Christian Science Monitor

csmonitor.com — New soccer stadiums dotting Brazil have become iconic of the frustration on the streets: The government is investing billions in sports but not schools or hospitals. By Andrew Downie, Correspondent / June 19, 2013 The wave of protests that swept across Brazil in recent nights started out about rising bus fares, not soccer stadiums. But organizers of next year's World Cup are increasingly finding themselves in the cross hairs of angry demonstrations.

csmonitor.com — Watermelon Oreos, the dunkable cookie's newest makeover, went on sale June 10, but the typically social media savvy company hasn't marketed the limited edition cookie as they have others. By Andrew Averill, Contributor / June 19, 2013 Oreos, the dunkable chocolate cookie with a crème épaisse center (we joke), is getting a limited edition flavor makeover for summer.

csmonitor.com — Russell Brand's show 'Brand X With Russell Brand,' a late-night program which aired on FX beginning in 2012, will probably not return for another season, according to FX executives. The network is developing a new series with Russell Brand based on the comedian's life.

csmonitor.com — FBI Director Robert Mueller told the Senate Judiciary Committee that unmanned aircraft is used minimally in domestic surveillance to monitor unmoving objects and save law enforcement officers from serious risks. Senators expressed concerns about the secrecy of the program and possible threats to privacy.

csmonitor.com — US construction is starting to fall in line with the rest of the recovering housing market - housing starts rose 6.8 percent in May, with multifamily homes leading the charge. The numbers are promising, but below analysts' expectations.

csmonitor.com — Natura is recalling all pet food manufactured before last week. The recall includes all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature, and Karma branded dry pet food and treats. Natura is issuing a massive pet food recall after the FDA found salmonella in one of their products.

csmonitor.com — President Morsi has enraged residents in Luxor, one of Egypt's main tourism destinations, by appointing as governor a former member of Al Gamaa al-Islamiyya. Residents of this tourist-reliant city are seething over the appointment of a new governor for their area who belongs to the political party of a former militant group that killed dozens of tourists in Luxor in 1997.

csmonitor.com — Gregory Orr's twelfth collection of poems is one of this year's most intriguing, imaginative books of verse. By Elizabeth Lund / June 19, 2013 Gregory Orr's River Inside the River is one of the most intriguing books of poetry published this year.