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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs as Growth Remains Sluggish The employment gains in July, which were fewer than expected, were not on track to absorb the backlog of unemployed workers anytime soon. The jobless rate ticked down to 7.4%. Ritual Cyclical A look at rehearsals for Mark Dendys new site-specific work. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. Matter Monogamys Boost to Human Evolution Fossil records suggest that by sticking around and protecting and feeding their offspring, early men paved the way for the growth of the human brain. Eco-friendly super car with a need for speed July 26 - With a top speed of 420 km/h (260 mph), the Agera-S super car is one of the fastest cars ever built. Using ultra-lightweight materials and the latest aerodynamic techniques, its designers have managed to create a machine built for both speed and energy efficiency. Ben Gruber reports. Preview Reborn Cosmos Return to the Field After being dormant, but not forgotten for 29 years, the New York Cosmos of the N.A.S.L. return to play Saturday night. U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts (Reuters) - The U.S. government, which is pursuing a $5 billion lawsuit accusing Standard Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings, on Friday asked a federal judge to move similar cases by 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia back to state courts. Some Wall Street players unfit for U.S. power market regulator WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Wall Street firms that cannot legitimately profit in the power sector will leave the market in time, the top regulator for the U.S. electricity market said on Friday. Wagner birthday "Ring" booed will clan go up in smoke? BAYREUTH, Germany (Reuters) - Richard Wagner made hand grenades for the 1849 Dresden uprising, so maybe he would have cheered the tumultuous end of his 200th birthday "Ring" cycle in Bayreuth, a production that has raised questions over his heirs running the festival. DealBook Former Trader Is Found Liable in Fraud Case Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs trader at the center of a toxic mortgage deal sold to investors on the eve of the financial crisis, was found liable on six of the seven civil charges against him. Obama to Appear on Tonight Show His topics, NBC said, will be job initiatives and the economy. No laughing matter, Mexican clowns make annual pilgrimage July 25 - Hundreds of colorfully-dressed clowns march towards the Basilica of Guadalupe to give thanks for employment and good health in an annual pilgrimage to Mexico's holiest site. Tara Cleary reports. BRICs will suffer from QE rollback - World Bank June 19 - As quantitative easing slows, developing countries will struggle to access capital, warns World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at a newsmaker event in London. UPDATE 3-U.S. issues global travel alert, cites al Qaeda threat * Britain to close embassy in Yemen for two days (Adds quotes from Dempsey and another U.S. official, and Britain to close embassy in Yemen; paragraph 6-10) DOJ again balks at proposed $19.9 mln severance for AMR's Horton Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is taking its third shot at nixing a proposed $19.9 million severance package for American Airlines Chief Executive Tom Horton, who will step down after American's bankrupt parent, AMR Corp , merges with US Airways. Weight and Guerin Among Those Headed for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Doug Weight won a Stanley Cup and was a four-time N.H.L. All-Star. Bill Guerin was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a four-time All-Star. American Homes 4 Rent debut fails to excite investors (Reuters) - Shares of American Homes 4 Rent , the second largest single-family homeowner, fell as much as 3 percent in their debut as investors remained wary about the company's ability to turn a... Theater Review | Connecticut A Review of Loot, at the Westport Country Playhouse Almost half a century after his death, Joe Orton, who would be 80 now, has the power to shock even worldly 21st-century theatergoers. His Loot is at the Westport County Playhouse. India Ink Image of the Day August 2 Muslims breaking their fast at Jama Masjid, a mosque in Old Delhi. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Mortgages Awaiting Foreclosure Relief Foreclosure prevention advocates are urging Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to sign legislation that would prevent lenders lawyers from leaving homeowners facing foreclosure in a state of legal limbo. Germany to Bieber Pay monkey costs German authorities have asked pop star Justin Bieber to hand over nearly $8,000 for the costs of caring for the capuchin monkey he left behind in Munich after bringing it on tour without the right paperwork. Cautious Redskins Force an Eager Griffin Into a Waiting Game The Washington Redskins have been trying to protect the right knee of Robert Griffin III, who said he was willing to take things slow to play in the season opener. Music Review Oresteia Is Revived as Prelude to Bard Music Festival Oresteia, the 1895 adaptation of the Aeschylus trilogy dealing with the aftermath of the Trojan War, is being revived at Bard College. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. Ellen DeGeneres to host Oscars Ellen DeGeneres was so nice as an Oscars host the first time, the Academy has asked her to do it twice. For Red Bulls, Another Brother Act The Red Bulls announced the signing of Bradley Wright-Phillips, the brother of Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun. Spotify Losses Grow, Despite Successful Expansion A quarter of the streaming services 24 million customers pay for their music, but that hasnt been enough for Spotify to turn a profit. From slum town to arty village Modern art pops up in unexpected corners in Busan's Gamcheon Village. U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs as Growth Remains Sluggish The employment gains in July, which were fewer than expected, were not on track to absorb the backlog of unemployed workers anytime soon. The jobless rate ticked down to 7.4%. Geyser surprise after nearly a decade Everyone knows the story of Old Faithful. Here's the story of Old Unreliable. Mortgages Homeownership Where Single Women Prevail Single women are buying homes at roughly twice the rate of single men. UPDATE 2-Russia's July oil output falls, seasonal factors blamed * Output still remains above Saudi Arabia's 9.65 million bpd (Adds details, analysts, background) Country singer Keith Urban returning as 'American Idol' judge LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country singer Keith Urban will be returning to "American Idol" as a judge when the Fox singing contest returns for its 13th season next year, Fox Broadcasting Company said on Thursday. U.S., states propose remedy for Apple e-book price-fixing NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Apple Inc deserves a five-year ban from entering anticompetitive e-book distribution contracts, and should also end its business arrangements with five major publishers with which it conspired to raise e-book prices, federal and state regulators said on Friday. Bats The Bullpen Takes a Hit Josh Edgin was placed on the disabled list, and Bobby Parnell will be held out of at least two games this weekend against the Royals. Diplomatic Memo U.S. Pushes for Global Eye on South Sudan Conflict Officials said they wanted to draw attention to what could become a humanitarian tragedy, but they are also working to preserve an Obama administration achievement. NASA aborts spacewalk after leak into astronaut's helmet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A spacewalk to work on the International Space Station ended abruptly on Tuesday when a water-like liquid started building up inside an Italian astronaut's helmet, NASA officials said. You're the Boss Blog When the Customer Is Not Right If a customer says something offensive to an employee, is your first concern for your customer or your employee? Global Soccer Soccer, Faith and Technology A Tunisian soccer club and one from Brazil have recently used technology in unique ways, one to help its team to victory and the other to aid in public health.

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