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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Giant panda Mei Xiang gives birth to stillborn twin A day after a jubilant first delivery, giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a second cub Saturday night. But it was stillborn. DealBook Blackstone Is Said to Buy Apartments From G.E. The investment firm has agreed to buy control of 80 apartment complexes from General Electric, valuing the properties at about $2.7 billion, a person briefed on the matter said on Monday. Blake Announces Retirement From Tennis James Blake, whose top ranking was No. 4, in 2006, announced the end of his 14-year pro career on Monday. His career suffered several major setbacks because of injuries. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. Kerry Cites Clear Evidence of Chemical Weapon Use in Syria Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the use of chemical weapons in attacks on civilians in Syria last week was undeniable and that the Obama administration would hold the Syrian government accountable. Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately. West vows action in Syria with no details Aug. 27 - French President Francois Hollande says the country is ready to punish those who "took the despicable decision to gas the innocent," while British Prime Minister David Cameron says that any military action against Syria must not entail being dragged into a wider Middle East conflict. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Gadgetwise A Smartphone Case Delivers a Defensive Jolt The Yellow Jacket case for iPhone 4 and 4S conceals a stun gun, but it might get more use as a backup battery. Central banks don't need to rush ultra-easy money exit IMF's Lagarde JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - Central banks in Europe, the United States and Japan have no need to rush to exit the ultra-easy monetary policies they have put in place to spur growth, IMF... Golf Wounded Tiger falls short He didn't win, but Tiger Woods shows why he is still the No. 1 drawcard in golf with a brave bid for victory at The Barclays tournament Sunday. Tech to save your in an apocalypse When disaster strikes, survival can depend on a few basic needs. Access to clean water, shelter, warmth and sanitation is a matter of life of death in the days and weeks after an earthquake, tsunami, flood or tornado. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. Forget Paris, fall in love with Ghana Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra. Economic Scene Coming Full Circle in Energy, to Nuclear In the post-oil embargo quest for energy alternatives, nuclear power stumbled and coal surged. It may be time to reverse that. ESPN Quits Film Project on Concussions in N.F.L. Citing a lack of editorial control, ESPN ended its collaboration with the public affairs series Frontline on a two-part documentary set to run in October. Vermont Yankee nuclear plant to be shut The Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor will shut late next year and be decommissioned, its owner announced Tuesday, citing low prices for natural gas and high operating costs. ArtsBeat Screenwriter Questions Whether Tchaikovsky Was Gay, Sparking Furor in Russia A prominent screenwriter working on a film about the Russian composers life set off a firestorm by questioning whether Tchaikovsky was homosexual. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester City Romps in Opener Manchester City sent a strong message to its Premier League title rivals in a 4-0 rout at home over Newcastle. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Free Pizza Uncertainty is no longer a problem. Facebook starts recycling posts. Troubled teen? That could be an entrepreneur. Tuning 'car city' into green city Houston may be a city built on the profits of oil and gas, but it has a green dream. QA Are There Reasons for Different Sneezing Patterns? Sneezing patterns have not been extensively studied, but researchers have investigated a couple of reasons that people might sneeze differently. The Week Ahead | Dance Jacobs Pillow, Ready for Rest Dance lovers have one last chance to catch a performance at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. Build your own home for $35,000 Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. British shares drift lower, hit resistance as Fed concerns return * Charts point to falls after index fails to break key levels Western states ask Pentagon, Canada for help battling wildfires Aug. 23 - Wildfires near Yosemite National Park, one of 50 wildfires throughout the Western states causing fire officials to request help from the military and Canada. Mana Rabiee reports. Greenpeace protests against Russian offshore Arctic drilling MOSCOW (Reuters) - Greenpeace accused Russia on Monday of trying to block its protest against offshore drilling in the mineral-rich but ecologically fragile Arctic after Russian coastguards boarded its vessel. Seoul shares seen lower as Syria concerns escalate SEOUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are set to fall on Wednesday, tracking weaker global markets on heightened geopolitical uncertainty ahead of a possible U.S.-led military strike against the Syrian government. Global markets fell after Western sources who attended a meeting in Istanbul said "action to deter further use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime could come as early as in the next few days." "Today, the market will be consumed by developments in Syria," said E-Trade Se Fantasy Football Answers to Reader Questions Is it time to take a running back, or a wide receiver? Jason and Justin Sablich answer such questions as readers prepare for their fantasy football drafts. Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. Wales Open Heralds Start of European Ryder Cup Race The year-long quest to win a place in Europe's 2014 Ryder Cup team starts at this week's Wales Open and captain Paul McGinley cannot wait for the qualifying process to begin. 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? UPDATE 2-LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down * LDK's cash levels more than halve in 2nd qtr from 1st qtr 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. Corgan Crazy good for business CNN's Monita Rajpal meets the front man of Smashing Pumpkins, who says authenticity has helped the band stay successful. Almost 5 Months Old, Bronx Native Makes Zoo Debut A snow leopard was born in April to Maya and Leo, who was brought to New York from Pakistan. Well Indoor Tanning Remains Popular, Despite Risks Despite warnings about skin cancer, a study indicated that 30 percent of white female high school students had used a tanning bed in the previous year. Saft on Wealth Warren Buffett's bubble cash-out strategy (Reuters) - Here is Warren Buffett's pension fund management advice in a nutshell Be patient, buy only a few things, ignore the stock market until it becomes irrationally optimistic, at which point...

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