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A Lebanese army soldier sits on an armored vehicle near the Bilal bin Rabbah Mosque where Sunni cleric Sheik Ahmad al-Assir preaches, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Lebanese security officials say a roadside bomb has exploded on the highway linking Beirut with the Syrian capital without causing casualties. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) Bilal Hussein / AP
Indian people protect themselves with umbrellas during high tide in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. The monsoon rains which usually hit India from June to September are crucial for farmers whose crops feed hundreds of millions of people. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Rajanish Kakade / AP
A solo paddle boarder maneuvers down the Potomac River in Washington at sunset Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Temperatures in the Nation's Capital reached the low 90 degrees making a quiet paddle down the river a nice respite from the heat. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) J. David Ake / AP
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., left, and Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., right, co-chairs of the Civil Rights Taskforce of the Congressional Black Caucus, join other members of the House to express disappointment in the Supreme Court's decision on Shelby County v. Holder that invalidates Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, Tuesday, June 25, 201, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Lewis, a prominent activist in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960's, recalled being attacked and beaten trying to help people in Mississippi to register and vote in the 1960's. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite / AP
A member of the Mortgage Victims' Platform (PAH) protests against evictions in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Spain has been in recession for the best part of the past four years as the economy battles to recover from the collapse of its once-booming real estate sector. The total number registered as jobless stands at 4.89 million. Banners reads in Catalan: "Stop evictions". (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Manu Fernandez / AP
A Pakistani child, sits on the window of a train, while he and others try to escape the heat trapped inside the cabin, as temperatures reached 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) at Rawalpindi railway station, Pakistan, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) Muhammed Muheisen / AP
President Barack Obama wipes perspiration from his face as he speaks about climate change, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Georgetown University in Washington. The president is proposing sweeping steps to limit heat-trapping pollution from coal-fired power plants and to boost renewable energy production on federal property, resorting to his executive powers to tackle climate change and sidestepping the partisan gridlock in Congress. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Charles Dharapak / AP
Actor Channing Tatum attends the "White House Down" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Evan Agostini / Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Trayvon Martin's parents, Tracy Martin, left, and Sybrina Fulton, enter the courtroom during George Zimmerman's trial in Seminole County circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Gary W. Green, Pool) Gary W. Green / AP
George Zimmerman enters the courtroom for his trial in Seminole County circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin.(AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Gary W. Green, Pool) Gary W. Green / AP
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry climbs the stairs to his plane as he leaves Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, headed to Kuwait, as he tours the Middle East where he is expected to have meetings about Syria and Israeli Palestinian relations. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool) Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Tears stream down from the bloodshot eyes of Antoina Gomez, 10, daughter of Gabriel Gomez, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the Massachusetts open seat special election, during an election day party in Boston, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Gomez lost his bid against Democrat U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, who won the election and will take the seat vacated by John Kerry's departure to become Secretary of State. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Charles Krupa / AP
A view of damaged houses is seen following monsoon rains in Shrinagar, India, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Authorities prepared Tuesday to cremate the bodies of hundreds of people who perished in monsoon flooding in northern India, as soldiers attempted to rescue tourists and pilgrims who remained stranded in a remote town. (AP Photo) AP
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 25: Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate the win over the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final on Clark Street June 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images
A Danish Guard hussar snatches a drink seated on a galloping horse during the opening ceremony of the CHIO Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Martin Meissner / AP
Suspects sit with their hands behind their backs after their arrest during a police operation in the Nova Holanda slum, part of the Complexo da Mare, in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. The police operation aimed to capture an alleged looter, who according to police killed an officer after a peaceful protest Monday night. At least seven people died and two suspects were captured during Tuesday's operation, according to police. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) Felipe Dana / AP
A supporter of the opposition Socialists celebrates in Tirana, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, after counting results show a clear lead of their party. The opposition Socialists are holding their lead as counting continues but a dispute over the makeup of the Central Election Commission could leave the outcome up in the air. Despite a shooting which left one dead, international monitors noted overall improvements in Albania’s election — seen as key test for the country's hopes for closer ties with the European Union. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina) Hektor Pustina / AP
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Paul-Henri Mathieu of France serves during his Gentlemen's Singles first round match against Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Julian Finney / Getty Images
SANFORD, FL - JUNE 25: Diana Smith, crime scene technician for the Sanford Police Department, shows the jury a bag of Skittles that was collected as evidence at the crime scene, during George Zimmerman's trial in Seminole circuit court June 25, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (Photo by Gary W. Green-Pool/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Pool / Getty Images
LONDON ,ENGLAND - JUNE 25: (L0R) Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour Leader Ed Miliband share a joke during a reception to mark the inaugural Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering at Buckingham Palace on June 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Lewis Whyld - WPA Pool/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** WPA Pool / Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 25: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks as he unveils his plan on climate change June 25, 2013 at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. President Obama laid out his plan to diminish carbon pollution and prepare the country for the impacts of climate change. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Alex Wong / Getty Images
MAYNOOTH, IRELAND - JUNE 25: Brett Rumford of Australia hits a shot down Carton Avenue in Maynooth as a preview to The Irish Open at Carton House Golf Club on June 25, 2013 in Maynooth, Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Andrew Redington / Getty Images
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 25: A large crowd of supporters sing songs of support outside of the Mediclinic Heart Hospital where former South African President Nelson Mandela is being treated June 25, 2013 in Pretoria, South Africa. South African President Jacob Zuma confirmed on June 23 that Mandela's condition has become critical since he was admitted to the hospital over two weeks ago for a recurring lung infection. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
BALLYMENA, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 25: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall take a short ride on a New Bus for London during a visit to WrightBus on June 25, 2013 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Peter Muhly - WPA Pool/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** WPA Pool / Getty Images
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JUNE 25: Chinese lawyer and human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrives at the Legislative Yuan on June 25, 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan. Chen Guangchen currently lives in the United States, but is visiting Taiwan until July 11. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Ashley Pon / Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Vocal ensemble I Fagiolini sing in St Bartholomew the Great church as Bridie Hooper of Circa performs 'Stirrups' on a high wire above on June 25, 2013 in London, England. Showing as part of the City of London Festival in which audiences will see and participate in music, dance, art, film and poetry performances in some of London's iconic spaces and venues. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 25: A person runs after a ruling was made outside the U.S. Supreme Court building on June 25, 2013 in Washington, DC. The court ruled that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. The high court convened again today to rule on some high profile decisions including including two on gay marriage and one on voting rights. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Win McNamee / Getty Images
Jim Johnson rows his boat down Main Street, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in New Hartford, Iowa. Hundreds of residents obeyed an order to evacuate their homes in this northeast Iowa town Tuesday before floodwaters from a rising creek could strand them. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Charlie Neibergall / AP
New Hartford Fire Department Chief Brad Schipper steps over sandbags after checking a pump, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in New Hartford, Iowa. Hundreds of residents obeyed an order to evacuate their homes in this northeast Iowa town Tuesday before floodwaters from a rising creek could strand them. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Charlie Neibergall / AP
Attorney General Eric Holder expresses disappointment in the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling in the Alabama voting rights case, Shelby County v. Holder, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Justice Department in Washington. The court declared unconstitutional a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act that determines which states and localities must get Washington's approval for proposed election changes. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite / AP
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Sean O'Brien of the Lions scores a try during the International Tour Match between the Melbourne Rebels and the British & Irish Lions at AAMI Park on June 25, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Quinn Rooney / Getty Images
President Barack Obama wipes sweat from his head during a speech on climate change, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Georgetown University in Washington. Obama is proposing sweeping steps to limit heat-trapping pollution from coal-fired power plants and to boost renewable energy production on federal property. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci / AP
Afghan national security arrive near the entrance gate of the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Suicide attackers blew up a car bomb and battled security forces outside the presidential palace Tuesday after infiltrating one of the most secure areas of the capital. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which came as reporters were gathering for a news event on Afghan youth at which President Hamid Karzai was expected to talk about ongoing efforts to open peace talks with the militant group. (AP photo/Rahmat Gul) Rahmat Gul / AP
UCLA's Cody Regis (18) celebrates his run with teammate Eric Filia in the fourth inning of Game 2 in their NCAA College World Series baseball finals against Mississippi State, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Eric Francis) Eric Francis / AP
Afghan security forces investigate near the entrance gate of the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Suicide attackers blew up a car bomb and battled security forces outside the presidential palace Tuesday after infiltrating one of the most secure areas of the capital. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which came as reporters were gathering for a news event on Afghan youth at which President Hamid Karzai was expected to talk about ongoing efforts to open peace talks with the militant group. (AP photo/Rahmat Gul) Rahmat Gul / AP
Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon, left, is tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero right, during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. The Nationals won 7-5. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Susan Walsh / AP
In this May 28, 2013 photo, a hiker takes a photo on a rock formation known as The Wave in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management limits the number of permits for hikers to 20 a day in order to preserve the backcountry wilderness experience and protect the sandstone formation. (AP Photo/Brian Witte) Brian Witte / AP
Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez, center is mobbed by his teammates after hitting the game-winning RBI single off New York Mets relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Chicago. The White Sox won 5-4. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Charles Rex Arbogast / AP
Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez celebrates his game-winning RBI single off New York Mets relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, scoring Jeff Keppinger, background, during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Chicago. The White Sox won 5-4. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Charles Rex Arbogast / AP
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper loses his helmet as he runs toward third from first during a rehab assignment with the Class-A Potomac Nationals, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Woodbridge, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Nick Wass / AP
Boston Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava can't make a running catch on a long single by Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Tuesday, June 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) Winslow Townson / AP
Baltimore Orioles left fielder Nate McLouth, bottom left, and fans reach for a two-run home run by Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Patrick Semansky / AP
Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Gerardo Parra is unable to catch a single by Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. The Nationals won 7-5. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Susan Walsh / AP
Milwaukee Brewers' Juan Francisco reacts in front of Chicago Cubs catcher Welington Castillo after Francisco hit a home run during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Morry Gash / AP
Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Molina slides around the tag by Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia, right, to score on a fourth-inning sacrifice fly by Sean Rodriguez off Jays pitcher Mark Buehrle during a baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara / AP
Marcel Granollers of Spain, back, plays a shot to Richard Gasquet of France, foreground, during their Men's first round singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Strawberries are prepared during day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
Milos Raonic of Canada plays a return to Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their Men's first round singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP
Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures after slipping against Florian Mayer of Germany in their Men's first round singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) Sang Tan / AP
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 25: A general view of competitors warming up ahead of day 1 of the 2013 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships and World Trials at the Indiana University Natatorium on June 25, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** Streeter Lecka / Getty Images
Natalie Coughlin prepares to swim in the women's 100-meter freestyle during the U.S. national championships swimming meet Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Indianapolis. Coughlin finished fifth with a time of 54.04 seconds. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Darron Cummings / AP