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News Feed Latest worldwide news Embraer shares fall on weak business jet outlook SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA faced their worst session in a year on Friday, after executives warned that economic concerns seemed to be weakening demand for bigger... Amazon unveils new hiring spree ahead of Obama visit SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc unveiled a new hiring spree on Monday ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama to one of the Internet retailer's giant distribution warehouses this week. Going to school, instead of work A Nepalese girl has her sights on a medical career because of her mother's blindness. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports. George Mitchell, a Pioneer in Hydraulic Fracturing, Dies at 94 Mr. Mitchell, who on a hunch began drilling shale rock formations, is credited with creating an unexpected natural gas boom in the United States. Recipes for Health Two Tomatillo Salsas A variety of summer produce provides the fillings and two tomatillo salsas complete the dishes. Economic View Budging (Just a Little) on Investing in Gold As a long-term investment, gold has offered small overall returns with high volatility. But there is still an argument for keeping a sliver of it in a portfolio. Ferrari rebuke Alonso on his birthday (Reuters) - Ferrari dealt Fernando Alonso a rare public rebuke on his birthday on Monday for critical comments after Sunday's Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix. Lost childhood in refugee camps Yousef is two years old and lives in a refugee camp in Iraq. Her mother tells comedian and UNICEF ambassador Eddie Izzard that she wants to return to her country, but will not jeopardize her children's safety. With every day that passes in their life as a refugee, she fears that they are losing another day of their childhood. Karrie Webb Wins Ladies European Masters Hall of Famer Karrie Webb rallied to win the Ladies European Masters on Sunday, making two eagles in a 7-under 65 for a one-stroke victory. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. The Buzz Today A Denzel Washington versus Mark Wahlberg showdown, Chloe Moretz's superhero wish, and first look at "Romeo and Juliet." BMW eases path to EV ownership to gain 'meaningful' sales LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - BMW aims to win a "meaningful" segment of the electric car market with its i-series battery-powered models by offering luxurious styling and packages designed to help owners overcome the traditional hurdles to electric car ownership. Music Review Jean-Efflam Bavouzet at International Keyboard Institute The French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet played Beethoven and Debussy in the final recital of the International Keyboard Institute and Festival. Football Higuain signs for Napoli Serie A side Napoli have completed the signing of Argentine international Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid. AP Source MLB May Suspend A-Rod Under Labor Deal Major League Baseball may try to suspend Alex Rodriguez under its collective bargaining agreement instead of its drug rules, The Associated Press has learned. A Crime Against Gay Israelis Is a Symbol, but of What? When two people were killed at an Israeli L.G.B.T. center in 2009, it was called a hate crime. But the label may have been premature, so now what? Zabel resigns from advisory group after doping confession (Reuters) - Former sprint cyclist Erik Zabel, who admitted on Sunday to years of doping, has resigned from the Professional Cycling Council (CCP), an advisory body to the UCI, the governing body said on Monday. The New Old Age Blog More on Preventing Hospital Readmissions Experts offer suggestions for ensuring that discharged patients stay out of the hospital. Hoarders Loot Onstage in The Capables Hoarding might not be much fun, but culling other peoples hoardings to create a set for a play (The Capables) was an enlightening experience for Greg Kozatek and George Hoffmann. Mandela on posters Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday is being marked by an exhibition of stunning new posters of South Africa's former president. ArtsBeat No Parole for Imprisoned Members of Pussy Riot Two members of the Russian activist collective Pussy Riot are not expected to be released until next year. Sports Briefing | Colleges N.C.A.A. Responds to Paterno Lawsuit The N.C.A.A. is asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of the Joe Paterno that seeks to overturn the sanctions against Penn State. RPT-ON THE MOVE-Wells Fargo adds big teams to independent channel July 29 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co added several veteran financial adviser teams to its independent division in recent months, including a five-adviser team from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Virginia. Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. Sinclair to Buy TV Stations From Allbritton The deal will add seven stations to the Sinclair portfolio, including WJLA, the ABC affiliate in Washington, while providing more capital for Allbritton to invest in Politico. Gadgetwise The Argus App Can Help to Keep You Fit Argus, a free fitness app, can help track your activity and hold you accountable, with the help of some other apps. UPDATE 2-Iran's Rouhani to pack cabinet with old hands DUBAI, July 29 (Reuters) - Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani will pick a cabinet of experienced insiders and will appoint the head of a powerful charity-cum-business foundation as his chief nuclear negotiator, Iranian news agencies said on Monday. Gallery Artists' African road trip Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a bid to show the "real Africa." Op-Ed Columnist Profiling Obama Why is it his job to confront Americas racism? Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? The importance of education to girls In this week's edition of A Girl's Word, the girls tell us why education is important to them. The Caucus Sunday Breakfast Menu, July 28 As the Obama administration makes a push to revive the economy, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew joins several programs this Sunday to talk about its approach. Italy police arrest more than 100 in Mafia crackdown More than 100 people suspected of Mafia involvement were arrested Friday in Italy as police launched operations near Rome and in the country's southern Calabria region. Rocky Transition From Farm to Town in China It is one of the largest peacetime population transfers in history the removal of 2.4 million farmers from mountain areas in central Chinas Shaanxi Province to low-lying towns. Bits Blog Longtime Apple Leader Drops Out of Executive Team Bob Mansfield, a longtime top executive at Apple, has switched to a role working on special projects at the company. Federer's return to Gstaad cut short Roger Federer's first appearance in Gstaad for nine years lasts just over an hour as the former World No.1 makes an untimely exit to Germany's Daniel Brands. Youzhny and Haase Advance to Swiss Open Final Mikhail Youzhny will play unseeded Robin Haase in the Swiss Open final after Youzhny beat Victor Hanescu and Haase rallied from a set down to beat fifth-seeded Feliciano Lopez. Amid Protests, Inmates Escape From Libyan Prison Protesters attacked the offices of the Muslim Brotherhood of Libya and the liberal National Forces Alliance party, after demonstrations set off by killings turned violent, witnesses said. Briefly Education University Application Rates in U.K. Vary by Ethnicity State high school students with Chinese backgrounds are the most likely to apply to a British university, while white students are the least likely, according to a new report. Premier League's Scudamore Blames FA for England Failures Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has rejected accusations his organisation are to blame for England's failures at major tournaments and questioned the role of the English Football Association and government.

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