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News Feed Latest worldwide news Letters More on Archimedes A letter to the editor. 'I'm not a welfare mom, I'm a soldier' Jaspen Boothe is committed to helping out homeless female veterans. Motherlode Blog Generic Pain Relievers Work. So Why Do I Buy Name Brands for My Children? If the generic pain reliever offers grape and cherry and my child will only swallow bubble gum, Im shelling out for whatever does the trick. 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. Venezuela, Nicaragua offer Snowden assylum July 6 - Leaders in Venezuela and Nicaragua offer asylum to former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden. Julie Noce reports. Field Notes People Will Say Theyre in Love, and They Are Romances on the stage or behind it can blossom into love, marriage and families. Straight Sets To Tennis Fans, From Djokovic and del Potro The longest semifinal match in Wimbledon history was a gift to fans from two top players. The Hunt Lighting Out for a Midtown West Rental William Tracy decided owning an apartment wasnt for him. 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. North, South Korea officials hold talks on joint industrial zone SEOUL (Reuters) - North and South Korean officials held talks on Saturday seeking a way to reopen a jointly run industrial zone, a rare source of steady cash for the impoverished North, a month after their last attempt at dialogue collapsed in acrimony over protocol. Dance Review Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperling Perform at Danspace Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperlings works include nods to Cervantes and to Loe Fuller. Mandela family feud South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has a few choice words for the feuding family of Nelson Mandela Resolve your differences, and stop tainting the former president's name. Pick a College Postseason and Louisville Will Probably Show Up for It Louisvilles best year has forced the Cardinals to rearrange the trophy cases around the athletic department. Anders Hansen Leads French Open After 1st Round Anders Hansen of Denmark shot a 5-under 66 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the French Open on a golf course that punished some of the main contenders on Thursday. World Briefing | Europe England Herbal Stimulant Is Banned The British government said Wednesday that it was banning qat, an herbal stimulant, despite advice against such a step by an official advisory body. Jobless rate seen falling 1/2 point a year Moody's Zandi NEW YORK (Reuters) - The current monthly pace of U.S. job gains will likely lower the unemployment rate by 1/2 point a year, Moody's Analytics' chief economist Mark Zandi said on Wednesday. George Lucas to get White House honor, "Pacific Rim" premieres July 5 - The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including George Lucas to get National Medal of Arts, Del Toro premieres "Pacific Rim" in London, and the royal baby media circus begins. Lindsay Claiborn reports. Family church service for Mandela July 6 - Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie and their daughter Zindzi pray for the ailing anti-apartheid leader who remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits weakest since Oct. 2011 on jobs data * C$ at C$1.0594 vs US$, or 94.39 U.S. cents * Touches C$1.0609, or 94.26 U.S. cents, weakest since Oct. 2011 * Canada sheds 400 jobs, U.S. adds 195,000 new jobs * 10-year bond yields highest in... Bits Blog The Price of Amazon Bookselling was once a local business. Now Amazon has a larger market share of new and used printed books than any company has ever. That gives it extraordinary power. Investigators probe Cirque du Soleil death in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Federal occupational safety officials are investigating the death of a performer during Cirque du Soleil's "KA" show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Cirque officials said on Monday. Smooth Jazz Finds New Ways to Reach Its Audience The popularity of smooth jazz picks up with theme cruises and a spate of new albums. Where will Egypt's path lead? CNN's Jim Clancy interviews former Arab League Secretary-General Amre Moussa about Egypt's path forward. After coup, violence erupts in Egypt Violence erupts Friday as people demonstrated in support of and in opposition to Wednesday's military coup, which ousted the nation's first democratically elected president. Police No Suspect in Burglary at Stoops' Home Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Delay in Obamacare requirement puts onus on the honor system NEW YORK, July 5 (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. Every Takes Lead at Greenbrier; Mickelson Misses Cut Matt Every shot a 62 for a one-stroke lead over five other players midway through the Greenbrier Classic. Phil Mickelson shot a 68 and finished the first two rounds at two over. Advertising Executive From the Agency Grey New York Takes On a Larger Role Michael Houston became one of four regional chief executives at Grey and one of the few African-Americans in the executive suite of a large, mainstream Madison Avenue agency. Hsieh Becomes Taiwan's First Grand Slam Title Winner Hsieh Su-wei became the first Taiwanese player to win a grand slam title when she and Peng Shuai beat Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua 7-6(1) 6-1 in the Wimbledon women's doubles final on Saturday. Senators Lose Star, Acquire Star in NHL's Busy Day Daniel Alfredsson bolted from the Ottawa Senators to sign with the Detroit Red Wings, sensing that was the best move he could make in his drive to win a championship before his career ends. Record eighth for Nadal Rafael Nadal races to a record eighth French Open title Sunday with a straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3 dismissal of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in a final briefly interrupted by a protestor brandishing a lighted flare. Prototype In Cargo Delivery, the Three-Wheelers That Could A small freight company in Portland, Ore., makes its deliveries not with semitrailers but with electric-assisted trikes. BRIEF-Carlyle acquires packaging products supplier Chesapeake LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group LP * The Carlyle Group acquires Chesapeake, a globalsupplier of pharmaceutical and US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures add to gains after payroll report NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures added to their gains on Friday after the June payroll report showed more jobs added in the month than had been expected. Virginia Wines In the Old Dominion, a New Terroir Putting Virginia on the worlds wine map will take persistence, in the vineyards and the marketplace. In Oregon, a Demand for Safety, but Not on Their Dime Amid budget woes and facing an increase in taxes, Oregon citizens have taken up patrols, adding to the debate over what government is for and how community is to be defined. Crucial Rule Is Delayed a Year for Obamas Health Law The administration abruptly announced a delay in the mandate that larger employers cover their workers, postponing the effective date beyond next years midterm elections. 2 Infant Formula Makers to Cut Prices After China Starts an Investigation Nestl and Danone will trim their prices on some infant formula after China began an investigation of price fixing by sellers of the milk. Czech Scandal Shines Light on Corruption A nexus of scandals has either dealt a blow to or highlighted the kind of graft that has permeated much of Eastern and Central Europe since the fall of Communism. Could this table save lives? Two Israeli inventors have built a revolutionary earthquake-proof table -- an invention that could save the lives of school children around the world, especially those who live near geological fault lines or in developing countries

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