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News Feed Latest worldwide news For online lenders, Wall Street cash brings growth and risk SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Institutional investors are tripping over themselves to buy so-called peer-to-peer loans offered by a new breed of Internet lending companies, a development that could... Kelly Says Rees Will Start for Notre Dame in 2013 Tommy Rees is Notre Dame's starting quarterback again. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 5 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday Auto, factory data hint at some momentum in economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. new motor vehicle sales in June were poised to record their strongest month in more than 5-1/2 years and factories posted a second straight month of gains in new orders in... Auto Sales Showed Powerful Gains Across the Board in June Pickup trucks and S.U.V.s. led the way, resulting in the best performance in at least six years for Ford and Chrysler and the best month for G.M. since September 2008. Lincoln Center Festival Adopts a New to You Formula Programing at Lincoln Centers international summer festival aims for surprises rather than world premieres. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. People eat less after harder workouts small study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High intensity workouts may curb people's appetite shortly afterward, according to a small study. Square Feet Chinese Investors Pursue U.S. Property Deals Chinese investors have been buying marquee commercial properties in New York and other American cities, in many cases encouraged and aided by the Chinese government. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. Are these world's rudest cab drivers? Could these really be the rudest taxi drivers on the planet? AP Sources Warriors Clear Space, Acquire Iguodala The Golden State Warriors have landed a coveted free agent just not the one everybody was talking about. Following Game of Thrones to Belfast and Beyond The HBO fantasy series is drawing fans to Northern Ireland, but there is far more to tourism here than the hit show. A Coup? Or Something Else? $1.5 Billion in U.S. Aid Is on the Line President Obama seems content to let a debate play out in hopes of using the possibility of an aid cutoff to influence the situation without actually pulling the trigger yet. Chrysler recalls nearly half-million vehicles overhead restraint issue Chrysler took the preemptive step this week of recalling nearly half a million vehicles because of issues with the active head-restraint function found in several makes and models. Well Keeping Cancer a Secret Its our job, as doctors and nurses, to be deliberate in asking our patients how they will explain their cancer to others, to make sure they understand. Keeping such a diagnosis hushed, from those who love and care for us, is an unfair burden we shouldnt allow cancer to dictate, too. Doping past haunts Tour Kenyan-born Briton Chris Froome is hot favorite for the 100th edition of the Tour de France which starts in Corsica Saturday as the race is once again overshadowed by doping controversy. Special delivery for 'miracle baby' Seven years ago, she captured the hearts of soldiers who brought her to the U.S. for life-saving surgery. Now she's stolen the hearts of ordinary Americans who read of her plight and pitched in to make her life a bit less difficult. UPDATE 3-EU says Greek aid could be split into instalments * Greece offers plan to resolve public sector reform hurdle At Anchor Off Lithuania, Its Own Energy Supply With a high-tech ship anchored offshore, the country is hoping to end its dependence on Gazprom for its energy needs. 'Obamacare' foes renew attack after employer mandate delayed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans launched a fresh assault on "Obamacare" Wednesday, promising a congressional inquiry after the White House delayed a requirement for employer-provided health insurance until after the 2014 congressional elections. The man who exposed Lance It cost his newspaper a thumping $1.6 million in legal costs as well as 13 years of his life. But journalist David Walsh was finally vindicated when Lance Armstrong confessed to doping earlier this year. Five stories you may have missed The dramatic overthrow of Egypt's first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsy has dominated the news agenda for much of this week. Living in Jackson Hole, China Looking for a weekend escape from the city, Annie Liu and her husband fell in love at first sight with a log home in Jackson Hole and bought it for less than $300,000. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ghana Advances in Under-20 World Cup Yiadom Boakye set up the equalizer and scored a late winner as Ghana came from behind to beat Portugal and reach the quarterfinals of the under-20 World Cup in Istanbul. Dot Earth Blog A Song for the Fallen on Independence Day A musical look at the storied past and uncertain future of the last resting place of fallen American heroes. Can record dam light up Africa? DR Congo has plans to build the world's biggest hydroelectric project, which it says can generate power for 500 million people. But can it make the plans reality? More airlines ban shark fin cargo Three more Asia-Pacific based airlines have announced plans to ban shark's fin cargo from their flights. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq Attacks Kill Shiites and Sunnis A suicide bomber killed 15 people as they left a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Friday and a separate attack on Sunni protesters killed 7 others, the authorities said. Bassem Youssef's funny news Satirist Bassem Youssef talks about tackling serious issues in post-revolutionary Egypt with comedy. For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather. Cycling for a better future Amanda Davies looks at the increasing popularity of cycling and how new leadership could impact the sport. Delay in Obamacare requirement puts onus on the honor system NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Obama administration's move to delay a key element of healthcare reform has another, unintended, consequence A crucial part of that reform will depend on consumers observing the honor system, with millions of dollars at stake. UPDATE 1-Nigeria court to rule on LNG blockade on Monday * Blockade costing $22 mln a day, quarter of Nigeria budget Dance Review Third Rail Projects Takes Drama Outdoors in Lower Manhattan A performance piece by Third Rail Projects takes place outdoors in Lower Manhattan around a pop-up camper. The Pour On the Scent of Summer Muscat wines from Alsace can be dry, slightly sweet or hauntingly nectar-like. Always, though, they are fragrant with a beguiling perfume. U.S. Week Ahead Once more into the breach goes Bernanke July 5 - Fed chairman Ben Bernanke makes his first speaking appearance since he stunned investors and markets with his taper talk almost three weeks ago. The strong jobs report could support tapering sooner. Two bodies found near New York's Coney Island after jet ski accident NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - The bodies of a man and woman believed to have died in a jet ski accident near New York's Coney Island amusement park were found by police divers on Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. As Competition Wanes, Amazon Cuts Back Discounts After years of lowering book prices, Amazon is offering smaller discounts on some books. Authors and small publishers said this put some books beyond an audiences reach. Green algae inundates Shandong Province July 5 - Green algae turns Chinese shores into an emerald garden. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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