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Artest set to sign with champion Lakers

Instead of having to guard Kobe Bryant, right, free agent Ron Artest reportedly says he plans to sign with the Lakers.The Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for Los Angeles next season, though the final contract details are still being worked out according to his agent.



Bee swarm delays Astros’ victory over Padres

San Diego Padres left fielder Kyle Blanks stands in a swarm of bees during the ninth inning of Thursday's game against the Astros.The Houston Astros — who once had the “Killer B’s” — beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at Petco Park.



Jackson funeral set for Tuesday

July 2: Michael Jackson's public memorial service will take place at LA's Staples Center on July 7th. NBC's Michael Okwu reports preparations at the site are already underway. (MSNBC)Tickets will be free and 11,000 will be distributed to the public. AEG will give further details during a media briefing on Friday.



NSA to help watch civilian networks
A Bush-era plan to use National Security Agency help in screening government computer traffic on private-sector networks is proceeding, according to current and former government officials.
Cops seek record aid to avoid cuts

President Barack Obama greets officers at the Columbus Police Graduation Exercises in Columbus, Ohio, on March 6. The nation's police departments are asking for federal money to forestall big local tax hikes or possible mass layoffs.The nation's police departments are clamoring for an unprecedented amount of federal aid to forestall big local tax hikes or the possible layoff of nearly 40,000 police officers.



US News
NSA to help watch feds' civilian networks
A Bush-era plan to use National Security Agency help in screening government computer traffic on private-sector networks is proceeding, according to current and former government officials.
Cops seek record aid to avoid layoffs

President Barack Obama greets officers at the Columbus Police Graduation Exercises in Columbus, Ohio, on March 6. The nation's police departments are asking for federal money to forestall big local tax hikes or possible mass layoffs.The nation's police departments are clamoring for an unprecedented amount of federal aid to forestall big local tax hikes or the possible layoff of nearly 40,000 police officers.



Marshals seize Madoff’s $7 million penthouse

The building in midtown Manhattan where Bernard Madoff and wife Ruth own a penthouse apartment is seen in this aerial view.The U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan penthouse, an action that forced his wife to move elsewhere.



Calif. prepares to pay bills with IOUs

State employee Erika Gallo joins hundreds of colleagues protesting against additional pay cuts and furloughs after California declared a fiscal state of emergency on Wednesday.Cash-strapped California is scheduled to start sending out IOUs Thursday to private contractors, state vendors, people getting tax refunds and local governments for social services.



Obama delays release of CIA report
The Obama administration said Thursday that it needs two more months to review an internal CIA report on the agency's secret detention and interrogation program before making it public.

Sports News
Artest set to sign with champion Lakers

Instead of having to guard Kobe Bryant, right, free agent Ron Artest reportedly says he plans to sign with the Lakers.The Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for Los Angeles next season, though the final contract details are still being worked out according to his agent.



Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza
Free agent forward Trevor Ariza will replace Ron Artest, who is set to sign with the Lakers.
Hill: Herculean Shaq ready to deliver for Cavs

Shaquille O'Neal arrives at his introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility Thursday. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade.Hill: The mere presence of the 7-foot-1, 325-pound Shaquille O’Neal renews hope for an NBA title in Cleveland.



Diaz helps Braves complete sweep of Phillies
Matt Diaz drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning double and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Thursday night to complete their first home sweep of the Phillies in four years.
Bee swarm delays Astros’ victory over Padres

San Diego Padres left fielder Kyle Blanks stands in a swarm of bees during the ninth inning of Thursday's game against the Astros.The Houston Astros — who once had the “Killer B’s” — beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at Petco Park.



Discovery News Headlines
Vegans Have Lower Bone Density
Vegans have 5 percent lower bone mass density than non-vegans, research finds.
Mystery of Salamander Limb Regrowth Solved
Scientists have uncovered how salamanders are able to regenerate their limbs.
BLOG: Return to the Moon? Yea or Nay?
Should NASA return to the moon or aim straight for Mars? Vote here.
Solved: Why Blind Faults Make Big Quakes
Why do blind faults shake harder when they break? Scientists find the answer.
Inflatable Tower Promises Easy Access to Space
A nine-mile-high inflatable tower could offer cheap access to outer space.

Health and Wellness News
MSG hangs on after decades of demonization
Complaints about headaches and heart palpitations persist. But so does monosodium glutamate.
Heart attack survivors not told of study dangers
A federal investigation has found that heart attack survivors enrolled in a study of a controversial alternative medicine treatment were not told enough about potential dangers from the drug being tested, including death.
New swine flu inefficient in attacking people
With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is — so far — more a series of local blazes than a wide-raging wildfire.
Advocates are back with real health care stories

Carpenter Greg Douglas sits with dozens of medical bills at his home in Harpswell, Maine, on Wednesday. The community held a benefit for him and put out collection cans to help with medical expenses after he was injured when his truck rolled on black ice. Thousands of people are now telling their stories on videos, ads and Web sites on both sides of the health care debate.



Oops! Why we say what we’re trying to hide

The very act of trying to avoid saying or doing something can sometimes cause it to happen. Scientists have figured out one surprising reason why we make social gaffes we desperately wish to avoid: The very act of trying to avoid saying or doing something can cause it to happen.



New York Times Homepage
Pingyao Journal: Ghosts of a Faded Gilded Age Haunt a 19th-Century Chinese Banking Hub
With the global economy reeling from the banking crisis , and as the explosive economic growth of China begins to slow, the rise and fall of Pingyao could be read as a cautionary tale.
Devils 3, Blackhawks 2: Brodeur Earns Record 552nd N.H.L. Victory
Martin Brodeur set an N.H.L. record for wins by a goalkeeper in a victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
At Russia’s 2014 Olympic Site, Games Begin
A political sideshow is gearing up as candidates are vying to become mayor of Sochi before the Winter Olympics.
Cocaine Trade Helps Rebels Reignite War in Peru
The military is battling a resurgent group of guerrillas known as the Shining Path, which has reinvented itself as an illicit drug enterprise.
U.S. Weighs Taliban Strike Into Pakistan
President Obama and his advisers are considering expanding the war in Pakistan beyond the tribal areas to strike at a different center of Taliban power.

Quote of the Day
Lawrence Clark Powell
"Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow."
Corita Kent
"Life is a succession of moments, to live each one is to succeed."
Gertrude Stein
"We are always the same age inside."
Napoleon Bonaparte
"Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent."

How to of the Day
How to Survive when a Parent Threatens Suicide
It's hard enough getting through your own life. But when a parent threatens suicide, it can rock your world in ways you can hardly imagine. What do you do? Can you help? And where do you turn to find support yourself? This article will not have all the answers, but it can help direct you as you navigate these very difficult, dark waters.
How to Make a Chain and Bead Bracelet
This bracelet will take time but is fairly simple to make and with practice and high quality materials, will look professionally made.
How to Start Your Own Sports Team
Would you like to create and run your own amateur sports team? Most cities and regions have recreational sports teams participating in team sports. Follow this guide, and you will be on your way to running your own amateur sports team.
July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month. How to Practice Cell Phone Etiquette
Everyone on their phones...To most of us, cell phones are a life saver, but rude cell phone users are the thorns in our sides. They're pretty much anywhere that there's a cell phone signal. The thing is, we could all probably use a little primer on cell phone etiquette. After all, most people who are being annoying don't realize they're being annoying. Could that be you?
How to Make a Water Flower from a Plastic Bag and Straw
"Suichuka" is an artificial flower which opens when immersed in water. The flower seems to bloom and has a Venetian glass appearance due to the lens effect of the water. This used to be a summer ornament in ancient Japan, but you can make your own using household materials.

Home Improvement
Making your Interior Paint or Stain Green
Painting and staining are often overlooked when it comes green remodeling. After all, when the subject of green remodeling does come up, most homeowners think of things ...Read more about Making your Interior Paint or Stain Green
Housing No-No's You Never Knew
Land of the free, you say? Well, not if you want to wrestle a bear in Alabama or your kid wants to build a snowman bigger than him or herself on school property in Alaska! We've...Read more about Odd Home Improvement Laws
Is Your House Too Stinky?
The facts are in, folks, and a smelly party is not only uninviting, it
Room By Room Stress Reducers for Your Home
According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can be linked to a whole slew of problems including chest pain, high blood pressure, depression, crying spells, and relationship...Read more about Room Remodels
We Asked the Pros: Are Ductless A/C Systems the Way of the Future?
Several decades ago, air conditioning systems were a luxury that most people didn

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