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News Feed Latest worldwide news US STOCKS-Wall St starts quarter with a rally on upbeat data * SP 500 extends gains after strongest first half since 1998 Do no harm Protecting retirees in shaky pension plans CHICAGO (Reuters) - We've all heard the physician's Hippocratic oath "First, do no harm." But there's a similar, less-well-known principle in the world of pensions First, do no harm to retirees. Becoming a Tour de France champ CNN's Amanda Davies joins a professional team in Italy to learn the grueling regime of top cyclists. Sports Briefing | Soccer Spain Crushes Tahiti in Confederations Cup Spain, the World Cup winner, routed Tahiti on Thursday in the Confederations Cup in Rio de Janeiro. Next Stop A Comeback on Chiles Coast Over the past several years the historic city of Valparaso has been revived, creating a destination with new cultural sites, restaurants and boutique hotels. German stocks - Factors to watch on June 27 FRANKFURT, June 27 (Reuters) - The DAX top-30 index looked set to open 0.2 percent higher on Thursday, according to premarket data from brokerage Lang Schwarz at 0622 GMT. Firm Said to Be Reviewing Questions Raised About Ties to Long Island Utility A spokeswoman for the consulting company Navigant said the firm had been unaware of a New York State panels criticism of its relationship with the Long Island Power Authority. U.S. fire All 19 members of an elite firefighting squad are killed while tackling a 6,000 acre wildland blaze in the U.S. state of Arizona. Veronica Knapp, Brian Colas The couple met at the University of Virginia, where they received law degrees. Lufthansa revamps budget airline Germanwings to take on rivals FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lufthansa , Europe's biggest airline, launched its re-branded budget carrier Germanwings on Monday in an attempt to cut costs and win back passengers from no-frills rivals. 9 reasons Corvettes rev you up The Chevy Corvette has left years of memorable experiences for many drivers, and now the American sports car is in its seventh generation and celebrating its 60th anniversary since it first went into production. Well Dangers of Distracted Walking A growing number of people who walk while talking or texting on a cellphone are ending up in the emergency room. Phys Ed A Popular Myth About Running Injuries A provocative new study shows that overpronation or underpronation most likely has little effect on running injuries. Pennsylvania lawmakers pass budget but not pension reform Harrisburg, Pennsylvania- (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a nearly $28.4 billion budget for fiscal 2014, which starts on Monday, but lawmakers declined to take action Sunday on a controversial public pension bill until fall. On Parade, With a New Perspective on Marriage Days after the Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriages, the annual Gay Pride March in Manhattan stepped off. Bosnians step up 'baby protests' against political inertia SARAJEVO, July 1 (Reuters) - About 3,000 demonstrators blocked downtown Sarajevo's streets on Monday in a sit-down protest at the failure of Bosnian lawmakers to pass a law on the registration of newborn babies. Tobacco taxes, smoking bans set to save millions of lives study GENEVA (Reuters) - Anti-smoking measures including higher taxes on tobacco products, bans on adverts and controls on lighting up in public places could prevent tens of millions of premature deaths across the world, researchers said on Monday. FOREX-Dollar holds firm as markets eye Fed's departure from easy money * Focus on central banks' meetings this week, Friday's US jobs data Western United States swelters amid deadly heat PHOENIX (Reuters) - A dangerous, record-breaking heat wave in the western United States contributed to the death of a Nevada resident and sent scores of people to hospitals with heat-related illnesses. On the Runway Blog A Fashion Rock Star Returns Naomi Campbell walked the runway for Versace to kick off couture week in Paris. Police make stop, deliver baby Milwaukee police officers pulled over a speeding driver and found that the passenger was having a baby. How to be a Tour champ CNN's Amanda Davies joins a professional team in Italy to learn the grueling regime of top cyclists. Debriefing Queens The New Frontier for a Brooklyn Blogger Jonathan Butler, founder of the Brownstoner blog, answers questions about expanding his brand. A View of the Heavens From Texas Amateur astronomers gathered for the 34th Texas Star Party, which offered them a chance to gaze at a sky full of nothing but stars. Iggy Pop's life as a transformer In a room which once served as the residence of the painter Monet at London's Savoy Hotel, one of rock's most engaging and enduring entertainers is having a little trouble recovering his hearing. Visibly though, Iggy Pop shows no after-effects from last night's gig at the city's Festival Hall. At 66 he looks in great shape -- yet a glance at his hell-raising musical resume tells you it's a wonder he's here at all. T Magazine Listen Up | The Moody Tunes of Dirty Beaches Exclusive T premieres the music video for I Dream in Neon, a song inspired by Alex Zhang Hungtais travels to Berlin. Kohlberg to buy grand piano maker Steinway for $438 million NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steinway Musical Instruments Inc. , the 160-year-old manufacturer of pianos, saxophones and trumpets, said on Monday it had agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Kohlberg... In Transit Blog In Italy, a Cocktail With a Splash of the Sea A hotel bar in Ravello, Italy, is serving a cocktail that features rum, lime, kiwi, rosemary and sea water. Fund firms' boycott threat could hurt Lloyds stock sale LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Just as Britain's government is trying to clear a path for the politically sensitive sale of its 39 percent stake in Lloyds bank, resentment is brewing among the investors... Water crisis, over-population present stark choices for Kiribati June 13 - Rising sea levels and a booming population are presenting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati with stark choices that could determine its survival. Migration from smaller islands and a lack of fresh water have some experts predicting dire consequences for the country and its people if action is not taken. Rob Muir reports. Snowden Applies for Asylum in Russia Edward J. Snowden, the former national security staffer accused of espionage, has applied to 15 countries for political asylum, including Russia, a Russian immigration official said. BRIEF-Nokia shares open 9.7 pct higher after NSN deal HELSINKI, July 1 (Reuters) - Nokia Oyj * Shares open up 9.7 percent after Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) deal (Reporting by Helsinki Newsroom) An Arid Arizona City Manages Its Thirst There is a certain curiosity about the way water is used in Phoenix, which gets barely eight inches of rain a year but is not necessarily parched. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. UPDATE 2-LME tries Chinese medicine to cut metals warehouse queues * First response from metals market is positive (Updates with comment) Perry Captures 1st Major Title at Senior Players Turns out, Kenny Perry had been going at this whole "trying to win a major thing" all wrong. NEWSMAKER Liberian stability will bring foreign investment Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says political stability and targeted double-digit growth will increase foreign interest, and is confident companies like Chevron and Exxon will invest there. Essay 9 Points, 4 Goals and Looking Ahead U.S. striker Jozy Altidore is in New York this week for a number of appearances after scoring goals for the national team in each of its last four games. Hernandez charged with murder Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday. 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.

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