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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stronger on Fed bets, stocks fade * U.S. Treasuries little changed, some T-bill yields negative * U.S. dollar above 100 yen, euro weakens * WTI crude at nine-month high above $99 By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - The... U.S. Day Ahead Road to U.S. jobs report starts with ADP July 2 - The ADP National Employment report is expected to show private employers added 160,000 jobs to their payrolls in June. The Labor Departments monthly jobs report is due on Friday. Suicide Attack at Afghan Base Kills at Least 9 The attack is the latest in a series that the Taliban have carried out despite their apparent willingness to enter into peace talks. Scott wins his first major title Adam Scott claims his first major after winning the Masters at Augusta and in doing so becomes the only Australian to have ever worn the famous green jacket. Second ministerial resignation plunges Portugal into crisis LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Portas resigned on Tuesday, plunging the country into a political crisis that could upset its smooth exit from an international bailout. Eli Broad on education, L.A.s downtown revival and gun control Entrepreneur Eli Broad says the money hes putting into education reform is working in cities across the nation. He also praises the changes in downtown Los Angeles and says he believes gun control still has a chance of succeeding in Congress. Golf PGA ends putter ban opposition The PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. Pinhole camera lights the way for traditionalists June 11 - A Slovenian designer has developed a durable and user-friendly wooden pinhole camera in an attempt to remind amateur photographers of the lost art of picture taking. Jim Drury has more. Teen jailed over Facebook 'joke' It was a sarcastic Facebook comment during an argument about a video game. And, according to the father of 19-year-old Justin Carter, it was enough to land his son behind bars for months, facing the possibility of years in prison. PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - July 2 July 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Seattle fireworks too scary for baby bald eagles SEATTLE (Reuters) - Just because they're both emblems of American pride doesn't mean fireworks and bald eagles should share the same skyline. Russian rocket explodes on liftoff An unmanned Russian rocket exploded Tuesday, seconds after liftoff in Kazakhstan. Korea and Iran seek to bury hatchet with exchange deal (Reuters) - South Korea and Iran will sign a sports exchange agreement on Wednesday, barely two weeks after talks of "blood" and "revenge" soured relations between their respective soccer teams ahead of a crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier. All the world's a Chanel stage at Paris fashion week PARIS (Reuters) - The faded beauty of a crumbling theater, whose curtain opened to reveal an ultra-modern skyline, was the backdrop to Chanel's haute couture show on Tuesday which designer Karl... Nomination of Probst Indicates Thaw in U.S.O.C.-I.O.C. Relations Larry Probst, the chairman of the U.S.O.C., could become the fourth American with the I.O.C., but the first from the national organizing committee in more than a decade. Qatar emir transfers power to son Qatar, a tiny but influential Persian Gulf nation, will have a new leader. The 12 greatest designs of last 100 years We asked some of the world's greatest designers to nominate the most iconic industrial design from the last 100 years. Here's what they came up with. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq Blasts Kill at Least 22 as Militant Attacks Rise A series of bombs near a bakery, at a funeral, inside a senior police officers car and at a football stadium killed at least 22 people across Iraq on Friday. Frugal Traveler In Washington, Art and the 6-Year-Old When the Frugal Traveler spends the day with his young nephew in the Washington area, art is drawn, discussed and discovered, all for a song. Bucks Blog Talking Numbers With Your Children When taking to your children about money, dont be afraid to get specific, says Carl Richards. Demand for big pickup trucks fuels June U.S. auto sales DETROIT (Reuters) - Sales of big, brawny pickup trucks fueled strong demand for new vehicles in the United States in June, driving the industry toward its strongest month since before the recession that drove General Motors Co and Chrysler into bankruptcy. Haas Keeps His Winning Streak Alive Bill Haas keeps winning the right tournaments to position himself on the periphery of the elite in golf. For Perry, Setback in Texas May Propel Him Nationally After Democrats scored a rare legislative victory on Gov. Rick Perrys home turf, blocking a bill to limit abortions, how he handles it could affect his hopes in 2016. You're the Boss Blog Why Some Companies Promote From Within It is much harder to evaluate people from outside the company than to have everyone start at the bottom and promote from within. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. 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... Ben Martin Earns 1st Career Win Ben Martin two-putted for par on the first playoff hole Monday to win the Web.com Tour's United Leasing Championship. A winning start for Brazil at home Amid protests in the country, Brazil began its Confederations Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Japan. Neymar was the star thanks to his thunderous half-volley. Hernandez Is Investigated in Two More Killings Aaron Hernandez, who was charged with murder Wednesday, is also being investigated in connection with a double homicide in Boston in 2012, two law enforcement officials said. On Pro Basketball Nets Sales Pitch to Stars This Isnt East Rutherford Barclays Centers shadow over the N.B.A. landscape has grown quickly, and the Nets expected acquisition of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett should only accelerate the teams rise. 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. Obama wraps up Africa tour July 2 - Ending an 8-day regional tour, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama promote development and women's health in Tanzania, along with George W. Bush and his wife Laura. Lindsey Parietti reports. DealBook Terra Firma Real Estate Unit to Raise $1.5 Billion in I.P.O. Terra Firma, the private equity firm run by Guy Hands, plans to raise as much as $1.5 billion through the initial public offering of the German real estate company Deutsche Annington. In Bid for Keystone, Visions of a Greener Pipeline A race to develop cleaner technologies is one part of an industrywide campaign in Canada aimed at winning the Obama administrations approval for a pipeline extension. G.O.P. Sees Opportunity for Election Gains in Obamas Climate Change Policy Republicans saw President Obamas plan to combat climate change as a cudgel to use against Democrats in mining states during the 2014 midterm elections. Flipper Flipkens Knocks Out Kvitova to Reach Semis Bespectacled Belgian outsider Kirsten Flipkins threw her name into the hat of Wimbledon's giant-slayers as she beat 2011 champion Petra Kvitova 4-6 6-3 6-4 on a floodlit Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Tuesday. On the Runway Blog Dior Letting Loose A year after Raf Simons showed his first couture collection for Dior, he continues to shake up the fashion world. On Monday, Mr. Simons presented his most challenging collection to date. 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...

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