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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers want perjury probe for Corzine WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - A group of Republican lawmakers called on Friday for a criminal investigation of Jon Corzine, the head of failed futures broker MF Global, saying he may have committed perjury when speaking before Congress in 2011. Russian Bolshoi acid attack victim may return to work next month MOSCOW (Reuters) - Sergei Filin, the artistic director of Russia's Bolshoi ballet who nearly lost his sight when a masked attacker threw acid in his face six months ago, said on Thursday he hoped to be back at work next month. Clooney crushes Loeb in latest diatribe Aug. 2 - Actor George Clooney gave his two cents on Dan Loeb's involvement with Sony in an interview with Deadline Hollywood. Havovi Cooper reports. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens after soft U.S. jobs report * C$ at C$1.0391 vs US$, or 96.24 U.S. cents * Strengthens briefly, then weakens after U.S. jobs data * U.S. employers add fewer jobs than expected in July * Canadian debt prices higher By Andrea... Healthy newborn size varies with ethnicity study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For newborn babies, taking ethnicity into consideration may help determine how small is too small, according to Canadian researchers. What I Wore | Jennifer Weiner An Avid Reader Scribbles a Wardrobe A week of dressing for Cape Cod with the novelist Jennifer Weiner. U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs as Growth Remains Sluggish The employment gains in July, which were fewer than expected, were not on track to absorb the backlog of unemployed workers anytime soon. The jobless rate ticked down to 7.4%. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Breakingviews "Equality" in Big Ad merger? July 29 - Publicis and Omnicom have formed a neat merger of equals, with co-CEOs and a parallel listing. But Breakingviews warns that paralysis or conflict could come later. Apollo 11 rocket engines found? Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos rescued sunken treasure in the Atlantic this year components of two F-1 rocket engines. Now he says he has verified that they are engines from Apollo 11, the first mission that took U.S. astronauts to the moon. Isner Hits 18 Aces, Beats Baghdatis in Washington As usual, 6-foot-9 John Isner's big serve was key to his success. Scouting Report Openings, Sales and Events from the Week of August 1 Curve and Fellow Barber will open new locations; Stella McCartney debuts a new messenger bag. Katharine Weymouth Takes Charge at the Washington Post Katharine Weymouth has lived much of her life in the shadow of two formidable women. Now, she has a chance to join their ranks. Is this Asia's artiest town? Modern art pops up in unexpected corners in Busan's Gamcheon Village. COMMODITIES-Oil down as U.S. jobs data disappoints; gold, crops up NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday after weak U.S. job numbers disappointed investors, but crude still posted a weekly gain, and copper closed the day up modestly and notched its first weekly gain in three weeks. Airports on the Border Make Room for Canadian Fliers Millions of travelers from Canada, lured by expanding facilities and cheaper airfares, start their journeys with a car trip to an American airport. New RBS CEO vows to forgo bonus Royal Bank of Scotland confirmed that Ross McEwan will be the state-controlled group's new chief executive as it reported first-half results that were hit by investment banking weakness and charges linked to regulatory and legal issues. Top-Seeded Kerber Tops Falconi at Citi Open Jack Sock was asked about his upcoming match with No. 11-ranked Kei Nishikori, a query that ended with high praise for Nishikori's level of play. UPDATE 2-Rogers designs plan to thwart Verizon move into Canada TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc , Canada's largest wireless company, is attempting to thwart Verizon Communications Inc's entry into the country by backing a private equity bid for two small carriers that the U.S. telecom giant wants to acquire. Tunisian forces launch air strikes on Islamist militants TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian forces launched air and ground strikes on Islamist militants near the Algerian border on Friday after fierce overnight clashes in the area, which coincided with increased instability and political turmoil in the North African country. Preview Reborn Cosmos Return to the Field After being dormant, but not forgotten for 29 years, the New York Cosmos of the N.A.S.L. return to play Saturday night. Raven-Symone's free to wed Raven-Symone, who played 3-year-old Olivia on the 1980s sitcom "The Cosby Show," indicated for the first time Friday that she is a lesbian. Mexico rules out foul play in Pemex HQ blast, cites gas buildup MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A massive explosion that killed nearly 40 people in late January at state oil company Pemex's Mexico City headquarters was caused by a gas buildup, Mexico's attorney general's office said on Friday, ruling out foul play. Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say. Dot Earth Blog Two Climate Analysts Fault Gas Leaks, but Not as a Big Warming Threat Two global warming researchers say natural gas leaks are a problem, but not a big part of the climate problem. Under Fire on Syria, Hezbollah Leader Urges Focus on Israel Hassan Nasrallah said his Shiite followers would not bend in the face of rising anti-Shiite sentiment among those who oppose his support for the Syrian government. India Ink Image of the Day August 2 Muslims breaking their fast at Jama Masjid, a mosque in Old Delhi. Ron Carlsons Return to Oakpine In Ron Carlsons novel, the members of a 1960s garage band reunite after 30 years. G.O.P. Rifts Lead Congress to Spending Impasse The collapse of spending measures increased the prospects of a government shutdown in the fall and added new urgency to fiscal negotiations between the White House and a bloc of Senate Republicans. 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. Music Review Jean-Efflam Bavouzet Performs at Kaplan Penthouse Jean-Efflam Bavouzet used stories and demonstrations to illustrate Debussys Prludes Book II on Wednesday at Lincoln Center. American Homes 4 Rent debut fails to excite investors (Reuters) - Shares of American Homes 4 Rent , the second largest single-family homeowner, fell as much as 3 percent in their debut as investors remained wary about the company's ability to turn a... AP Source Tide Froze Football Staffer's Contract Alabama has penalized director of football operations Joe Pannunzio for his role in the Miami scandal while a member of the Hurricanes' staff, according to a person familiar with the situation. Ivanisevic's 'unsolved mystery' A look back at the 2001 Wimbledon men's final when Goran Ivanisevic became the only wildcard to bag the men's title at noted postcode SW19 in one of the tournament's most dramatic matches. On the Market in the Region A colonial in Westchester and a contemporary home in Fairfield, each with six bedrooms and a pool. Ossie Schectman, N.B.A.s First Scorer, Dies at 94 The 6-foot Knicks guard and captain made history on a layup a minute or so into a game against the Toronto Huskies on Nov. 1, 1946. UPDATE 2-CBS goes dark in NY, LA as Time Warner Cable talks collapse Aug 2 (Reuters) - CBS went dark for millions of Time Warner Cable subscribers on Friday after the cable operator and the network's parent company CBS Corp failed to reach an agreement over fees after weeks of contentious negotiations. Woods Once Made O'Meara Pay by Shooting a 59 Maybe one reason Tiger Woods isn't that impressed by anyone shooting 59 is that he's already done it. House Proud Life on the Farm E-I-E-I ...Oh? Tara Smith and her husband, Craig, knew nothing about farming. But that didnt stop them from buying and operating a 300-acre spread in Northern California.

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