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News Feed Latest worldwide news Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. PETA Finds Itself on Receiving End of Others Anger The high-profile group still euthanizes most of the animals at its shelter in Virginia, even as a no-kill movement that promotes adoption grows rapidly. Ecuador to U.S. Don't threaten us Defiant authorities in Ecuador say they won't bow to U.S. pressure as they weigh former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's request for asylum. Bombs kill 22 in Iraq, Sunni leader urges Egypt-style protests BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed 15 people as they left a Shi'ite mosque in the Iraqi capital on Friday and a separate attack on Sunni protesters killed seven, police and medics said. Manassero prevails on dramatic day Italy's Matteo Manassero broke a 44-year record in winning the PGA Championship at Wentworth in a playoff. Oregon Looks at Way to Attend College Now and Repay State Later The Legislature has approved a proposal that could have students commit a percentage of future income for university payment, but it faces procedural and practical hurdles. Hedge fund Grandmaster sees stock market crash in China MONTE CARLO, Monaco (Reuters) - Former chess grandmaster-turned hedge fund manager Patrick Wolff is betting on a stock market crash in China, where he says corruption and bad debts have spiralled to... Southern Copper might close Peru refinery -company email LIMA, July 5 (Reuters) - Southern Copper Corp is considering closing its foundry and refinery in southern Peru because it does not think it will be able to meet tighter pollution standards, according... Adele in wax, Usher rings closing bell July 3 - The latest entertainment headlines including Adele immortalized in wax, Usher rings NYSE closing bell and Clooney and Bullock to open Venice. Lindsay Claiborn reports. A Sports Agent With Hollywood in His Blood His grandfather was a mighty Hollywood force, but Casey Wasserman has chosen the sports world for making his mark, with a rapidly growing management and marketing firm. Dot Earth Blog Kerry Proposes U.S.-India Push on Carbon and Climate Secretary of State John Kerry keeps the pressure on India to join in efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Three Latin American leftist leaders offer asylum to Snowden LA PAZ/CARACAS (Reuters) - Bolivia offered asylum on Saturday to former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, joining leftist allies Venezuela and Nicaragua in defiance of Washington, which is demanding his arrest for divulging details of secret U.S. surveillance programs. How to prepare for a video job interview (Reuters) - Discussing your qualifications for a new job via a video interview sounds easy enough and even appealing. No worrying if your palms are clammy when you shake hands, since you won't be... Is Rio ready for the World Cup? A year before the World Cup, Pedro Pinto finds out whether Brazil's transportation infrastructure is ready for the event. UPDATE 6-At least one dead in freight train explosion in Canadian town * Transporting crude oil from North Dakota to eastern Canada A Kazakh Spaceport Slowly Declines Baikonur, in remote southwestern Kazakhstan, was once the pride of the Soviet Union. Today, nomadic herders from the nearby steppe are moving into abandoned buildings. No contact with Snowden since asylum offer Venezuela CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela said on Saturday it had not had any contact with former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden, a day after President Nicolas Maduro offered him asylum in defiance of Washington. Faxon, Rash go 'Way, Way Back' to explore teen's coming-of-age in new film LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash first explored a father's journey with George Clooney in their 2011 hit "The Descendants," and now they turn their focus on a teenager's coming-of-age story with an all-star cast in their latest film. The Lede Latest Updates on Egypts Political Crisis The Lede is following events in Egypt, where its military rulers ousted President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday and moved to devise an interim government. T Magazine The Making Of | Amare Stoudemires Custom Lanvin Wedding Suit The chic red number the Knicks star wore to his wedding reception last weekend was the result of a year-long collaboration. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) Zanotti Leads 2nd Round of French Open by 1 Shot Fabrizio Zanotti of Paraguay shot a 3-under 68 Friday to lead by one stroke after the second round of the French Open. Montgomerie Fails to Qualify for British Open Former world number two Colin Montgomerie blew his chance of taking part in this month's British Open after a second-round 76 left him three over par in qualifying on Tuesday. Prototype In Cargo Delivery, the Three-Wheelers That Could A small freight company in Portland, Ore., makes its deliveries not with semitrailers but with electric-assisted trikes. Sports Briefing | Soccer Six Players Chase Golden Ball Award at Confederations Cup Brazil forward Neymar is among six players nominated for the Golden Ball award that is given to the best player at the Confederations Cup. Economix Blog The Sequesters Toll on the Job Market The latest jobs report shows the impact of federal layoffs and furloughs, and a hit to employment in industries that rely heavily on defense funds. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Speed need Footballers cars Fast cars, fast women and fast on their way to court -- it would seem some footballers are renowned as much for their pace on the pitch as for flouting the rules when it comes to the need to speed. Little Interest in Lone Ranger Is a Blow for Disney The big-budget film failed to hold its own against the animated feature Despicable Me 2. By the end of the weekend, according to estimates, Lone Ranger will take in less $50 million. 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. Sports Briefing | College Baseball Oregon State Stays Alive Oregons State beat Indiana in the losers bracket of the College World Series, eliminating the Hoosiers. World's 50 best surf spots Even if you don't surf, you'll love the scene at these spectacular beaches Rebels clash with government forces outside Aleppo July 5 - Rebel forces in Syria clash with government troops just west of Aleppo. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Kenya seizes 1.5 tonnes of ivory at port MOMBASA (Reuters) - Kenyan officials seized 775 pieces of elephant ivory weighing 1.3 tonnes (1 tonne = 1.102 tons) in the port city of Mombasa hidden under fish for export and destined for Malaysia from Uganda, they said on Wednesday. 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. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. European convertibles taking off as bond yields rise PARIS, July 5 (Reuters) - Appetite for convertible bonds is taking off in Europe as risk-averse institutional investors seek to escape rising bond yields but remain wary of buying into stocks directly. Sharapova's success story Meet the man behind the Sharapova brand, Max Eisenbud, her agent since she was 12 years old. Sorry, Trekkers Moon not 'Vulcan' It wasn't the best day for Trekkers. California advances nation's first law protecting transgender students Transgender students in California would be able to choose which school bathrooms and locker rooms to use and which sport teams to join based on their gender identity under a measure approved this week by the California Legislature.

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