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News Feed Latest worldwide news Missy motors to record sixth gold in Barcelona BARCELONA (Reuters) - The final day of the world swimming championships belonged to Missy Franklin as the American teenager became the first woman to win six golds at a single edition thanks to the U.S. triumph in the medley relay on Sunday. How to get employees of small businesses to save for retirement CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AARP usually can be found on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum when it comes to retirement policy. The two Washington advocacy powerhouses... 'Shrek' studio Dreamworks remakes itself with a flurry of deals LOS ANGELES, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc , the studio that built one of Hollywood's largest film franchises on the back of a green ogre named Shrek, has suddenly become one of the entertainment industry's busiest dealmakers. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. App Smart Using the Masses to Improve Apps Crowdsourced mobile apps can provide new perspectives, but how much may depend on the size of the crowd weighing in. Fox Signals How Glee Will Handle Monteith Death The network plans to address the death of Cory Monteith, one of its star actors, from a drug overdose, in the third episode this season. Big 12 Unlike Others With 10-Team Round-Robin For the first time in three years, the Big 12 Conference has the same teams coming back from the previous season. Small businesses with big ideas In the heart of London's bank towers, one floor has been handed over to entrepreneurs. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Restraint Urged for Egypts Security Services Egypts interim vice president said on Saturday that force could be used only as a last resort to disperse demonstrations held by supporters of Mohamed Morsi. 10 must-see African movies The founder of the "African Oscars" picks the best of new African cinema. RPT-Weinstein in early talks with Miramax over possible deal -WSJ Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Weinstein Co has held preliminary talks with Miramax Co about a possible deal that could create one of the most powerful independent film players, the Wall Street Journal... Many Bars Misled Drinkers, New Jersey Says The restaurants were accused of charging customers for premium whiskeys and other liquors and serving them cheaper brands instead. U.S. Envoy and Putin Aide Discuss Snowden There were signs that the United States and Russia might try to contain the fallout over Russias decision to grant temporary asylum to Edward J. Snowden, the fugitive intelligence analyst. 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. Dot Earth Blog With Arrests, Signs of Justice in Slaying of Costa Rican Turtle Guardian Eight arrests are made two months after the brutal murder of a young sea turtle guardian in Costa Rica. Inside China's 'falcon' village In Jilin province, a small village keeps alive Manchu tradition of falcon training. Coin of Realm in China Graft Phony Receipts Sales of counterfeit receipts, used to evade taxes and defraud employers, are becoming more sophisticated, putting considerable tax revenue at stake. Lawyer Who Beat Chevron in Ecuador Faces Trial of His Own The oil company has filed a suit against Steven Donziger, who won an $18 billion case over oil spills in the Ecuadorean jungle, accusing him of manipulating evidence and bribing judges. Richard Ericson Iii, Louis Raymond A Slip of the Foot, a Walk Down the Aisle A slip of the foot leads to a walk down the aisle. 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. Crews battle wildfires threatening homes in Pacific Northwest SEATTLE/ PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Firefighters in Washington state and Oregon were grappling on Wednesday with blazes that have blackened more than 200 square miles of terrain across the Pacific Northwest, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. DealBook Chinese Insurer Buys Lloyds Building in London The $388 million purchase is indicative of the growing appetite by Chinese buyers of commercial and residential real estate abroad. Apps That Know What You Want, Before You Do Technology companies are rushing into predictive search, developing apps like Google Now that process digital clues to anticipate what users want to know. Cubans welcome new U.S. visa policy, government largely silent HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans are cheering a U.S. visa policy that gives them five years to travel to the United States, while Cuba's government and state-run media have largely remained silent about the new travel measure. Economic View For Obamacare to Work, Everyone Must Be In Because of the adverse-selection problem, a universal health insurance system must account for both healthy people and those with chronic or pre-existing conditions. Scorer of first NBA points dies Ossie Schectman may not have had the hops of Michael Jordan, the strength of Wilt Chamberlain, or the touch of Jerry West. But he'll always be the first -- the first man to score a point in NBA history. News Analysis Court Rulings Blur the Line Between a Spy and a Leaker Disclosures made possible by digital media, government surveillance and unorthodox publishers have unsettled understandings of mass medias place in American democracy. Korea Hot Stocks-Samsung Engineering shares rally after CEO fired SEOUL, Aug 2 (Reuters) - South Korea's main KOSPI share index was up 0.62 percent at 1,931.84 as of 0156 GMT. The index opened up 0.81 percent at 1,936.26. Business Briefing | Regulatory News W.T.O. Backs U.S. Appeal on Chicken Tariffs in China The World Trade Organization ruled in favor of the United States in a longstanding dispute over allegations that China unfairly imposed tariffs that restricted American poultry exports. Israeli President's Wayward Pass Startles Messi Israeli President Shimon Peres inadvertently kicked a ball straight into the midriff of startled Barcelona striker Lionel Messi as he launched a soccer event by the Spanish league champions in Tel Aviv on Sunday. The Other RG3 Grossman Back as Redskins' 3rd QB RG3 wishes he had been the first to put a Roman numeral on the back of his uniform. UPDATE 1-Vodafone sues Telecom Italia for 1 bln euros MILAN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - British telecoms provider Vodafone Group is suing Telecom Italia for abusing its dominant position in Italy, seeking damages of more than 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion). Rouhani takes over as Iran's president Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani took the oath of office Sunday, replacing controversial President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. White House holds high-level meeting over security threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top national security advisers met at the White House on Saturday to discuss the potential threat of terrorist attacks that caused Washington and its allies to issue travel warnings and close embassies throughout the Middle East. The Hipster Brewmeister of ... Beirut How a former investment banker and airline executive started 961 Beer, a rare Middle East microbrewery. Is N. Korea's economy working? CNN's Ivan Watson has more on the different economic landscapes in North and South Korea. Odyssey puts TNT Crane Rigging on the block -sources NEW YORK, Aug. 2 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Odyssey Investment Partners LLC is exploring a sale of TNT Crane Rigging Inc, one of the largest U.S. crane service providers, in a deal that could... You're the Boss Blog When the Customer Is Not Right If a customer says something offensive to an employee, is your first concern for your customer or your employee? Shining sun welcomes wacky and wonderful to Edinburgh Fringe EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Sunshine welcomed in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Friday with more than 2,800 shows from comedians to ballet vying for audiences as the world's biggest annual arts festival opened its doors for another record year. Tsonga Withdraws From Rogers Cup Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France has withdrawn from the Rogers Cup tennis tournament due to a knee injury.

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