Wednesday's Morning Email: Getting To Know Tim Howard

By Lauren Weber with Eliot Nelson

These boozy pie recipes can help you get past the U.S.'s defeat yesterday -- or at least numb the pain. This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

The Scuttlebutt

• The Federal Trade Commission alleges T-Mobile has been hiding bogus charges in monthly bills


• The "hot convict" now has a modeling contract


• Prince William's official portrait is rather unfortunate

TOP STORIES

TIM HOWARD IS THE MAN
"Trying to figure out where soccer fits into the fabric of America is a popular topic but, for one afternoon at least, there was this unexpected truth: All around the country, from coast to coast and through the nation's belly, sports fans of every kind were inspired by the performance of a soccer goalkeeper. In a loss." Check out the interactive break down of his historic number of saves in the U.S.' defeat as well as a feature on how soccer allows him to calm his Tourette's symptoms. [NYT]

FEARS OF REVENGE KILLING IN JERUSALEM
"Hundreds of Palestinians hurled stones at Israeli police who responded with tear gas in clashes that erupted Wednesday following reports that an Arab teen was kidnapped and a body found in a Jerusalem forest." Tensions are continuing to rise after the bodies of three Israeli teenagers were found Monday.[AP]

UNANIMOUS DOESN'T MEAN THEY COMPLETELY AGREE
"The [Supreme Court] was unanimous about two-thirds of the time, and those cases revealed signs of compromise and restraint, which many Supreme Court specialists said was a testament to the leadership of Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., 59." Explore this interactive graphic of the court's 67 decisions this year. And as the oldest member of the court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is facing more and more calls to retire. [NYT]

STATESIDE: 'Hot Convict' Cashes In
The "hot convict" who previously set the Internet aflame with his dashing mug shot has earned himself a modeling contract -- once he gets out of jail. This woman confessed to poisoning her children with Visine. A GM plant explosion killed one and injured several others in Indiana. This prom king died of a caffeine powder overdose days before graduation. An exploding food truck injured 12 people in Philadelphia yesterday. And The New York Times dives into Bowe Bergdahl's past.

In snack time news, this baby bear got his head stuck in a cookie jar.

INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Mapping the Ukrainian Crisis
Check out this visual guide to the Ukrainian crisis. Hong Kong police arrested 511 people who attended a democracy rally. A Taliban suicide bomber killed eight in Kabul. And a look at Pope Francis' first fifteen months in office reveals he has met over 12,000 people after his morning masses.

In laugh attack news, this baby can't get enough of his favorite book.

BUY! SELL! BUY! Patron Update
Patron's rolling out an even better line of tequila. Don't tempt us. Forget meals: leading food executives say we're becoming a nation of "serial snackers." The Federal Trade Commission alleges T-Mobile has been hitting its customers with bogus monthly charges. Say goodbye to Songza as you know it: Google just bought the popular streaming service to enhance its own music offerings. The rent really is too damn high. And JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon announced he has throat cancer.

In who knew news, porcupines are ticklish.

SCOUTING REPORT: Just Impossible
Lionel Messi is so good, FiveThirtyEight calls him "impossible." A soccer referee is dead after a player assaulted him mid-game two days ago. Serena Williams exhibited some very strange behavior and left the court at Wimbledon yesterday. And this softball camp pairs military amputees with kids who have lost limbs.

In talent news, here's the Tetris theme song played on wine glasses.

CULTURE CATCH-UP: 'Law and Order' Alumni
Watch a supercut of "Orange is the New Black" actors guest-starring on "Law and Order." Mötley Crüe is kicking off their final tour. Ariana Grande's "Problem" covered 20 different ways is all kinds of fantastic. Bill Murray looks like an awful babysitter in the trailer for "St. Vincent." And check out the 22 movies we'll be talking about for the next six months.

In family news, check out this clan of black bears.

LIVIN': Veggies Really Aren't Bad for You Kids
Don't let your kid fool you with this picky eater routine -- it's all in their heads. This is how your password can change your life. Check out these thirty ways to throw an epic Fourth of July party. When eating out, look for these four words to identify the healthy choices. And meet the guy who mows D.C.'s National Mall.

In cooling off news, this dog loves his personal water fountain.

OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Biebs' No-No
Justin Bieber and James Franco should be better friends: they both have a penchant for taking naked selfies. Prince William's latest official portrait may be worse than Kate's. Find out what comedian Megan Fox has a celebrity crush on. These celebrity moms all battled with postpartum depression. And Nicole Scherzinger opened up about her struggle with bulimia.

In obstinate news, this is one stubborn dog.

TWITTERATI

@Sethrogen: My fly has been down for three hours.

@historyepics: Kurt Cobain & Courtney Love, 1992. Photograph by Michael Lavine.


@RyanSeacrest: I'd start playing soccer just to get calves like that

@jamesrbuk: BBC commentator on US team: "This is a proper team. With proper fans. They get it."

Feels like a transatlantic bonding moment.

@WSJGraphics: The pain of California's 3-year drought is spreading from its agricultural belt to urban lawns on.wsj.com/1iWfuSl


ONE MORE THING
This is the only ice cream recipe you'll ever need.

The Morning Email will return on July 7th after the holiday weekend. Have a fantastic fourth!

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JUST IN: U.S. Out Of World Cup After Loss To Belgium

HUFFPOST ALERT U.S. Out Of World Cup After Loss To Belgium Robert Cianflone via Getty Images There was no surrender from the United States. But there would be no victory either. Belgium overcame a historic performance by U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard in a 2-1 win in the Round of 16 of the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador on Tuesday. STORY DEVELOPING... Read the whole story Follow HuffPost on Facebook and Twitter Know something we don't? Email us at breakingnews@huffingtonpost.com Unsubscribe | Forward | Manage your notification preferences 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

Tuesday's Morning Email: U.S. - Belgium Preview

By Lauren Weber with Eliot Nelson

If you ate Belgian waffles this morning, consider yourself a traitor. Check out all the ways we've been competing with Belgium for years (we don't want to talk about InBev). And here's a handy glossary for all you football posers to use at the bar this afternoon. This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

The Scuttlebutt

• Amanda Knox's ex-boyfriend says her version of events is a result of "imagination and hallucination"


• Fourth of July forecast: barbeque with a chance of tropical storm Arthur


• Zac Efron's dance moves are of course incredible

TOP STORIES

ISIS THE NEW AL QAEDA?
"For the first time since its emergence more than two decades ago, the Qaeda of Osama bin Laden finds itself facing a rival jihadist organization with the resources and influence to threaten its status as the flagship movement of violent extremism." Is this new group here to stay? The UN reports that at least 2,400 people died in Iraq in June. And President Obama upped the number of troops he is sending to the region. [NYT]

WHAT THE HOBBY LOBBY RULING MEANS
"Some corporations have religious rights, a deeply divided Supreme Court decided Monday in ruling that certain for-profit companies cannot be required to pay for specific types of contraceptives for their employees. The 5-4 decision on ideological lines ended the high court's term with a legal and political setback for a controversial part of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law." Here's how both parties are running with the decision and will use the ruling in the midterm elections. And read Ruth Bader Ginsberg's dissent here. [CNN]

SEARCH FOR ISRAELI TEENAGERS ENDS IN TRAGEDY
"The Israeli military found the bodies of three missing teenagers on Monday just over two weeks after they were abducted in the West Bank — a grim discovery that ended a frantic search that led to Israel's largest ground operation in the Palestinian territory in nearly a decade and drew Israeli threats of retaliation." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said of the murders: "Hamas is responsible, and Hamas will pay. " [AP]

STATESIDE: Rainy With a Chance of Fireworks
Don't break out the barbeque pits just yet: a tropical storm may put a damper on your Fourth of July. Obama announced his executive action plans for immigration reform. The Golden Gate Bridge is getting suicide nets, which the bridge's general manager believes will be "completely effective" in preventing future suicides. An analysis of 67 research studies concludes "there is no evidence that immunizations cause autism." Say goodbye to New York City subway rides as you know them: police are cracking down on subway acrobats. And NASA is launching a satellite that will measure climate change.

In soothing news, this cat loves rocking chairs.

INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Kidnapping Case Arrests
Nigerian troops made three arrests in connection with the kidnapped girls' case. Heavy fighting resumed after the Ukrainian cease-fire ended this morning. Amanda Knox's ex-boyfriend is no longer sticking to the team player script. Nicolas Sarkozy was held for questioning regarding campaign finance irregularities yesterday. Find out just how powerful your passport is. This South Asian newspaper is saving people's lives, one issue at a time. The UN warned against the dangers of the world's most popular drug. And check out the New Yorker's long read on how the Chilean miners survived.

In choreography news, this pit bull makes quite the dance partner.

BUY! SELL! BUY! Even More GM Vehicles Recalled
More than 8.45 million GM vehicles have been added to the recall list. As a refresher, here are all the GM vehicles that have been recalled this year. Hold onto your Hot Pockets: Nestle is in the midst of a brand clean-up. And here's everything you need to open up your own restaurant.

In playing dead news, this pig doesn't like ducks.

SCOUTING REPORT: It All Begins at 4PM EST
Great news: star U.S. striker Jozy Altidore is ready for action. The only thing U.S. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann is worried about the refs. FiveThirtyEight proves that stoppage time is a rather fickle foe. LeBron James has never been paid the most on any team he's played on. His contract next year is going to change that. And this Wimbledon tick shot is one for the ages.

In perimeter shooting news, this elephant can sink three pointers.

CULTURE CATCH-UP: 'Community' Has Nine Lives
"Community" fans rejoice: the show will be returning for a sixth season on Yahoo! Here's the first look at Henry Cavill as Superman in "Batman vs. Superman." Swoon. Buddy alert: Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy are teaming up again for their next movie. And "Snowpiercer" just keeps on racking up the rave critical reviews.

In you're doing it wrong news, here's how to put on pants without hands.

LIVIN': He Won't Be Your Champion
The name of this sleep disorder has us reliving Oberyn's "Game of Thrones" misfortune. This woman survived being hit by three NYC subway trains. Here's how to differentiate between Alzheimers and dementia. These work productivity tips are way too helpful for their own good. Take a look at how to make healthy strawberry ice cream in under 45 seconds. And this iOS app will tell you how much time you spend on your phone per day. We're not really sure we want to know how many minutes of our lives are wasted on Candy Crush.

In buffering news, here's a video summarizing the biggest complaints about YouTube.

OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Boy Can DANCE
We could watch Zac Efron dancing to the "Wiggle" all.day.long. Lena Dunham had a lovely time at her best friend's wedding this past weekend. Kim Kardashian really just doesn't like wearing a bra. This is what it looks like when you get married on Anna Wintour's estate. Only J-Lo could rock a crop top WHILE eating ice cream. And Shia LeBeouf has allegedly checked into rehab.

In O Canada news, this beer fridge gives you a beer if you can sing the Canadian national anthem.

TWITTERATI

@ImThatGentleman: Yes, I made a mistake. No, you don't need to keep bringing it up.

@CuteOverloads: I need to go on a diet.


@wizkhalifa: I wanna get high and watch the Goofy movie later.

Who's with me?

@ochocinco: I would like to show up uninvited to random people's house for dinner each night in Montreal, would save a ton of money with this tactic.

@HistoryInPics: Feet of the Statue of Liberty arrive on Liberty Island 1885.


ONE MORE THING
Here's how you get your kid into Harvard.

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