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News Feed Latest worldwide news City Room Remembering Sister Nora, a Nun Fiercely Devoted to Children of the Bronx Sister Nora McArt, who spent four decades teaching at St. Martin of Tours in Crotona and fought to keep the school open, died on Friday at 68. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Giorgio Armani Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. UPDATE 1-Private equity owner cuts stake in HellermannTyton LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Private equity group Doughty Hanson said it sold a 20.9 percent stake in cable equipment maker HellermannTyton Group Plc for about 119 million pounds ($191.21 million). The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. Innovators helping to tap oil reserves deep below the waves ABERDEEN, Scotland (Reuters) - Thousands of meters beneath the waves and the sea floor, new technology pioneered by small firms is helping to make oil production sustainable at extreme temperature... State of the Art In Arrival of 2 iPhones, 3 Lessons Consider Apples two new iPhones, the 5C (budget model) and the 5S. Not exactly innovative, but they look good and the software is more efficient to navigate. Music Review Levine Is Impressive in Return to Met With Cos Fan Tutte James Levine conducted a glowing, crisp and buoyant account of the Mozart opera with a cast of mostly younger singers who seemed inspired by the maestro. Charlize Theron You can't plan life Actress Charlize Theron talks about embracing the unknown after her career as a ballet dancer didn't work out. 'Left Behind' video game creator faces U.S. SEC fraud charges WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The creator of a video game based on the popular Christian "Left Behind" novel series and his friend have been charged with scheming to inflate the company's revenue by nearly 1,300 percent, U.S. regulators announced Wednesday. 'Left Behind' video game creator faces U.S. SEC fraud charges WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The creator of a video game based on the popular Christian "Left Behind" novel series and his friend have been charged with scheming to inflate the company's revenue by nearly 1,300 percent, U.S. regulators announced Wednesday. Bites 2 Restaurants, 2 Former Spouses. The Winner? A number of connections knit a pair of recently opened restaurants together in Burgundy. For diners, however, the best part of the story may be on the plate. New Yorks Top Recruit Selects Seton Hall Isaiah Whitehead, the 12th-best prospect in the country, according to Scout.com, had whittled his choices to Indiana, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Seton Hall and St. Johns. Colorado flood search narrowed to six missing; body found DENVER (Reuters) - Search teams in flood-ravaged areas of Colorado have accounted for all but a half dozen people among hundreds who were missing immediately after the disaster nearly two weeks ago, and authorities on Monday reported finding the body of an eighth victim. 6 arrested in official's death The drowning of an official during interrogation prompts questions about how far Chinese investigators will go. Pirates Fall to Cubs, Blunting NL Central Hopes The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes of catching up in the NL Central took a big hit Wednesday when Darnell McDonald launched a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win. Rutgers Updates Its Anthem to Include Women The university is the latest formerly all-male institution to bring its alma mater in line with its new demographics. UPDATE 1-Pentagon aims to finalize Lockheed F-35 contract within days WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Pentagon expects to finalize a contract with Lockheed Martin Corp for the sixth and seventh batches of F-35 fighter jets within days, the deputy director of the $392 billion program said on Wednesday. U.S. metal scrap firm files for bankruptcy due to weak nickel prices, sales NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Keywell LCC, a Chicago-based metals recycler, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming weak nickel prices and poor stainless steel demand, according to a court filing that outlined plans to sell the company to a larger rival. Iran's oil CNN's John Defterios looks at the potential effects of lifting sanctions on Iran's oil industry. Volkswagon Expanding Production in China The German carmaker is attempting to grab more market share in a region dominated by Japanese rivals. No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury. Germany votes Why care? Voters in Germany will go to the polls this weekend for the first time since the eurozone crisis left the single currency -- and much of the continent -- teetering on the brink of chaos. UPDATE 2-UAW trust taps Deutsche Bank to advise on Chrysler exit -sources NEW YORK/DETROIT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC's second-largest shareholder, a union healthcare trust fund, has tapped Deutsche Bank for advice on how to exit its 41.5 percent stake in No. 3 U.S. automaker, according to two people familiar with the matter. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. Analysis Week 3 Quick Hits Takeaways on Steelers and Bears The Steelers still may have the stingiest defense in football, but theyre 0-3 and the Bears are 3-0. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word. Tiger Competing Against His Past Tiger Woods always has been measured against Jack Nicklaus and his 18 majors, and most recently Sam Snead and his 82 PGA Tour victories. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover Woods Says 'Very Satisfied' With Five-Win Season Tiger Woods ended his 2013 PGA Tour campaign with an unimpressive tie for 22nd at the Tour Championship on Sunday but, in all likelihood, will earn Player of the Year honors which are to be announced late next week. Orphaned bear cubs released back into wild Sept. 17 - Orphaned Russian bear cubs are returned to the wild after several months in a rehabilitation centre dedicated to saving the bear population under threat. Tara Cleary reports. U.N. inspectors back in Syria Sept. 25 - U.N. inspectors arrive back in Syria to resume inquiry into chemical weapons use. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Yo, there's a 'Breaking Bad' spinoff coming "Breaking Bad" addicts who may suffer withdrawal when the AMC drama ends will get a comedic fix with a spinoff featuring criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover Syrian rebels reject interim government A collection of some of Syria's most powerful rebel brigades have rejected a Western-backed opposition group that announced the creation of an interim government in exile this month. US STOCKS-Wall St ends down for 5th day as budget impasse, Wal-Mart weigh * SP 500 falls for 5th session, first 5-session drop since end 2012 Ex-Washington state campaign director charged with embezzling to feed gambling habit OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept 25 (Reuters) - The former head of a Democratic Party fundraising committee in Washington state has been charged with embezzling up to $300,000 in campaign contributions to feed a gambling habit, prosecutors said on Wednesday. New Jersey residents spent less of summer at the shore poll (Reuters) - New Jersey residents spent less time than usual at the shore this summer, staying away due to weather and concern that businesses were closed after Superstorm Sandy, according to poll results released on Wednesday.

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