U.S. Top News: Russia defiant as U.S. raises pressure over Snowden

	Click to View in Browser 06/24/2013 Russia defiant as U.S. raises pressure over Snowden MOSCOW/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Russia defied White House pressure on Monday to expel former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden to the United States before he flees Moscow on the next stop of his globe-crossing escape from U.S. prosecution. U.S. justices to hear presidential appointments case WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a closely watched case involving the National Labor Relations Board that raises fundamental questions about the authority of the U.S. president to make appointments without Senate approval. U.S. justices agree to hear abortion clinic protester challenge WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to weigh a challenge to a Massachusetts law that ensures access for patients at clinics that offer abortions. U.S. justices to hear EPA appeal over air pollution rule WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider the lawfulness of an Obama administration effort to regulate air pollution that crosses state lines. Health of U.S. children improves, but more live in poverty: report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Families in the United States are making gains in education and health, two key factors in their overall well-being, a report released on Monday showed, adding to data that suggests the U.S. economy is slowly rebounding from the 2007-2009 recession. Murder trial begins in earnest in Florida's Trayvon Martin case SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - The murder trial of George Zimmerman, whose fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin triggered nationwide protests last year, begins in earnest on Monday in a Florida courtroom. Government begins 'Obamacare' outreach campaign WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday kicked off its public education campaign to get the uninsured to sign up for health coverage, with a new call center and a revamped website intended as the market entry point for millions of new consumers. Colorado school discriminated against transgender girl: report DENVER (Reuters) - A Colorado school district discriminated against a 6-year-old transgender girl when it barred her from using the girls' lavatory, according to a report by the state's civil rights division released by the family's attorney on Sunday. FBI's 'dark side' to go on display at 'Whitey' Bulger trial BOSTON (Reuters) - The jury in the murder and racketeering trial of accused mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger will hear on Monday from a former FBI supervisor who admitted he and another agent used to swap secrets with the notorious Winter Hill Gang. Daredevil Nik Wallenda completes high-wire walk across Grand Canyon LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, Arizona (Reuters) - Daredevil Nik Wallenda completed a historic high-wire walk on a 2-inch (5-cm) steel cable over the Grand Canyon on Sunday and was greeted by wild cheers after his hair-raising stunt. Related Video Market Pulse: Perfect storm rocks copper Breakingviews: Vodafone-Kabel deal looks palatable Great Debate The global middle class awakens Brazil's protests are not just about the economy A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend