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News Feed Latest worldwide news Local Officials Asked to Help on Health Law The White House is recruiting local officials to promote and carry out President Obamas health care law in states like Texas and Florida where governors are hostile to it. Television Review Special Flight Centers on an Immigrant Detention Center The documentary Special Flight examines the challenges of undocumented immigrants and their jailers at a detention center in Geneva. Watching and Waiting in South Africa The Timess Marcus Mabry reports from Johannesburg, where South Africans are closely watching Nelson Mandelas condition. Deadly Heat Wave in the West Brings Fires and Travel Delays Amid punishing temperatures and canceled flights, forecasters called for a high of 130 degrees in Death Valley National Park, which hit a record 134 degrees a century ago. Shopping for Task Lights The architect Daniel Libeskind has come to the conclusion that a task light must be beautiful and functional. Field Notes People Will Say Theyre in Love, and They Are Romances on the stage or behind it can blossom into love, marriage and families. UPDATE 1-Kion's poor stock market debut bodes ill for Annington FRANKFURT, June 28 (Reuters) - Shares in German forklift truck maker Kion fell on their debut on the Frankfurt stock exchange on Friday, boding ill for next week's proposed initial public offer of... New York police seek two people in Brooklyn shooting Police in New York on Monday were searching for two people in a weekend shooting at a Brooklyn house party that left nine people hospitalized. Well How Carbs Can Trigger Food Cravings Sugary foods and drinks, white bread and other processed carbohydrates appear to stimulate parts of the brain involved in hunger, craving and reward. Lottery Numbers The winning numbers for June 29, 2013, for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Music Review The Knights Open the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts Series The Knights, a chamber orchestra, played Boccherini, Glass, Mozart and Stockhausen at a free concert in Central Park. Fund firms039; boycott threat could hurt Lloyds stock sale LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Just as Britain039;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 who would be expected to buy the stock. DEALTALK-Snowden fallout comes at bad time for private equity * Carlyle's peers seen overpaying for companies in 2007-11 Higher cable, satellite prices boost Shaw's profit (Reuters) - Canada's Shaw Communications Inc reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised its cash-flow forecast, sending its shares up 3 percent in early trading. Kerry plans return to Middle East after visit yields no deal TEL AVIV (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry ended a shuttle diplomacy mission on Sunday without an agreement on resuming Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but said gaps had been narrowed and he would return to the region soon. Bits Blog Sharing a Potluck of Links, Not Food Potluck, a new social Web site, allows people to share links, and their friends, or friends of friends, then discuss why they like or dislike the offering. Friend's trauma shows real Murray When Andy Murray won the Brisbane International, a warmup event for January's Australian Open, few were surprised. Small businesses cut jobs in May NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small businesses cut back on staff slightly in May, the first decline in six months and a sign of weakness in the job market recovery. Books of The Times Kevin Kwans Crazy Rich Asians Depicts a Cult of Opulence Kevin Kwans Crazy Rich Asians opens a window onto a cult of opulence. Court lifts ban on gay marriage in California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Same-sex marriages were set to resume in California on Friday, after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a surprise order lifting an injunction preventing the unions. Pope chooses migrant-flooded Lampedusa in first trip out of Rome ROME, July 1 (Reuters) - Pope Francis has chosen the southern Italian island of Lampedusa for his first trip outside Rome, to show solidarity with tens of thousands of refugees who each year brave a perilous journey there in flimsy boats, the Vatican said on Monday. Paid via Card, Workers Feel Sting of Fees For many hourly workers, paper paychecks have been replaced by prepaid cards, which often involve fees that can quickly add up and take a bite out of their pay. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. 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. 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. Israeli who murdered his parents used tips he found online JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli who stabbed his mother and father to death was convicted of murder on Monday partly because he searched online for tips including "how to kill your parents and get away with it". UPDATE 1-Italy's RCS not in talks with News Corp -Elkann (Adds more quotes by Elkann, share price, background on media report) Demonstrators clash with police July 1 - Violent clashes erupt during anti-government demonstrations in Brazil. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dot Earth Blog Kerry Proposes U.S.-India Push on Carbon and Climate Secretary of State John Kerry keeps the pressure on India to join in efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Brazil 3, Spain 0 Neymar and Brazil Rout Spain and Live Up to Their Billing Fred, Brazils often criticized striker, had two goals, but the night belonged to Neymar as the seemingly invincible Spain was not so much beaten as humiliated. Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Dispelling a Myth About Running Injuries Dispelling a popular myth about running injuries, car sharing grows with fewer strings attached, where to recycle your old electronics and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Dangerous heat wave forecast for Arizona, California deserts PHOENIX (Reuters) - A potentially deadly heat wave is expected to bear down on some Arizona and California desert areas in the next few days, forecasters said on Wednesday. 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. Whos the Jets No. 1 Quarterback? Its a Tossup After a three-day minicamp, neither Mark Sanchez nor Geno Smith has the edge as the Jets starter at quarterback. COLUMN-China CO2 growth has turned a corner Gerard Wynn (The author is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own.) Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia shares surged on Monday after it announced plans to buy out Siemens AG's share of their network equipment joint venture, betting on the technology to run 4G networks as it struggles in the smartphones business. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Solar plane lands at Washington on journey across U.S. (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun landed in Washington on Sunday after a flight from St. Louis, the next-to-last leg of a journey across the United States intended to boost support for clean energy technologies. Kerry Sees Progress in Effort to Revive Mideast Talks Secretary of State John Kerry met with Palestinian and Israeli leaders and called efforts to restart peace talks very positive discussions. Gadgetwise Blog QA Recycling Responsibly at Any Time Even if you miss the local e-waste recycling day, you can find other places to accept old computers and electronics gear for recycling, reuse or resale.

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