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News Feed Latest worldwide news Giving tennis parents a good name Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. 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. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. 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. Don't fear talking about race Ruben Navarrette says the media shouldn't tiptoe around the issue of race in service of a political or social goal Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. Son of Chinese notables denies gang rape Aug. 28 - Li Tianyi, the 17-year-old son of prominent Chinese military singers, has denied rape allegations in a case that has drawn ire against China's aristocrats. Lindsey Parietti reports. ArtsBeat Aziz Ansari Signs to Write a Book on Modern Romance The actor and comedian signed with Penguin Press for a book scheduled for release in 2015. Festival Style Thrift and High Fashion at Afropunk Thrift-store treasures mixed with high-end designer labels dominated the style scene at the ninth annual Afropunk Fest at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn. Priceline profits on the rise CNN's Maggie Lake talks with Priceline.com CEO Jeff Boyd about soaring profits for the discount travel group. 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. Books The Cancer Chronicles Wanders Through the Diseases World George Johnson, a science writer, crosses into foreign terrain the world of cancer to bring his unusual perspective to the disease after his wifes diagnosis. A Loire Valley Fixer-Upper All it needed was its dignity restored. Along with the floors, the roof, the plumbing, the heating and the wiring. Tesla hails top safety rating for Model S Aug. 21 - Electric car company Tesla says its Model S sedan has won a five-star safety rating in every category tested by safety regulators, a distinction awarded to just one percent of all vehicles tested in the United States. Ben Gruber reports. Advertising A Soft Sell for Air Fresheners, With Joan Rivers in Reality Show Spoofs Seven planned episodes of a Web series featuring Joan Rivers will spoof The Bachelorette and other romance-centric reality competition shows. The Lede Confused by How YouTube Assigns Dates, Russians Cite False Claim on Syria Videos What a Russian official called evidence of Syria rebel propaganda on YouTube appears to be based on widespread confusion about how the video-sharing site, based in California, assigns dates to clips uploaded by users around the world. Scientists discover key to normal memory lapses in seniors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists have good news for all the older adults who occasionally forget why they walked into a room - and panic that they are getting Alzheimer's disease. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Polish political hero Lech Walesa honored in new film Aug. 21 - Polish director, Andrzej Wajda talks about his new film which is based on anti-Communist icon Lech Walesa. Tara Cleary reports. Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. Analysis Syria, debt ceiling worry has markets questioning Fed taper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Until a few days ago, it looked like a sure bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would announce the beginning of the end of its massive bond buying program in September. Now, investors are less certain. Champions League A Sheep Is Saved, and Celtic Wins Glasgow Celtic overcame a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to advance to the Champions League group stage after beating Shakhter Karagandy on Wednesday. Tensions on the Cul-de-Sac Some owners who have invested in their communities for years are worried about incoming tenants, who may have little incentive to do the same. Russia potash row seen causing market tumult and a price drop BEIJING/MUMBAI (Reuters) - The global potash market could suffer short-term turbulence as it faces a potentially large price drop because of an escalating dispute between major exporters Russia and Belarus over the collapse of their once-mighty cartel. Britain pushes back Syria chemical attack response timetable LONDON (Reuters) - Britain changed its stance on Syria on Wednesday, saying that the U.N. Security Council should see findings from chemical weapons inspectors before it responded militarily and that the British parliament should vote on the matter twice. The Lede Confused by How YouTube Assigns Dates, Russians Cite False Claim on Syria Videos What a Russian official called evidence of Syria rebel propaganda on YouTube appears to be based on widespread confusion about how the video-sharing site, based in California, assigns dates to clips uploaded by users around the world. Where the Arty Flock in Seoul (Hint Its Not Gangnam) The Hapjeong neighborhood is lined with narrow streets full of cafes, music spaces and galleries. Ohio man finds load of marijuana stashed in gun safe TOLEDO, Ohio (Reuters) - A man in western Ohio found nearly 300 pounds of marijuana stuffed into a Mexican-made gun-storage safe that he recently purchased on the Internet, authorities revealed on Sunday. Asylum seekers threaten to sink Australian government in election BLACKTOWN, Australia (Reuters) - Australian Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare crouches uncomfortably in a suit on the canvas of a youth boxing ring in Sydney's hardscrabble Western Suburbs, shaping up for the election fight of his life. LGI Homes files for $125 million IPO as U.S. housing market recovers (Reuters) - Homebuilder LGI Homes Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering, at a time when the recovery in the U.S. housing market picks... Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Brasil, afectado por apagn elctrico en nordeste del pas SAO PAULO, 28 ago (Reuters) - Varias ciudades en el nordeste de Brasil fueron afectadas el mircoles por un apagn de energa elctrica que comenz a las 15.00 hora local (1800 GMT), inform el regulador nacional de electricidad. Taper talk meets data reality James Saft (Reuters) - Looked at in isolation, the economic data in the United States does not argue for the Federal Reserve to cut back on its bond purchases starting in September. CORRECTED- UPDATE 2-New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group (Removes incorrect reference to microsoft.com and yahoo.com as MelbourneIT customers in 19th paragraph) Nudged to the Produce Aisle by a Look in the Mirror Researchers out to promote healthier eating habits are using gentle cues, like strategically placed mirrors, to steer shoppers toward fruits and vegetables. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. San Diego sets special election to replace mayor felled by scandal SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The San Diego City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a special election for November 19 to replace Mayor Bob Filner, who announced his resignation last week as part of a settlement with the city of a sexual harassment lawsuit. Theater Review Timmy the Great, Family Musical, at Theater for the New City Timmy the Great, a musical for children at Theater for the New City, centers on a young prince in a land where everyone pursues the arts. Lloyds agrees to sell A$371m loan parcel to Bain's Sankaty, says spokesman SYDNEY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Britain's Lloyds Banking Group has agreed to sell a A$371 million ($335.74 million) portfolio of loan assets from its Australian unit BOS International Australia to Bain... In Transit Blog Lower Rail Fares in Europe Rail Europe is offering three fall sales, including lower prices for Eurail Italy passes.

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