TOP NEWSRomney Reveals He Paid 14% Rate in '11 Tax ReturnBy NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI
Mitt Romney
responded to months of political pressure on Friday by making public his
most recent tax return and limited information from previous years.
Angry Libyans Target Militias, Forcing FlightBy SULIMAN ALI ZWAY and KAREEM FAHIM
Thousands of
Libyans marched through Benghazi and seized control of the headquarters
of several militias, demanding that they be disarmed after an American
ambassador was killed.
Medicare Bills Rise as Records Turn ElectronicBy REED ABELSON, JULIE CRESWELL and GRIFFIN J. PALMER
The move to
electronic health records may be adding billions of dollars to Medicare
costs by enabling hospitals and physicians to bill more for the same
services.
QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"If a horse is sound, why does it need all these drugs? I never gave consent."
SUSAN KAYNE, owner of Bourbon Bandit, on veterinary treatment of the horse.
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WORLDIranian Dissidents Convince U.S. to Drop Terror LabelBy SCOTT SHANE
The Mujahedeen
Khalq, an opposition group that mounted an extraordinary campaign to get
off the State Department's list of terrorist organizations, has
succeeded, officials said.
Troop 'Surge' in Afghanistan Ends With Mixed ResultsBy ROD NORDLAND
The milestone,
which still leaves 68,000 American troops in Afghanistan, went nearly
unremarked in the country, with no statement from President Hamid Karzai
or the United States military commander, Gen. John R. Allen.
Chief Censor in Myanmar Caps His Red PenBy THOMAS FULLER
U Tint Swe, head
of Myanmar's Press Scrutiny and Registration Division, is closing down
the office after 48 years amid democratic reforms.
U.S.Breakdown | Death and Disarray at America's RacetracksAt the Track, Racing Economics Collide With Veterinarians' OathBy WALT BOGDANICH, JOE DRAPE and REBECCA R. RUIZ
Horse-racing veterinarians are both doctor and drugstore; the more drugs they prescribe, the more money they make.
Avoiding Sugared Drinks Limits Weight Gain in Two StudiesBy RONI CARYN RABIN
New York City's
ban on large sweetened beverages has been hotly disputed, but these
clinical trials show that replacing sugary drinks can slow weight gain
in children.
New Fears in Los Angeles as Highway Closes AgainBy ADAM NAGOURNEY
The closing of
Interstate 405 in Los Angeles last year did not result in the nightmare
that was expected, but officials fear they will not be so lucky this
time.
BUSINESSDealBookBP Offers to Acquire Larger Stake in RosneftBy ANDREW E. KRAMER
The giant oil company said it would enlarge the stake if it could first sell its interests in a private joint venture in Russia.
U.S. and European Regulators Approve Universal's Purchase of EMIBy BEN SISARIO
The regulators
backed a reduced version of the Universal Music Group's $1.9 billion
takeover of EMI music, saying concessions would ensure continued
competition.
To Stay Relevant in a Career, Workers Train NonstopBy SHAILA DEWAN
The need to
constantly adapt is the new reality for anyone whose job is touched by
computing - not just to change careers, but simply to stay competitive
on one's chosen path.
SPORTSAn AppraisalTurn Out the Lights on the MetsBy MICHAEL POWELL
To a lifelong
Mets fan, September baseball at Citi Field means a surreal excursion
into a cavernous shell abandoned by optimism long ago.
10 Innings: Yankees 2, Athletics 1Martin Rescues Lead in Extra InningsBy ZACH SCHONBRUN
Russell Martin's
home run in the 1oth inning lifted the Yankees over the Oakland A's
after Rafael Soriano blew a 1-0 lead in ninth on a solo homer by Brandon
Moss.
On BaseballReversal on Cabrera Doesn't Change the FactsBy TYLER KEPNER
A new rule
change eliminated Melky Cabrera's chances for a batting title, but in
the process, Commissioner Bud Selig might have put baseball on a
slippery slope that he wisely wanted to avoid.
ARTSArt ReviewAt His Penthouse, a Tête-à-Tête With ColumbusBy ROBERTA SMITH
With
"Discovering Columbus," an apartment built 60 feet over Columbus Circle
in New York City, Tatzu Nishi has achieved a nifty bit of Surrealist
displacement.
Video Game ReviewCash Crops, Emphasis on the CashBy STEPHEN TOTILO
The new video game FarmVille 2 is a slicker, more attractive - and more money-hungry - version of the original.
Dance ReviewAll This in the Name of FashionBy ALASTAIR MACAULAY
New York City Ballet's fall gala featured new costumes by Valentino and a new ballet by Peter Martins to showcase them.
TRAVELThe GetawayFleeced by Fees When You Travel?By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM
That newspaper
at your hotel door? That blanket on the plane? The chair at the beach?
They could cost you, whether you know it or not. And it adds up.
Frugal Traveler BlogHow to Avoid a Smartphone's BiteBy SETH KUGEL
Whether you're a
casual user or you like to stay constantly connected, here are tips for
using a smartphone overseas without going broke.
Luxembourg by Bike: 3 Days and 100 MilesBy BRUCE WEBER
Riding border to border through a dozen towns, picture-perfect farmland and one alphorn trio serenade.
EDITORIALSEditorialVoter Harassment, Circa 2012
Groups aligned with the Tea Party and other conservative causes are using Jim Crow-era tactics at the ballot box.
EditorialMyanmar's Fragile Democracy
Along with the United States government, businesses will have important roles to play to encourage reform.
EditorialCongress's Unpopular Watchdog
With big-money politics presenting an ever greater ethical threat, the House must keep open the Office of Congressional Ethics.
OP-EDOp-Ed ContributorPlease Hold for Mr. PutinBy SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE
A Russian
tradition flatters writers in a culture where literature has special
prestige. But the surprise also promotes the cult of the unpredictable
czar.
Op-Ed ColumnistThe Polar ExpressBy GAIL COLLINS
So much work for
Congress to get done and so little time before going home to run for
re-election. Everything's exciting, people!
Op-Ed ColumnistHas Apple Peaked?By JOE NOCERA
The nasty glitch in the iPhone 5 suggests that the law of big companies even applies to the most valuable one in America.
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Saturday 22 September 2012
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