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News Feed Latest worldwide news More jobs equal more chance of less stimulus July 5 - Expectations grow that the Federal Reserve will begin slowing bond purchases as early as September after June job growth is stronger than forecast. Conway G. Gittens reports. Sports Briefing | Golf Greenbrier Lead Shared Tommy Gainey and Johnson Wagner each shot an eight-under-par 62 to share a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. WRAPUP 5-Crew tried to abort landing before San Francisco air crash SAN FRANCISCO, July 7 (Reuters) - The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that crashed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday was traveling "significantly below" its intended speed and its crew tried to abort the landing just seconds before it hit the seawall in front of the runway, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Sunday. Really? The Claim Children Tend to Gain Weight Over Summer Recess Studies suggest that youngsters may be most likely to pack on pounds when they are home for summer vacation. Scientists create human liver from stem cells LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have for the first time created a functional human liver from stem cells derived from skin and blood and say their success points to a future where much-needed livers and other transplant organs could be made in a laboratory. Hotels at war over dessert The recipe for bingsu, Korea's beloved shaved ice dessert, used to be simple. Asiana shares bid indicates over 12 pct plunge after U.S. plane crash SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - Shares in South Korea's Asiana Airlines are set to plunge at the open on Monday, with its bids indicating more than a 12 percent drop, after its Boeing 777 crash-landed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday. Corbin Finally Wins 10th, D-Backs Sweep Rockies At last, Patrick Corbin has that elusive 10th victory. Bucks Blog Friday Reading Weighing Buzz Cuts vs. Head Lice Weighing buzz cuts vs. head lice, fewer women get early C-sections, how to scan a signature for digital documents, and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Firms can duck NSA surveillance Reddit co-founder The best way for tech companies, from search engines to social media, to protect their users' privacy is to simply stop storing their data, says Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Ohanian spoke with Reuters Opinion Editor Jim Ledbetter at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Jackie O's 'Love Boat' for sale The stately superyacht Christina O isn't just a gorgeous 99-meter vessel. It's the palatial setting where Greek business magnate Aristotle Onassis married Jackie Kennedy. Now the luxury liner has gone on sale for a whopping $32 million. Source Flyers' Giroux Agree to 8-Year Extension Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux agreed to an eight-year extension worth over $64 million Thursday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. ArtsBeat Nudity, Fake Violence and Sex Prove a Winning Combination for Park Avenue Armory The Park Avenue Armory says that Paul McCarthys WS, a retelling of the Snow White fable, has become its second-biggest draw ever. ArtsBeat London Journal Shakespeares Liars and Lovers Impressive new productions of Othello at the National Theater and A Midsummer Nights Dream at Shakespeares Globe. Watson Names North as Vice-Captain for 2014 Ryder Cup United States captain Tom Watson has appointed twice former U.S. Open champion Andy North as a vice-captain for next year's Ryder Cup against holders Europe at Gleneagles in Scotland. The Gnome Home A quirky 1929 home left clues as to its designer, a master of detail. REFILE-In China, Nestle and Danone play it by the book SHANGHAI, July 6 (Reuters) - Swift responses from Swiss food company Nestle and French rival Danone to Beijing's announcement that it was investigating possible price-fixing of instant milk formulas are textbook examples of how firms should deal with such crises in China, executives and consultants say. Knicks Lose Copeland to Pacers Chris Copeland, who averaged 8.7 points a game for the Knicks last season, signed a two-year, $6 million deal with Indiana. Cardio3 shares open 5.95 percent above IPO price BRUSSELS, July 5 (Reuters) - Shares of Belgian biotech group Cardio3 opened 5.95 percent above their IPO price of 16.65 euros per share on Friday. 'iWatch' Apple's pitch for cool? Can the rumored Apple "iWatch" help Apple regain its cool factor? Maggie Lake speaks with Shelly Palmer to find out. The Hunt Lighting Out for a Midtown West Rental William Tracy decided owning an apartment wasnt for him. McDowell and Sterne Lead Way at French Open World number nine Graeme McDowell and South African Richard Sterne will go into the French Open final round in a tie for the lead after taming the treacherous Le Golf National, venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup, on Saturday. Test Run Using E-Mail Data to Connect the Dots of Your Life A reporter tries out Immersion, a project by M.I.T.s Media Laboratory that looks at who youre corresponding with via e-mail and stitches it together into an interactive graphic. Murray Proves Hiring Lendl Was a Masterstroke When Andy Murray lost his first three grand slam finals without winning a set, it seemed he was destined to join a long line of 'Brave Brits' whose career would be defined by near misses. Could it be Queen Ella or King Terry? Excitement is building ahead of the arrival of a new royal baby. But what will the heir be called? Glastonbury fires Mumford and Sons back to top of album chart LONDON (Reuters) - Folk rockers Mumford and Sons climbed to the top of the British album chart on Sunday, as sales of their 2012 album 'Babel' rose in the week after they played the final set at this year's Glastonbury music festival. UPDATE 1-"Monsters University" scares zombies to lead box office June 23 (Reuters) - "Monsters University," the prequel to Pixar's 2001 animated blockbuster "Monsters, Inc.," scared up $82 million in weekend ticket sales to easily outdistance the week's other new movie, the big-budget apocalyptic thriller "World War Z," which came in with an impressive haul of $66 million. UPDATE 2-Greece, foreign lenders close in on deal to unlock aid ATHENS/AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, July 7 (Reuters) - Greece is likely to reach a deal with foreign lenders on its latest bailout review before a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on Monday to... With Russian help, Europe prepares to search for life on Mars PARIS (Reuters) - The European Space Agency signed final contracts with Thales Alenia Space Italy for work on a pair of missions to assess if the planet Mars has or ever had life, officials said at the Paris Airshow this week. UPDATE 3-Five die, 40 missing after Canadian freight train disaster LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec, July 7 (Reuters) - At least five people died and 40 were missing on Sunday after a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in the center of a small Canadian town in a disaster that raised fresh questions about shipping oil by rail. Well Skin Cancer on the Rise in Young Women Friends and colleagues were surprised to see the scar on my face because I was only 28. As I learned more about skin cancer, I discovered that it is becoming increasingly common, especially among young women. Battle of the sexes -- on four legs Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other. UnitedHealth Group stock to rise in Obamacare rollout Barron's NEW YORK (Reuters) - The stock of U.S. insurer UnitedHealth Group could rise 40 percent over the next two years as Obamacare is fully rolled out, business weekly Barron's said in its July 8 edition. U.S.-based bond mutual funds post record $28.1 billion outflow ICI NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in mutual funds based in the United States pulled $28.1 billion out of bond funds in the latest week as interest rates rose on fears the U.S. Federal Reserve could cut... Tutu rips Mandela family over feud South African archbishop Desmond Tutu has a few choice words for the feuding family of Nelson Mandela overcome your differences and stop tainting the anti-apartheid icon's name. Sports Briefing | Colleges Former W.N.B.A. President to Lead Big East The newly reconstituted Big East Conference has hired Val Ackerman, a former W.N.B.A. president and a member of the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame, as its commissioner. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Dan Rooneys, in Yonkers Dan Rooneys bills itself as authentically Irish, but its more Las Vegas than Emerald Isle. Missouri governor vetoes one gun bill, signs another KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon on Friday vetoed a bill that would have called on the state to prosecute federal officials who attempt to enforce federal gun laws in Missouri and prohibit publication of the names of people owning guns. Preview Cahill Returns Not a Moment Too Soon for Red Bulls Tim Cahill, the teams second designated player was away for the entire month of June helping Australia qualify for next summers World Cup.

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