Sunday, Sep. 10, 2006

What's Next

o Ahmadinejad's Visit

Iran President to Go to New York

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad plans to discuss Iran's nuclear program in his address to the U.N. General Assembly next week. He asked for a debate with President Bush, but the White House declined.

o BP Under the Gun

Oil officials admit to wrongdoing

Congressional hearings continue this week on BP's Alaskan oil pipeline. Corrosion led to a spill in March and a shutdown last month. The oil giant faces steep fines and stricter regulations.

o Pope in Bavaria

Papal trip takes Benedict home

Spreading the word is costly. To fund the Pope's apostolic trip to Germany this week, the Vatican expects to raise $25 million selling "fan" memorabilia like hats and holy-water bottles.

o Rocky Restored

Stallone statue returns to Philly

Yo, Adrian! The Philadelphia Museum of Art last week restored to its grounds a statue of the movie icon Rocky. It will also be seen in Rocky Balboa, the film's sixth installment, out Dec. 22.

o Blowout Cure

The NFL in the palm of your hand

Fans at the game will have something better to watch when their team is trailing by 30. Starting Sept. 17, select NFL stadiums will offer handheld TVs featuring live games through DirecTV.