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News Feed Latest worldwide news Music Review Mohammed Fairouz Suites in Bargemusics Here and Now Series Bargemusics Here and Now Series offered a program of works by Mohammed Fairouz, including pieces dedicated to Egypt and addressing an event in Syria. U.S. economic growth gauge holds at more than three-year high NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth held steady at its highest level in more than three years while the annualized growth rate hit a four-week high, a research group said on... Alaska fracking rules would boost public notice, disclosure ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - New regulations to oversee hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells in Alaska could be issued later this year by state regulators, officials said at a public hearing on Monday. Arts | The Bronx Tandem Pursuits Armor and Ichthyology, at Glyndor Gallery at Wave Hill in the Bronx The Glyndor Gallery at Wave Hill is presenting an exhibition inspired by fish, suits of armor and intersections of the two. US Senate leader warns against Obamacare-funding bill link WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, warned congressional Republicans on Monday that he will not go along with any temporary government spending bill that contains controversial add-ons, such as denying funds for "Obamacare." Illegal Immigrant Population Shows Some Signs of Growth, Estimates Show About 11.7 million immigrants are living in the United States illegally, a population that showed signs recently of increasing again, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center. Currents | Q+A A Rockefeller Who Prefers A Rustic Life Of the many homes Eileen Rockefeller describes in her new memoir, she is most fond of the one that she and her siblings built as children. Critics Notebook liane Radigues Newest Works Arrive in New York liane Radigues music was featured in two concerts in New York last week and influenced a third. Jets 27, Bills 20 Jets Overcome Their Mistakes With One Long Pass A 69-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter helped the Jets, who committed 20 penalties, defeat the Bills and improve their record to 2-1. Cantor Fitzgerald gives $1,000 debit cards to Oklahoma tornado victims MOORE, Okla., Sept 23 (Reuters) - The chairman of a New York-based investment bank that lost more than half its employees in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, handed out $1,000 debit cards on Monday to victims of last May's deadly tornado in Oklahoma, as it continued its program of helping others who suffered devastating loss. BlackBerry gets a $4.7b deal Sep. 23 - Smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed to a $4.7 billion takeover by its largest shareholder, Fairfax Financial. Bobbi Rebell reports. Feminism isn't a drag for Kurd men Last April, images of Kurdish men dressed in drag started making the rounds on Facebook. Movie CEO inspired by China CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Jeffrey Katzenberg, the man behind the multimillion dollar "Kung Fu Panda" franchise. What next on weapons deal? Now comes the real test. Of Syria's sincerity. Of Russia's resolve. Of America's gamble. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. What we learned from Bo Xilai trial CNNi talks to Chinese politics expert, Dr. Yuhua Wang, from the Univ. of Pennsylvania about the conviction of Bo Xilai. Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta. Former F.B.I. Agent Pleads Guilty in Leak to A.P. A former bomb technician, whom investigators said they identified after obtaining reporters phone logs, agreed to plead guilty to leaking classified details about a foiled bomb plot in Yemen, the Justice Department announced. Evonik eyes 250 mln eur in annual cost savings FRANKFURT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Germany's Evonik said on Monday it aims to cut administrative costs by 250 million euros ($338 million) per year from 2016 as it completes the transition from an industry conglomerate to a specialty chemicals group. Five dead, including three children, in Texas murder-suicide police AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A family of five, including three children, was found dead in their north Texas home, all shot in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said on Monday. Furniture to float your boat In the white sand beaches of Yoff, the small fishing town just north of the Senegalese capital Dakar, a seemingly endless line of brightly colored boats dots the Atlantic seaside. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,258 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. A wild week ahead as Senate confronts shutdown deadline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress begins a wild and potentially chaotic week on Monday that may or may not end with a government shutdown on October 1 but will surely do nothing to improve its low standing with American voters. What Happened to the Maxim Man? Maxim made its name exploiting the market for a kind of adolescent mind-set but has seen some if its success fade. Honoring Navy Yard Victims, Obama Asks Do We Care Enough to Change? President Obama laments Americas creeping resignation toward gun violence but stops short of calling for a new political fight against it. Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta. Roundup Michigan Hangs On After Scare, Again Michigan dodged another upset by beating unranked Connecticut. The Wolverines took their first lead in the second half. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. The Week Ahead | Jazz A Loner, Playing With the Crowd The pianist and composer Muhal Richard Abrams performs in concert on Thursday at Roulette in Brooklyn. T Magazine After Hours | The Origin Story of Midler and Manilow, in Music and Words The Bette Midler impersonator Donna Maxon paid tribute to the divas early days when she performed at a gay bathhouse in Manhattan, with Barry Manilow accompanying her on piano. Baseball-sized meteor blows up over Alabama CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A baseball-sized meteor blasted over the southeastern United States on Monday night, creating a bright streak of light, a sonic boom and a ruckus on Twitter, officials said on Tuesday. Woods Wins Points Award as Player of the Year Tiger Woods wrapped up at least one award as player of the year. ArtsBeat New App to Highlight Recordings of John Lennon at Sea John Lennons June 1980 visit to Bermuda, where he composed some of the songs that became Double Fantasy, will be the subject of a new iPad and iPhone app. Tunisia faces confrontation as Islamists dig in TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's ruling Islamists rejected on Monday a plan for them to step down pending elections, deepening a confrontation with secular opponents that threatens the most promising democratic transition to have emerged from the Arab Spring. Bits Blog Twitter Adds CBS to Its Stable of Big Advertising Partners As the social network is trying to show sustained revenue growth, CBS and other broadcasters can pair video clips with ads and distribute them on the service. Ancient and modern architecture inspires at Milan fashion week MILAN (Reuters) - Top designers took inspiration from architecture at Milan fashion week on Sunday, with ancient Sicilian temples printed on dresses at Dolce Gabbana and structured tailoring at Salvatore Ferragamo. Collectors of Royalties for Music Publishers May See Better Results Broadcast Music Inc. will report a 5 percent uptick in revenues to around $944 million for the year ended in June. One smartphone for the rest of your life? What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? Straight Sets For Two U.S. Open Umpires, a Difficult Trip Home Jill and Wayne Spencer of Indio, Calif., worked as line judges in more than 70 matches at the United States Open over more than two weeks, but when the finals came along this weekend, they watched from the hospital.

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