October 10, 2009

Huge new reserves of natural gas, especially in Europe, could alter the political landscape for energy, experts say.

“American Idiot,” a new musical at Berkeley Repertory Theater inspired by the 2004 Green Day album of the same title, is that rare and tricky creature, a true rock opera.

Gustavo Dudamel began his tenure as the music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic with an exceptional and exciting concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Thursday night.

The photographer Mitch Epstein routinely came under suspicion while taking pictures of dams and power plants for his new book, “American Power.”

Given Anthony D. Marshall’s age and ailments, it is reasonable to question whether he will serve time behind bars. But New York judges have not been reluctant to impose prison time on the elderly.

Chad Jones is Louisiana State’s starting free safety, but he also is a talented reliever for the Tigers’ national-champion baseball team.

Hinckley Yachts, known for beautiful sailboats and sleek powerboats, lost business when the economy faltered, but debt made its problems even worse.

The Congressional Oversight Panel, created last year to keep tabs on taxpayer bailout funds, said the Obama administration’s program would prevent fewer than half of predicted foreclosures.

In New York, shabbos elevators are facing new scrutiny, potentially leaving some observant Jews with a hike.

The Yankees stormed past Minnesota in Game 2 of their division series, winning in the 11th on a screamer by Mark Teixeira.

Commandos rescued 42 hostages who were held by militants inside Pakistan’s military headquarters, but three hostages were killed.

Most of the serious proposals to fulfill President Obama’s vow to curb health care costs have fallen victim to organized interests and parochial politics.