Fed moves to push down long-term interest rates
The Federal Reserve will reinvest $400 billion into bonds with maturities of six to 30 years, in what is being dubbed “Operation Twist” by economists after a similar action in 1961.
Frank to give up money from accused poker firm
Representative Barney Frank said he will give up tens of thousands of dollars donated by a company accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
Romney takes aim at Perry’s stance on Social Security
Mitt Romney mocked Rick Perry’s positions on Social Security today while outlining his own plan for the program, including raising the retirement age and slowing benefits for wealthy recipients.
Scientists challenge key longevity gene research
Two papers published today alter some of the findings from early research into genes that may help fight human aging.
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Ted Kennedy Jr., left, and Patrick Kennedy, center, were pallbearers at Kara Kennedy’s funeral.
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Grace and Max Kennedy held hands with Joan Kennedy as they left Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C.
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Ted Kennedy Jr., Patrick Kennedy, and other pallbearers carried the casket of Kara Kennedy after the funeral service.
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Maria Shriver, center, and others left Holy Trinity Church in Washington after the service.
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Senator John Kerry and his wife, Teresa, attended Kara Kennedy’s funeral.
Kara Kennedy was ‘made in her father’s image’
In a spirited Washington, D.C, memorial service filled with laughter and tears, Kara Kennedy, the daughter of the late Edward M. Kennedy, was remembered as a loving mother, a devoted friend, and an adventurous woman.
Palestinians won’t accept vote delay on UN bid
Palestinian officials are rejecting mounting pressure from the United States and France to first return to negotiations with Israel.
Americans freed from Iran reunite with families
After more than two years in Iranian custody, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal arrived in the Gulf State of Oman and into the arms of their families.
“Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the UN — if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now.”
President Obama, to the UN General Assembly
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Columnists
Metro
Mass. high court upholds fees for traffic ticket appeals
The state’s Supreme Judicial Court upheld the state law that requires people to pay a filing fee when they contest a traffic ticket.
Business
US home sales jump 7.7% as foreclosures rise
The number of Americans who bought previously occupied homes rose in August, but sales were driven by an increase in foreclosures.
Nation
Lawyer, sons injured in Mich. car bomb attack
A car bomb caused a powerful explosion on a street in southeastern Michigan, seriously injuring a lawyer and his two sons
World
Memoir on WikiLeaks founder to be published, against his will
British publisher Canongate said the book, billed as an ‘‘unauthorized autobiography’’ of Julian Assange, will hit shelves tomorrow.
Sports
YANKEES 4, RAYS 2
Yankees help out Sox by beating Rays
New York came from behind to clinch a playoff spot and damage Tampa Bay’s hopes for a post-season berth.
Food and dining
Food
The perils of potluck
It used to be the bar at a potluck was a cooler. Now the bar is set higher. Bringing a dish of your own choosing (or one dictated by the host) isn’t always a piece of cake.
Arts
R.E.M. calls it quits
The end of the world: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group announced on its website that it has ‘‘decided to call it a day as a band.’’
Opinion
“For the better part of a century, Arab leaders of Palestine have consistently said no when presented with the chance to build a state of their own.”
Jeff Jacoby
Ideas
“It doesn’t make any difference whether you assign more homework in English, science, or history. Students will still do the same.”
Ozkan Eren, assistant professor of economics at the University of Nevada, on whether homework works