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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Why Smoking Rates Are at New Lows The smoking rate among adults in the United States has dropped again, an encouraging trend that experts on smoking cessation attribute to public policies like smoke-free air laws and cigarette taxes. Employers Test Plans That Cap Health Costs Companies are testing medical plans that limit what they will pay for certain procedures, encouraging employees to choose less expensive hospitals. Whats on Sunday Television highlights. DealBook Europe Accuses 13 Banks of Blocking Entrants to Default Swaps Market The European Commission says it has found evidence that the banks had tried to prevent exchanges from entering the credit derivatives business between 2006 and 2009. Trevino Merion win changed me Lee Trevino recounts his 1971 victory at Merion Golf Club, which will also host this year's U.S. Open. On the chopping block Humanities Julian Zelizer says a new study highlights how humanities subjects are fading as more resources go to science Dot Earth Blog 19 Firefighters Fall on the Wildland-Urban Interface The dangerous interface between humans and forests claims the lives of 19 firefighters. Girls, it's time to power the world Dear Girls of the World, A Good Appetite Playing Up the Spicy Aspect of a Summer Fruit Pie Chunks of brown sugar spread across a bed of high-acid, tangy plums produce a nicely tart pie. How immigration reform would affect 3 families For the families separated by America's immigration laws, proposed reform in Congress is a high anxiety moment For the first time since 1986, millions of undocumented immigrants could receive a path to citizenship. Here's a look at how a Senate proposal now wending its way to the House would affect three different families -- Brazilian, Colombian, Mexican -- torn asunder by deportations. ArtsBeat Broadways Vanya and Sonia Recoups Investment In another sign of the strong Broadway season for plays, Christopher Durangs comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike has recouped its $2.75 million capitalization and will have the rest of the summer to earn profits. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Art Review | Greenwich, Conn. A Review of Revised and Restored The Art of Kathleen Gilje, at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich Kathleen Giljes show at the Bruce Museum recreates monuments of art history, changing just enough to produce novel artworks rather than forgeries. UPDATE 1-Private equity circles MoneyGram -sources NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group LP and TPG Capital LP are among private equity firms vying for MoneyGram International Inc, the world's second-largest money transfer company, four people... On Tennis No Givens at Wimbledon This Year, Not Even for Williams Sabine Lisickis 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 upset of Serena Williams was the latest and greatest reminder that no superstar is safe at the All England Club this summer. UPDATE 3-Free of newspapers, 21st Century Fox shines (Recasts with gains for 21st Century Fox; adds analyst comment, closing prices) Egypt revolution's second wave Egypt is seething with anger towards the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. But where will a second uprising lead? Snapshot Daniel Pearle Discusses His Play A Kid Like Jake In Daniel Pearles debut play with LCT3, young Jake never shown onstage has an affinity for dressing like the Little Mermaid, among others female heroines. Shortcuts What It Takes to Make New College Graduates Employable Closing the gap between what employers need and what colleges produce will require effort from both sides, specialists say. Paris Mens Accessories From oversize visors to graphic bags, its all about the details at the spring 2014 mens shows in Paris. Economix Blog Full Employment The Big Missing Piece Despite signs of economic strength in several sectors, demand for labor remains sluggish, and thats an especially big problem for low- and middle-income workers, an economist writes. Visit by Obama Is Overshadowed by Mandela Vigil As South Africa comes to terms with saying farewell to its former leader Nelson Mandela, President Obama must balance the trappings of a diplomatic visit with respect for a fading hero. Warm welcome for Obama in Tanzania July 1 - U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at the Tanzania State House for talks with President Jakaya Kikwete. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Asia Private Equity Weekly News, July 1, 2013 HONG KONG, July 1 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending June 28. Infighting kills top Somali militant A senior Somali militant who had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabaab, a spokesman for the group said Saturday. Knicks Near Deal to Add Raptors Bargnani The Knicks and the Raptors have agreed in principle to a trade involving Andrea Bargnani, according to a person involved in the talks. The Knicks are offering Marcus Camby, Steve Novak and draft picks. UPDATE 3-U.S. opposes proposed Ardagh purchase of Saint-Gobain unit WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday it had filed a complaint aimed at stopping Ireland's Ardagh Group S.A.'s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of a unit of France's Saint-Gobain that makes glass containers for the U.S. market. Intersection Modern Takes on Tradition In Jackson Heights, Queens, some residents discuss how their style represents their culture just as much as their favorite trends. Haas Keeps His Winning Streak Alive Bill Haas keeps winning the right tournaments to position himself on the periphery of the elite in golf. DealBook Tribune to Buy 19 TV Stations Amid Groundswell of Consolidation The Tribune Company agreed on Monday to buy 19 local television stations for about $2.7 billion, becoming one of the nations biggest commercial TV station owners. In Bid for Keystone, Visions of a Greener Pipeline A race to develop cleaner technologies is one part of an industrywide campaign in Canada aimed at winning the Obama administrations approval for a pipeline extension. Bomb kills 12 soccer players, fans in Iraq July 1 - A bomb planted near a yard where people were playing soccer kills 12 people on Sunday, police and medics say. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Supreme Court petitioned to reimpose California gay marriage ban LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Opponents of gay marriage petitioned the Supreme Court on Saturday to immediately reinstate a 5-year-old ban on same-sex matrimony in California, saying a federal appeals court had acted prematurely in removing the prohibition on gay nuptials. Job Title Key to Inner Access Held by Snowden Edward J. Snowdens assignment as an infrastructure analyst helps explain how he could lay bare the National Security Agencys efforts to identify potential targets. Travel the 'Iron Silk Road' The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents. Motor racing-Silverstone learns lessons from 2012 chaos SILVERSTONE, England, June 29 (Reuters) - Organisers of the British Grand Prix are ready for all kinds of weather conditions on Sunday after flooding forced them to refund thousands of fans in 2012. 20 shows to watch this summer Summer doesn't have to be a bleak time for television-viewing -- some of the best shows on the air ("Breaking Bad") or on Netflix ("Arrested Development") are on just in time for Memorial Day and beyond. With Russian help, Europe prepares to search for life on Mars PARIS (Reuters) - The European Space Agency signed final contracts with Thales Alenia Space Italy for work on a pair of missions to assess if the planet Mars has or ever had life, officials said at the Paris Airshow this week. Perry Ends Heartbreak With Senior Players Title Kenny Perry seized his long awaited first seniors major title with a stellar final round at the Senior Players Championship on Sunday. 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