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News Feed Latest worldwide news Heirs of wealthy, reclusive N.Y. heiress settle battle over will NEW YORK (Reuters) - Battling relatives and other beneficiaries on Tuesday resolved a dispute over the multimillion-dollar estate of Huguette Clark, one of America's wealthiest heiresses who died in... The Learning Network Blog Text to Text A New Feature, and an Invitation to Share Ideas Introducing a new feature, in which we pair a Times article, past or present, with an often-taught literary, historical, scientific or mathematical text. We invite teachers to send us ideas. Dance Review Roberto Bolle Performs With Friends at City Center Roberto Bolle and Friends, a dance gala organized as part of a year of Italian culture, was presented Tuesday night at City Center. Greening, Senators Top Maple Leafs 3-2 Colin Greening scored the winner at 843 of the third period to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. DealBook Undisclosed Pension Extras Cost Detroit Billions For decades, Detroits municipal pension fund made undisclosed payments to retirees, active workers and others, costing the city billions of dollars. Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. Cambodian Prime Minister Extends Reign Amid Opposition Boycott of Parliament Hun Sen, the authoritarian prime minister who has ruled the country for 28 years, appears willing to govern without the cooperation of the opposition. Siege is new blow to Kenya tourism Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said yesterday. As Oil Thieves Bleed Nigeria, Report Says, Officials Profit Thieves in Nigeria steal an estimated 100,000 barrels of oil a day, and the countrys politicians and security officials are among those profiting, a report said. News Analysis For Obama, an Evolving Doctrine on Foreign Policy President Obama told world leaders on Tuesday that he was devoting the rest of his presidency to a negotiated end to the Iran confrontation, and creating a separate state for the Palestinians. FireEye's debut signals red hot interest in cybersecurity (Reuters) - The shares of cybersecurity company FireEye Inc leapt 80 percent in their trading debut on Friday in a sign of how red hot cybersecurity is on Wall Street at the moment, and even inspired... TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks BUY 16.4 million shares SELL 13.2 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 3.2 million shares The Williamsburg Divide Glitz and grit a tale of two Williamsburgs, as different as glass and brick. After Syria, Congress wary of Obama's Iran thaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After balking at President Barack Obama's plan to attack Syria, the U.S. Congress is also stirring in opposition to his latest foreign policy goal an effort to improve relations with Iran. Private equity owner cuts stake in HellermannTyton LONDON (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). Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. EMERGING MARKETS-Pension funds boost Mexican stocks; U.S. fears hurt Brazil * Telecom stock declines, U.S. debt concerns hurt Bovespa * Mexico IPC up 1.25 pct, Chile IPSA down 0.41 pct MEXICO CITY, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks surged on Wednesday, helped by big institutional investors adjusting their portfolios as the third quarter nears its conclusion, while U.S. budgetary and fiscal wranglings hurt Brazil. Mexico's IPC index ended the day up 1.25 percent, while Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index was 0.31 percent off at 54,261.11 points. Wo No. 25 Texas Tech Upends Texas State 33-7 Backup quarterback Davis Webb threw for two touchdowns and 310 yards to lead No. 25 Texas Tech over Texas State 33-7 on Saturday night. Death toll from earthquake in Pakistan rises to 327 QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwest Pakistan rose to 327 on Wednesday after hundreds of mud houses collapsed on residents throughout the remote and thinly populated area, local officials said. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. Music Review Vampire Weekend Brings Its Tour to the Barclays Center Vampire Weekend, promoting its latest album, brought its brand of rock to the Barclays Center. Networks Go to Extremes to Promote New Shows for the Fall Season Broadcast networks have been challenged by a continuing decline in ratings, so marketing executives have left no stone unturned in the pursuit of promotional ideas. Shopping With Evan and Oliver Haslegrave Bookends Embracing Literature They dont necessarily have to begin their lives that way. FDA strengthens hepatitis B warning on 2 cancer drugs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have strengthened the warnings on two blood cancer drugs to reflect the risk that they may reactivate the hepatitis B virus in patients previously infected with the disease. UPDATE 2-In relief for Barrick, Chile court doesn't nix mine permit SANTIAGO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chile's Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a freeze on Barrick Gold Corp's suspended Pascua-Lama gold mine but the Toronto-based miner escaped having the project's... Bonita Spence, a Referee Who Had a Cheering Section, Dies at 52 Well known in the world of basketball, Ms. Spence also worked as an investigator in the public defenders office in Newark, N.J. Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Miss Piggy is finally getting the attention and recognition she desperately sought. QA Exporting an iPhoto Library to Aperture How to move photos from iPhoto to Aperture, and how to update a Google Calendar invitation. Toll in Pakistani Earthquake Rises Past 300 Soldiers and rescue workers scrambled to reach victims in one of the countrys remotest areas, frequently troubled by natural and man-made disasters. Snack food with a dose of Zen September 18 - A Japanese man finds Buddha in corn snacks. Sharon Reich reports. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. Australia shares seen falling on US fiscal woes, miners may support SYDNEY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen opening lower on Thursday after Wall Street lost ground overnight as investors fretted over looming fiscal deadlines, but a rise in metals... FDA strengthens hepatitis B warning on 2 cancer drugs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have strengthened the warnings on two blood cancer drugs to reflect the risk that they may reactivate the hepatitis B virus in patients previously infected with the disease. Ad Campaigns Compete as Health Law Rollout Looms As the Obama administration prepares to put the health care law in place, it faces an aggressive Republican campaign to prevent its success. The Politics of Black Masculinity The Op-Ed columnist Charles M. Blow on the difficulty of explaining the Zimmerman verdict to his sons. Opera Review In Paris, Operatic Emotions On and Off Display Despite strong voices, signals are mixed in new French productions of "Alceste" and "Lucia di Lammermoor." Irans New President Preaches Tolerance in First U.N. Appearance In a widely awaited speech, Hassan Rouhani denounced as a form of violence the Western sanctions imposed on Iran and said nuclear weapons would never be part of its future. Weber and Hansen Lead Canucks Over Coyotes 6-1 Yannick Weber and Jannik Hanson both had a goal and an assist to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-1 rout of the Phoenix Coyotes in a preseason game Monday night. DealBook Alibaba Is Said to Move Toward an I.P.O. in the U.S. The Chinese Internet company has ended talks with the Hong Kong stock exchange over an initial public offering.

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