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News Feed Latest worldwide news Opinionator The Right Leader for the Fed Larry Summerss intelligence, analytical mind and extensive experience make him the top candidate to head the Federal Reserve. CORRECTED-Former Egypt stock exchange chief to reassume post CAIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Egyptian stock exchange chairman, who left the post on June 30 when his term ended, will be reappointed, a government official said on Sunday. In Germany, a Union Culture Clashes With Amazons Labor Practices In the United States, Amazon is often celebrated as a font of jobs. But across the Atlantic, labor relations are more confrontational. Pogue's Posts In the Universe of Printers, One Worth Talking About A home laser printer from Hewlett-Packard has a weird name. But dont let that fool you. 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. Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech July 24 - President Barack Obama hits the road to push his vision for an expanded middle class, hoping to stave off partisan gridlock as economic issues loom. Karen Hendren reports. Helen Ogbara and Kevin Reeves The couple work in Manhattan, she at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein Selz, a law firm; he at JPMorgan Chase. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Op-Ed Contributor Apes Need Vaccines, Too Research on captive chimps can help save the lives not just of humans but also of wild chimps. Suspect in Crash on California Boardwalk Is Arrested The suspect, Nathan Campbell of Los Angeles, turned himself in to the police after leaving the scene of the crash, which killed one person, on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, police said. Surprise at TV Critics Gathering DeGeneres Is to Host the Oscars At a preseason press tour, the newsmakers of the industry gave a preview of offerings. U.S. seeks tighter control over Apple in e-book case NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is headed for a showdown with the U.S. government and dozens of states, which on Friday urged that tough new restrictions be imposed on the company for illegally conspiring to raise e-book prices. Books Patricia S. Churchlands The Self as Brain and Brainwashed, by Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld Patricia S. Churchland, a philosopher, probes for the organs moral center, while Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld write to debunk pop neuroscience. Five hurt in accidental fireworks explosion in Beirut An unintentional fireworks explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Thursday, injuring five civilians who were working with a local non-governmental organization, a Lebanese Army spokesman told CNN. Pfizer Settles a Drug Marketing Case for $491 Million The Justice Department announced that the drug maker would settle criminal and civil charges over illegal marketing of the kidney-transplant drug Rapamune. World Briefing | Europe Police in Turkey Act to Halt a Protest The police in Istanbul fired tear gas to disperse several hundred people protesting the police crackdown on antigovernment demonstrators earlier this year. Sports Briefing | Colleges Penn States Bill Close to $48 Million Penn States bill to pay costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal neared $48 million by the end of May, an increase of $1.9 million from two months earlier. Woods at His Best at Firestone, Torrey, Bay Hill Tiger Woods has been very good at a lot of courses. Vodka boycott in U.S. spreads on concerns over gay rights in Russia (Reuters) - Gay rights activists in New York City dumped vodka onto the street on Wednesday to protest new laws in Russia targeting homosexuals, as a growing number of gay bar owners across the... Street kids to stage stars Africa Umoja is an explosive stage show, featuring the talents of former street children. Its songs and rhythms are a musical history of South Africa. Music Review Beyoncs Mrs. Carter Show at Izod Center Beyoncs Mrs. Carter Show tours top at the Izod Center was no tribute to wifely self-effacement, but a celebration of a high-achieving Everywoman balancing love and independence. Woman survives 12 days in the Canadian wild The family of a 25-year-old Canadian woman, who authorities say survived 12 days in the bush, said Thursday she is recovering but still in bad shape. MuniLand Puerto Rico returns to market amid huge outflows Aug 2 - Puerto Rico is turning to investors for the first time in more than year next week, but a shaky U.S. municipal bond market plagued by months of outflows could prove a tough customer for the island. College Enrollment Falls as Economy Recovers The college-age population is dropping after more than a decade of sharp growth, and many adults who avoided the job market and went back to school during the recession have been drawn back to work. Purported al-Zawahiri message criticizes Morsy's ouster A message thought to be from al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri criticizes the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy and urges Muslims to stand together to prevent Egypt from being divided. Mexico president to present energy reform next week MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Thursday his sweeping energy reform, which is expected to include constitutional changes to lure private investment and boost output, will be presented to Congress next week. Think Like a Doctor Not Just the Flu Can you solve a medical mystery involving a 59-year-old woman who becomes deathly ill two weeks into what she calls the flu? Sports Briefing | Soccer New Soccer Stadium Set for Washington D.C. United and city officials signed an agreement for a new $300 million stadium. The city and the team would split the cost of the stadium, tentatively scheduled to open in 2016. Tom Pernice Jr. Wins 3M Championship Tom Pernice Jr. birdied the final two holes Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Jeff Sluman and Corey Pavin in the 3M Championship. Why this city is most expensive in world For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats. Kerry Says Egypts Military Was Restoring Democracy in Ousting Morsi Secretary of State John Kerrys blunt comments represented the strongest endorsement yet by the United States of the military intervention, which the Obama administration has refused to call a coup. The top films at the North American box office July 21 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 19, led by "The Conjuring," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) The Conjuring..........................$ 41.5 million 2 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 25.1 million 3 (*) Turbo..................................$ 21.5 million 4 (2) Grown Ups 2............................$ 20.0 million 5 (*) Red 2..................................$ 18.5 mill Yankees list Rodriguez in lineup NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have penciled Alex Rodriguez into their lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox despite speculation he could be suspended for his alleged links to the Florida clinic accused of supplying performance enhancing drugs. ISAF sergeant 5 Afghan policemen killed in U.S. airstrike Five Afghan policemen were killed as result of a U.S. airstrike, according to an International Security Assistance Force public information officer, who said the incident was an accident and is under investigation. UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) ArtsBeat Skirball Center Announces Its New Season A marathon performance of the composer John Zorns Book of Angels and a festival of works from Chinese artists are among the offerings in the 2013-14 season at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Caitlin Caporale, Robert Benson Jr. The bride works for the mayors office in New York; the groom works for a management consultant. Rouhani takes over as Iran's president Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani has taken the oath of office, replacing controversial President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Rouhani won the June elections with reformist backing. Kuwait's Kout buys British roadside dining chain Little Chef LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Kuwait-based Kout Food Group has bought British roadside dining chain Little Chef for about 15 million pounds ($23 million).

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