The United States economy has lost more jobs than it has added since the recovery began over a year ago.

Recession May Be Over, but Joblessness Remains

The leader of the team investigating the May 6 crash promises his report will clearly demonstrate how market conditions and events led to extreme price moves.

Ex-Physicist Leads Flash Crash Inquiry

Nonprofit groups, which are not allowed to be primarily political, are big players in this year’s election, and their donors can usually remain anonymous.

Donor Names Remain Secret as Rules Shift

Under pressure to have sons, some families dress their girls as boys.

Afghan Boys Are Prized, So Girls Live the Part

Republicans say they will try to withhold money needed to administer the health care overhaul.

Short of Repeal, G.O.P. Will Chip at Health Law

After the killing of an El Diario intern, an editorial asked organized crime leaders to tell the paper what it should publish.

Mexico Paper, a Drug War Victim, Calls for a Voice

Married caterers moonlight as spies in this new NBC series, which makes its premiere on Wednesday night.

Covert Affairs: Capers Paired With Canapés

After more than 100 days of deadly protests in Kashmir, India this week sent the equivalent of a peace delegation.

Seeking Kashmir Peace, India Feels Anger of Residents

Woody Allen serves up the usual metaphysical pessimism with a wry shrug and an amusing flurry of coincidences.

Looking for Something When Life Signifies Nothing

The Federal Reserve board left open the possibility of buying government debt if there is no improvement in the unemployment rate.

Fed Stands Pat and Says It Is Still Ready to Buy Debt

A stronger renminbi would not be a quick fix for our problems, but it is crucial to correcting the global economy’s imbalances.

The Long View of China’s Currency

The Senate voted not to proceed with debate of the annual authorization of military spending that included a provision allowing the repeal of the policy on gay soldiers.

Move to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Stalls in Senate

A feast in Brooklyn aimed to introduce New Yorkers to the succulent wonders of edible insects.

Waiter, There’s Soup in My Bug

Despite a daunting amount of work, Stephen Wadsworth jumped in as the replacement director of “Boris Godunov” at the Metropolitan Opera.

Met’s Replacement Gets in Tune

The departure of Lawrence H. Summers, the top White House economic adviser, allows President Obama to reshape his economics team after the midterm elections, when Republicans are expected to gain strength.

Obama’s Economics Chief Is Set to Leave

A doctor believes that in health circles, the kitchen should become as crucial as the clinic.

Doctor’s Orders: Eat Well to Be Well

Preserving fruit with alcohol is easier than serious canning, with its macerating, simmering and sterilization of jars.

Spiking Summer Fruit in Order to Preserve It

Sonia Nassery Cole overcame terror and extortion to make “The Black Tulip,” which opens this week.

A Director’s Many Battles to Make Her Movie

Dollar stores, embracing strategies they learned during the recession, have seen a spike in business.

Stores Scramble to Accommodate Budget Shoppers

More than 360 people, with quite a few inventors among them, gathered in Illinois for a conference about the pests.

Step Right Up for Pest Control at Bedbug Meeting

The company, Netezza, makes computer appliances that combine hardware and software for business intelligence.

I.B.M. Bids $1.7 Billion for Data Company

The Indian film producer would not shake things up for Hollywood as a Web-based video company would.

Indian Bid for MGM Is a Safe Move for Hollywood

Corrections appearing in print on September 21, 2010.

Corrections

François Payard opens a pastry shop and cafe in Greenwich Village.

Off the Menu

Kale chips, glazed with various seasonings, can be used as snacks or garnishes.

September 21, 2010

Headlines from September 21, 2010

Recession May Be Over, but Joblessness Remains

Ex-Physicist Leads Flash Crash Inquiry

Donor Names Remain Secret as Rules Shift

Afghan Boys Are Prized, So Girls Live the Part

Short of Repeal, G.O.P. Will Chip at Health Law

Billboard 200

Asylum

NOW 35

Recovery

Teenage Dream

Back To Me

Historical Context for September 21, 2010