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News Feed Latest worldwide news GLOBAL MARKETS-Facebook lifts U.S. stocks as dollar, global shares fall NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The dollar and global equity markets fell on Thursday after mixed corporate earnings and renewed worries about growth in China weighed on investor sentiment, but a 30... 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. A-Rod, Yankees agree on timetable for return from injury (Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees on Thursday agreed on a timetable for his return from a strained quadriceps, a day after clashing on the beleaguered slugger's use of a second opinion to support a claim he was ready to play. Fire at Gulf rig wanes, gas flow stops regulators HOUSTON (Reuters) - The flow of natural gas from a ruptured well at a shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has stopped, and the fire on the rig off the coast of Louisiana has been reduced to a small flame, U.S. regulators said on Thursday. Harper, Desmond Return to Nationals' Lineup Left fielder Bryce Harper and shortstop Ian Desmond are back in the slumping Nationals' lineup after missing a game. BlackBerry lays off 250 employees in latest round of cuts TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd has laid off about 250 of its employees at its headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, as part of its latest move to trim costs, the smartphone maker said on Thursday. Spirit AeroSystems shares up 7 percent amid report of possible bid July 25 (Reuters) - Shares of Spirit AeroSystems, a supplier to Boeing Co and other jet makers, rose 7 percent on Thursday after a British newspaper reported that car and plane parts maker GKN may... Obama eyeing Fed's Raskin for No. two post at Treasury source WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is considering nominating Federal Reserve Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin to replace the U.S. Treasury Department's No. 2 official, Neal Wolin, a source... London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Turning market hits "trend-following" quant funds LONDON (Reuters) - The global equity pullback over the last month hit "trend-following" quantitative funds the hardest, but the strategy could remain the most profitable in the longer run, delegates... Dog and crow play ball An unlikely pair enjoy a game of ping pong. Dr Who turns 50, unveils new Doctor BBC science-fiction series "Doctor Who" originally premiered in 1963, enticing viewers with its depiction of a time traveler known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a spaceship called the TARDIS. The series has since aired 33 seasons and nearly 800 episodes with 11 actors portraying the Doctor over time. ArtsBeat Sacha Baron Cohen Withdraws From Freddie Mercury Movie Mr. Baron Cohen, known for reality-based comedies like Borat and Bruno, has fallen out due to that crazy little thing called creative differences. Will real Shinzo Abe emerge? The political gridlock that has impeded progress on Japan's myriad policy challenges may be broken at long last. Well Alternatives for Back Pain Relief How do you solve back pain? Dont ask your doctor. Study forecasts deadly consequences of global warming in New York July 15 - Higher temperatures caused by climate change could cause a spike in heat-related deaths in New York City, according to researchers at Columbia University. They say that if current trends continue, the number of fatalities attribituble to hot weather could double over the next seventy years. Sharon Reich reports. Strong iPhone sales buoy Apple's third quarter, shares climb SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sales of Apple Inc's iPhone trumped Wall Street estimates after U.S. shipments soared 51 percent in the third quarter, lifting its stock 5 percent even as profit fell. Bits Blog Online Marketer Settles Privacy Charges PulsePoint agreed to pay $1 million to settle charges that the company had circumvented certain users privacy settings that blocked some targeted ads. Disappointing mobile growth takes shine off Samsung Elec Q2 profit record SEOUL, July 26 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is under mounting pressure to produce eye-catching new smartphones after its mobile business shrank 3.5 percent in the second quarter, taking the gloss off a record $8.5 billion operating profit. Despots' hideaways a tourist attraction? From Tito's bunker to Stalin's summer house, travel to the lairs of tyrants is in the spotlight. Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. UPDATE 3-Axel Springer sheds old titles as Scout24 auction nears * Springer sells regional papers, TV guides, women's titles UPDATE 3-Dunkin' Donuts profit doubles, signs California deals July 25 (Reuters) - Dunkin' Donuts avoided the summer swoon that hit many of its U.S. fast-food rivals and reported second-quarter earnings that grew more than Wall Street expected on Thursday, as customers bought more of it higher-priced sandwiches. Amanda Bynes detained for mental evaluation Law officers in California detained troubled actress Amanda Bynes for a mental health evaluation after she was involved in a disturbance in Thousand Oaks on Monday night, the Ventura County sheriff's office said Tuesday. Tiger Aims to Regain Winning Ways at Happy Hunting Ground Frustrated after a wasted opportunity to win last week's British Open, Tiger Woods will be back in PGA Tour action for next week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at one of his favorite venues as he hunts a fifth victory this year. UPDATE 1-Smaller-than-expected shipwreck losses prop Lancashire shares * Lancashire estimates $96.9 mln in total losses from Costa Concordia shipwreck Obama administration declares new voter rights strategy WASHINGTON/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Obama administration embarked on a new strategy on Thursday to challenge voting laws it says discriminate by race, an effort to counter a Supreme Court ruling last month that freed states from the strictest federal oversight. Well Nightmares After the I.C.U. Patients who have prolonged stays, getting intubated and sedated, may experience severe hallucinations, putting them at risk of PTSD for years to come, studies show. UPDATE 3-Edwards Lifesciences beats estimates but outlook cautious * U.S. 2nd-quarter sales of Sapien heart valves at $90 mln U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes By Emily Flitter, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel 'Doctor Who' celebrates 50 years BBC science-fiction series "Doctor Who" originally premiered in 1963, enticing viewers with its depiction of a time traveler known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a spaceship called the TARDIS. The series has since aired 26 seasons and nearly 800 episodes with 10 actors portraying the Doctor over time. Kuchar claims Memorial title There are only two multiple winners on the PGA Tour this season -- one of them is in top form ahead of the U.S. Open, and the other is Tiger Woods. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Bruce Willis talks royal baby July 24 - While doing press for his new film "Red 2", the actor says he is happy for the royal couple. Alicia Powell reports. Nonpartisan Fact-Checking Comes to South Africa A fledging Web site seeks to offer South Africa the kind of journalistic fact-checking that is a fixture in America with sites like FactCheck.org. Noor Multani and Joshua Greenberg The bride is an accountant; the groom is a financial analyst. Froome wins Tour de France Britain's Chris Froome wins the 100th Tour de France. CNN's Amanda Davies reports. Bad drop costs Woods CNN's Patrick Snell and Shane O'Donoghue discuss the penalty officials gave Tiger Woods for a bad ball drop. Lisa Kudrow No 'Friends' movie Lisa Kudrow is notably normal compared with the kooky roles she's known for playing. Whether it's her 10-season stint as Phoebe Buffay or the fame-starved Valerie Cherish on just one season of "The Comeback," the actress admits a fondness for delusional characters. F.D.A. Grants Exclusivity to Plan B One-Step The agency on Monday granted the maker of Plan B One-Step exclusive marketing rights for three years to sell the morning-after pill without a prescription for all ages.

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