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Crews in Arizona Make Progress in Subduing Deadly Fire
The fire was partly contained, officials said, and the medical examiner released preliminary autopsy results for the 19 firefighters who died in the blaze.


Art in Review Specific Objects
Specific Objects tries to correct a widely held misconception about an often-quoted article by Donald Judd that has the same title.


Snowden could win Nicaragua asylum if circumstances permit Ortega
MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaragua has received an asylum request from fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden and could accept the bid "if circumstances permit," President Daniel Ortega said on Friday.


Stocks, dollar rally, U.S. yields jump on jobs data
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks jumped 1 percent on Friday, while the dollar rallied and Treasury debt prices fell after strong job market data showed the world's largest economy on a solid footing.


Breakingviews Drugged up on MA
July 1 - Richard Beales talks to Rob Cyran about Onyxs search for a buyer and why the cancer drug maker was right to reject Amgens $10 bln hostile bid.


In Okinawa, Talk of Break From Japan Turns Serious
Discontent with American presence and a growing perception that the central government is ignoring pleas to reduce it have made Okinawans willing to flirt with the idea of breaking away.


Will Snowden had to Caracas?
Venezuela's news agency reports President Nicolas Maduro has offered asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden.


U.S. asks court not to halt Guantanamo force-feeding
MIAMI (Reuters) - A U.S. federal court has no jurisdiction and no reason to intervene in the force-feeding of prisoners at the Guantanamo naval base, the Obama administration argued on Wednesday in its latest defense of a policy that critics have deemed unethical.


2 Infant Formula Makers to Cut Prices After China Starts an Investigation
Nestl and Danone will trim their prices on some infant formula after China began an investigation of price fixing by sellers of the milk.


Ride on the new Formula One track
CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.


I.R.S. Scrutiny Went Beyond the Political
A closer look at the I.R.S. operation suggests that the problem was less about ideology than about the indiscriminate application of a process instructing reviewers to be on the lookout for selected terms.


A Disease Without a Cure Spreads Quietly in the West
Valley fever has been labeled a silent epidemic, with more than 20,000 cases reported each year, but each case is different, and doctors have yet to find a cure.


FDA draft guidance on generic eye drug push Allergen shares lower
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Shares of Allergan Inc fell 12 percent on Monday after U.S. regulators issued draft guidance that would enable generic versions of the company's dry eye drug Restasis to come...


Op-Ed Columnist E Pluribus Unum
Americas ever-changing and enduring identity is worthy of a special holiday salute.


As Competition Wanes, Amazon Cuts Back Discounts
After years of lowering book prices, Amazon is offering smaller discounts on some books. Authors and small publishers said this put some books beyond an audiences reach.


Kite rider fights back from brink
Hannah Whiteley laughs in the face of danger -- at least she does now. And after a near death experience she has gone on to establish herself as one of Europe's rising kitesurfing stars.


Montgomerie Misses Out on British Open
Colin Montgomerie's rushed journey to take place in British Open qualifying on Tuesday was all in vain. The Scottish veteran failed to make the field for the major after struggling in wet conditions.


Egypt Is there economic hope for youth?
Egypt is often described as the heart of the Middle East and North Africa. But it is economically weak and its future uncertain. CNN's John Defterios explores if its new political order could give hope for its young, and unemployed.


Internet sites join July 4 protest against surveillance
(Reuters) - The online community rallied on Thursday in support of live protests against the U.S. government's surveillance of internet activity, a practice recently exposed by a former contractor for the National Security Agency.


UPDATE 1-US FCC approval paves way for SoftBank, Sprint, Clearwire deals
WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Corp on Friday received the final approval it needed from U.S. regulators for its $21.6 billion bid to take control of Sprint Nextel Corp, the No. 3 U.S. wireless provider.


Lifting Britains Hopes, Murray Returns to Final
After a Wimbledon full of upsets, the mens final will be the matchup most people expected top-seeded Novak Djokovic versus Andy Murray.


Motherlode Blog The Mom From The Cat in the Hat Finally Speaks
Every mother feels societal pressures, but few have experienced as much parenting scrutiny as the mother from The Cat in the Hat. In this interview, she tries to set things straight.


South Sudan accuses Sudan of attacks in disputed borderland
JUBA, July 5 (Reuters) - South Sudan accused Sudan's army on Friday of launching two separate attacks with planes and land troops on areas near their disputed border, in a new sign of friction between the former civil war foes.


28 Injured at California Fireworks Show
Malfunctioning fireworks were responsible for the injuries at an annual Fourth of July show northwest of Los Angeles.


Skeletons found under castle
Nine skeletons and the remains of a church, all more than 1,000 years old, are discovered in England. ITN reports.


In Transit Blog New Mexico Rides with The Lone Ranger
To promote tourism, New Mexico has started a program to showcase the states role in television shows and movies, including the new Lone Ranger.


Meet an iPad-controlled $15 million yacht
Could this space-age high-tech superyacht be the future of nautical design? Sailors can steer the $23 million vessel 50-meters away with an i-Pad.


Square Feet Tarrytown, N.Y., Charms Residents and Retailers
Businesses are thriving in an economically and ethnically diverse Westchester County village of 11,354.


Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts
The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks.


Watson Names North as Vice-Captain for 2014 Ryder Cup
United States captain Tom Watson has appointed twice former U.S. Open champion Andy North as a vice-captain for next year's Ryder Cup against holders Europe at Gleneagles in Scotland.


After the Fact Polymers Why Some Recyclable Items Just Dont Mix
The numbers on recyclable plastics indicate the type of polymer involved, letting recycling processors know whether the item is compatible with their recipe.


U.S. Fed balance sheet grows in latest week
NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve's balance sheet grew in the latest week with additional holdings of Treasury debt, Fed data released on Friday showed.


Vanderbilt Ousts 4 Football Players
Vanderbilt has dismissed four football players from the team and kicked them off campus while the Nashville police investigate whether a sex crime occurred in a campus dormitory.


Israel Sees a Chance for More Reliable Ties With Egypt and a Weakening of Hamas
The good news for Israel remains tempered by the uncertainty and instability next door, but some in the country were celebrating the fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.


Celtics Appoint Stevens as Head Coach
The Boston Celtics have hired Brad Stevens to become their 17th head coach as they look to rebuild a franchise that has won a record 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) titles, the team said on Thursday.


T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Jean Paul Gaultier
Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Kasia Bobula.


Sports Briefing | College Football Alabama Fan Who Poisoned Auburns Tree Released From Jail
A University of Alabama fan is free from jail after serving time for poisoning Auburn Universitys landmark oaks at Toomers Corner.


A fair World Cup deal ?
After Apple and Google come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with World Cup hosts Brazil.


Howard set for move to Houston from LA reports
(Reuters) - 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.


Clip Air brings air travel by train
June 19 - Swiss researchers have released futuristic designs for attachable modular aircraft that will allow passengers to board a plane at a railway station and disembark at their destination without ever setting foot in an airport. EPFL says its Clip Air project is no flight of fancy. Jim Drury reports.


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