1.President Obama says the controversial NSA surveillance programs are transparent. The president spoke to PBS's Charlie Rose and promised that the NSA is not listening to Americans' phone calls or reading their E-mails.

 

　　2.Afghan forces have formally taken the lead for handling security in their own country following a formal handover from NATO.

 

　　3.100,000 protesters crowded into the streets of 8 Brazilian cities, including Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. They are angry about poor public services and the costs of hosting sporting events.

 

　　4.And police in Truckee, California are using standup paddle boards to patrol area waterways. Officers say the boards help them patrol Donner Lake without intimidating visitors.

 

　　Sandy Kozel, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.