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Opinion
A New Study Clarifies Treatment Needs for Water from Fracked Gas and Oil Wells
A new analysis of water from fracked wells around the country clarifies treatment needs.Business Day
Yale Fund Takes Aim at Climate Change
Yale’s chief investment officer asked its money managers to talk with company managers about “the financial risks of climate change” and the implications of government policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.World
Officials in Qatar Confirm Detention of Britons Researching Migrant Labor
Krishna Upadhyaya, a researcher, and Ghimire Gundev, a photographer, had been reported missing on Aug. 31, that same day they were preparing to leave the country.”World
Qatar’s Support of Islamists Alienates Allies Near and Far
Qatar has helped support a spectrum of Islamist groups by providing safe haven, diplomatic mediation, financial aid and, in certain instances, weapons.U.S.
In California, Jerry Brown’s Opponent Makes Most of Lone Debate
Neel Kashkari, the little-known Republican trying to unseat Gov. Jerry Brown, relentlessly portrayed Mr. Brown’s governorship as a failure Thursday in the campaign’s one scheduled debate.Business Day
G.M.’s Board Is Seen as Slow in Reacting to Safety Crisis
The automaker’s directors were caught off guard by the extent of the problems that led to the recall of millions of vehicles, but their chairman says they are now “very much involved” in the situation.Opinion
The New Look of Smokers' Litter
The cigarettes may change, but for some smokers the habit of littering does not.Technology
Home Depot Investigates a Possible Credit Card Breach
The retailer said it was investigating a report that customer credit and debit card data was stolen from its systems and put up for sale online.U.S.
Florida Prosecutors Face Long Odds When Police Use Lethal Force
Florida’s experience shows that it is extraordinarily difficult to prosecute, let alone convict, law enforcement officials for killing someone in the line of duty.Business Day
Charles Shrem, Bitcoin Supporter, Pleads Guilty in Court
Charles Shrem said he used his company to convert dollars into Bitcoin for users of Silk Road, the now-defunct online marketplace known for selling narcotics and drug paraphernalia.World
Fukushima Workers Who Fled May Have Received Garbled Orders, Reports Say
Some 650 workers who fled the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor plant without permission during the 2011 tsunami may have thought they had been ordered to evacuate, Japanese news media report.Opinion
A Fairer Shot for Student Debtors
More must be done to improve the collection process for student loans.Arts
'Boardwalk Empire' Recap: Lessons to Last a Lifetime
The final season of this HBO drama begins by looking back and skipping ahead.Business Day
Nevada and Tesla Hint at Site of Factory
Tesla has been seeking incentives from states to build a factory that would produce batteries for its electric cars and for use on the power grid.Sports
Notre Dame Gives Michigan a Powerful Parting Shot
The 16th-ranked Fighting Irish overpowered the Wolverines as one of college football’s oldest rivalries came to an end.
Business Day
Ruling on the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Well Blowout
U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Barbier ruled on Thursday that BP was grossly negligent in the oil rig explosion that killed 11 workers, spilled millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and soiled hundreds of miles of beaches.World
Palestinian Leaders Seek Actions in Security Council and Court
A senior aide to Mahmoud Abbas said he would seek a Security Council resolution to compel Israel to withdraw.U.S.
Pension Fund Draws Deep Divisions in R.I. Governor’s Race
For Democratic candidates, the system overhaul has taken center stage in a primary that has become one of the most divisive in the country.World
Qatar’s Support of Islamists Alienates Allies Near and Far
Qatar has helped support a spectrum of Islamist groups by providing safe haven, diplomatic mediation, financial aid and, in certain instances, weapons.N.Y. / Region
New Service Offers Taxis Exclusively for Women
SheTaxis’s drivers, all women, will sport hot pink pashmina scarves and an “S” company logo on their cars.
Monday Motorsports: Hamilton Returns to Form in Italian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton narrowed the Formula One points gap between himself and Nico Rosberg; Brad Keselowski won the last race of the regular Nascar season.World
Hamas Emerges Buoyant Despite Bloodshed and Devastation in Gaza
Polls show an unprecedented spike in support for Hamas despite a lack of basic needs like electricity and clean water, as Gaza residents blame others for the devastation.N.Y. / Region
Council Members, at Hearing, Will Question Bratton About Police Retraining After Chokehold Case
Commissioner William J. Bratton will tell the City Council how he plans to retrain all 35,000 officers to help prevent deaths after a suspect died on Staten Island.
Business Day
USA Today Cuts 70 Employees From Newsroom and Business Staff
The layoffs equaled less than 10 percent of the work force. USA Today is the flagship paper of the Gannett Company.World
Qatar’s Support of Islamists Alienates Allies Near and Far
Qatar has helped support a spectrum of Islamist groups by providing safe haven, diplomatic mediation, financial aid and, in certain instances, weapons.U.S.
Lew Says Decision Near on Corporate Tax Actions
In an address, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said he would decide what action the administration could take on loopholes and so-called inversions.Opinion
Fixing Penn Station
Richard T. Anderson of the New York Building Congress responds to a news article.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelius_Vanderbilt#Rivalry_with_Jay_Gould_and_James_Fisk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Station_%281910%E2%80%931963%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Cassatt
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