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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fish, Isner Win in Citi Open Second Round Mardy Fish advanced to the third round of the Citi Open on Wednesday, beating 12th-seeded Julien Benneteau of France 6-3, 7-5. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings. Today's Economist Consumer Spending and Economic Growth What determines economic growth varies, but consumer spending is a result of growth, not a cause of it, an economist writes. U.S. auto sales set to maintain hot pace in July DETROIT (Reuters) - Long Island car dealer Gary Brown is enjoying the summer heat brought on by consumers' increasing demand for new cars and trucks, and like the rest of the industry, expects sales in July will continue the trend. Weiner Aide Lashes Out at Former Intern In an interview she said she thought was off the record, the chief spokeswoman for Anthony Weiners mayoral campaign referred to the intern with vulgar and sexist terms. A Grueling Run, but More Than Welcome This current stretch of the PGA Tour, with four tournaments in four weeks, is not for the meek or those trying to find their game. Sports Briefing | Basketball Miller Returns to Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies signed Mike Miller in a deal that brings back the best 3-point shooter in franchise history as the Grizzlies try to find a way to improve. A City Invokes Seizure Laws to Save Homes With recent gains in home prices doing little for some blighted neighborhoods, Richmond, Calif., is about to become the first city in the nation to try a novel way to stop foreclosures. Israelis and Palestinians arrive for U.S. peace talks July 30 - Israeli and Palestinian negotiators arrive at the U.S. State Department for their second day of peace talks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 'Kick-Ass 2' Not your average sequel Universal Pictures debuted new footage from the upcoming film "Kick-Ass 2" during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The stylized, violent clip introduced fans to the sequel's aesthetic and revealed several new characters, including Colonel Stars and Stripes, played by Jim Carrey. Senators question U.S. energy market settlement with JPMorgan WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - Two Democratic Senators on Wednesday asked U.S. energy regulators for more details on how terms of a settlement were reached on alleged power market manipulation in California and the Midwest by a unit of JPMorgan Chase Co. McKesson directors re-elected amid CEO pay controversy SAN FRANCISCO, July 31 (Reuters) - Shareholders re-elected all of McKesson Corp's board members on Wednesday, defying the recommendations of influential proxy advisors and investors who protested inflated compensation for top executive John Hammergren. Real Housewives of New Jersey stars appear on federal fraud charges NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Two stars of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" were released on $500,000 bond each on Tuesday after appearing in federal court on fraud and tax evasion charges that could get one of them kicked out of the United States. Brazil thrash Spain in 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. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings. Sports Briefing | Soccer Guardiola and Bayern Munich Beat Barcelona Bayern Munich defeated Barcelona, 2-0, in a preseason friendly that pitted Pep Guardiolas new side against his former team. Daily Digit 46 mln DOGTV target audience July 25- DOGTV, a channel designed for dogs will launch nationally next month, aiming to appeal to the 46 million U.S. households that have at least one dog. Bobbi Rebell reports. Table for Three At Lunch With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric McCormack The actors Eric McCormack and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are known for their groundbreaking TV roles, but both agree that a subtle approach to getting out a message works best. Mexico's conservative political party urges broad energy reform MEXICO CITY, July 31 (Reuters) - Lawmakers from Mexico's conservative National Action Party (PAN) on Wednesday proposed opening up the state-run oil sector to private interests for the first time since the industry was nationalized in 1938, calling for changes to the constitution to give oil companies incentives to boost the country's sliding energy output. Cuba reports highest outflow of citizens since 1994 HAVANA (Reuters) - The number of Cubans leaving their country has increased steadily in recent years, the government reported on Wednesday, reaching levels not seen since 1994 when tens of thousands took to the sea in makeshift rafts and rickety boats. Is N. Korea's economy working? CNN's Ivan Watson has more on the different economic landscapes in North and South Korea. T Magazine By Design | Josef Alberss Interaction of Color Goes Interactive Fifty years after its publication, the influential color theorists seminal text has been repackaged as an iPad app that lets anyone experiment with its principles. Robson screamed through nightmare Wimbledon final this summer CARLSBAD, California (Reuters) - For anyone observing Laura Robson as she watched the Wimbledon men's final earlier this month they would have been quite justified in thinking she was watching a slasher horror film. Macau mogul hopes dinosaurs trump volcanoes in new casino resort MACAU (Reuters) - Macau tycoon David Chow is ripping up the fake volcano and Roman amphitheatre that were the show pieces of a failed theme park he built in the Chinese gaming enclave seven years ago. N.F.L. Roundup With Do-Over in Oakland, Flynn Looks Increasingly Like a Starter Matt Flynn received a second chance when the Raiders picked him up from Seattle in the off-season, and he is solidifying his role as the starting quarterback. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. You're the Boss Blog Welcome to the Life of a Sales Consultant Robert Waks talks about trying to help small-business owners and why his contract wasnt renewed. Spotify Losses Grow, Despite Successful Expansion A quarter of the streaming services 24 million customers pay for their music, but that hasnt been enough for Spotify to turn a profit. N.F.L. Roundup Ravens Pitta Out for Year; Broncos Lose Koppen, Their Center Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta is out for the season after having hip surgery, and Broncos center Dan Koppen will also miss the season after tearing the A.C.L. in his left knee. Ex-workers sue Apple, seek overtime for daily bag searches SAN FRANCISCO, July 30 (Reuters) - Two former Apple Inc employees have accused the iPhone maker in a lawsuit of subjecting hourly store workers to daily searches while they were off-the-clock, arguing they should be compensated. Mind doctor on McIlroy woe When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with the doctor. DealBook JPMorgan Looks to Pay to Settle U.S. Inquiries JPMorgan Chases payouts started Tuesday when the bank struck a $410 million settlement with a regulator over allegations that its traders manipulated electricity markets. T Magazine On View | Potholes as Art, Garbage as Great Books A new show by Daniel Knorr at Kayne Griffin Corcoran gallery in Los Angeles elevates the banal byproducts of human existence into beautiful objects. Ackman's fund sitting on growing losses on Herbalife bet BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Herbalife's surging stock price may be causing hedge fund manager William Ackman gastrointestinal pain now that he is nursing $300 million in losses due to his billion... U.S., Asian sales boost Ford Ford CFO Bob Shanks speaks with Nina dos Santos about how the Chinese market is helping Ford's global bottom line. The Haggler So You Thought You Canceled the Contract A customer of a security-alarm company says she thought she had ended her contract but then the bills kept coming. On Pro Football Jets Ryan, Used to Having Last Word, Becomes Voice in the Mix Rex Ryan lapsed into survival mode a day after G.M. John Idzik refused to acknowledge that Ryan would have the final say in the Jets quarterback competition. Ivanovic Tops Cibulkova at Carlsbad Ana Ivanovic advanced to the second round of the Southern California Open on Wednesday, beating defending champion Dominika Cibulkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Kovalchuk Signs With SKA St. Petersburg of K.H.L. Ilya Kovalchuk walked away from $77 million when he retired from the Devils last week at age 30, but his new salary with the Russian club is expected to be comparable. Our Nixon Uses Hundreds of Reels Shot by Staff Members The new documentary Our Nixon makes use of hundreds of reels of home movies shot by White House staff members.

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