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News Feed Latest worldwide news Asiana says pilot of crashed plane was in training SEOUL (Reuters) - Asiana Airlines Inc said the pilot in charge of landing the Boeing 777 that crash-landed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday was training for the long-range plane and that it was his first flight to the airport with the jet. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Super freak to super stud? How will Frankel, widely considered the finest thoroughbred every produced, perform in his new career at stud? Brazil thrash Spain in Confed Cup final Hosts Brazil enjoy a triumphant finale to the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain in the Maracana Sunday. EU carbon fix squeaks through in lucky break for Greens LONDON (Reuters) - There's a century-old phrase often attributed to Otto von Bismarck on laws and sausages - you never want to see them made. Lincoln Center Festival Adopts a New to You Formula Programing at Lincoln Centers international summer festival aims for surprises rather than world premieres. Emergency vehicle may have run over one of Asiana crash victims SAN FRANCISCO, July 7 (Reuters) - An emergency vehicle rushing to the scene of the Asiana Airlines crash at San Francisco's international airport may have run over one of the two teenage Chinese girls killed in the incident, the local fire department said on Sunday. DealBook A Game of Chicken at Dell as a Proxy Advisers Report Looms Michael S. Dell and Silver Lake appear to be daring Institutional Shareholder Services, the biggest proxy advisory firm, to recommend that shareholders vote against the deal. Nikkei set to rise after U.S. jobs data buoy Wall St, dollar TOKYO, July 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to rise on Monday, likely helped by a weaker yen and upbeat U.S. jobs data that sent the dollar soaring and suggested the world's... Baikonur Journal Russian Space Center in Kazakhstan Counts Down Its Days of Glory Baikonur, Kazakhstan, is set to be replaced as the Russian space launching center, and ethnic tensions and economic challenges are already creeping into the city. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Thom Browne Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Israel Cameraman Held at U.S. Party The Alhurra network said one of its cameramen was strip-searched by Israeli security while covering a Fourth of July party at the American ambassadors residence. Seguin, Eriksson Highlight 7-Player Deal Tyler Seguin is headed to the Dallas Stars in a trade less than a week after Boston's general manager criticized the former No. 2 overall pick as needing to be a "better pro." Titanium Fills Vital Role for Boeing and Russia A Russian foundry produces large quantities of the strong, light metal, which is a major element in Boeings new jets. Knicks to Keep Smith and Prigioni J.R. Smith and Pablo Prigioni are staying in New York to help the Knicks build on their best season in nearly decades. Economix Blog The Lagging Public Sector Private-sector employment is growing at about the same rate it did during the best days of the last decade. But the government continues to shed workers. Asiana says pilot of crashed plane was in training SEOUL (Reuters) - Asiana Airlines Inc said the pilot in charge of landing the Boeing 777 that crash-landed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday was training for the long-range plane and that it was his first flight to the airport with the jet. Advertising Executive From the Agency Grey New York Takes On a Larger Role Michael Houston became one of four regional chief executives at Grey and one of the few African-Americans in the executive suite of a large, mainstream Madison Avenue agency. How to cope with the doubling of student loan rates BOSTON (Reuters) - Interest rates on U.S. government-backed student loans doubled to 6.8 percent from 3.4 percent on Monday. Books Mind Over Matter Debunking Alternative Medicines Of 51,000 supplements on the market, Dr. Paul A. Offit finds only a few have proven benefits, with the popularity of the rest a testament to the power of self-delusion and the powerful placebo effect. Three million Europeans catch infections in hospital annually LONDON (Reuters) - On any given day, some 80,000 patients in Europe are fighting an infection they picked up in hospital, often while in intensive care, the EU's disease monitoring agency said in a... Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. Nearly Man Zanotti Leads French Open as Favorites Struggle Paraguay's Fabrizio Zanotti, one of the nearly men of the European Tour, grabbed a one-stroke lead in the second round of the French Open near Paris on Friday while overnight leader Anders Hansen had a day to forget. Rebecca Phillips, Aaron Epstein The bride and groom work in the entertainment industry in California. Well How Aspirin Might Stem Cancer The use of aspirin significantly reduces the risk for cancer, but no one knows why. Now researchers have found that aspirin and similar drugs slow the accumulation a type of DNA change that lead to uncontrolled cell growth. How funny obits 'rescue' dying art Their loved one isn't dead yet but sure seems to be nearly departed. So you could almost hear the organ and smell the lilies as the obit writers gathered and paid their respects to a dying art. Artist stirs privacy debate with portraits from DNA July 1 - DNA extracted from cigarette butts and bubble gum found on the streets of Brooklyn is being used by artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg to create realistic portraits of anonymous New Yorkers. The artist says her project is designed to spark debate about the use - or potential misuse - of DNA profiling in society. Ben Gruber reports. How to negotiate a better salary When it comes to negotiating a salary for a new job it can pay to ask for a precise figure. 'World's largest building' in China The superlatives in China continue -- the latest symbol of China's "bigger is much, much better" ethos is open for business. Libyan protesters call for armed militias to be disbanded TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan protesters took to the streets on Sunday calling for the disbanding of militias that have plagued Tripoli since the end of the 2011 war. Crime Lori Roys Until She Comes Home, and More In Lori Roys novel Until She Comes Home, a murder shakes up life in a working-class Detroit neighborhood in 1958. NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree. UPDATE 1-Commerzbank shares soar on upbeat shipping comments * Commerzbank shares up 8.2 percent, reversing earlier losses (Adds comments from fund manager, analyst) You're the Boss Blog My Restaurant Adventure Why I Started Talking to Brokers In Part 3 of a series, the owner explains how he came to realize that he was ready to walk away from the restaurant he had spent years creating. Michael Phelps' golf growing pains As a swimmer, his countless hours of training paid off handsomely -- earning him a record 18 Olympic gold medals. As a golfer, Michael Phelps is wondering what he's got himself into. In Europe, Greener Transit on Existing Infrastructure As cities aim to cut emissions, Vienna has introduced a network of buses whose batteries can be charged quickly using the citys tram equipment. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 4 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by the media on Thursday Dance An Indian Artist Extends Her Reach The poetically named Shantala Shivalingappa was born in India, but raised in Paris. Big City Gentrifying Into the Shelters Revitalizing poor areas brings rent increases that displace low-income families, who have nowhere else to go. Inside Cambodia's temple discoveries Visit Cambodia's number one tourist attraction, Angkor Wat, with the average tour guide and you'll probably leave the UNESCO World Heritage Site with your head swimming in dates, dimensions and unpronounceable names of kings.

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