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Obama’s Uncertain Path Amid Syria Bloodshed President Obama’s effort to reconcile his conflicting impulses on Syria has been reflected in a far more contentious debate among his advisers than previously known. ... Lhota, in Acrid Second Debate, Turns Up the Heat on de Blasio Joseph J. Lhota, a Republican, and Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, squared off in a debate on WCBS on Tuesday, clashing over a polemic ad by Mr. Lhota, charter schools and taxes. ... A Rematch Red All Over (Except the Green Monster) This World Series, which begins Wednesday in Boston, will be the fourth between the Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. ... Sleeping in Opponent’s Shorts? Chicken Before Games? Terry Has Rituals Jason Terry, who is set to make his Nets debut Wednesday, is one of the N.B.A.’s most superstitious players and one of its most accomplished bench scorers. ... DealBook: Case in Detroit Highlights Costs of ‘Extra’ Pension Payments Skimming from public pension funds to make extra payments to retirees on the thinking that the base pensions were too small — a practice not unique to Detroit — undercut the health of the system. ... Four People Charged in Brawl at Jets and Patriots Game Both a man and the woman he was seen punching in the face in a widely seen video were among the four people charged with assault. ... In Practice: Sebelius Names Administration Veteran to Lead Tech Repair Efforts Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama’s health secretary, named Jeffrey D. Zients, a management trouble-shooter and veteran of the White House budget office, to manage the effort to resolve the technical failures of the online insurance exchange ... Sebelius Thrust Into Firestorm on Exchanges Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama’s health secretary, is facing criticism over the health care law’s problem-plagued insurance exchange. ... U.S. Asserts Terror Suspect Has Implicated Himself A federal prosecutor told a judge that Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai made incriminating statements after he was placed under arrest and was advised of his rights. ... James Bond, Jeeves and Philip Marlowe Return in New Books William Boyd’s new James Bond book, “Solo,” written nearly 50 years after the death of Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming, is just one in a deluge of revivals of beloved characters like Jeeves and Hercule Poirot. ... Guilty Pleas in Outbreak of Listeria Two brothers pleaded guilty to introducing tainted food in the marketplace after bacteria from improperly washed cantaloupes at their farm killed 33 people in 2011. ... Koch Brother Wages 12-Year Fight Over Wind Farm The billionaire industrialist William I. Koch has donated about $5 million fighting Cape Wind, a vast wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound. ... Weak Job Gains May Cause Delay in Action by Fed A Labor Department report showing lackluster hiring in September — 148,000 jobs — is expected to further put off the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce its stimulus efforts. ... Florida Officials Reveal 5 Earlier Prison Escape Attempts Using Forged Documents The officials said that investigators had “pinpointed” possible suspects in the latest escapes, by two convicted killers who have since been recaptured. ... Stocks & Bonds: Shutdown Will Hinder True Gauge of U.S. Economy Figures for unemployment and job creation this month and next will be skewed by the brief disappearance of federal employees and contractors from the work force, economists say. ... Cairo Journal: Egyptians Abandoning Hope and Now, Reluctantly, Homeland Amid unrelenting turmoil since President Mohamed Morsi’s ouster, many who had postponed an urge to leave say they are joining a new exodus. ... Apple Targets Microsoft Office With Free Apps The applications, which essentially duplicate Microsoft Office and used to cost $10 each, will now be free to anyone who buys a new Apple device. ... As Drug Costs Rise, Bending the Law Is One Remedy More Americans are buying medicine from foreign pharmacies, even though the Food and Drug Administration considers such imports illegal in most cases. ... Quick, Quiet Robbery Nets $60,000 at a Whole Foods After an armed robbery of a Whole Foods Market in Lower Mahattan, questions focus on security policies and the possibility of an inside job. ... Enigmatic Dickinson Revealed Online The Emily Dickinson Archive, opening online Wednesday, will offer access to thousands of Dickinson manuscripts held by Harvard, Amherst and other institutions. ... Critic on the Road: Germany’s Culinary Stars Long overlooked by gastronomic tourists, Germany is flexing its culinary muscle, with chefs who honor their roots while heading in new directions. ... Russia Putting a Strong Arm on Neighbors As Moldova and other former Soviet republics move to align themselves closer to Europe, Russia is pushing to retain its influence. ... Scientists’ Ties to Food Industry Raise Questions in Europe Despite previous efforts to prevent conflicts, many experts on food safety still have industry ties, a watchdog group reported. ... Annual Rise in Cost of Public College Slows A mildly hopeful sign of moderation in a category in which prices have risen faster than inflation for years. ... White House Official Fired Over Anonymous Tweets A senior White House official who was helping negotiate nuclear issues with Iran has been fired after he was revealed to be the author of a Twitter account known for its insults of public figures. ... Obama’s Uncertain Path Amid Syria Bloodshed President Obama’s effort to reconcile his conflicting impulses on Syria has been reflected in a far more contentious debate among his advisers than previously known. ... Lhota, in Acrid Second Debate, Turns Up the Heat on de Blasio Joseph J. Lhota, a Republican, and Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, squared off in a debate on WCBS on Tuesday, clashing over a polemic ad by Mr. Lhota, charter schools and taxes. ... A Rematch Red All Over (Except the Green Monster) This World Series, which begins Wednesday in Boston, will be the fourth between the Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. ...
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