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News Feed Latest worldwide news DealBook Tribune to Buy 19 TV Stations Amid Groundswell of Consolidation The Tribune Company agreed on Monday to buy 19 local television stations for about $2.7 billion, becoming one of the nations biggest commercial TV station owners. Artist stirs privacy debate with portraits from DNA July 1 - DNA extracted from cigarette butts and bubble gum found on the streets of Brooklyn is being used by artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg to create realistic portraits of anonymous New Yorkers. The artist says her project is designed to spark debate about the use - or potential misuse - of DNA profiling in society. Ben Gruber reports. Tribune to buy Local TV for $2.73 bln July 1 (Reuters) - Tribune Co said it would acquire Local TV Holdings LLC, which owns 19 television stations, for $2.73 billion in cash. Global Soccer Saying It All by Not Mentioning Soccer President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil did not say the words "soccer" or "Olympics" in talking about how to address recent protests, but there is little doubt that sports play a role in the unrest. An art installation that defies gravity June 26 - A street in East London goes topsy-turvy after an Argentine artist creates the illusion of a 3D house. Sharon Reich reports. N.C.A.A Punishes Oregon and Former Coach The team was placed on probation and Chip Kelly, its former coach, was penalized after an inquiry that centered on Oregons ties to a recruiting service provider. Tribune to buy 19 local TV stations for $2.73 billion (Reuters) - Tribune Co said on Monday that it would acquire 19 television stations from Local TV Holdings LLC for $2.73 billion in cash, making it the largest TV broadcaster in the United States. Swan Song for Cicadas, but Many Missed the Show While many people were kept up at night by the roar of this arthropod flash mob, others were left to wonder what all the fuss was about. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. UPDATE 2-Intuit looks to bounce back with financial services sale * To sell Intuit Financial Services to Thoma Bravo for $1.03 bln Tardy Ferrer outlasts Dodig LONDON (Reuters) - He turned up 10 minutes late on court and took an age to find his rhythm, but metronomic Spaniard David Ferrer showed there are few tougher opponents as he ground down Ivan Dodig in four sets to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday. 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. Britain's FTSE rises, heads for first weekly rise since mid-May * FTSE up 0.2 pct on day, 2.3 pct so far this week * On track for first monthly fall in 13 months * Goldman sees value in consumer staples after retreat By Toni Vorobyova LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) -... Princeling-linked Boyu Capital said to prepare $1.5 bln fund HONG KONG, June 28 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Boyu Capital, whose partners include former TPG executive Mary Ma and the grandson of former China president Jiang Zemin, is planning to raise its... Slap Shot Islanders Make Deal With Wild Before Selecting a Defenseman in the First Round The Islanders sent Nino Niederreiter to Minnesota for Cal Clutterbuck, and took defenseman Ryan Pulock with the 15th over all pick in Sundays N.H.L. draft. Street Style Shirtdresses The best of readers photos from the week of June 24. Well Gay Marriage Same, but Different Gay marriages tend to be more egalitarian with couples leaning on a network of friends and reporting being happier and have less conflict than straight couples. In new games, gore gives way to emotion Forget the macho world of the standard shoot-'em up video game. Rather than relying on blood, gore and mayhem, a number of game developers are tapping into their inner emotions, inviting gamers along for adventures of the psyche. Astronaut chats from space Becky Anderson talks with astronaut Karen Nyberg live from 240 miles above the Earth at the International Space Station. Music Review Marisa Monte Performs at the Beacon Theater Marisa Monte brought her tour, Verdade, Uma Iluso (Truth, an Illusion) to the Beacon Theater on Wednesday evening. The story of Malala's friend Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. Abe's vote-catching app June 28 - A cartoon version of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jumps for victory in new smartphone game to boost support ahead of next month's election. Lily Grimes reports. Bush Snowden damaged U.S. Robyn Curnow sits down with former President George W. Bush to discuss Edward Snowden and the legacy of his office. Citi to pay Fannie $968 mln for potential mortgage repurchase claims July 1 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc will pay Fannie Mae $968 million to resolve potential mortgage repurchase claims for breaches of representations on loans sold to Fannie Mae between 2000 and 2012. Save My Blockbuster! Lynda Obst, Mike Vollman, Erik Feig and others help The Times make the next big tent-pole movie. Ghanas Crackdown on Chinese Gold Miners Hits One Rural Area Hard Ghana has soured on the Chinese who have worked in its gold mines for years, exposing Chinas risky system of financing for miners and leaving relatives fearing financial ruin. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. Brazil thrash Spain in Confed Cup final Hosts Brazil enjoy a triumphant finale to the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain in the Maracana Sunday. An end to global thirst is in sight When one looks back at humanity's great achievements, what do we think of -- the moon landings, decoding the human genome, elimination of small-pox, the invention of penicillin -- all have left their mark on our collective history. Sprint Nextel must face NY suit over tax fraud - judge NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp must face a lawsuit brought by New York state accusing the company of deliberately not collecting or paying millions of dollars of taxes for its cell phone service, a judge has ruled. Music Review Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino Lets the Pizzica Sing Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino performed in a whirlwind of tambourine rhythms at Joes Pub on Thursday night. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Monday. Japanese Stocks BUY 18.6 million shares SELL 12.3... Brazilian banks BNDES, Caixa face biggest exposure to EBX woes, BofA says SAO PAULO, July 1 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run lenders Caixa Econmica Federal and BNDES have the largest loan exposure to debt-laden Grupo EBX, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said on Monday, as markets assess risks stemming from years of hefty borrowing by billionaire Eike Batista's mining and energy conglomerate. New species excites 'twitchers' At a time when most birdwatchers are counting the bird species on the way to extinction, to find a new species previously unknown to science might be cause to pop the champagne corks. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Pistroius resumes 'low-key' training Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, accused of killing his girlfriend, starts "low-key" training, according to family. Orkney, by Amy Sackville A professor and his former student on their island honeymoon. Global Soccer Brazil vs. Spain Best in World Meets Best in History The Confederations Cup has been a tough tournament. And Brazil has made sure its most feared opponent took the longest and most tortuous road to the final. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. Fed Officials Try to Ease Concern of Stimulus End In separate but similar speeches on Thursday, three officials from the Federal Reserve sought to reassure investors that economic data would continue to guide its actions on its stimulus campaign.

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