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News Feed Latest worldwide news 12 Afghan police slain in suicide attack A suicide bomber killed at least 12 police officers and wounded five others in southern Afghanistan on Friday, a provincial governor's spokesman said. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Hernandezs Lawyer Criticizes News Media The lawyer for Aaron Hernandez, who has been linked to a week-old homicide investigation, spoke out late Monday, criticizing news media reports suggesting that Hernandez would soon be charged. Possessed The Artist Dustin Yellin is on the Lookout for the Dark Side Mr. Yellin doesnt bother drawing the line between art and artifact as he accumulates items that lean toward the morbid. BBC Shelves Its 3-D TV Programming Plans The decision follows a similar one from ESPN. Both broadcasters said public interest in 3-D shows was less than they had expected. U.S. enjoys July 4 parades, picnics under watchful eyes of police NEW YORK (Reuters) - People across the United States gathered on Thursday for parades, picnics and fireworks at Independence Day celebrations, held under unprecedented security following the Boston Marathon bombings. Brazil thrash Spain in Confed Cup final Hosts Brazil enjoy a triumphant finale to the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain in the Maracana Sunday. Income for Movie Writers Falls, While TV Writers Rises The Writers Guild of America reported a 6 percent drop in total earnings from movie writing, to about $343 million. TV writing nudged up, to roughly $1 billion. Sports Briefing | Hockey Ovechkin Is Named an All-Star at Two Positions The Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin was named a first-team N.H.L. All-Star at right wing and a second-team All-Star at left wing. Mom and Dad, Lets Talk Real Estate The future of a family home should be addressed before an illness or accident forces the issue. ArtsBeat London Journal Shakespeares Liars and Lovers Impressive new productions of Othello at the National Theater and A Midsummer Nights Dream at Shakespeares Globe. WikiLeaks founder Assange says NSA leaker Snowden is "safe" June 24 - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he knows where Edward Snowden is but cannot reveal that information because of "bellicose threats" from the U.S. government. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Social classes unite in protests During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. Belgian king abdicating throne King Albert II of Belgium is abdicating his throne, effective July 21, he announced Wednesday. ArtsBeat American Ballet Theater Announces Fall Season Alexei Ratmanskys take on Shakespeares Tempest will open the season, which will also include a revival of Twyla Tharps Bach Partita. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. City Room Uncovering Secrets at Green-Wood Cemetery As part of an archive project, a group of volunteers gather once a month to pan for historical gold in the massive files of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Vertigo, a DC Comics Brand, Is Rebuilding With 6 New Series The Vertigo imprint was introduced in 1993 for mature audiences, but has struggled to compete against popular superhero fiction. High hurdle to ramping up QE3, but possible Fed's Dudley STAMFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - The U.S. economic recovery would need to stumble badly to spur the U.S. Federal Reserve to ramp up the pace of its stimulative asset purchases, William Dudley, head... Disney's 'Lone Ranger' off to a slow gallop at holiday box office July 5 (Reuters) - "The Lone Ranger," Walt Disney Co's big-budget Western starring Johnny Depp, wrangled just $19.5 million in ticket sales in its first two full days at U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, trailing far behind the $59.5 million racked up by animated sequel "Despicable Me 2." Arts, Briefly Brick Announces Lineup for Game Play Festival The Brick Theater in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has announced the lineup for its annual fusion of live theater and video games. High fashion air crews go couture If your air hostess seem better suited to a fashion runway than an airport runway, it may be because her uniform has a designer label. Name These Baby Llamas Richard Snyder of Snyder Quality Llamas in Milford, Pa., invites visitors to pick names for the crias, or baby llamas. Submit your suggestion. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. EasyJet helps FTSE bounce to top of recent range * Investors positioned for no change in UK, euro zone rates Sports Briefing | Soccer Red Bulls End Drought by Beating Houston Fabian Espindola broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute with his first goal since April 20 and Jonny Steele scored with two minutes left, giving the Red Bulls a victory over Houston. RPT-Deutsche Annington listing dud leaves sour taste before summer lull LONDON/FRANKFURT, July 3 (Reuters) - Deutsche Annington's dramatic decision to pull its billion-dollar share sale leaves a sour note in Europe's recovering new listings market as the quiet summer... Postponing Health Rules Emboldens Republicans Republican leaders called for investigation into the delay and some said the White House was trying to help Democrats by postponing the changes until after the midterm elections. National Briefing | Rockies Senators Brother Found Dead in Wyoming James Udall, 61, the younger brother of Senator Mark Udall of Colorado was found dead on Wednesday in a remote Wyoming mountain range. Australia shares seen subdued on China growth fears, Portugal turmoil SYDNEY, July 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen subdued at the open on Thursday, as political turmoil in Portugal and persistent concerns over slowing growth in China are likely to offset a... Mexico's massive Popocatepetl sends out columns of smoke and ash July 5 - Mexico's massive Popocatepetl sends out columns of smoke and ash high into the sky, grounding international flights. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Howard Set for Move to Houston From LA Reports The tug-of-war between five teams to sign Dwight Howard appeared to be over on Friday with multiple media outlets reporting that the seven-time All-Star center was heading to the Houston Rockets. Student loans Exploiting America's young - Douglas Holtz-Eakin (Reuters) - Obamacare was paid for on the backs of students. A protest in paint at U.S. consulate in Bolivia July 5 - A small group of protesters hurled paint bombs and daubed graffiti on the facade of the U.S consulate in Bolivia's Santa Cruz amid controversy over the flight diversion of President Evo Morales on suspicion U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden was on board. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 2 Mothers Each Testify in Florida That Screams on the Phone Were Her Sons George Zimmerman, on trial in the death of Trayvon Martin, has claimed that the teen attacked him, but a medical examiner said that Mr. Martins hands bore only a few scrapes. Jim Hudson, Who Intercepted Pass to Help Jets Win Title, Dies at 70 Mr. Hudson, whose interception helped defeat the Baltimore Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl, requested that his brain and spine be given to researchers studying sports-related trauma. ArtsBeat Monty Python Producer Wins Royalties in Spamalot Lawsuit Mark Forstater, a British film producer who was among those who made the 1975 comedy hit Monty Python and the Holy Grail, said there had been an agreement he would be treated as the seventh Python when it came to income from merchandising and other spin-offs from that movie. Mayhem in Cairo as Morsi Backers Fight for Return Clashes between those celebrating the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi and those demanding his reinstatement suggested that the militarys removal of Mr. Morsi had worsened Egypts deep polarization. Prosecutor in Florida shooting case comes out swinging June 24 - Prosecutor John Guy launched into a profanity laced opening statement, reportedly repeating the words of George Zimmerman, as Zimmerman's trial for the murder of an unarmed black teenager begins. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Midsummer Night Swing Is Still Going Strong at 25 Midsummer Night Swing, which Lincoln Center planned as a one-summer event, has turned into an institution. Widow inspires Tunisia's anti-Islamists Basma Khalfaoui was helping her daughters prepare for school the morning she heard the gunshots.

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