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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. McCain Congress' rejecting use of force in Syria would be "catastrophic" Sept. 2 - U.S. Senator McCain said if Congress rejects use of force in Syria it would be catastrophic. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Indian baby's miracle surgery The pictures may be difficult to look at, but 18-month-old Roona Begum's story of survival is remarkable. Why Federer 'is vulnerable' He's the greatest player in the modern tennis era, perhaps even of all time, but is Roger Federer's stellar career fading to twilight? President Gains McCains Backing on Syria Attack The White House pushed forward for Congressional approval of an attack on Syria as President Obama got qualified support from a hawkish Republican critic, Senator John McCain. Suriname leader says son's arrest timed to shame him PARAMARIBO (Reuters) - Suriname's president said on Tuesday the arrest of his son in Panama on charges of smuggling cocaine into the United States was timed to embarrass him as he hosted a regional summit. Tommy Morrison, Boxer and Co-Star in Rocky V, Dies at 44 Mr. Morrison defeated George Foreman for the heavyweight title and starred as a boxing protg of Rocky Balboas in Rocky V. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. From Barn to Beachhouse Built in the 1970s by Tod Williams, this recently renovated vacation home in Sagaponack, Long Island, maintains rustic touches. Obama wins backing for Syria strike from key figures in Congress WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Barack Obama won the backing of key figures in the U.S. Congress, including Republicans, in his call for limited U.S. strikes on Syria to punish President Bashar al-Assad for his suspected use of chemical weapons against civilians. JPMorgan to pay $18.3 million to settle mortgage lawsuit Sept 3 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co has agreed to pay $18.3 million to settle claims that documents for mortgages acquired by a unit of Bear Stearns Cos failed to disclose material information... The Netherlands A nation under water The Netherlands is suffering a housing crash that has left many property owners in a negative equity spiral. But how did such a prudent nation end up so broke? Nina dos Santos investigates. Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. Police UM's Henderson Appeared to Have Drugs The Oxford police chief says Mississippi guard Marshall Henderson appeared to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop in May. Sathima Bea Benjamin, Jazz Singer and Activist, Dies at 76 Ms. Benjamin found fame after she left South Africa. She lived in exile in Manhattan for many years and raised money to fight apartheid. T Magazine The Making Of | A Restaurant in Harlem Where Everything Old Is New Again The recently opened eatery Vinatera is a case study in sustainable interior design thats simply chic, rather than conspicuously eco-conscious. City Room Pair of Nimble Hands Ever Ready at U.S. Open, With a Needle Kathy Karadza, sewing machine close by, is constantly coming to the rescue of players at the tennis tournament, be it to repair a rip or to affix a patch from a last-minute sponsor. LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down (Reuters) - China-based LDK Solar Co Ltd's cash levels dwindled to their lowest in nearly four years and the debt-laden company said it would be unable to meet a debt payment due on Wednesday. Record-breaking San Francisco Bay bridge opens after delays SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The largest self-anchored suspension bridge in the world opened across San Francisco Bay late Monday night, six years behind schedule and five times over budget, police said. N.C.A.A. to Quit Selling Memorabilia Online Facing legal and public scrutiny over its business practices, the N.C.A.A. said it would stop selling player jerseys and other memorabilia through its Web site. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. London Zoo tackles annual weigh in Aug. 22 - Its time for London Zoo's animals to see if they've been eating too much at the annual weigh in. Tara Cleary reports. 'Philomena' flies British flag at Venice Judi Dench stars in this true life tale of an Irish woman who searches for her son who was sold by nuns 50 years earlier. Rough Cut - No Narration. UPDATE 1-China's Bright Food in talks to buy Israeli food group Tnuva SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - China's Bright Food (Group) Co Ltd is in talks on the possible acquisition of Tnuva, Israel's biggest food manufacturer and distributor, in a deal one newspaper said could be worth around $1.6 billion. Egypt's Brotherhood under legal threat as bomb hits central Cairo Sept. 2 - One day after deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi is referred to trial, a judicial panel recommends that his Muslim Brotherhood movement be legally dissolved. Mana Rabiee reports. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Bertelsmann Joins Venture for New Music by Established Acts The German media giant will buy most of the publishing assets of Primary Wave, and they will form a joint venture to release and market new recordings. Choice Tables Portland, Me. Locavore in Menu and Dcor A city where the local food movement got a jump start is going further, and applying it to the space itself. Can Tiger win 15th? Shane O'Donoghue previews the PGA Championship and discusses Tiger Wood's elusive 15th major. Front Burner Tufted Velvet Chairs From Cherry, Glasses to Serve Vodka and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Sept. 3. Congressional hawks tie Syria to military budget cuts With Congress facing a crucial debate on attacking Syria over chemical weapons use, conservatives are signaling their price for support may be increased funding for a shrinking military budget. T Magazine On View | A Second Act for the Legendary Stage Actor Joel Grey The actor, director, and photographer, perhaps best known for playing the sinister M.C. in Bob Fosses Cabaret, will show an enigmatic series of photographs of decaying billboards at Steven Kasher gallery in New York. Venice Film Festival At the Venice Film Festival, Dirty Politics, Eco-Warriors and a Mother's Quest A classic returns to the festival, a new movie offers a creative take on American noir and another looks at how unquestioning adherence to a cause can have cruel consequences. Recipes for Health Raw and Cooked Tomato and Herb Salad With Couscous and Sorghum In this salad, two types of couscous show off summers tomato bounty. Dance Review Olivier Weverss Whim WHim Tweaks Conventions at the Joyce Whim WHim, a small Seattle troupe, brings a program of three works to the Ballet v6.0 festival at the Joyce. Recipes for Health Cucumber Raita This side dish is spicy and cooling at the same time.

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