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News Feed Latest worldwide news Perry ups ownership stake in J.C. Penney to 8.6 pct Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Richard Perry, already a big owner in J.C. Penney Co Inc, bought additional shares in the retailer on Friday, according to a regulatory filing made just days... A Good Appetite Getting a Doubter to Dip Into Eggplant Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest. Endangered black rhino born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Eastern black rhinoceros, a critically endangered species, was born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo this week, the first in 24 years, officials said on Thursday. Orioles Cut C Teagarden, Adds Cs Clevenger, Snyder The Baltimore Orioles have shuffled catchers, cutting Taylor Teagarden and promoting Steve Clevenger and Chris Snyder from Triple-A. Senior Chinese Official Is Investigated for Graft Jiang Jiemin is the first full member of the elite Central Committee to be publicly singled out on corruption charges under the countrys leader, Xi Jinping. Mizrahi-Tefahot sells 1.4 bln shekels in bonds to institutions JERUSALEM, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Israel's Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank said it raised 1.4 billion shekels ($388 million) in bond issues to institutional investors. Florida to exhume bodies buried at former boys school Florida anthropologists will start unearthing what they believe are the remains of dozens of children buried on the grounds of a former reform school. Dining Review | New Jersey A Review of Blue Water Seafood, in Red Bank Blue Water Seafood, opened in 2011, makes a point of presentation and often very large portions. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Rees Leads No. 14 Irish to 28-6 Win Over Temple Notre Dame got off to a strong start to the new season and then received more good news after the game. Restaurant Review Betony in Midtown At Betony, which opened in Midtown Manhattan this spring, the food is fussed over, but it isnt fussy. Op-Ed Columnist Beauty and the Beasts Americas public lands are spectacular, free and horrendously neglected. Maybe members of Congress should hike the Pacific Crest Trail to see for themselves. Restaurant Review Betony in Midtown At Betony, which opened in Midtown Manhattan this spring, the food is fussed over, but it isnt fussy. Arts Review | New Jersey A Review of Leonid Sokov Ironic Objects, at the Zimmerli Art Museum The exhibition Leonid Sokov Ironic Objects, which explores how the artist responded to politics and consumer culture, is under way at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers. Preview Can Red Bulls Turn a Scuffle Into a Win? Coach Mike Petke of the Red Bulls, who were to play D.C. United, and the teams star striker Thierry Henry had a confrontation on the practice field earlier in the week. Ditch the stats China retailers don't buy signs of recovery * Data doesn't reflect true picture, says footwear retailer Belle Giant panda in Madrid zoo gives birth to male cub MADRID (Reuters) - A giant panda in Madrid zoo has given birth to a healthy male and the one-day old, pink-skinned cub is already proving a handful, screaming his way through his first medical checkup. Frugal Traveler What I Learned Driving Through the Heartland This summer, the Frugal Traveler drove from Louisiana to North Dakota, crossing into a number of states for the first time. What did he discover? Some lessons from the road. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. Property Values What You Get for ... $625,000 A colonial with a surprising interior near Minneapolis, a stucco colonial in Pennsylvania and mountain views in Arizona Garcia Leads a Low-Scoring Pace in Boston Sergio Garcia started with the lead in the Deutsche Bank Championship and shot 65. And he needed just about every birdie. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Cantlay Shares Lead in Web.com Tour Finals Opener Patrick Cantlay grabbed a share of the second-round lead in the Hotel Fitness Championship on Friday, a week after the former UCLA star squandered a chance to wrap up a PGA Tour card. Afghan Envoy to Pakistan Is Appointed Interior Minister President Hamid Karzais appointment of Umar Daudzai as interior minister was public confirmation that he would not be Mr. Karzais favored successor. Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to... Bourdy's brilliant finish seals Wales Open triumph (Reuters) - Frenchman Gregory Bourdy won his first European Tour title for four years on Sunday after birdies on the final three holes propelled him to a two-stroke victory at the Wales Open. In Syria, Anger and Mockery as Obama Delays Plan Syrias government on Sunday said President Obamas decision to have Congress weigh in on any military action was a sign of weakness, while rebel leaders expressed anger and disappointment. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Prison inmate rebuilds career In 2008, the future looked bright for Breno. Marikana An unresolved dispute Marikana lies on South Africa's platinum belt, where the world's richest deposits of the metal are located. Together with Russia, South Africa produces 90% of the world's platinum demand. The people of Marikana know the land is mineral rich, and last year they demanded a taste of that wealth. Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before. Hurricane Season Fast Facts Here is a look at what you need to know about the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. Shuck, Trout Rally Angels Past Brewers 5-3 J.B. Shuck hit a three-run double in the seventh inning to rally the Los Angeles Angels past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep of their interleague series. Strategies Rosy Earnings Forecasts, at Least at First A new study shows that when analysts estimate companys quarterly earnings a year in advance, they tend to be unrealistically optimistic. Dubai's ENOC loses deal to fuel U.S. military jets DUBAI (Reuters) - The U.S. military has not renewed its contract to buy jet fuel from Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because other suppliers made cheaper bids, the U.S. Department of Defense said. Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more. Daniel Brhls Global Accent in Fifth Estate and Rush For actors like Daniel Brhl, the new globalism in film has brought opportunities that were almost unimaginable in the middle of the last decade. Garcia Grabs the Lead in Boston Sergio Garcia opened with five birdies in seven holes, closed with an eagle, and wound up as the guy everyone was chasing Saturday at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

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