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News Feed Latest worldwide news A. Schulman drops bid for Ferro, shares fall (Reuters) - Chemical maker A. Schulman Inc said it dropped its bid for Ferro Corp , about four months after it had offered $563 million for its smaller rival. New York ex-governor Spitzer seeks political redemption NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, the one-time "Sheriff of Wall Street" who resigned over a prostitution scandal, returned to the political limelight on Monday by launching a campaign for New York City comptroller. Foxs Experiment in Animated Living The network is racing to develop new animated shows that could one day be on a par with The Simpsons and Family Guy. Orioles 2, Yankees 1 Rare Time When Riveras Second Best Isnt Good Enough Adam Jones hit a home run against Mariano Rivera in the ninth, and the Orioles halted the Yankees winning streak at six games. 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." Storytelling Figures The African-American artist Bill Traylor is the subject of two exhibitions at the American Folk Art Museum. After Shooting 64, Wagner Leads Greenbrier Classic by 2 Johnson Wagner shot a six-under-par 64 and was at 14 under through three rounds. Jimmy Walker, who also shot a 64, was second at 12 under. US STOCKS-Dow, SP advance before Alcoa opens earnings season * Alcoa rises before reporting earnings after market's close Wall Street bounces back; Zynga cuts staff June 3 - Summary of business headlines Market recovers some of Friday's sell-off as data suggest Fed has economic cover to keep buying; Zynga to slash jobs in bid to save up to $80 million per year; Merck drug shows early promise, stock gains. Conway G. Gittens reports. Economix Blog Understating Job Growth Most months during the recovery, the Labor Department initially understated job gains. And most months during the recession, the bureau initially understated job losses. What gives? Bank of America hires Cheng as Asia ex-Japan TMT head HONG KONG, July 8 (Reuters) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch has hired Winston Cheng from Goldman Sachs as Asia ex-Japan head of its technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) banking group, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Saint Laurent Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Rusty, the runaway red panda is found June 25 - A red panda breaks out of a Washington D.C. zoo but is later found in a tree behind a nearby home. Elly Park reports. Olympus hits 1-month low, plans up to $1.17 bln in share issue TOKYO, July 9 (Reuters) - Shares in Olympus Corp dropped as much as 7.6 percent to a one-month low of 2,860 yen on Tuesday after it said it will raise up to 118 billion yen ($1.17 billion) in a new share issue to expand its medical equipment business. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Kenzo After-Party Kenzos after-party, held last night for their Paris fashion show, drew the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Michael Stipe and Beastie Boyss Mike D. Australia's great white avenger Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol. Global Health Understanding the Protective Side of Dengue Virus People infected with one strain of the dengue virus gain protection against the other three types for about two years, a study shows. Sports Briefing | Soccer Six Players Chase Golden Ball Award at Confederations Cup Brazil forward Neymar is among six players nominated for the Golden Ball award that is given to the best player at the Confederations Cup. Witness Jackson was paranoid in last days Michael Jackson appeared paranoid, repeating himself and shivering from chills in his final days, his longtime makeup artist testified Thursday. U.S. SEC says audit firms hinder accounting fraud probes WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators tried to persuade a judge on Monday to sanction the Chinese arms of the world's top five accounting firms, saying their refusal to hand over audit work papers has hindered investigations into fraud at U.S.-listed Chinese firms. Howard Joining Rockets After Rejecting the Lakers Dwight Howard committed to the Rockets after mulling offers from five teams and became the first star in modern N.B.A. history to walk away from the Lakers while still in his prime. T Magazine Letter From Paris | Tokyo on the Seine Parisians have been fascinated with Japan since the 19th century, and a tour of the city today reveals that the eastern influence is still strong. Lottery Numbers The winning lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 4 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by the media on Thursday S.Korea June department, discount store sales pick up SEOUL, July 9 (Reuters) - Sales at South Korea's top department and discount stores grew simultaneously in annual terms for the first time since February, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, suggesting a modest improvement in consumer sentiment. Qatar emir transfers power to son Qatar, a tiny but influential Persian Gulf nation, will have a new leader. Motherlode Blog The Poorest Kid in a Rich Town What lessons about money are there to learn for a child in a family that has less money than nearly every other one in the community? Crash caught on film "Look at that one -- look at how his nose is up in the air." Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. The Caucus 10 Questions for Obamas Chief Technology Officer Todd Park, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur, spoke to John Harwood about how the government is using data and the lean start-up model. Beyond the Finish Line Jeff Bauman went to the 2013 Boston Marathon to cheer for his girlfriend. In one flash, his life changed and an arduous road to recovery began. Clinton Aide Joins Obama on Health Care With deadlines looming for the health care law, the Obama administration has recruited Chris Jennings, a former chief health policy adviser to President Bill Clinton. ATT, DirecTV and KKR in race to buy Hulu - WSJ July 8 (Reuters) - Streaming video site Hulu has attracted three bids of over $1 billion from suitors including a partnership of ATT Inc and Chernin Group, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing... Hard Cases Playing, and Losing, as a Medical Team When something goes wrong in medicine, it can be hard to know where blame lies and in the long run, it may not matter. Balloons set to take wind power to new heights May 29 - Boston-based company Altaeros has developed a new wind power generator in the form of a giant balloon they say will offer a cheap renewable energy alternative to communities off the grid. Ben Gruber has more. Water crisis, over-population present stark choices for Kiribati June 13 - Rising sea levels and a booming population are presenting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati with stark choices that could determine its survival. Migration from smaller islands and a lack of fresh water have some experts predicting dire consequences for the country and its people if action is not taken. Rob Muir reports. Solar plane lands in New York, completing U.S. journey NEW YORK (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun touched down in New York City late on Saturday, completing the final leg of an epic journey across the United States that began over two months ago. When coup is not a coup The military coup d'etat that ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy brought with it some diplomatic complications for other nations -- namely, that they want to avoid calling it a coup. What Is Nostalgia Good For? Quite a Bit, Research Shows Nostalgia, long considered a disorder, is now recognized to counteract loneliness, boredom and anxiety making life seem more meaningful and death less frightening.

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