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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Warm Welcome for Obama in Tanzania President Obama arrived in Tanzania on Monday, greeted by cheering throngs much larger and louder than those he saw in Senegal and South Africa. LightSquared splits $3 billion exit financing NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wireless broadband communications company LightSquared Inc is splitting its proposed $3 billion senior secured exit term loan into a $2 billion first-lien loan and $1 billion second-lien tranche, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. The loan originally consisted of a single tranche. 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. Obama wildlife trafficking plan may also boost security WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House plan to curb illegal trafficking in rhino horn, elephant tusks and body parts from other endangered wildlife could have the side benefit of helping to stabilize parts of Africa plagued by insurgent groups, military and political analysts say. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. Techquity Apple's fashionable move, Samsung and Yahoo deals Jul 3 - Apple brings in head of luxury firm. Yahoo buys video app and Samsung purchases Boxee. 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. Doping past haunts Tour Kenyan-born Briton Chris Froome is hot favorite for the 100th edition of the Tour de France which starts in Corsica Saturday as the race is once again overshadowed by doping controversy. Cher Talks About (What Else?) Being Cher At 67, the veteran performer loves her audiences, her outfits and the freedom that comes with experience. Wigs fly as Peru's drag queen beauty pageant ends in brawl June 27 - Hair-raising brawl erupts at Peru's Miss Gay beauty contest after a jealous drag queen diva attacks the newly-crowned pageant winner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). CORRECTED-Obamacare implementation delay no boon for hiring (Corrects third-last paragraph to say Darden "hired more part-time workers" instead "making some workers part-time") Theater Listings for June 28-July 4 A selected guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Saints Coach Sean Payton Moonlighting as Caddie New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is moonlighting this week as Ryan Palmer's caddie at the Greenbrier Classic. 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. Blasting heat forecast for U.S. Western states (Reuters) - Residents of western U.S. states awoke on Monday to more scorching heat that was expected to break record highs and grip the region through the early part of the holiday week, meteorologists said. Sports Briefing | Soccer Spain Edges Italy in Shootout Jess Navas scored the decisive penalty as the World Cup holder Spain beat Italy in a shootout after extra time ended, 0-0, in Fortaleza, Brazil. On Tulsas Long-Shot Olympic Bid, Mayor and Others Say Never Mind Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett Jr.s decision effectively kills the citys chance of hosting the Games because the United States Olympic Committee requires support from local government. On Football Patriots Put Principles on Display Some teams might have waited for the legal process to play out, but the Patriots immediately cut Aaron Hernandez after his arrest on murder charges. Photographer's Lens Obama in Africa The Timess Doug Mills followed President Obama on his seven-day tour of Africa and compared the excitement of this trip with that encountered by many previous presidents. Depth of Discontent Threatens Muslim Brotherhood and Its Leader The Muslim Brotherhood is facing perhaps the worst crisis in its 80-year history, a surprising fall for a group that came to power just a year ago. Lisicki Favorite Ahead of 33,000-1 Semi-Finals An improbable scenario that would have prompted a polite chuckle among tennis fans two weeks ago is set to play out on Thursday when Marion Bartoli, Kirsten Flipkens, Sabine Lisicki and Agnieska Radwanska do battle in the Wimbledon semi-finals. Conservation, cooler temps help California power grid (Reuters) - A second day of conservation efforts and slightly lower temperatures helped the California power grid avoid potential problems on Tuesday as a widespread heat wave across the West begins to moderate. Australian Premier Seeks to Slow Tide of Refugees Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia will visit Indonesia with one thorny issue atop his agenda turning the flood of asylum seekers back to a trickle. Webber to quit Formula One Mark Webber has announced his intention to leave Formula One at the end of the season after signing a deal to race at Le Mans with Porsche. Arts | Long Island Inspired by Nature, Tweaked With Satire The painter John Alexander, who made waves in the 1980s with his portraits of public figures, and now finds inspiration in nature, has a solo show in East Hampton. Fed to vote on Basel capital rules, also eyes stricter reforms WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday is set to vote on whether to adopt the international Basel III capital rules and will also consider a series of other reforms that go beyond that... David Rakoffs Last Deadline The writer David Rakoff raced to complete his last work, a novel written in rhyme, before succumbing to cancer. With the help of friends, he beat the clock. Straight Sets A Challenge Not Taken, a Match Not Won Li Na chose not to challenge when her serve at set point was called out and wound up losing the set and the quarterfinal match to Agnieszka Radwanska. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Lanvin Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Kevin Tachman. Scientists Find Canadian Oil Safe for Pipelines, but Critics Say Questions Remain The study found that the crude proposed for the Keystone XL pipeline posed no increased risks of transport, but environmental groups said its possible environmental hazards required scrutiny. Stylish and feminine, the "Kate-effect" boosts maternity dress sales Whether it is designer evening wear or high street casual, Duchess of Cambridge's maternity style is followed around the world. Kathi Urban reports. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. 2013 Fantasy Football Top 15 Running Backs Arian Foster has had three consecutive seasons over 1,200 yards with double-digit touchdowns, but hes not the top fantasy back. Motorsport Pirelli hits back over tire fury Pirelli says its tires are not putting Formula One drivers at risk but make changes to its rubber for the German Grand Prix after a series of blowouts at Silverstone. State of the Art Software as a Monthly Rental Photoshop is now the biggest-name software that you cant actually buy, as the new version costs $30 a month, or $240 a year. Childrens Books Dozens of Cousins and Cousin Irv From Mars Two new picture books about cousins, some of them gathered at a family reunion and another from out of this world. ArtsBeat BMW Ends Support for Guggenheim Lab Project The company has decided to end its support for a series of collaborative exhibitions. O Say, Can You Sing at the Ballpark? Its a Tough Song Baseball teams put a good deal of thought into who will sing The Star-Spangled Banner before their games. Shortcuts What It Takes to Make New College Graduates Employable Closing the gap between what employers need and what colleges produce will require effort from both sides, specialists say.

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