Activists say Syrian troops fire on Damascus funeral, killing 30

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• Activists say Syrian troops fire on Damascus funeral, killing 30
• A look at the storms and heat in the eastern US
• Surge in violence spurs new fears in Iraq
• Former Israeli PM Shamir dies at 96
• Storms leave 3.9 million without power in eastern U.S.
• Column: Baseball survives without instant replay
• Woman behind 'Centipede' recalls game icon's birth
• Rooms with Views: Olympic Village ready to go
• Syria conference leaves open Assad question
• National Guard helps patrol Colorado fire damage
• Palfrey crosses halfway point in Cuba-Florida swim
• Worries about vote buying despite Mexican reforms
• US storms kill 12, cause wide power outages
• Syria troops regain key Damascus suburb
• Tables turn as Egypt's Islamist president sworn in
• Russia's Lavrov delighted at Syria meeting outcome
• Evans' comeback bid ends in 800 free at US trials
• Firefighters made headway in Colorado, evacuees return home
• Virginia storm knocks out servers for 3 websites
• World powers agree Syria deal, US eyes post-Assad regime
• Assad's fate left open after Syria crisis talks
• India thrash France in Olympic warm-up
• Cancellara wins prologue of 99th Tour de France
• Play suspended, fans kept from course
• SWilliams hits 23 aces, edges Zheng at Wimbledon
• Russia: Assad not required to step down
• Agent: Predators D Suter will test NHL free agency
• Clinton says Syria deal means Assad must go
• Report: Ex-PSU president OK'd not reporting abuse
• Annan says he expects Assad to cooperate with Syria plan
• Cancellara powers into Tour de France yellow jersey
• Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends
• World powers agree on Syria unity government
• US storms kill 10, cause wide power outages
• Concussion lawsuits are next big US litigation
• Gas under graveyards raises moral, money questions
• Mood pessimistic on Syria peace plans
• Eastern US storms kill 9, cause wide power outages
• Lagarde assures Morsi IMF ready to help Egypt
• Army hands over to Egypt's first Islamist president

Activists say Syrian troops fire on Damascus funeral, killing 30 Posted: 30 Jun 2012 01:11 PM PDT BEIRUT (Reuters) - Opposition activists said Syrian forces killed more than 30 people on Saturday when they fired a mortar bomb into a funeral procession for a man who died in shelling a day before. They said amateur video footage, posted on a website, showed the moment the explosion hit the crowd. Another video showed the aftermath - grey smoke filling the air before clearing to show bodies lying on the road. The pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the death toll was likely to rise due to the number of casualties. (Reporting by Oliver Holmes; editing by Andrew Roche)

A look at the storms and heat in the eastern US Posted: 30 Jun 2012 01:08 PM PDT Violent storms have left more than 3 million people without power across the eastern U.S. on a day when temperatures could top 100 degrees in some places.

Surge in violence spurs new fears in Iraq Posted: 30 Jun 2012 01:07 PM PDT A half year after the U.S. military left Iraq, dire predictions seem to be coming true: The country is mired in violence and the government is on the verge of collapsing. With no relief in sight, there's growing talk of Iraq as a failed state as al-Qaida's local wing staged near daily attacks that killed at least 234 people in June.

Former Israeli PM Shamir dies at 96 Posted: 30 Jun 2012 01:02 PM PDT Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, who clung throughout his life to the belief that Israel should hang on to territory and never trust an Arab regime, has died. He was 96.

Storms leave 3.9 million without power in eastern U.S. Posted: 30 Jun 2012 01:02 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About 3.9 million homes and businesses were without power on Saturday amid a record heat wave in the eastern United States after deadly thunderstorms downed power lines from Indiana to New Jersey. Statewide emergencies were declared in Washington D.C., Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia because of damage from overnight storms, which brought hurricane-force winds along a 500-mile stretch. At least nine people were killed. Forecasters predicted more severe thunderstorms partnered with renewed heat on Saturday. Restoring power in some areas could take up to a week. ...

Column: Baseball survives without instant replay Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:54 PM PDT This wasn't Little League, so Dewayne Wise wasn't about to fess up. Sportsmanship only goes so far when you're wearing pinstripes and playing in Yankee Stadium.

Woman behind 'Centipede' recalls game icon's birth Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:40 PM PDT Dona Bailey was working as a computer programmer at General Motors when she heard the Pretenders song "Space Invader" and fell in love with it. The year was 1980. She had no clue about video games.

Rooms with Views: Olympic Village ready to go Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:39 PM PDT Usain Bolt can thank me anytime for helping ensure that he gets a good night's sleep at this summer's London Olympics.

Syria conference leaves open Assad question Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:37 PM PDT An international conference on Saturday accepted a U.N.-brokered peace plan for Syria, but left open the key question of whether the country's president could be part of a transitional government.

National Guard helps patrol Colorado fire damage Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:34 PM PDT Making steady progress Saturday against the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, crews kept a wary eye on weather that was getting warmer and drier as National guard troops were deployed to help local police get things back to normal.

Palfrey crosses halfway point in Cuba-Florida swim Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:24 PM PDT Endurance swimmer Penny Palfrey crossed the halfway mark Saturday as she pushed through the Florida Straits, enduring jellyfish stings but otherwise encountering perfect conditions in her attempt to become the first woman to swim unassisted more than 100 miles from Cuba to Florida.

Worries about vote buying despite Mexican reforms Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:21 PM PDT Political reforms in Mexico have made it much harder to steal an election, officials say. But a lot of people think you can still buy one.

US storms kill 12, cause wide power outages Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:08 PM PDT Violent storms swept across the eastern U.S., killing at least 12 people and knocking out power to millions of people on a day that temperatures across the region are expected to reach triple-digits.

Syria troops regain key Damascus suburb Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:05 PM PDT Syrian troops flushed out rebels from a key Damascus suburb Saturday, regaining control of a key area just outside the capital after a 10-day assault that left dozens dead, hundreds wounded and caused a major humanitarian crisis.

Tables turn as Egypt's Islamist president sworn in Posted: 30 Jun 2012 12:00 PM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - In a day full of memorable images, none on Saturday was more powerful than that of Egypt's first Islamist president, Mohamed Mursi, flanked by generals at a military parade where he was formally handed authority to govern the nation. For six decades, Mursi's seat had been filled by presidents drawn from the ranks of the military. And for half that time, it was occupied by one man, Hosni Mubarak, a former air force chief who hounded and jailed members of Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood. ...

Russia's Lavrov delighted at Syria meeting outcome Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:57 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he was "delighted" at the outcome of crisis talks on Syria held in Geneva on Saturday and that the document agreed on did not imply Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should step down. Lavrov told a news conference there were no preconditions to Syria's transition process and no attempt to exclude any group from a proposed national unity government. The key point was that the agreement did not attempt to impose a process on Syria, he said. (Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Angus MacSwan)

Evans' comeback bid ends in 800 free at US trials Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:52 AM PDT Janet Evans finished 53rd out of 65 swimmers in the 800-meter freestyle preliminaries at the U.S. trials on Saturday, ending the former Olympic champion's comeback at age 40 with a smile on her face.

Firefighters made headway in Colorado, evacuees return home Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:50 AM PDT DENVER (Reuters) - Firefighters battling a deadly Colorado wildfire that ranks as the most destructive in state history have made enough headway to allow most residents forced to flee the blaze back into their homes, officials said on Saturday. The so-called Waldo Canyon Fire, stoked earlier this week by strong, erratic winds, is now nearly 30 percent contained, although the damage wrought by the blaze has devastated the communities around Colorado Springs, the state's second-largest city. ...

Virginia storm knocks out servers for 3 websites Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:48 AM PDT Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after a Virginia storm caused server outages for hours.

World powers agree Syria deal, US eyes post-Assad regime Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:39 AM PDT World powers agreed Saturday to a plan for a transition in Syria that could include current regime members, but envoy Kofi Annan doubted if Syrians would pick leaders "with blood on their hands".

Assad's fate left open after Syria crisis talks Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:39 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - International powers agreed on Saturday that a transitional government should be set up in Syria to end the bloodshed there but left open the question of what part President Bashar al-Assad might play in the process. Peace envoy Kofi Annan said after talks in Geneva that the government should include members of Assad's administration and the Syrian opposition to pave the way for free elections. "It is for the people to come to a political agreement but time is running out," Annan said in concluding remarks. "We need rapid steps to reach agreement. ...

India thrash France in Olympic warm-up Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:30 AM PDT Eight-time Olympic field hockey champions India thrashed France 4-0 in a warm-up match for the July 27-August 12 London Games here on Saturday.

Cancellara wins prologue of 99th Tour de France Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:26 AM PDT Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the Tour de France prologue for a fifth time on Saturday, beating title hopeful Bradley Wiggins of Britain by seven seconds.

Play suspended, fans kept from course Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:25 AM PDT Tiger Woods stepped out of the clubhouse at Congressional and into a strange new world of quiet Saturday. No one called out his name. No one pushed against the ropes and held out a cap for him to sign. No one was there.

SWilliams hits 23 aces, edges Zheng at Wimbledon Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:15 AM PDT While watching Serena Williams come from behind at Wimbledon, older sister Venus sat in the front row stifling a yawn.

Russia: Assad not required to step down Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:11 AM PDT Russia's foreign minister says the U.N.-brokered peace plan for Syria agreed on by major powers does not require the ouster of President Bashar Assad.

Agent: Predators D Suter will test NHL free agency Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:03 AM PDT Ryan Suter's agent says the Nashville Predators defenseman will be hitting the NHL's free agent market.

Clinton says Syria deal means Assad must go Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:03 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday strongly endorsed a new international plan for a political transition in Syria, saying it would send a clear message to President Bashar al-Assad that he must step down. "Assad will still have to go," Clinton told a news conference after international mediator Kofi Annan announced that major powers including Russia and the United States had reached a deal that calls for a transitional unity government to take power in Syria. ...

Report: Ex-PSU president OK'd not reporting abuse Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:01 AM PDT Emails show Penn State's former president Graham Spanier agreed not to take allegations of sex abuse against ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to authorities but worried university officials would be "vulnerable" for failing to report it, a news organization has reported.

Annan says he expects Assad to cooperate with Syria plan Posted: 30 Jun 2012 11:00 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - International mediator Kofi Annan said on Saturday the Syrian government and opposition must cooperate with a plan for a transitional government, which he hoped would bring real results within a year. He said a "strong transformational wind" was blowing and could not be resisted for long. He said the new government would be formed by discussion, negotiation and mutual consent, and the "Action Group" on Syria that met in Geneva on Saturday would reconvene as necessary. (Reporting by Tom Miles and Stephanie Nebehay)

Cancellara powers into Tour de France yellow jersey Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:58 AM PDT Olympic champion Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the race-opening prologue of the Tour de France here Saturday to claim the first leader's yellow jersey of the 99th edition.

Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:53 AM PDT Four-time champion Serena Williams clinched a marathon triumph over China's Zheng Jie to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday as Lukas Rosol, the conqueror of Rafael Nadal, returned to anonymity.

World powers agree on Syria unity government Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - International powers agreed on Saturday that a national unity government should be set up in Syria to resolve the conflict between President Bashar al-Assad and opposition forces trying to oust him. Peace envoy Kofi Annan said after the talks in Geneva that the government should include members of Assad's administration and the opposition. But it was not immediately clear what role, if any, was envisaged for Assad. "It is for the people to come to a political agreement but time is running out," Annan said. "We need rapid steps to reach agreement. ...

US storms kill 10, cause wide power outages Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:40 AM PDT Violent storms swept across the eastern U.S., killing at least 10 people and knocking out power to millions of people on a day that temperatures across the region are expected to reach triple-digits.

Concussion lawsuits are next big US litigation Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:35 AM PDT Smokers and pro football players have something in common: They engage in risky behavior that can be potentially harmful to their health over time.

Gas under graveyards raises moral, money questions Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:26 AM PDT Loved ones aren't the only thing buried in the 122-year-old Lowellville Cemetery in eastern Ohio. Deep underground, locked in ancient shale formations, are lucrative quantities of natural gas.

Mood pessimistic on Syria peace plans Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:15 AM PDT Major powers meeting in Geneva have adopted a watered down version of special envoy Kofi Annan's Syria plan that leaves open whether President Bashar Assad can be part of the transition government.

Eastern US storms kill 9, cause wide power outages Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:09 AM PDT Violent storms are being blamed for the deaths of at least nine people and widespread power outages. Many in the eastern U.S. are facing triple-digit temperatures without electricity — and without air conditioning.

Lagarde assures Morsi IMF ready to help Egypt Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:08 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde called Egyptian President-elect Mohamed Mursi to discuss how the international lending body can best help Egypt, a spokesperson for the IMF said on Friday. "They discussed Egypt's economic situation and how best the IMF could help in the period ahead. The MD reiterated that the IMF stands ready to support Egypt and looks forward to working closely with the authorities," the spokesperson said. However, no timetable has been set for an IMF staff visit to Egypt to discuss a $3.2 billion IMF loan. ...

Army hands over to Egypt's first Islamist president Posted: 30 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - Mohamed Mursi was sworn in on Saturday as Egypt's first Islamist, civilian and freely elected president, reaping the fruits of last year's revolt against Hosni Mubarak, although the military remains determined to call the shots. The military council that took over after Mubarak's overthrow on February 11, 2011, formally handed power to Mursi later in an elaborate ceremony at a desert army base outside Cairo. ...

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