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News Feed Latest worldwide news National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic Pennsylvania Transplant Recipient Gets Second Set of New Lungs A 10-year-old girl who had a double lung transplant amid a debate over organ allocation is taking some breaths on her own after a second transplant. State Agency Lax on Overseas Spending, Report Says The audit found that Empire State Development had spent $2.7 million on foreign offices, but it is not clear whether the spending was benefiting New York businesses. From Deep in West Texas, a Gathering to Consider the Universe In its 34th year, the Texas Star Party drew more than 500 amateur astronomers from across the United States and Canada to gaze together into the vast open skies. Scholar Says a Church Statue From Spain Is by Michelangelo Scholars hear new evidence that a restored statue from a church in Spain could be a long-lost work by Michelangelo. UPDATE 3-Brazil's OGX falls 35 pct as budget cuts put focus on survival * Three prospects dumped; Tubaro Azul output may end in 2014 GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slip on Fed policy worries, China PMIs * Worries about Fed exit plan back at fore after Fed official comments 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. Obama calls on neighbors to stop fuelling Congo conflict DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday called on states around the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern region to stop fuelling conflict there and implement a peace deal. Kuchar claims Memorial title There are only two multiple winners on the PGA Tour this season -- one of them is in top form ahead of the U.S. Open, and the other is Tiger Woods. Tennis player uses Google Glass CNN's Christina Macfarlane reports on a female tennis player using Google Glass as a way to improve her game. India Ink Image of the Day June 28 A grey egret in Guwahati, Assam. Rolling Stones set stage alight in Glastonbury debut PILTON, England (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones lived up to their reputation as one of the greatest rock'n'roll bands when they played to more than 100,000 revelers on Saturday during their first performance at Glastonbury, the world's best-known music festival. U.S. biotech Amgen offered to buy Onyx for $120 per share -report June 28 (Reuters) - Biotech Amgen Inc has offered to buy smaller biotech Onyx Pharmaceuticals for $120 per share in cash, Canadian newspaper Financial Post reported on Friday, sending Onyx shares up about 30 percent in after-hours trading. F.D.A. Prefers Smaller Dosage of Merck Sleep Drug Merck said the Food and Drug Administration had rejected an application for a new sleeping pill called suvorexant, but would probably approve it in smaller doses. Rose denies Mickelson at U.S. Open Justin Rose became the first English golfer in 43 years to win the U.S. Open on Sunday as Phil Mickelson failed to conjure up a 43rd birthday present for himself. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. Wealth Matters Two Paths for Charitable Giving From the Head or From the Heart Is it better to give in response to an emotional need or based on how effective the contribution will be? The untold story of gun violence - life-altering injuries CHICAGO (Reuters) - Miles Turner V, 18, was shot at least five times on a Chicago sidewalk last October. Doctors believed he might die, but he survived. Asia Private Equity Weekly News, July 1, 2013 HONG KONG, July 1 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending June 28. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Really? The Claim Children Tend to Gain Weight Over Summer Recess Studies suggest that youngsters may be most likely to pack on pounds when they are home for summer vacation. Panel Convenes in Washington to Discuss Aliens A group of former lawmakers and government officials gathered this week in the capital to discuss what they said was secrecy surrounding aliens and unidentified flying objects. Ferrer grinds down Dodig to reach quarter-finals LONDON (Reuters) - David Ferrer wore down Croatia's Ivan Dodig with his high-energy scrambling to move into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a 6-7 (3) 7-6 (6) 6-1 6-1 win on Monday. Japan PM Abe hops and flips in voter-wooing game app TOKYO (Reuters) - It's a bird, it's a plane ... It's a cartoon version of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, hopping and somersaulting his way through the sky in a smartphone game app his party hopes will lure young voters ahead of a July 21 election. No Ones Seen It, but Netflix Renews It Netflix has ordered a second season of Orange Is the New Black, a series about an unlikely prisoner, two full weeks before subscribers get to see the first season. US taps half-billion German phone, internet links in month-report * Classes its biggest European ally as target like China -Spiegel NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education Onyx shuts down $10 bln offer July 1 - Cancer drugmaker Onyx Pharmaceutical is rejecting a $10 billion takeover offer from Amgen- saying while it will sell- it's worth more. Bobbi Rebell reports. BreakingviewsChina's banks shouldn't breathe sigh of relief June 27 - A crisis point has been defused, but elevated interbank rates are here to stay for China's lenders, according to Breakingviews' John Foley. Gulbis, Knocked Off Course by Malaria, Fights Her Way Back on Tour For Natalie Gulbis, just competing at the United States Womens Open is something of an achievement after she contracted malaria during a previous tournament. Visit by Obama Is Overshadowed by Mandela Vigil As South Africa comes to terms with saying farewell to its revered former leader Nelson Mandela, President Obama faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act. Darkness Forces Monday Playoff on Web.com Tour Billy Hurley III, Joe Affrunti, Ashley Hall and Ben Martin were tied at 11 under after regulation Sunday when darkness suspended play in the Web.com Tour's United Leasing Championship. The Lede Egyptians React to Armys Ultimatum Reaction on Monday to an ultimatum from Egypts Army, giving President Mohamed Morsi 48 hours to resolve a political crisis, was swift, both online and on the streets. Fred's Brace and Neymar Magic Give Brazil Win Over Italy Goals from Dante, Neymar and a brace from Fred gave Brazil a well-deserved 4-2 victory over Italy as the improving hosts made it three wins from three in the Confederations Cup. Knicks Near Deal to Add Raptors Bargnani The Knicks and the Raptors have agreed in principle to a trade involving Andrea Bargnani, according to a person involved in the talks. The Knicks are offering Marcus Camby, Steve Novak and draft picks. Blasting heat forecast for U.S. Western states July 1 (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. Obama calls on neighbors to stop fuelling Congo conflict DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday called on states around the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern region to stop fuelling conflict there and implement a peace deal. Local Officials Asked to Help on Health Law The White House is recruiting local officials to promote and carry out President Obamas health care law in states like Texas and Florida where governors are hostile to it. ArtsBeat Life in the Rivers, Streets and Skylines of American Cities Books about Chicagos early impact on the Midwest, a 1967 riot in Detroit and the history of high-rises in Manhattan. U.S. pledges $7B for African power U.S. President Barack Obama pledged $7 billion Sunday to help combat frequent power blackouts in sub-Saharan Africa.

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