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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gus the Central Park polar bear dead at 27 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gus, the Central Park Zoo's polar bear, has died after spending the last two years alone following the death of his mate, Ida, in 2011, zoo officials said on Wednesday. He was 27. Benjamin Brittens Lost Score for Les Sylphides A warehouse in Secaucus, N.J., yields crucial clues in the search for Benjamin Brittens lost score for the ballet Les Sylphides. Stern Advice-Money milestones for every decade WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Life spans are long, and not everyone lives on a "house and kids by 30, first million by 50" kind of schedule. Nevertheless, there are financial milestones that it helps to hit at every stage. Chris Paul Elected President of NBA Players Union Chris Paul has already seemingly done the impossible by turning the long-languishing Los Angeles Clippers into a force in the Western Conference. Now he's taken on another big task rebuilding the reeling NBA players' association. Remote Control College Footballs Most Dominant Player? Its ESPN Spending billions of dollars for TV rights and becoming partners with universities desperate for exposure, ESPN has emerged as a sports puppet-master and kingmaker. India Ink Malnutrition Ravages Indias Children An invisible epidemic of malnutrition-related deaths is killing hundreds of thousands of Indias children. Tevez City pressure too much Juventus striker Carlos Tevez talks to CNN about the pressure at Manchester City and his new challenge at his new club. America Movil plans to keep current KPN strategy - unions BRUSSELS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Mexican telecoms group America Movil will keep KPN's current strategy if its proposed 7.2 billion euro ($9.6 billion) bid for the telecoms company is successful, the group told unions on Wednesday. Rain Plays Havoc With Schedule at U.S. Open Serena Williams's center court clash was among dozens of matches canceled on Wednesday after rain washed out most of the day's play at the U.S. Open, forcing tournament organizers to drastically revise the schedule. The FilmFar From Vietnam Returns After Decades Far From Vietnam, a film that has not been available to American viewers in decades, includes work by Chris Marker, Jean-Luc Godard and Alain Resnais. CANADA STOCKS-TSX gains as Syria concerns lift oil prices, energy shares TORONTO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index climbed on Wednesday as concerns about potential Western military action against Syria drove up oil prices to record levels and lifted shares of energy producers, but those same fears weighed on other sectors. The Toronto Stock Exchange's SP/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 16.01 points, or 0.13 percent, at 12,607.22. Six of the 10 main sectors on the index were in the red. Los Angeles mural by graffiti artist Banksy up for auction LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A mural by British graffiti artist Banksy that was painted on a Los Angeles gas station wall will be auctioned off in December and is expected to fetch upwards of $150,000, Julien's Auctions said on Monday. Square Feet Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Yankees 7, Blue Jays 1 Cano Is Hit, but Soriano and Pettitte Strike Back in Yanks Victory With Robinson Cano out of the game after being hit by a pitch, Alfonso Soriano hit two home runs, and Andy Pettitte threw seven shutout innings as the Yankees kept pace in the A.L. wild-card race. An end to rhino slaughter? D-Day for rhinos is 2026, according to South African officials -- the year the majestic mammals will near extinction if current poaching rates continue. Japan tires of Fukushima efforts Attempts at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant to deal with alarming leaks of toxic water are like a game of "whack-a-mole." Trash Into Gas, Efficiently? An Army Test May Tell The United States Army will be the first to test a system by Sierra Energy to turn waste whether banana peels, used syringes, old iPods, even raw sewage into fuel. City Kitchen Carpaccio at Its Beefy Best Restaurant menus offer carpaccios of octopus, zucchini or heirloom tomato, but to some, the only true one is made with raw meat. BRIEF-South Africa's EOH expects FY headline EPS to be up to 35% higher JOHANNESBURG, Aug 28 (Reuters) - EOH Holdings Ltd * Says headline earnings per share are expected to be between 30% and 35% What's the beef? English gravy wrestlers get dirty August 28 - The World Gravy Wrestling Championships get underway in England, with bouts contested in 1,200 litres of traditional Lancashire gravy. Sharon Reich reports. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | E.L.L. Practice How would you put these sentences in order? Carnival erupts in London August 27 - Hundreds of thousands enjoy London's Notting Hill Carnival, the annual explosion of color and music. Elly Park reports. Snedeker's bone disease battle World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. 'Goofy' teenager Duval stuns former champion Stosur NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fearless American teenager Victoria Duval described herself as a child who became a warrior while knocking former champion Sam Stosur out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Dominguez, Carter Hit HRs in 9th, Astros Beat WSox Matt Dominguez hit a tiebreaking solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Chris Carter followed with his second home run of the game to lift the Houston Astros to a 10-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. 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. SP says Mount Clemens Cmty School Dist, Mich., outlook is stable Aug 28 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday revised its outlook on existing general obligation bonds of Mount Clemens Community School District, in Michigan, to stable from... Theme parks lose to video games With competition from video games and the Internet, theme parks are seeing reduced visits from teens. Dave Chappelle Returns to Stand-Up, With Stories to Tell Dave Chappelle, who has kept a low profile since quitting his hit comedy show in 2005, is touring again, with long stories and nods to his unexpected exit. DealBook Bank Executive Admits to Using Bailout Money to Buy Condo Darryl Layne Woods, the former chairman of Mainstreet Bank in Missouri, used a good portion of the $1 million in bailout money that his bank received to buy himself a luxury vacation condo in Florida. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Panama says Cuban weapons shipment 'without doubt' violated U.N. sanctions PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Cuban weapons seized aboard a North Korean ship in Panamanian waters last month are "without doubt" a violation of United Nations sanctions against arms transfers to Pyongyang, Panama said Wednesday, citing a U.N. report. Huge whales meet surfers Australian surfers are treated to an amazing display by visiting whales at Bondi Beach. More outrage over Syrian amateur video (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 22 - International reaction continues over graphic video from Syria appearing to show civilians being attacked by chemical weapons. Julie Noce reports. Restaurants Were His Life Colin Devlin opened three pioneering restaurants in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. After success came financial distress. In July, Mr. Devlin committed suicide. High Demand as World Cup Ticket Sales Begin It was a frenzied start to FIFAs attempt to fill the stands for next years World Cup in Brazil as fans applied for more than 1 million tickets in just seven hours. Really? The Claim Yawning Is Contagious Between Dogs and Their Owners Researchers have confirmed what many pet owners have long suspected Dogs, too, are contagious yawners. "Golden Rice" galvanises both sides of Philippines food fight Aug. 20 - The long-running debate over genetically modified rice in the Philippines has intensified, with farmers and environmentalists pitted against scientists over so-called "Golden Rice". The issue is now back in the headlines as both sides prepare for a government evaluation, that could determine its future. Ben Gruber has more. SEC Coaches Drop Manziel to Preseason 2nd-Team Southeastern Conference coaches apparently don't think Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is the league's best quarterback. Bloombergs Plan for Bigger East Midtown Towers Is Zoning for Dollars, Group Says Under Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs proposal, developers seeking to build towers larger than zoning rules allow would pay $250 for every extra square foot into a fund.

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