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News Feed Latest worldwide news Penney says CIT still funding vendors; others keep same terms (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Thursday that commercial lender CIT Group Inc continued to support deliveries from suppliers, and claimed reports to the contrary were untrue. UPDATE 2-Verizon to roadshow potential record bond issue next week NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 3 (IFR/LPC) - Verizon Communications could steal the record from Apple for the biggest bond issue ever to hit the global markets in coming weeks, as it begins the process of raising US$50bn of bonds to pay for part of the US$130bn price take on the 45% stake in Verizon Wireless that it is buying from Vodafone. Malala opens Europe's largest public library Sept. 3 - The Pakistani school-girl who survived being shot by the Taliban said "pens and books are the weapons that defeat terrorism" as she presided over the opening of Europe's largest public library. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Big Screens That Not All of Hollywood Adores For many in the audience of the Hollywood Bowl, the arrival of four high-definition video screens has been a gift. But not all are thrilled by the technology. A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. Basics Mystery of the Missing Women in Science Female students are catching up or surpassing male counterparts in math and science, yet the fields like engineering and computer science remain male dominated. Exhibition Review Breaking Bad at the Museum of the Moving Image From Mr. Chips to Scarface, at the Museum of the Moving Image, features costumes and props from the AMC series Breaking Bad. The Obamas introduce a new puppy Aug. 19 - The first family welcomed a new puppy, a Portuguese Water Dog who is just over a year old and named Sunny, to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Barca battle to victory What a difference a Messi makes. Last weekend "King Leo" inspired Barcelona to a seven-goal victory on the opening day of the Spanish soccer season, but in his absence Sunday the reigning champions battled to beat Malaga 1-0. Car bombs across Iraqi capital kill nearly 60 people BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A series of car bombs exploded across the Iraqi capital on Tuesday, killing nearly 60 people in predominantly Shi'ite districts, police and medics said. Russia Issues Travel Warning to Its Citizens About United States and Extradition The Foreign Ministry warned citizens wanted by the United States not to visit nations that have an extradition treaty with it, citing recent arrests. Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment. Hong Kong's Gaw Capital creates U.S. real estate company NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Gaw Capital Partners, a Hong Kong-based private equity real estate company focused on Greater China and Asia, said on Tuesday said it had formed a company that intends to raise up to $500 million to invest in U.S. commercial real estate. UPDATE 1-Bribery by GSK China was coordinated at company level- Xinhua SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A Chinese police investigation into drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has discovered that alleged bribery of doctors in China was coordinated by the British company and was not the work of individual employees, state media reported on Tuesday. A fresh idea for fruit? CNN's Tom Foreman reports on a small business trying to make it big with a "fresh initiative." Citigroup sheds more than $6 bln in PE, hedge fund assets - WSJ Sept 2 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc has sold more than $6 billion in private equity and hedge fund assets in the past month to comply with new regulations that limit such investments, the Wall Street... India feels impact of weak rupee CNN's Mallika Kapur reports how India's weakening rupee is having an impact on its economy. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll. World of Grief and Doubt After an Adoptees Death The death of Max Shatto, a Russian boy adopted by a Texas family, bolstered an international furor over the adoption of Russian children. And it devastated the couple accused of abusing him. ArtsBeat Redshirts Takes Hugo Award for Best Science-Fiction Novel John Scalzis novel is about members of a spaceship crew who discover they are actually part of a television show. Snedeker fighting back from bone disease World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. UPDATE 4-Strike starts in South Africa's gold mines JOHANNESBURG, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A strike in South Africa's gold mines began on Tuesday with some workers failing to go underground for the evening shift, despite an appeal by President Jacob Zuma for a solution to avert a stoppage that will hurt Africa's largest economy. Esperion's drug lowers blood fat in mid-stage study Sept 3 (Reuters) - Esperion Therapeutics Inc said its drug reduced levels of bad blood fat in a mid-stage trial among patients with high levels of cholesterol, when added to a standard of care treatment. 5 lessons for Syria from Iraq The U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq led to nearly 10 years of occupation, nearly 5,000 deaths among the U.S. military and the few allies that joined "Operation Iraqi Freedom," a visceral sectarian-based insurgency and the meddling of neighbors all seeking to influence post-Saddam Iraq. What was intended as an act of liberation -- then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld expected the troops to be coming home in a few months -- became a quagmire. Global Soccer A Transfer That Will Make or Break zils Career Arsenal finally opened up its purse strings to acquire a top player in Mesut zil, who will face questions from the start about his endurance in the rough-and-tumble Premier League. Vote on Syria Sets Up Foreign Policy Clash Between 2 Wings of G.O.P. The Congressional vote will offer the best insight yet on which wing of the Republican Party the partys traditional hawks, or a growing bloc of noninterventionists has the advantage. Currents | Open Knock Twice for Offbeat Design In San Francisco, an architectural firm opens an unconventional shop. Global Soccer Italy's Giants Aren't Lacking for Firepower Napoli and Juventus each scored four goals as they won their Serie A matches, and they are looking as if they have the speed and power to make a run in the Champions League. Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot back in new novel by UK author LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Bestselling British crime novelist Sophie Hannah will revive Agatha Christie's fictional detective Hercule Poirot in a new novel due out next year. Football's deadline day as it happened European football's transfer deadline day saw the usual flurry of last gasp deals, including Mesut Ozil's switch to Arsenal from Real Madrid. CNN tracked the major moves. Investing in a Future for Asias Young Women Wedu aims to help women in Southeast Asia gain access to higher education through microfinancing, mentoring and counseling. What to Watch For Be on the lookout this season for these trends. Plan to expand US auto loan program faces bumpy road * Lawmakers' bill would expand program to heavy duty trucks 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. Surgeons shrink child's head The pictures may be difficult to look at, but 18-month-old Roona Begum's story of survival is remarkable. Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Bars Opening Soon in New York This fall, hotels continue to be a busy stage for the bar scene, and whiskey seems to be the spirit of the season. Egypt's missing protesters CNN's Karl Penhaul reports on the protesters who have gone missing during Egypt's unrest. Job growth numbers may rise, cementing Fed tapering WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers likely stepped up hiring in August, potentially paving the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting back its gigantic bond purchases program later this month. Gap raises profit forecast, dividend (Reuters) - Gap Inc on Thursday reported a higher second-quarter profit, helped by the sales gains at its namesake and Old Navy chains and online, leading the clothing retailer to raise its full year...

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