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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brazil thriving, so what gives? Brazil had finally made it, so why did millions take to the streets? CNN's Shasta Darlington explains. Assad's forces battle to tighten control of central Syria AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's forces pounded Sunni Muslim rebels in the city of Homs with artillery and from the air on Sunday, the second day of their offensive in central Syria, activists said. Today's Economist Stronger U.S. Growth Ahead Four forces immigration reform, expanded energy production, a housing upturn, and clarity about financial regulation are shaping up to support stronger growth and job creation, an economist writes. Football amid fury Brazil's Cup win Brazil beat Spain 3-0 while protests raged outside the stadium. Energy Secretary Optimistic on Obamas Plan to Reduce Emissions Ernest J. Moniz said the plan that President Obama outlined this week is achievable with some new programs and better management of existing ones, at least for the short term. Streetscapes | Silver Palaces Two Architectural Gems in a Changed Setting Time was when Tiffany and Gorham sold treasures out of sumptuous stores in Murray Hill. Obama Completes First Leg of Africa Tour President Obama ended his visit to Senegal and headed to South Africa. His last stop was Tanzania. Mauritius inspired by Singapore CNN's Robyn Curnow sits down with Xavier-Luc Duval, the Vice-Prime Minister of Mauritius. Sports Briefing | College Baseball Oregon State Stays Alive Oregons State beat Indiana in the losers bracket of the College World Series, eliminating the Hoosiers. City Room Big Ticket | Park-Centric Luxury for $17.53 Million A floor-through apartment with four bedrooms, all with en-suite baths, great views and a key to Gramercy Park was the most expensive residential sale of the week. Breakingviews Nokia gets options on Siemens buyout July 1 - Nokia buys Siemens out of their joint venture for a bargain 1.7 bln. This deal will shore Nokia up while it struggles with smartphones, argues Breakingviews. A love story that survived Survivors from the "Kindertransport" rescue mission are reunited in London. CNN's Rosie Tomkins reports. Bucks More Young People Ditching Credit Cards More young adults are forgoing credit cards. Heirs Fight Museums to Reclaim Art Marty Grosz, the son of German artist George Grosz, seeks the return of some of his fathers works that were acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Fedsters lure markets off the ledge The Federal Reserve is rolling out some of its biggest hitters in a bid to convince volatile markets that the U.S. central bank is in no hurry to tighten monetary policy. Dance Listings for June 21-27 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. New AAC Puts 1st Men's Tournament in Memphis The new American Athletic Conference will hold its first men's basketball tournament at the FedExForum in Memphis next March. Assad's forces battle to tighten control of central Syria AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's forces pounded Sunni Muslim rebels in the city of Homs with artillery and from the air on Sunday, the second day of their offensive in central Syria, activists said. Stocks Up 1% on Factory and Construction Data Wall Street rose Monday after data showed that United States manufacturing activity rebounded from an unexpected contraction, and construction spending rose to its highest level in nearly four years. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Breakingviews Wall Street time warp June 27 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists compare the rapid rise in interest rates to similar occurrences in 1994 and 2003. 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... Florida jury to hear watchman's account of killing Trayvon Martin SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - Jurors are expected to hear neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman's description of how he shot unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in a Florida murder trial that moved into the second week of testimony on Monday. Nokia to buy Siemens' stake in NSN for 1.7 bln euros HELSINKI, July 1 (Reuters) - Finnish mobile phone company Nokia said on Monday it has agreed to buy Siemens AG's stake in their joint venture Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) for 1.7 billion euros ($2.2 billion). British Women's Drought Hits 30 Years as Robson Falls Laura Robson began the second week of Wimbledon looking to become the first British woman to reach the quarter-finals since 1984 but took just over 90 minutes to depart in tears as she was beaten in straight sets by Estonian Kaia Kanepi on Monday. Exclusive U.S. drug firms vie to take stake in Celesio - sources FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Two U.S. drugs distribution groups McKesson Corp and Cardinal Health Inc are both in talks to possibly take a stake in German drugs company Celesio , two industry sources... NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Hobby Lobby won't owe fines over contraception mandate -U.S. judge June 28 (Reuters) - The arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby Stores Inc will not have to pay daily fines beginning next week for refusing to provide birth control coverage to employees as required under the 2010 healthcare overhaul, a federal judge ruled on Friday. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Fed's Lockhart says could taper faster if economy surprises WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could consider pulling back on its bond-buying stimulus even earlier than expected if the U.S. economy grows more quickly than anticipated and the jobless... Kerry Says Snowden Affair Will Not Upset China Relations The remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday seemed to tone down earlier expressions of anger by the Obama administration. A Burst of Solar Power A NASA physicist explains why scientists are increasingly concerned about the effect of solar flares on our wired world. Brazil's 'perfect 10' surf pioneer She's a perfect 10; the surfer that other professionals will drag themselves out of the water to watch. Europe Day Ahead Inflation, Egypt-watch, day 2 for Carney July 1 - Day 2 for new BoE boss Mark Carney. UK construction PMI hot on the heels of today's sizzling manufacturing report, plus Euro zone producer prices the main data points. And more Egypt protests likely. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Berluti Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. Wimbledon Favorite Serena Williams Is Defeated Sabine Lisicki of Germany beat the seemingly unbeatable, sending Serena Williams out in the fourth round, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4. UPDATE 1-Citi to pay Fannie $968 mln for potential mortgage buyback claims (Adds that payment is mostly covered by reserves, share movement) Personal Health A Label Calls Attention to Obesity The American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders. A drive-thru funeral? Oliver and Eggleston Funeral Establishment in Virginia now offers drive-thru viewings. WTVR reports. Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback.

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