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News Feed Latest worldwide news Measles-like virus may be cause of dolphin deaths on U.S. coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A measles-like virus that suppresses the immune system could be the reason an extraordinary number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded along the U.S. East Coast, a panel of dolphin experts said on Tuesday. Texans Smith Suspended by N.F.L. for Opener Texans defensive end Antonio Smith was suspended by the N.F.L. for Week 1 of the regular season and the last two preseason games for hitting Dolphins guard Richie Incognito with Incognitos helmet. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. The Media Equation War on Leaks Is Pitting Journalist vs. Journalist The recent security and military leaks have received predictable criticism from the government, but a number of journalists have also lashed out at those who are closest to the stories. Dixie Evans, Who Brought Monroe to Burlesque Houses, Dies at 86 In an act that played at burlesque houses across the country, Ms. Evans mimicked the speech, shimmy and look of Marilyn Monroe. Whiting buying Bakken land in $260 million deal (Reuters) - Whiting Petroleum Corp said on Tuesday it is buying nearly 40,000 acres of land in the Bakken shale formation for $260 million. Scientists to make mutant forms of new bird flu to assess risk LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists are to create mutant forms of the H7N9 bird flu virus that has emerged in China so they can gauge the risk of it becoming a lethal human pandemic. Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with politicians and environmentalists seeking to close it. Home Prices Gained in June, Survey Shows The SP/Case Shiller index of 20 cities rose 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, just shy of economists forecast. Separate data showed a rise in consumer confidence in August. Asia Private Equity Weekly News - August 27 HONG KONG, August 27 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending Aug. 23. Tropical Storm Fernand forms in Gulf of Mexico, oil ports open MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A tropical depression strengthened into tropical storm Fernand on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, though the country's main oil exporting ports remained open according to the latest official report. Around the Nation Players, Teams and Story Lines to Watch Examining some of the to players and intriguing story lines this season. ArtsBeat Make It Funky James Brown Biopic Finds Its Leading Man Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in 42, will star as Brown in a biographical film directed by Tate Taylor (The Help). German Finance Minister says 11 billion euros aid estimate for Greece 'not unrealistic' BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said an estimate by the International Monetary Fund that Greece will need an additional 11 billion euros to see it through to 2015 was "not completely unrealistic." ArtsBeat Lee Daniels The Butler Keeps Top Spot at Box Office At the same time, three new movies quietly arrived in theaters as the summer blockbuster season ebbed toward its end. World Briefing | Middle East Iran Another Nuclear Official to Be Replaced Irans longtime ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency will become the third senior Iranian nuclear official to be replaced under President Hassan Rouhani. Scott Opens FedEx Cup Playoffs With a Win Masters champion Adam Scott didn't think his good round was good enough Sunday at The Barclays. Market Ready Turning a Small Room Into a Big Closet Advice on converting a space for sleeping into a space for storing. Ivanovic plays with heavy heart, advances at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world number one Ana Ivanovic made a strong start at the U.S. Open on Tuesday but said she was playing with a heavy heart after hearing about the drowning death of a childhood friend back home in Serbia. Buzz Aldrin on space tourism Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is one of the privileged few to have walked on the moon, but he hopes space tourism will be much more of an equal-opportunity experience. Is Hasan's strategy martyrdom? Prosecutors say he believed he had a duty to kill as many soldiers as possible. Better Than a Blender A selection of your unique wedding gifts. Janowicz's underhand serve brings out U.S. Open boo-birds NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wimbledon semi-finalist Jerzy Janowicz was showered with boos for serving underhand during his quick opening round exit from the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Obama administration sees mid-October default deadline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration warned Congress on Monday that the United States could run out of money to pay its bills soon after mid-October if lawmakers do not move swiftly to raise a limit on government borrowing. Maria Ahn and Andrea Varalli The bride is a cellist, and the groom is a design consultant. Three Fed banks pushed for discount rate hike in July WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three regional Federal Reserve banks pushed for an increase in the discount rate governing emergency loans from the central bank ahead of a late July policy meeting, minutes... Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. British shares drift lower, hit resistance as Fed concerns return * Charts point to falls after index fails to break key levels DealBook Third Point Hedge Fund Increases Sothebys Stake Daniel S. Loebs hedge fund, Third Point, is now one of Sothebys biggest shareholders, with a 5.7 percent stake, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gadgetwise Capture, a Camera Strap Attachment, Gets an Update The Capture Pro is a refined version of a crowdfunded device for attaching a camera to any belt or strap. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints? Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. N.F.L. Roundup Bills Kolb Shows Signs of Concussion in a Defeat Buffalo quarterback Kevin Kolb was treated for concussionlike symptoms after being kneed in the back of the helmet in the Bills preseason game against Washington. Crews search Mexican train wreck The death toll from a cargo train derailment in Mexico climbed to six as authorities continued searching the scene of the wreck for victims. The Week Ahead | Dance A Classic, Outrageous Still Martha Grahams 1984 version of Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring), Stravinskys disquieting ballet, is being revived by the Martha Graham Dance Company. Outcry Grows Against British Housing Plan Help to Buy, in which the government either offers interest-free credit or guarantees part of the property loan, has come under criticism from those who say it could create a real estate bubble. Arts | New Jersey Three Decades of Conversations With Fire An exhibition at Peters Valley School of Craft showcases work created over the last three decades in the schools anagama kiln, which is valued for the unpredictability of its results. Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. The world's longest horse race Welcome to the world's longest horse race, combining wild horses, raging winds and energy-sapping heat in the land of Genghis Khan. ArtsBeat MTV Awards Show Prompts Familiar Complaint The Parents Television Councils complaint was more notable this year because Billy Ray Cyrus sits on the groups advisory board.

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