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$300 Million in Detroit Aid, but No Bailout
The Obama administrations proposal for federal and private aid for Detroit, only a fraction of the billions the city owes, reflects President Obamas fiscal and political limits.


DealBook K.K.R. to Buy Panasonic Health Care Unit for $1.67 Billion
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has agreed to buy the health care unit of Panasonic for 165 billion yen, or $1.67 billion, as the Japanese company attempts to streamline its operations after two years of steep losses.


China artist Liu Xiaodong goes local in London for first UK show
LONDON (Reuters) - One of China's best known artists, Liu Xiaodong, headed down to the pub for inspiration for his first London show.


Cincinnati Freshman Lineman Dies in Accident
A freshman offensive lineman for Cincinnati was killed and two freshman receivers were injured in a one-vehicle accident after the Bearcats 14-0 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.


New Spanish Budget Free Of Austerity Measures
The government called the proposal for 2014 the budget of economic recovery and forecast a 0.7 percent rise in gross domestic product.


Budget fight goes to weekend after Senate vote
Sept. 27 - The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill that would avert a government shutdown. The bill now heads to the House where Republican leaders say they will not approve the bill. Linda So reports.


NYC Health Department headquarters is bugged - with ones that crawl
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has a problem -- and it sounds more like one for which it might issue a citation than find in its own backyard.


Disaster relief crew gets a visit from Prince Harry
Sept - 27 The prince praises the volunteers at MapAction, an emergency response organization in London. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)


U.S. municipal bond funds report $159.4 million in outflows Lipper
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $159.4 million of net outflows in the week ended September 25, compared with $1.1 billion in outflows in the previous week, according to...


Dance Review L.A. Dance Project Opens Season in Lyon, France
A small ensemble from Benjamin Millepieds L.A. Dance Project performed an evening of recent works at the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France.


Cosmos-Rowdies That 70s Rivalry, Updated
First place in the N.A.S.L. will be up for grabs Sunday night when the Cosmos host Tampa Bay.


Furyk makes history at Conway Farms
Jim Furyk entered the golf record books by becoming the sixth man to shoot a 59 on the PGA Tour. His stunning round included an eagle and 11 birdies.


Iranians warm to possible thaw in relations
From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West.


Whats On Tuesday
Television highlights.


UPDATE 2-Accenture says too early to call consulting growth sustainable
* Fourth-qtr earnings/share $1.01, in line with estimates


Economix Blog The Cost of Climate Change
Some scholars assert that estimates of the long-term cost of a rise in atmospheric temperatures are greatly understated.


Giants Are in Dire Spot, but You Wouldnt Know It by Talking to Them
Despite starting 0-3 and ranking last in key offensive and defensive categories, the Giants remained undaunted about reaching their goals for the season as they prepared for the 3-0 Chiefs.


U.S. backs market scheme for aviation emissions from 2020
MONTREAL (Reuters) - The United States supports a proposed market-based system to curb carbon emissions from the global aviation sector starting in 2020, but warned that concerns over measures to lower emissions in the interim threaten to undercut the broadly supported goal, a U.S. official said.


Olympics Sochi hit by flooding
Sochi has embarked on an Olympian effort to clear the dirt and debris from its roads after the 2014 Winter Games host was hit by severe flooding.


Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling
A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table.


Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case
Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321.


The Caucus Clinton Aides to Help in McAuliffe Fund-Raising Efforts
Friends of the Clintons are raising money for Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate for governor in Virginia who is in a close race against the Republican Ken Cuccinelli.


Skin Deep New Beauty Goal Plumper Cheeks
Round, plump cheeks look young. Saggy, sunken ones look old. Dermatologists now focus on increasing volume for a more youthful look.


Gadgetwise Pro-Grade Headphones With a Striking Look
The audio company Munitio has a keen eye for detail, and it shows in its new Pro40 model over-ear headphones.


Woods Voted PGA Player of the Year
Tiger Woods was voted PGA Tour player of the year for the 11th time on the strength of his five big wins and return to No. 1 in the world.


Judge tosses lawsuit opposed to Sirius takeover by Liberty Media
(Reuters) - The board of Sirius XM Radio Inc did not breach its duty to shareholders by allowing a takeover by Liberty Media Corp without demanding it pay a premium for the stock, a Delaware judge ruled on Friday.


Rays 4, Yankees 0 Closing Scene Hugs and Tears in Riveras Last Home Game
Mariano Rivera made a memorable and emotional farewell appearance at Yankee Stadium, breaking down in tears on the mound in the embrace of Andy Pettitte.


Buyout group gets 45 percent stake in Mexico's Maxcom in tender offer
MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A group of investors led by Mexican private equity firm Ventura Capital Privado has acquired 44.69 percent of telecom Maxcom's outstanding shares after concluding its tender offer, according to stock exchange filings on Friday.


Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss
GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said.


Green Column A Dutch Plan to Let Nature Takes Its Course
A place called the Oostvardersplaasen is the site of a remarkable experiment to regenerate wildlife, giving a window to what parts of the Netherlands looked like in the past.


Who is Skeleton Bob?
At one point in his life British engineer Kristan Bromley hadn't even heard of the sport of skeleton racing. Now he hopes his design and athletic skills can win him an Olympic title.


Jorie Waterman, Laurence Jurdem
The bride works for eBay; the groom is pursuing a doctorate in 2oth-century American political history.


Pacers Hope to Sign George Contract Before Season
Paul George has no intention of leaving the Pacers.


Kerry and Lavrov reach deal on Syria
Sep. 26 - United States Secretary of State John Kerry says he "did reach an agreement" with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on a resolution on Syria Thursday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Big City A Move for the Essex Street Market
Plans call for the relocation of the city-run Essex Street Market from one side of Delancey Street, on the Lower East Side, to the other.


High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam!
While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out.


Obama Gov't shutdown won't delay healthcare exchange launch
Sept 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday that the new state insurance exchanges created by his healthcare reform law will launch as scheduled on Tuesday even if the federal...


Recipes for Health Balkan Eggplant and Chile Pure
A delicious spread that works well with warm pita bread or toasted pita triangles.


The Amazon's World Cup race
For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time.....


U.S. completes America's Cup comeback to beat NZ
Oracle Team USA produced a stunning comeback to retain the America's Cup and leave Emirates New Zealand heartbroken following a titanic tussle.


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