a degree of controversy after four-time major winner Ray Floyd says it has become a club that is too easy to join.

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