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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Metaphysical Dog, Poems by Frank Bidart Frank Bidarts latest poems look back at the precedents literary, cinematic and sexual that shaped him as an adult. Social classes unite in protests During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. The Caucus The Weekend Word Covered Political news from todays Times and a look at the presidents weekly address, plus the latest happenings in Washington. Manassero Masters incredible The youngest-ever player to qualify for the Masters reflects on his career and the boy who will break one of his records. Sports Briefing | Football Records Sealed in Murder Case Involving Hernandez A Massachusetts judge sealed the records of the district court overseeing the murder investigation involving Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Remastering the art of discus It can appear to the naked eye as a blur; a frenzied whirlwind of arms and legs, but for Ancient Greece it epitomized an intoxicating marriage of harmony and balance. Williams Loses to Lisicki in Wimbledon Stunner Serena Williams joined a growing list of marquee names eliminated early at this wild and unpredictable Wimbledon. Detroit, Embracing New Auto Technologies, Seeks App Builders The old-line carmakers are suddenly hungry for information technology specialists who can create apps for the next generation of connected vehicles. UPDATE 1-Lixil to buy toilet maker American Standard for $542 mln TOKYO/NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest building products maker Lixil Group Corp said on Friday it would buy toilet and plumbing facilities maker ASD Americas Holding Corp (American... Economix Blog Full Employment The Big Missing Piece Despite signs of economic strength in several sectors, demand for labor remains sluggish, and thats an especially big problem for low- and middle-income workers, an economist writes. Mining titans, movie moguls Macau's junket operators branch out MACAU (Reuters) - When junket operator Suncity opened its first high roller baccarat table at Steve Wynn's Macau casino in 2007 to lure China's wealthiest punters, the firm had fewer than 30... Obama visits slave port in Senegal June 27 - Barack Obama, the first US president of African ancestry visits Goree Island in Senegal -- the point of departure for the slave trade. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Orioles 4, Yankees 2 Fifth Straight Loss Drops Yankees to Fourth in A.L. East The Orioles used solo home runs in each of the first three innings to grab an early lead against the Yankees, who have lost 21 of their last 33. How Angry Is Brazil? Pel Now Has Feet of Clay As Brazilian protests grow, even soccer comes under fire after Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the soccer legend known as Pel, told Brazilians to forget the protests. Singapore 'Hello Kitty' fanciers bare claws in quest for toy SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore residents braved hazardous air, bid hundreds of dollars and queued for hours to lay their hands on a special Hello Kitty stuffed toy, swept up in a craze for the mouthless Japanese cat that peaked this week in the city-state. Classical music inspires social change for at-risk children in Bolivia June 26 - An ambitious classical music program in Bolivia inspires at-risk children to dream of a better future through the sounds of Vivaldi and Verdi. Sharon Reich reports. Veteran performers wow crowds on final day of Glastonbury PILTON, England (Reuters) - An octogenarian entertainer and a veteran country music singer had fans of all tastes and ages roaring on the final afternoon of the Glastonbury music festival on Sunday. UPDATE 2-Intel's new CEO focused on mobile chips, cautious on TV SAN FRANCISCO, June 28 (Reuters) - Intel Corp's new CEO said on Friday he would speed up the rollout of chips for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices as consumers move away from personal computers. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Croatia Joins European Union The Balkan country became the 28th member of the European Union on Monday as the trading bloc grapples with upheaval in the euro zone. Opera/Classical Music Listings for June 28-July 4 A selected guide to classical music performances in New York and the area. Creditors to Determine Whether to Release Greek Aid The arrival of the officials coincided with reports that they might release only part of the next installment of aid in order to keep pressure on Athens. UPDATE 2-Colombia's central bank holds key rate steady at 3.25 pct * Low inflation leaves policymakers room to stimulate growth Theater Review In Unlockd, a Land of Dueling Hairdos Unlockd, a new musical at the Duke on 42nd Street, imagines a place when extravagant tresses assure male adoration. 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. After the Fact Small Wheels Play Big Role on Kepler Spacecraft Reaction wheels are crucial in helping orient spacecraft like the Kepler telescope, which recently lost use of a second wheel, highlighting the challenges designers face. Scientists Find Canadian Oil Safe for Pipelines, but Critics Say Questions Remain The study found that the crude proposed for the Keystone XL pipeline posed no increased risks of transport, but environmental groups said its possible environmental hazards required scrutiny. Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. Orioles 4, Yankees 2 Fifth Straight Loss Drops Yankees to Fourth in A.L. East The Orioles used solo home runs in each of the first three innings to grab an early lead against the Yankees, who have lost 21 of their last 33. Economic View Politics Aside, a Common Bond for Two Economists As economic advisers to presidents of different parties, a professor and his former student can still bridge the partisan gap. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) Motherlode Blog Mom, Admit It, Were Homeless As my children and I huddled together outside their fathers house, the word goodbye suddenly filled my throat with a powerful soreness. I couldnt bear to say it out loud. 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. UPDATE 1-France challenges arbitration award, Tapie investigated * Judges launch probe of French tycoon who received hefty sum Republicans Paint Clinton as Old News for 2016 Presidential Election Republican strategists and presidential hopefuls, in ways subtle and overt, are eager to focus a spotlight on Hillary Rodham Clintons age. Motion Picture Academy Seeks to Expand Membership The 276 invitations to join the group that hands out Oscars represents a reversal of recent tightening of the rolls. Taipei, a Novel by Tao Lin Tao Lins novel follows a young pill-popping writer from Brooklyn to Taiwan. Arizona Blaze Rages On as Crews Cope With Death of 19 Firefighters Fire officials said they expected a difficult day battling the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday with shifting winds, similar to those that led to the deaths of the firefighters. China ramps up security after unrest 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.

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