Tanaka’s Early Performance Eliciting Praise From Nearly Everyone but Him BOB SHERWIN One of only two pitchers with 10 victories, Mashiro Tanaka is neither impressed nor surprised at his early-season success, saying he is only two months into a seven-year contract. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1lfDKZG http://nyti.ms/1hOTAQ9 The New York Times Sports Baseball

By BOB SHERWIN via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1lfDKZG Tanaka’s Early Performance Eliciting Praise From Nearly Everyone but Him June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hOTAQ9 The New York Times

Nadal Beaten by Wild Card in Germany THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Rafael Nadal, the world’s top-ranked man, was knocked out of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany, on Thursday, losing by 6-4, 6-1 in the second round to the German wild card Dustin Brown, who is ranked 85th. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/SSgo6c The New York Times Sports Tennis

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/SSgo6c Nadal Beaten by Wild Card in Germany June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times

Fàbregas Returning to England THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Midfielder Cesc Fàbregas signed a five-year deal with Chelsea. Fàbregas, who left Arsenal for Barcelona three years ago, said he had “unfinished business” in the Premier League. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1sarqni The New York Times Sports Soccer

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1sarqni Fàbregas Returning to England June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times

An Upbeat View From Bank of Japan REUTERS The bank kept monetary policy steady, signaling that it is convinced Japan will continue its modest recovery. June 14, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1v7TZjg The New York Times Business Day Economic Conditions and Trends

By REUTERS via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Business Day http://nyti.ms/1v7TZjg An Upbeat View From Bank of Japan June 14, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times

Despite Upheavals, NBC Extends Lauer’s Contract BILL CARTER As recent ratings have improved for NBC’s “Today,” Matt Lauer will remain on the morning show for more than two years, according to NBC executives. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1n8tYvn The New York Times Business Day Television, Ratings (Audience Measurement), News and News Media

By BILL CARTER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Business Day http://nyti.ms/1n8tYvn Despite Upheavals, NBC Extends Lauer’s Contract June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times

Word of the Day | amnesty THE LEARNING NETWORK This word has appeared in 486 New York Times articles in the past year. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hSKrGN The New York Times U.S.

By THE LEARNING NETWORK via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. U.S. http://nyti.ms/1hSKrGN Word of the Day | amnesty June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times

Heat’s Crash Course After Embarrassing Defeat Ends With a Wreck SCOTT CACCIOLA The Heat put in plenty of study time after their debacle in Game 3, yet none of it did an ounce of good in a blowout that put the Spurs on the cusp of a championship. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1v7TXI9 http://nyti.ms/1saodnG The New York Times Sports Basketball

By SCOTT CACCIOLA via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1v7TXI9 Heat’s Crash Course After Embarrassing Defeat Ends With a Wreck June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1saodnG The New York Times

A Dance-Off With Fallon. Next Up, Clinton? BENJAMIN MUELLER Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” where he traded barbs and performed in a skit. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1v7TVQB http://nyti.ms/1oVxzjp The New York Times N.Y. / Region Presidential Election of 2016

By BENJAMIN MUELLER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/1v7TVQB A Dance-Off With Fallon. Next Up, Clinton? June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1oVxzjp The New York Times

Authorities in Iraq Seek Response to Insurgent Gains SUADAD AL-SALHY and ALAN COWELL While lawmakers in Baghdad were summoned to approve an emergency decree, officials said the military was trying to deploy special forces and volunteers. June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1l3SQr3 The New York Times World

By SUADAD AL-SALHY and ALAN COWELL via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1l3SQr3 Authorities in Iraq Seek Response to Insurgent Gains June 13, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times

Xi of Two Minds: Be a Good Neighbor, or Assert China's Power? CHRIS BUCKLEY A new report says that President Xi Jinping is torn between ambitions to have China exert power over Asia and a desire for peace in the region so he can focus on domestic priorities. June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hKWPZ4 http://nyti.ms/1lbkDQt The New York Times World Economic Conditions and Trends

By CHRIS BUCKLEY via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1hKWPZ4 Xi of Two Minds: Be a Good Neighbor, or Assert China's Power? June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1lbkDQt The New York Times

Synthesis Lost The instability of moderation, redux. June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1oWpCIS The New York Times Opinion

By via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1oWpCIS Synthesis Lost June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times

Greenpeace and Other Advocates Fear Clampdown After Leaked Report MALAVIKA VYAWAHARE An intelligence report leaked to the local media charged foreign-funded nongovernmental organizations with stalling economic progress. June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1lbywhK http://nyti.ms/SPlccv The New York Times World

By MALAVIKA VYAWAHARE via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1lbywhK Greenpeace and Other Advocates Fear Clampdown After Leaked Report June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/SPlccv The New York Times

Test Yourself | English, June 12, 2014 SHANNON DOYNE Can you choose the words that best complete the sentence from the article? June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1s7Gfag The New York Times U.S.

By SHANNON DOYNE via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. U.S. http://nyti.ms/1s7Gfag Test Yourself | English, June 12, 2014 June 12, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times