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Tiger/Obama Golf's power pair
Butch Harmon could hardly believe what he was seeing. Two of the most recognizable faces on the planet were casually shooting the breeze as they swept down the fairway in Florida.


Japan, Canada investors to buy U.S. power plant for $2 bln-Nikkei
TOKYO, July 2 (Reuters) - A consortium including Mitsubishi Corp and Japanese and Canadian pension funds will buy a U.S. gas-fired power plant in Michigan this month for nearly 200 billion yen ($2.01 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.


The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | June 27, 2013
See what you know about the news of the day.


Girls, it's time to power the world
Dear Girls of the World,


Obama's environmental nominee in jeopardy from Senate Republicans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama made a plea this week for the U.S. Senate to confirm his choice to head the agency that will oversee the core of his new climate change plan, but nominee Gina McCarthy's prospects seem increasingly in doubt.


India flood rescues continue as nation prays for victims, survivors
June 25 - As India continues to rescue victims of devastating floods in the northern state of Uttarakhand which have left at least 680 dead, the rest of the country prays for victims including 19 members of one family who perished during a pilgrimage to the affected area. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Panel Convenes in Washington to Discuss Aliens
A group of former lawmakers and government officials gathered this week in the capital to discuss what they said was secrecy surrounding aliens and unidentified flying objects.


Saving China's finless porpoise
Professor Kou Zhangbing conducts a health check. He tenderly calls the patient over with a tap of his hand, checks tongue and teeth for injuries, eyes for mood, and skin for scratches. As a treat, he hands out a salted fish.


Next Stop A Comeback on Chiles Coast
Over the past several years the historic city of Valparaso has been revived, creating a destination with new cultural sites, restaurants and boutique hotels.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Brazil Beats Italy, Taking Top Spot in Group A
Neymar scored his third goal in three matches, and Fred added two others as Brazil showed commanding form to defeat Italy.


Nadal on historic win
World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal.


Egyptians torch Muslim Brotherhood headquarters
June 30 - Anti-government protesters set the national headquarters of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo ablaze. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)


Letters Fostering Use of Condoms (1 Letter)
A letter to the Editor.


Alice Munro Puts Down Her Pen to Let the World In
The renowned short-story writer says her writing days are over. She plans to see more people, she said, to get out on the surface of life.


Music Review A Dancers Dream Includes Orchestra in Stravinsky Ballets
A Dancers Dream, a telling of Petrushka and Le Baiser de la Fe, opened at Avery Fisher Hall on Thursday night without a corps of dancers.


Roundup Fueled by Past Failures, Haas Holds On to Win
Bill Haas pulled away from a crowd of contenders with three straight birdies, two good pars and one good hop to win the ATT National.


America's top free attractions
Enjoying what America has to offer can get expensive fast, but not all great attractions charge a fee.


Music Review Wayne Shorters 80th Birthday and Legacy of Perpetual Flux
Wayne Shorters longtime quartet headlined a triple bill that attested to his immense and continuing influence on jazz.


A Wimbledon of Falling Stars and Teardrops
It was Sabine Lisickis turn to make tennis fans say, Who? by eliminating Serena Williams, who was fresh off dominating the French Open and had a 34-match winning streak.


Paying Till It Hurts American Way of Birth, Costliest in the World
Maternity care and childbirth cost far more in the United States than in other developed countries, but studies show that their citizens do not have less access to care during pregnancy than Americans.


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.


Can cruising regain public trust?
Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents.


In Tanzania, Obama Calls for a Partnership With Africa to Aid Its Economy
Arriving to an enthusiastic welcome in Tanzania, President Obama called for a new model with Africa based on trade and partnership as well as aid and assistance.


Microsoft Xbox head named Zynga CEO
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Games publisher Zynga Inc has replaced chief executive Mark Pincus with Don Mattrick, the Microsoft Corp executive who headed the critical Xbox business, Zynga announced on Monday.


Well A Bowl of Cherries
The Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman offers five new ways to make cherries a part of your meal.


Bucks Blog How Supreme Court Decision Affects Gay Couples
More details on how the Supreme Court decision that invalidated the Defense of Marriage Act will affect same-sex couples when it comes to income taxes, Medicaid and Medicare.


Western United States swelters amid deadly heat
PHOENIX (Reuters) - A dangerous, record-breaking heat wave in the western United States contributed to the death of a Nevada resident and sent scores of people to hospitals with heat-related illnesses.


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.


Star helps fight prostitution
In her debut film, "Slumdog Millionaire," Freida Pinto won plaudits for her portrayal of a girl from the slums groomed for a life of prostitution. Off screen the Hollywood actress is now lending her voice to save other girls from that very same fate.


The 9,000-Square-Foot Empty Nest
And now the kids wont leave.


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.


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...


Russia to hold talks with N. Korea
North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials next week to discuss ending the embattled nation's nuclear program, Russia's foreign ministry said.


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.


House Hunting on the Turkish Aegean
Turkeys housing market has thrived in tandem with strong economic growth, rapid urbanization and growing consumer lending.


Story That Helped Win D.W.I. Trial Brings Perjury Charges
A petty officer and a friend concocted a designated-driver alibi to tell at his trial in Manhattan, the authorities say.


Global Soccer Decision Time for Spain and Barcelona
Just like Bayern Munich did to Barcelona in the Champions League, Brazil destroyed Spain's style in the Confederations Cup final.


Dance Review Capture/Release Uses Lar Lubovitch Dancers
The Lar Lubovitchs companys dance and Paola Prestinis music formed the backbone of a one-night free concert at Pace University, part of the River to River festival.


Consumer sentiment ends June to near six-year high
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer sentiment improved in late June, ending the month close to a near six-year high set in May, as optimism among higher-income families rose to its strongest level in six...


Man who could have been Pele?
Women wanted him. Men wanted to be him.


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