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News Feed Latest worldwide news Storm forecasts cloud progress against deadly Arizona wildfire PRESCOTT, Arizona (Reuters) - Firefighters labored on Wednesday to extend their grip on a smoldering but still potentially lethal blaze in Arizona that killed 19 members of an elite "hotshots" crew in the deadliest U.S. wildfire tragedy in eight decades. BRIEF-HIG Capital closes HIG Europe at 825 mln euros LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - HIG Capital * HIG closes HIG Europe II at 825 mln euros ($1.1 bln) Kerry optimistic on Mideast talks Secretary of State John Kerry ended four days of shuttle diplomacy Sunday without an agreement to revive Mideast peace talks but said significant progress had been made and that he would return to the region soon. 10 African startups you need to know There is an excitement for newness in Africa, Michelle Atagana writes. Access is becoming easier, mobile is booming and a tech explosion is happening. And here are 10 companies she says you should watch. Driving the Lincoln Highway A trip on the road once called Main Street Across America. ArtsBeat Wrist Injury Sidelines Marin Alsop The music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has canceled performances for July after suffering a wrist injury. Judge Rejects 3 Lawsuits Against Former Elmo Puppeteer A federal judge cited the statute of limitations in dismissing the lawsuits by men who said that the former puppeteer Kevin Clash had sexually abused them. GIC, Temasek, Oman to invest in India's HDFC property fund MUMBAI, July 2 (Reuters) - The Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC), investment firm Temasek and Oman's State General Reserve Fund have committed to invest $200 million in a real estate fund... Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia shares surged on Monday after it announced plans to buy out Siemens AG's share of their network equipment joint venture, betting on the technology to run 4G networks as it... China hands Asian memory makers massive bargaining chip * China diversifies chipmakers' client base from Apple, Samsung EU, U.S. trade talks face stumble Trade talks between the U.S and EU will resume, officials say. Richard Quest talks with Guy Verhofstadt about the news. Gun Found by Police When U.N.C. Player Arrested A police report says officers seized a 9mm handgun and ammunition when North Carolina's leading scorer last season, P.J. Hairston, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge. Slap Shot Rangers First Pick Is One With Ties to the Islanders With the 65th overall pick, the Rangers chose Adam Tambellini, a 6-foot-2 center whose father and brother each played for the Islanders. Police, workers move in to exhume Mandela's children July 3 - Authorities moved in to exhume the graves of Nelson Mandela's children in the latest turn in the family drama that has gripped South Africa. Deborah Gembara reports. U.S. FDA to propose allowing generic drugmakers to update drug labels July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would allow generic drug companies to update prescribing information for their products to reflect new safety information. National Briefing | South Georgia 21 Charged After Inquiry Finds Alzheimers Patients Were Abused Twenty-one people were charged Tuesday after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it found widespread abuse of patients at a specialized care facility northeast of Atlanta. After Disaster, Bangladesh Lags in Policing Its Maze of Factories Several months after a garment factory collapse killed more than a thousand people, Bangladesh is struggling to make headway in its attempts to avert another disaster. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Red Onions and Feta Cooking the onions on the grill before assembling the pizza give them a nice charred flavor. Weather satellite revived after suspected micrometeoroid hit CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A weather satellite that failed just before the start of an expected busy hurricane season is back in service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Monday. Crown Media shares rise as unit Hallmark Cards considers taking it private (Reuters) - Shares of Crown Media Holdings Ltd continued to rise following a 19 percent jump on Tuesday, after its unit and largest shareholder Hallmark Cards said it was considering taking its... Kelly Slater 'Surfing is my religion' Among the fearless young men carving scars into the faces of towering waves, is the "King of Surfing." Art Review Naga Peoples Made Beauty From the Ugly in Northeastern India Fiercely Modern Art of the Naga Warrior is the Rubin Museums introduction to the diverse collection of peoples who speak similar languages and reside in northeastern India. Jubilant crowds celebrate in Tahrir Square after Mursi overthrown July 3 - Hundreds of thousands of anti-Mursi protesters in central Cairo's Tahrir Square erupted into wild cheering late Wednesday night, setting off fireworks and waving flags. Cars drove around the capital honking their horns in celebration. Rough cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 2-SEC alleges insider trading in Onyx ahead of Amgen offer July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing unnamed defendants of insider trading in Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc call options before the drugmaker... Pawlenty to Wall Street "Stop doing stupid things" Big banks' bad reputation stems in part from their past mistakes, said former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, now president and CEO of Financial Services Roundtable. Pawlenty talked about his new role as Wall Street's man in Washington with Reuters Breakingviews Editor Rob Cox at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Farm Bill Defeat Shows Agricultures Waning Power Although a number of factors contributed to the defeat of the bill, analysts said the vote also illustrated the shift in the American population and political power to more urban areas. The TV Watch Cooking Up Redemption, With a Dollop of Denial On Today Paula Deen, the tarnished queen of Southern cooking, offered a contrite defense to charges that she has used racist epithets. Global Soccer One Victory at a Time as Brazil Remakes a Juggernaut Three games played, three victories, and Brazil's 2013 Confederations Cup appears to be taking shape the same as when Luiz Felipe Scolari built the team that won the 2002 World Cup. UPDATE 1-'Fast Furious' rolls over Will Smith's 'After Earth' June 2 (Reuters) - Car chase sequel "Fast Furious 6" kept racing at U.S. and Canadian box offices, outpacing rival movies for a second straight weekend and finishing far in front of Will Smith's new sci-fi film "After Earth." Sports Briefing | College Football Oklahoma State Quarterback Picks Illinois Wes Lunt, the former Oklahoma State starting quarterback, is transferring to the University of Illinois in his home state. The Hunt Lighting Out for a Midtown West Rental William Tracy decided owning an apartment wasnt for him. Roundup Fueled by Past Failures, Haas Holds On to Win Bill Haas pulled away from a crowd of contenders with three straight birdies, two good pars and one good hop to win the ATT National. Tensions easing in the South China Sea? China has agreed to hold formal talks with its southeast Asian neighbors about establishing a "code of conduct" to ease maritime tensions in the South China Sea, a major step forward in the long-running dispute. China clamps down on Xinjiang In a show of force after unrest last week that left 35 people dead, Chinese authorities have ramped up security in the far-western region of Xinjiang. Egypt army topples president, announces transition CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's armed forces overthrew Islamist President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday, sparking wild rejoicing in the streets at the prospect of new elections as a range of political leaders backed a new political transition. 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. Teen stays jailed for online 'joke' A Texas teen who's been jailed more than four months for a Facebook comment he made during a video-game argument is finally getting a day in court that could let him go home. Hoarders Woman's fight to break cycle CNN's Tory Dunnan has the story of one woman's struggle to break the cycle of Hoarding Official Israeli security forces kills Palestinian man A 19 year old Palestinian man was shot and killed by the Israeli military in the West Bank on Tuesday, Palestinian officials told CNN. T Magazine Travel Diary | Yuvi Alperts Holiday in Havana The up-and-coming mens accessories designer, whose collections often take inspiration from his travel, shares pictures and reminiscences from a trip to Cuba.

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