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More cop trouble for Bieber
The singer-heartthrob was reportedly involved in an accident in Los Angeles on Monday night involving a pedestrian.


Brazil's 'perfect 10' surfing pioneer
She's a perfect 10; the surfer that other professionals will drag themselves out of the water to watch.


National Briefing | Washington N.F.L. Wont Promote Enrollment in Health Insurance Under New Law
The National Football League is not participating in an effort with the Obama administration to help promote enrollment in health insurance plans under the new health care law.


9 classic American dive bars
What makes a classic dive bar? Everything from octogenarian bartenders to surly bouncers, ghosts and incontinent chickens.


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.


The most powerful celebrity is...
Forbes Magazine's Meghan Casserly reveals who took the number one spot on this year's "Most Powerful Celebrity" list.


Security forces raid Al Jazeera Egyptian TV channel
CAIRO, July 3 (Reuters) - Security forces raided the Cairo offices of Al Jazeera's Egyptian television channel on Wednesday and detailed at least five staff, hours after the army toppled Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, a journalist at the station said.


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.


Date-Krumm creates Wimbledon history
The 1989 Wimbledon championships involved the likes of Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe and Chris Evert but one player from that era is, remarkably, still playing Kimiko Date-Krumm, who reached the third round on Thursday.


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.


Summer Shorelines Free Dinner in the City It Comes With a Catch, of Course
Even as the South Bronx waterfront has been transformed with cafes and bike paths, the great tradition of fishing for ones own dinner quietly endures.


Chinese Nobel author trades pen for brush
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A dark figure stands alone in the centre of a bleak, shadowy landscape in one painting, while an ethereal tree-like form claims attention in another.


UPDATE 2-Chesapeake closes capex gap with $1 bln asset sale to Exco
* Deal brings Chesapeake's asset sales to $3.6 bln this year


Bernanke to make July 10 speech on Fed's policy record
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke would make a speech in Cambridge, Massachusetts, next week on the central bank's 100-year history, its policy record, lessoned learned and prospects for the future.


Chrysler recalls more than 500,000 vehicles, most for head rests
DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC said on Wednesday it will recall more than 500,000 vehicles, most of them for possibly malfunctioning active restraint head rests.


Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich
GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a...


U.S. asks Ecuador to deny Snowden asylum
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden asked Ecuador to "please reject" the request for asylum from NSA leaker Edward Snowden, said Ecuador's president.


US STOCKS-Wall St modestly lower in volatile session
* Technology among day's strongest sector, but materials fall


Ecuador seeks London's help over embassy bugging
QUITO/LONDON (Reuters) - Ecuador said on Wednesday it would seek the help of the British government to determine who put a hidden microphone in the South American nation's London embassy, where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is holed up.


The Appraisal Opening Doors by Day, Painting on Canvases by Night
For eight years, a building service workers union has held an art show, giving its members a place to share their paintings, photographs, poems and sculptures.


Endangered peccaries born at San Diego zoo
July 2 -Three baby peccaries make their public debut at San Diego Zoo. Elly Park reports.


By the Millions, Egyptians Seek Morsis Ouster
In an outpouring of rage against President Mohamed Morsi, a core of protesters set fire to the headquarters of Mr. Morsis Muslim Brotherhood movement in Cairo.


Obama wildlife trafficking plan may also boost security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House plan to curb illegal trafficking in rhino horn, elephant tusks and body parts from other endangered wildlife could have the side benefit of helping to stabilize parts of Africa plagued by insurgent groups, military and political analysts say.


Union 'fat cat' stands up for working man's America's Cup
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Contenders for the 34th America's Cup have filled miles of prized San Francisco waterfront property with their yachts and tents and built villages of stores and cafes for a summer of racing that has been heralded as a boon to the local economy.


Fed to vote on Basel capital rules, also eyes stricter reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday is set to vote on whether to adopt the international Basel III capital rules and will also consider a series of other reforms that go beyond that...


The Trade Overhaul Efforts in Washington Reflect Few Lessons of Housing Crisis
Congress is working gingerly toward a solution to fix Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a process dominated by emotional battles and financial interests.


Bote Isle of Skye in Williamsburg
The Caledonia Scottish Pub, a popular spot on the Upper East Side, has a spacious new branch in Williamsburg called Isle of Skye, serving more than 100 different kinds of whiskey.


Well Feeling Stressed? Its Probably Harming Your Health
If you believe stress is affecting your health, you are probably right, a new study concludes, and that perception may increase your risk for heart disease.


Twenty Pies to Make This Summer
Revel in the season with a pie (or a tart, or a cobbler). Here are 20 recipes to carry you through the warm months.


Watch CNN FC episode 16
Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.


Straight Sets Berdych-Djokovic Analysis Its All About Momentum
Tomas Berdych had seized the momentum from Novak Djokovic in a quarterfinal at Wimbledon on Wednesday, then promptly gave it back.


Bote Isle of Skye in Williamsburg
The Caledonia Scottish Pub, a popular spot on the Upper East Side, has a spacious new branch in Williamsburg called Isle of Skye, serving more than 100 different kinds of whiskey.


Panel Convenes in Washington to Discuss Aliens
A group of former lawmakers and government officials gathered this week in the capital to discuss what they said was secrecy surrounding aliens and unidentified flying objects.


Nikkei set to edge up on upbeat US data; Portugal turmoil may cap gains
TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to edge up and hold near the 14,000-mark on Thursday on fresh signs that the U.S. economic recovery is gathering pace, but buyers...


Bits Blog AltaVista. Whats That?
AltaVista, once the most advanced and comprehensive search engine on the Web, is about to close its URL forever.


Tennis Murray keeps local hopes alive
The feat has not been achieved since 1936 but with every victory, the pressure on Andy Murray to deliver a first British winner of the men's singles at Wimbledon since Fred Perry grows.


15 Is Enough for the ACC for Now
The Atlantic Coast Conference is now a 15-team league and it might just stay that way for a while.


Editor's choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


The Female Factor Parenting From Earth's Orbit
The contrast of today's space moms with the experience of the first woman in space is striking.


Music Review Bruno Mars, Just Part of the Band at Barclays Center
Bruno Mars, the RB producer-singer-songwriter, synthesized styles across decades in his show at Barclays Center.


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