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News Feed Latest worldwide news Filial Piety, Once a Virtue in China, Is Now the Law That the government enacted a law aimed at compelling adult children to visit their aging parents is yet another sign of the monumental changes sweeping through Chinese society. Mortgages Making Green More Affordable A Senate bill known as the SAVE Act could make energy-efficient features more affordable to home buyers by allowing them to qualify for a larger loan amount. Asia shipping industry pain may be investors' gain SINGAPORE, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity and investment funds are betting Asia's shipping industry, hit by a restructuring wave that has already swept Europe and the United States, is the... Winnebago profit nearly doubles as economy picks up (Reuters) - Winnebago Industries Inc said its quarterly profit almost doubled in the important spring selling season as rising U.S. consumer confidence pushed up demand for its motor homes, offering... Really? The Claim Taking a Walk After a Meal Aids Digestion For many people, the food-induced stupor that often follows a big meal is a good excuse for a nap. But for some, a brief walk shortly after eating is a quick way to burn some calories and aid digestion. 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. Super freak to super stud? How will Frankel, widely considered the finest thoroughbred every produced, perform in his new career at stud? UPDATE 2-U.S. bugged EU offices, computer networks -German magazine * NSA bugged offices, spied on internal networks -magazine Opera/Classical Music Listings for June 28-July 4 A selected guide to classical music performances in New York and the area. Prosecutors consider trial for ex-Vatican bank managers sources ROME (Reuters) - Rome prosecutors are considering requesting that two directors of the Vatican bank who resigned on Monday be sent to trial on suspicion of authorizing illegal financial transactions, judicial sources said on Tuesday. Missouri governor veto of farmland bills could hamper Smithfield sale to China July 2 (Reuters) - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon vetoed two bills on Tuesday that would have would have cleared the way for foreign ownership of farmland and potentially eliminated obstacles to Smithfield Foods Inc's planned $4.7 billion purchase by a Chinese company. Giants Cornerback Focused on Recovery, but Also the Future Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas is attempting to come back from the third tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and the second in two years. Ex-Tyco CEO Kozlowski denied bid for new parole hearing NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dennis Kozlowski, the former Tyco International Ltd chief executive convicted of looting the company of more than $100 million, was denied a bid for a new parole hearing by a New York state appeals court on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-U.S. to delay key health-reform provision to 2015 (Adds Treasury comments, mandate details and Republican reaction) Redskins Have No Plans to Change Their Offense Washington has no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp on July 25. DealBook Winklevoss Twins Plan First Fund for Bitcoins A proposal by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to create an exchange-traded fund dealing in bitcoins could make the digital currency more accessible to ordinary investors. Zanzibar A very cultural holiday Just off the coast of Tanzania, the African island of Zanzibar isn't simply a sunny, sandy paradise geared toward honeymoon couples -- it's an island of bright beauty and dark history. 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 critics say will tighten restrictions on abortions in the state. Bucks Blog How Is Your Bond Portfolio Allocated? This weeks Your Money column addresses the big sell-off in the bond market, in which a fear of rising interest rates has caused investors to dump their funds. Murray the man behind the mask When Andy Murray dedicated a tournament win to a friend, it revealed an unexpected personal side to one of the more guarded men in sport. Hernandez Remains Focus of a Media Swarm Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez came under police and news media scrutiny shortly after the body of Odin Lloyd, 27, an acquaintance of his, was discovered on Monday. ArtsBeat Channel Surfing Dexter The Showtime series begins its final season by solving some problems and creating some new ones. German lobbying delays EU car emissions deal BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - German lobbying has halted a deal to enforce stricter rules on carbon dioxide emissions for all new cars in the European Union from 2020, EU sources said on Thursday. Unifying power of 'Arab Idol' The opening theme's the same and the concept's no different, but "Arab Idol" is much more than just a popular singing competition. SP cuts Barclays Bank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank ratings July 2 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday said it lowered its long-term counterparty credit ratings on Barclays Bank PLC, Credit Suisse AG and Deutsche Bank AG to A from... IRS battles tech companies over 2004 offshore tax holiday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Internal Revenue Service and two technology firms are fighting in court over tax bills from a 2004 corporate tax holiday, with other multinationals watching closely for a result that could come any day, said tax lawyers. Odey cuts stake in Man Group after share price slump LONDON (Reuters) - Odey Asset Management has reduced its stake in Man Group after a slump in the hedge fund company's share price over the past month. Obama concludes Africa trip President Barack Obama concluded his trip to Africa Tuesday after making a final pitch for partnership at a Tanzanian power plant. Well Feeling Stressed? Its Probably Harming Your Health If you believe stress is affecting your health, you are probably right, a new study concludes, and that perception may increase your risk for heart disease. The Tax Haven Team in Monaco With a free-spending owner and no income tax, A.S. Monaco can vacuum up expensive players, an advantage that has angered the French soccer league. Sports Briefing | College Football Rees to Start for Irish Coach Brian Kelly said Tommy Rees would be Notre Dames starting quarterback, reversing a statement that there would be a competition with Andrew Hendrix and Malik Zaire. CANADA STOCKS-Soaring golds buoy TSX; but BlackBerry gets pummeled * TSX rises 123.33 points, or 1.03 percent, to 12,129.11 * Nine of 10 main index sectors decline * Index slips nearly 5 percent in second quarter * BlackBerry tumbles 26 percent after results * Gold miners up 8.4 percent, biggest jump in 3-1/2 years By John Tilak TORONTO, June 28 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index hit a one-week high on Friday as gold-mining shares shot through the roof after bullion rallied, overshadowing a plunge in smartphone maker BlackBerry. Straight Sets Coach Calls Azarenkas Injury Nothing Too Serious Victoria Azarenkas coach said the No. 2 womens player had fluid and a strain in her right knee and hip from her slip in her first-round match at Wimbledon. Safety investigators stand by cause of TWA Flight 800 crash ASHBURN, Virginia (Reuters) - U.S. government safety investigators on Tuesday stood by their report on the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 that said faulty wiring likely caused the plane to explode, ahead of the airing of a documentary that suggests a missile may have brought down the plane. DealBook R.B.S. to Cut 1,800 Jobs in Irish Unit The Royal Bank of Scotland plans to eliminate as many as 1,800 jobs at its Ulster Bank Group unit in Ireland as it aims to make the business profitable again by 2016. Nearly 50 killed in Iraq bombings BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 45 people were killed in bomb attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, most of them in busy markets and commercial areas of the capital Baghdad, police and medics said. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Guayusa leaf Amazon to the U.S. Two young entrepreneurs take a leap into the tea business, hoping to create their own niche among tea drinkers. ArtsBeat Bullets Over Broadway to Feature Zach Braff Mr. Braff will portray a young playwright in the musical adaptation of Woody Allens 1994 film.

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