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News Feed Latest worldwide news Even when jobs return, Detroit's workers fall short on skills DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr has a long list of things to fix in the city and among them is one that may sound surprising there are not enough skilled workers to... DealBook Royal Bank of Scotland Names Chief Executive The British bank named Ross McEwan, the head of its retail operation, as chief executive. 'Credible' threat to embassies A "serious and credible" terror threat prompts U.S. State Dept to close several embassies and consulates on Sun. A-Rod Trenton Bound After Simulated Game Alex Rodriguez will start a second minor league injury rehabilitation assignment on Friday at Double-A Trenton, hoping to return to the New York Yankees before any suspension by Major League Baseball. EU signs off on China solar deal, no state votes against BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union officials endorsed a deal on Friday to settle a dispute with China over solar panels, the biggest trade row to date between the two powers, after winning almost unanimous backing from member states. Low chance of cyclone east of Melbourne, Florida -NHC Aug 2 (Reuters) - A weak area of low pressure associated with the remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located just east of Melbourne, Florida, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Borussia Dortmund Beats Bayern Munich to Lift Super Cup Two goals from Marco Reus spurred Borussia Dortmund to a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich and the German Super Cup title. Japan robot astronaut ready for space launch Aug. 2 - Japanese researchers package robot astronaut Kirobo before its space launch on August 8. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Amazon deal lifts Viacom's profit Aug. 2 - Rising ratings at Nickelodeon and streaming deal with Amazon boost Viacom's earnings. And the media giant is doubling its share buyback. Fred Katayama reports. Making It Last From Age of Aquarius to Now, Music Has United Them In their 37 years together, Andrew and Rachel Horwitz founded Bow Wow Records in Albuquerque and still bond over music. Russian Bolshoi acid attack victim may return to work next month MOSCOW (Reuters) - Sergei Filin, the artistic director of Russia's Bolshoi ballet who nearly lost his sight when a masked attacker threw acid in his face six months ago, said on Thursday he hoped to be back at work next month. Economix Blog An Employment Number That Isnt Budging Although the unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent, the share of American adults with jobs is stuck at just 58.7 percent. The airplane 'vasectomy' inventor A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy." Rogers trying to stop Verizon grabbing Canadian rivals - media Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications, Canada's largest wireless phone company, has crafted a plan to grab control of two smaller rivals to try to stop U.S. giant Verizon Communications Inc entering Canada, the Globe and Mail reported. Movie Review In Our Children, From Joachim Lafosse, Life Turns Tragic As the size of a family grows in Joachim Lafosses film Our Children, stress rises to a dangerous level. French court overturns ban on Monsanto GMO maize PARIS (Reuters) - France's highest administrative court rejected on Thursday a government ban on growing Monsanto's MON810 genetically modified maize (corn). I Was Misinformed Cute and Cozy (for a Loaf of Bread) A 1950s trailer who cared if there was no plumbing? That would be me, as it turned out. The New Old Age Blog Decision Casts Doubt on Brain Scans for Alzheimers The federal agency overseeing Medicare is reluctant to endorse, or pay for brain scans to diagnose Alzheimers disease. Kerry, in Pakistan, Expresses Optimism on Ending Drone Strikes Soon Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States had made significant headway in its drone campaign, which is hugely unpopular in Pakistan. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. Protesters Press Tunisian Government to Resign, as Ruling Party Supporters Rally Protests for the the government and the National Constituent Assembly to resign continued around the country Sunday on the fourth day after the assassination of an opposition legislator. Bucks Blog Friday Reading What Parents Mean by Part-Time Work What parents mean by part-time work, why the future of your Nook books is uncertain, free theater in the park (and parking lot) and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Violence Erupts After Mass Rallies Over Fate of Egypt Armed civilians and police officers opened fire on protesters against Egypts new military government on Saturday, witnesses said, killing scores of people a day after a state-orchestrated display of military power. Anne Reidy, Timothy Sullivan The bride was until last month a second-grade teacher at Public School 304 in the Bronx; the groom is an owner of Kestrel Aviation, a charter aircraft business in Norwood, Mass. Economix Puzzling Weakness in Construction Work There has been no net growth in construction employment since March, after picking up over the winter. Lawyer Who Beat Chevron in Ecuador Faces Trial of His Own The oil company has filed a suit against Steven Donziger, who won an $18 billion case over oil spills in the Ecuadorean jungle, accusing him of manipulating evidence and bribing judges. Tiger Woods Makes Run at 59 at Bridgestone Tiger Woods had a shot at making history with a magical 59. ArtsBeat Bryce Pinkham and LaChanze Are Broadway Bound Mr. Pinkham joins the cast of A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder while LaChanze will appear in If/Then, a new musical. Clip Air brings air travel by train June 19 - Swiss researchers have released futuristic designs for attachable modular aircraft that will allow passengers to board a plane at a railway station and disembark at their destination without ever setting foot in an airport. EPFL says its Clip Air project is no flight of fancy. Jim Drury reports. Low Winter Sun Gives Detroit a Leading Role As AMCs new police drama, Low Winter Sun, makes clear, the city of Detroit is not only highly cinematic, its a leading role all by itself. Fed's Bullard U.S. economy looks poised for good growth BOSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy looks on track for a strong upturn but the Federal Reserve should still wait for solid evidence this is really under way before taking monetary policy action, one... Despite Two New Studies on Motives for Monogamy, the Debate Continues Two teams ended up with opposing conclusions in trying to solve the puzzle of why some mammals choose a single mate. Bus strike idles Phoenix-area commuters for a second day PHOENIX, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Negotiations to resolve a labor dispute between union bus drivers and management ramped up on Friday as more than 57,000 weekday commuters in the Phoenix area were forced to find alternative routes to work for a second day. Why women don't make partner The scales of justice are beginning to balance as an increasing number of women enter the legal profession. But female lawyers are still struggling to become partners at top firms. CNN asked six leading lawyers in the United States and Britain to tell us what can be done to make the law a more balanced profession UPDATE 2-Spicy earnings, outlook lift shares in Chili's Grill owner to new high * Shares rise as much as 8 pct (Adds comments from CEO, analyst; updates shares) The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Stacking Up the Bitcoins What is a bitcoin? How is it used? Bulls' Rose Could Suit Up Oct. 5 at Indiana Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose could suit up for the first time in more than a year when the Chicago Bulls visit the Indiana Pacers for the preseason opener on Oct. 5. In Senate, Arm-Twisting and Vote-Changing Lead to a Confirmation A close call over the nomination of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives director could have unraveled a delicate truce between the two parties. UPDATE 2-Rogers designs plan to thwart Verizon move into Canada TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc , Canada's largest wireless company, is attempting to thwart Verizon Communications Inc's entry into the country by backing a private equity bid for two small carriers that the U.S. telecom giant wants to acquire.

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