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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dance Review Andrea Millers Fold Here Is Performed by Gallim Dance Andrea Millers Fold Here, danced for the first time by her Gallim Dance Company at the Alexander Kasser Theater, does much with simple cardboard boxes. Motherlode Blog Is It Going Away to College if College Is Close to Home? Many students who have a choice are factoring in the distance from home when they chose a college, and not in the hopes of getting as far away as possible. Plane crashes on anti-coca mission in Colombia; U.S. pilot killed BOGOTA (Reuters) - An American pilot was killed and a U.S. co-pilot seriously injured on Friday when their plane crashed while on a mission to eradicate coca plants in southern Colombia, police said. Michael Sokoloves Drama High How an inspired high school theater teacher in a troubled Pennsylvania town changed lives. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." Watch Friday's Show! September 27, 2013 Wainwright Wins 19th, Cardinals Beat Cubs 6-2 Adam Wainwright earned his 19th victory in a tuneup for the NL division series opener and Matt Holliday homered again as the St. Louis Cardinals showed no letup after clinching the NL Central, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Saturday. 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... Personal Health Dietary Report Card Disappoints An analysis of Americans diets from 1970 to 2010 reveals we have a way to go in cutting down on harmful fats and starches to ward off obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Kindles add live, video-chat tech support One of the oddest features in the new Kindle Fire tablets is decidedly retro a button that summons a human tech support representative on your screen. Overnighter On Marthas Vineyard, Celebrating the Local Bounty Resorts give way to pastures, farmland and wildlife in a pocket of the island around Chilmark and Menemsha. Santa Monica Bets on Electric Cars, but Consumers Are Slow to Switch For automakers, reluctance in Santa Monica, Calif., underscores how difficult it will be for them to meet strict federal and state mandates on fuel efficiency and pollution. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. UPDATE 3-Tunisia's ruling Islamists to step down, pave way for vote TUNIS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Tunisia's Islamist-led government agreed on Saturday to resign after talks with secular foes to form a caretaker administration and prepare for elections to safeguard the... Food safety group demands U.S. probe in tainting of alfalfa crop Sept 27 (Reuters) - A food-safety advocacy group demanded on Friday that the U.S. government investigate how a Washington state alfalfa crop became tainted with a genetically modified trait that was illegal when the seed was purchased. Square Feet Streets Sunny Side Costs Retailers More in Rent Store rents in Manhattan can vary substantially, even on the same block, depending on factors like foot traffic and nearby stores and attractions. T Magazine The Daily Shoe | At Christian Dior, the Perfect Black Pump T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick a simple heel that stuns with its classic simplicity. NBC Gets More Than It Expected NBC got a great deal, it paid nothing for the Americas Cup races, and it also got lucky, televising a remarkable comeback. Jennifer Lawrence to Star in East of Eden Remake The Hunger Games director Gary Ross plans to make two movies based on the John Steinbeck novel. Colombian singer Carlos Vives scores five Latin Grammy nominations LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Carlos Vives and Argentine fusion group Illya Kuryaki the Valderramas led the Latin Grammy Award nominations with five nods a piece, the Latin Recording Academy said on Wednesday. Iran's Rouhani met with rival welcomes A shoe is reportedly thrown at Iranian President Rouhani as those opposed to dialogue with the U.S. gather alongside his supporters on his return to Tehran. EU stands firm on aviation emissions position MONTREAL/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Europe cannot accept a global deal to curb the growth of aviation emissions through a markets-based scheme starting in 2020 unless it allows for regional measures to operate in the interim, its top climate change official said Friday. Diane Dorsey, Ronald Helman The couple plan to start an online business together. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Nina Ricci Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Filippo Mutani. N.F.L. Roundup Buccaneers Bench Freeman for Rookie The Buccaneers replaced Josh Freeman at quarterback with Mike Glennon even though Coach Greg Schiano insisted Monday that Freeman would remain the starter. In Transit Blog From Carnival Cruise Lines, a New Guarantee Policy A new guarantee policy from Carnival Cruise Lines offers passengers full refunds and an additional 10 percent if they are dissatisfied. Italian PM Letta accuses Berlusconi of "huge lie" ROME, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Enrico Letta accused centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday of telling Italians a "huge lie" by claiming the cabinet's failure to pass measures to avert a rise in sales tax was the reason for pulling out of the government. Too cute? Hello Kitty plane in L.A. Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. UPDATE 2-Vietnam Air to buy General Electric engines for 787s NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Vietnam Airlines has agreed to order General Electric engines to power its Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners, according to Vietnamese government officials. Corner Office Jonathan Klein of Getty Images, on Useful Critiques The C.E.O. of Getty Images warns against critiquing others work in too much detail. In fiddling over the small stuff, he says, you take away all the empowerment. FDA warns Pfizer's drug Tygacil raises risk of death (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc's antibacterial drug Tygacil increases the risk of death whether used as authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or for unapproved conditions, the agency warned on Friday. The Caucus Washington Mayor Deems Entire City Government Essential to Avoid Shutdown District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray told the White House that all employees will continue to work even if Congress cant reach an agreement on a stopgap spending bill. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. Shutdown Looms as Senate Passes Budget Bill After a series of Senate votes that sent the stopgap spending measure back to the House, fissures appeared in the badly divided Republican ranks. U.S. and Iran Agree to Speed Talks to Defuse Nuclear Issue President Obama said he saw the basis for a deal after speaking on the phone with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, the first discussion between leaders of the two countries since 1979. With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children. DealBook S.E.C. Sues Former Chairman in Looting of Educational Company The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the former chairman and chief executive of the ChinaCast Education Corporation of stealing $41 million in company funds. Historic phone call between Obama and Iran's Rouhani Sep. 27 - In the highest level contact between the two countries since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, U.S. President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speak by phone Friday. Gavino Garay reports. SAILING-For America's Cup, return to San Francisco no sure thing SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - After a spectacular America's Cup regatta capped by home-team Oracle's thrilling comeback victory, there should be little question about the event returning to San... Imprint The Ghosts of Amsterdam Walks in the city can evoke figures from the past, from Rembrandt to Anne Frank, who continue to have profound stories to tell.

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