What's Next: Sep. 18, 2006
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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