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News Feed Latest worldwide news Third of conifers under threat of extinction, study says OSLO (Reuters) - A third of the world's conifers, the biggest and longest-lived organisms on the planet, are at risk of extinction, with logging and disease the main threats, scientists said on Tuesday. What next for Egypt's economy? CNN's Richard Quest speaks with PIMCO CEO Mohamed El-Erian about how Egypt's political crisis is affecting its economy. Dance Listings for June 28-July 4 A selected guide to performances of movement in New York and the area. The world's most expensive bed is fit for a king June 25 - At $175 thousand (USD), the world's most expensive bed, Savoir's "Royal State Bed," is perfect for the rich and sleepy. Elly Park reports. Airline recruits women to save fuel An Indian airline has hit on possibly the worthiest excuse yet for hiring slim women as cabin crew -- it saves fuel and therefore money. Well Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Solved! Readers solve the case of a 37-year-old woman who had a persistent fever despite being treated with antibiotics. Qatar emir transfers power to son Qatar, a tiny but influential Persian Gulf nation, will have a new leader. How has cycling recovered? Amanda Davies looks at the financial impact of the Lance Armstrong revelations and how cycling has since recovered. US STOCKS-Wall St gains as jobs data signals stronger economy * SP 500 close above 50-day moving average for the first time since June 19 For Egypts Islamists, Confusion and Fear Amid Celebration As much of Cairo exploded in euphoria, parts of the city fell silent where President Mohamed Morsis loyalists protested to stave off what they saw as a threat to democracy. Michael Palin joins WWI drama in first acting role in 15 years LONDON (Reuters) - British TV presenter Michael Palin is taking up his first acting role in more than 15 years, joining a drama about soldiers producing a newspaper from the battlefields of World War One. Special penny for UK babies born on same day as royal heir There's a treat in store for anyone in Britain whose baby arrives on the same day that Prince William and his wife, Catherine, deliver a royal heir -- the gift of a coin from the Royal Mint to celebrate the birth. Firefighters make progress against deadly Arizona blaze PHOENIX (Reuters) - Crews in central Arizona made steady progress on Friday toward containing the deadliest U.S. wildfire in 80 years, which killed 19 firefighters last weekend, officials said. SP cuts Nokia rating further on Siemens venture buyout LONDON, July 5 (IFR) - Standard Poor's downgraded Nokia further into junk territory on Friday, warning that the Finnish telecom firm's plan to take over Siemens AG's stake in their joint network equipment venture would strain its finances. Sports Briefing | Soccer Red Bulls End Drought by Beating Houston Fabian Espindola broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute with his first goal since April 20 and Jonny Steele scored with two minutes left, giving the Red Bulls a victory over Houston. Crucial Rule Is Delayed a Year for Obamas Health Law The administration abruptly announced a delay in the mandate that larger employers cover their workers, postponing the effective date beyond next years midterm elections. In Tanzania, Obama Calls for a Partnership With Africa to Aid Its Economy Arriving to an enthusiastic welcome in Tanzania, President Obama called for a new model with Africa based on trade and partnership as well as aid and assistance. Mayweather's family affair Glance at Floyd Mayweather's complex life story and it's hard not to be reminded of the lyrics to Sly and the Family Stone's classic song "It's a Family Affair" --- "Blood's thicker than the mud, it's a family affair." T Magazine Threes a Trend | Fisherman Sandals for Work and Play The spring shoe was paired with suits, shorts and tailored trousers at Christopher Kane, Carven and 3.1 Phillip Lim. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Europe tackles unemployment A grey day in Brussels provided an apt backdrop for addressing the bleak job prospects facing Europe's younger generations. Advertising Executive From the Agency Grey New York Takes On a Larger Role Michael Houston became one of four regional chief executives at Grey and one of the few African-Americans in the executive suite of a large, mainstream Madison Avenue agency. Ally's ResCap unit files bankruptcy plan July 5 (Reuters) - Residential Capital LLC, the mortgage lending unit of U.S. government-owned Ally Financial Inc , has filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan that calls for unsecured creditors to... "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Bad drop costs Woods CNN's Patrick Snell and Shane O'Donoghue discuss the penalty officials gave Tiger Woods for a bad ball drop. Last text message found from U.S. family lost at sea There was a dash of hope and a dose of disappointment in the search for an American family and their friends lost at sea for the past month. The 30-Minute Interview Fred T. Shen Mr. Shen is a founder and the chairman of Shen Milsom Wilke, a consulting and design firm. 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? Sgolne Royal is Not Willing to Be a Footnote With a new book, Sgolne Royal is once again drawing interest in French politics after a long period of misfortune. Man, woman missing on water near Coney Island A Fourth of July joyride on the water took a potentially fatal turn, and authorities are now searching for a man and woman who disappeared near Coney Island. 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. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). NASA picks Florida agency to take over shuttle landing strip CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA has selected Space Florida, a state-backed economic development agency, to take over operations, maintenance and development of the space shuttle's idled landing site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials said on Friday. Conservation, cooler temps help California power grid (Reuters) - A second day of conservation efforts and slightly lower temperatures helped the California power grid avoid potential problems on Tuesday as a widespread heat wave across the West begins to moderate. High Low Finance In Ireland, Dire Echoes of a Bailout Gone Awry As American regulators aim for a harder line on big banks, a newspaper in Ireland says audiotapes prove that bankers were lying during the 2008 crisis. Sports Briefing | Football Krafts Super Bowl Ring Said to Be a Gift to Putin A spokesman for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said the New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, meant for a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring to be a gift to Mr. Putin eight years ago. Inbee Park 1 More Leg for Grand Slam, or Is It 2? The good news for LPGA Tour commissioner Mike Whan is that his sport is dominating the golf conversation, which is rare. Homes Keep Rising in West Despite Growing Wildfire Threat Just as many Easterners resist stepping back from their increasingly flooded coast, Westerners build where they want to build and balk at controls. Bergeron No Surgery Needed for Various Injuries Bruins alternate captain Patrice Bergeron says he won't need surgery for any of the injuries he suffered in the Stanley Cup final. Fitch Upgrades Cyprus's LC IDR to 'CCC' from 'Restricted Default' Link to Fitch Ratings' Report Cyprus - Rating Action ReportLONDON, July 05 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has upgraded Cyprus's Long-term local currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'CCC' from 'Restricted...

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