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News Feed Latest worldwide news Investors Wary Optimism Leads to Gains for Stocks As American companies begin presenting second-quarter earnings, markets reflected an expectation that corporate fortunes would remain generally good, although the aluminum producer Alcoa reported a loss. Yoko Ono publishes new conceptual art book, 'Acorn' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly 50 years after writing the conceptual art book "Grapefruit," writer, artist and peace activist Yoko Ono has released a sequel that she hopes will inspire people and get them thinking and reading. Where could Snowden go? CNN's Tom Foreman looks at the possibilities for NSA leaker Edward Snowden. David Villa set for Atletico Madrid David Villa looks set to swap Catalonia for the Spanish capital after Barcelona announced it had agreed a deal to sell the striker to Atletico Madrid. The Gnome Home A quirky 1929 home left clues as to its designer, a master of detail. Music Review MoMA Summergarden Series Opens With Contemporary Works Summergarden, at the Museum of Modern Arts Sculpture Garden, begins its 2013 offerings with four New York premieres from Joel Sachs and the New Juilliard Ensemble. The world's best airline is... Emirates has been voted the world's best airline by passengers at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. Recipes for Health Small Apricot Galettes Simple, rustic tarts show off peak-season fruit. Find out what your doctor really thinks Joshua Prager says patients who read their medical records feel empowered and are likely to fare better Callie Wright, Jebediah Reed The bride works for Vanity Fair and the groom works at New York magazine. As Competition Wanes, Amazon Cuts Back Discounts After years of lowering book prices, Amazon is offering smaller discounts on some books. Authors and small publishers said this put some books beyond an audiences reach. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. RWE shares drop as Gazprom ruling brings no boost FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's No.2 utility RWE has doused hopes of an earnings boost following a legal ruling last week, compounding concerns about a looming profit squeeze and sending its shares... Chief Leaves Barnes Noble After Losses on E-Readers A new chief was named to lead the struggling Nook division after William Lynch Jr. resigned Monday, two weeks after a devastating earnings report. Breakingviews What UK finance should take from Andy Murray July 8 - Wimbledon no longer reflects the UK's position in financial services, where satisfaction is taken from hosting an event that attracts top talent from around the world. DealBook Regulators Examining Sales of Early Financial Data The New York attorney general is looking into early release of data after Thomson Reuters announced that it was suspending the release of a survey to clients who paid extra. ArtsBeat New York Festival of Song to Honor Ned Rorem The New York Festival of Song will celebrate the composer Ned Rorems 90th birthday as part of its 2013-14 season. Pimco U.S. mutual funds suffer record $14.5 bln outflows in June NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - Pimco, the manager of the world's largest bond fund, suffered record outflows across its U.S. mutual funds of $14.5 billion in June, investment research firm Morningstar said on Monday. For Chinese Families, a Journey Cut Short, and With It Their Dreams The two 16-year-old victims of Asiana Flight 214 were among 34 10th-grade Chinese students and chaperones who were bound for a summer camp outside Los Angeles. Quito Journal In Ecuador, a Magazines Death Comes Amid Questions Vanguardia, Ecuadors only weekly newsmagazine, closed after the government passed a controversial media law that opponents say will stifle investigative journalism. Teen jailed for months over Facebook 'joke' It was a sarcastic Facebook comment during an argument about a video game. And, according to the father of 19-year-old Justin Carter, it was enough to land his son behind bars for months, facing the possibility of years in prison. Kuchar claims Memorial title There are only two multiple winners on the PGA Tour this season -- one of them is in top form ahead of the U.S. Open, and the other is Tiger Woods. Stones backup band will be "Hot Stuff" in London gig LONDON (Reuters) - If you ever wondered what a Flamenco version of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" might sound like, then hustle over to London's Lyric Theatre on Monday to see the musicians the Rolling Stones call on for back-up when they go on tour. Super freak to super stud? How will Frankel, widely considered the finest thoroughbred every produced, perform in his new career at stud? Carlos Berlocq, Grigor Dimitrov Advance in Bastad Carlos Berlocq beat Horacio Zeballos 6-4, 6-3 in an all-Argentine match in the first round of the Swedish Open on Monday. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Jean Paul Gaultier Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. In Congress, Gridlock and Harsh Consequences A deadline used to mean something in Congress, but amid signs of deep dysfunction, lawmakers have been unwilling or unable to act on matters of consequence to a wide range of Americans. Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Bangladesh tells EU it will boost worker rights, inspections GENEVA (Reuters) - Bangladesh pledged on Monday to quickly boost worker rights and recruit more factory inspectors as it seeks to preserve European Union trade benefits after 1,129 workers were killed in the collapse of a garment plant in April. Toddler dies after surgery Less than three months after receiving a synthetic windpipe made from her own stem cells, 2-year-old Hannah Warren has died. IMF says 'imperative' for euro zone to revive growth WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The euro zone must take coordinated action to revive economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday in a strongly worded statement that cited the... White House no comment on Venezuela's asylum offer to Snowden WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday declined comment on an offer of asylum for former U.S. spy contractor Edward Snowden from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, referring questions on the matter to the U.S. Justice Department. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Chanel Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. After Ruling, States Rush to Enact Voting Laws Experts predict an increase in lawsuits in states that are no longer covered under the Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court ruling last month. In Europe, Greener Transit on Existing Infrastructure As cities aim to cut emissions, Vienna has introduced a network of electric buses whose batteries can be charged quickly using the citys tram equipment. Chinese lap up French vineyards The attack on Chinese students in Hostens, a small town in the South-west of France, allegedly by a group of French youngsters, followed by the largest international wine fair, Vinexpo, in Bordeaux, where Chinese investors were very much present -- and active -- have triggered much talk in France about Chinese investment in the country's vineyards and a backlash against it. Sports Briefing | Football Krafts Super Bowl Ring Said to Be a Gift to Putin A spokesman for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said the New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, meant for a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring to be a gift to Mr. Putin eight years ago. Player Ratings U.S. (6) vs. Guatemala (0) Rating the performance of American players in Fridays friendly match against Guatemala in San Diego. As Spitzer Seeks Political Rebirth, Establishment Wants to Keep Him Buried Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer began his effort to run for city comptroller, while mayoral hopefuls and New Yorkers debated whether he deserved a second chance.

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