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News Feed Latest worldwide news Economix Blog More Manufacturing Coming Back to the U.S. A study of manufacturing executives finds an increasing number of companies returning production work to the United States, although energy costs are low on their list of reasons. N.C.A.A. Begins to Ease Penn State Penalties Pleased with Penn States progress toward athletic integrity, the N.C.A.A. said on Tuesday that five football scholarships would be restored next year and more would be phased in afterward. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Global Health Arsenic Contamination Threatens Water in Hanoi Aggressive pumping is draining aquifers, creating an opening for arsenic-contaminated water to leach into a major drinking-water aquifer that serves Hanoi, Vietnam, researchers say. UPDATE 1-New York commuter rail line partly restores service after delays NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Metro-North New York commuter railroad resumed limited service along a major line between New York City and Connecticut on Wednesday after a power outage stopped service for more than two hours, delaying thousands of people. Giants Myers Turned Corner in College to Reach N.F.L. Brandon Myers signed a one-year free-agent contract hoping he could become the latest in a long succession of lesser-known Giants tight ends who had big roles in the offense. Panera CEO 'No clue' about hunger Panera CEO Ron Shaich thought he knew a thing or two about hunger until he lived for a week eating food that was affordable on food stamps. UPDATE 1-Shackles drop off fundraising for startups. Should we worry? SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nicole O'Rourke has a novel idea for raising cash that would have been illegal until this week smacking a "fund me" sticker on every bottle or can of hair products from her start-up business, Rock Your Hair. Disgraced Johnson no longer running from doping past TORONTO (Reuters) - For 10 awe-inspiring seconds on September 24, 1988, Canadians held their breath then exhaled and exploded in the type of wild chest-thumping celebrations usually reserved for the hockey-mad nation's greatest victories on the ice. Anglo South Africa settles silicosis case with 23 gold miners JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Anglo American's South African arm has settled a compensation claim by 23 gold miners with the lung disease silicosis, bringing an industry-wide deal potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars closer, a lawyer said on Wednesday. Global shares higher, dollar struggles on policy debate NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday after days of declines but gains were muted by a lack of clarity on U.S. fiscal and monetary policies, while major currencies held in tight ranges. U.S. Senator John McCain takes talkathoner Ted Cruz to woodshed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator John McCain lashed out at fellow Republican Ted Cruz on Wednesday over a Nazi appeasement comparison he made during his all-night, anti-Obamacare marathon on the U.S. Senate floor. Saudi car owners fined for allowing women to drive DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi traffic police have fined several car owners after six women were found defying the kingdom's male-only driving rules, a Saudi daily reported on Wednesday. U.N. Weapons Inspectors Return to Syria The United Nations inspectors second mission to Syria coincided with continuing high-level diplomacy over a plan to rid the country of chemical weapons. Hungry City Kura in the East Village At Kura in the East Village, Norihiro Ishizuka prepares sushi with a genial smile and a generous hand. US lawmakers seek to end bulk NSA telephone records collection WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Democratic and Republican U.S. senators introduced legislation on Wednesday to end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' communication records and set other new controls on the government's electronic eavesdropping programs. Japan's Lixil agrees to buy Grohe for about $4 billion Nikkei TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese bathroom equipment maker Lixil Group Corp has reached an agreement with the private equity owners of Grohe to buy the European company for about 400 billion yen ($4.05... Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Webster Out Against Panthers Giants cornerback Corey Webster will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers. U.S. IRS struggles to track its 'Obamacare' spending -watchdog WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service needs to do a better job tracking its spending related to President Barack Obama's new healthcare law, an IRS watchdog said on Wednesday. FOREX-Dollar skids as U.S. budget fears sap demand * Dollar slips as U.S. gov't shutdown concerns make traders wary Zoe's Kitchen in talks with banks about IPO -sources (Reuters) - Mediterranean style restaurant chain Zoe's Kitchen is beginning to speak with banks about an initial public offering that could come next year, according to two sources familiar with the... 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. Linux distributor Red Hat's billings growth disappoints (Reuters) - Red Hat Inc, the world's largest commercial distributor of the Linux operating system, reported a slower growth in billings than analysts had expected. ArtsBeat Stings Musical to Open on Broadway After Chicago Tryout The Last Ship will open in Chicago next summer, before a planned Broadway opening that fall. Tunisia's struggling economy CNN's Errol Barnett speaks with Tunisia's president about how the country is dealing with its protests. Opera Review Levine Is Impressive in Return to Met With Cos Fan Tutte The Mets maestro, James Levine, conducted Mozarts Cos Fan Tutte Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Opera, with a bright young cast. Bits Blog Amazon Updates Kindle Fire Line A day after Microsoft announced plans for its new Surface tablets, Amazon refreshed the Kindle Fire line. The tablet wars are just getting started. Ariana Grande finds 'Way' to No. 1 Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande has proven she knows "The Way" to No. 1. Jets Replay Week 3 The Jets amassed 513 yards of offense in their 27-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Life's a blur -- literally -- for these kids Yash Gupta, 17, collects used eyeglasses and donates them to children in need. China's rich wealthier than thought China's urban rich are making far more than they officially report, suggesting the wealth gap in the world's second largest economy is much higher than previously thought, according to a new study. Home and Stock Values Help Lift U.S. Household Wealth The Federal Reserve said that net worth rose to $74.8 trillion in the April-to-June quarter, up 1.8 percent from the first quarter. Week 3 Matchup Giants (0-2) at Panthers (0-2) Cam Newton is the first of several dual-threat quarterbacks the Giants will face, and Mark Herzlich, a third-year middle linebacker, will play a pivotal role in minimizing his options. UPDATE 3-Price cap plan wipes more than 1 billion stg off UK energy firms * Government plan risks security of supply and green targets Heavy fighting forces Syrians to seek cover in caves Sept. 25 - Fierce fighting along a major supply route for President Bashar al Assad's forces destroys homes in Areeha, forces locals to seek cover in nearby caves. Deborah Gembara reports. The Learning Network Blog Do You Always Have Your Phone or Tablet at Your Side? Student Opinion | Do you set limits on being accessible via phone and social media? City Room An Elite School Is the Saddest Spot in Manhattan, a Study Says Hunter College High School, filled with many of the citys top performing students, was labeled the saddest place in Manhattan, based on a study that gauged the emotions of New Yorkers by their Twitter messages. ONeal Joining Kings Ownership Group Shaquille ONeal is joining the ownership group of the Sacramento Kings. Shari Aser, William James III The couple knew each other as children growing up in Greenwich, Conn., and reconnected two years ago at a fund-raiser there.

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