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News Feed Latest worldwide news Doctor and Patient Should Medical School Last Just 3 Years? For several years, medical educators have been engaged in an increasingly heated, and occasionally cantankerous, debate about streamlining medical education and training. Stung by scandal, South Korea weighs up cost of curbing nuclear power SEOUL (Reuters) - It started with a few bogus safety certificates for cables shutting a handful of South Korean nuclear reactors. Now, the scandal has snowballed, with 100 people indicted and Seoul under pressure to rethink its reliance on nuclear power. Federer Rallies Past Istomin at Swiss Indoors Roger Federer rallied past Denis Istomin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Hallelujah! Pope toasts 10 million Twitter followers ROME (Reuters) - A jubilant Pope Francis celebrated reaching 10 million followers on messaging site Twitter on Sunday, a milestone in the Vatican's drive to spread the gospel through social media. Serena Williams Pushes Her Limits in WTA Semifinal Win The No. 1-ranked woman, playing in her 81st match of the year, looked exhausted at times but held on to eliminate Jelena Jankovic. Rana Plaza What's changed? Six months after more than 1,000 people lost their lives in the deadliest garment factory accident in Bangladeshi history, the South Asian country continues to mourn the deaths of workers in other avoidable incidents. Strong Winds Across Europe Scenes from Brussels, Amsterdam and London on Monday as a storm which killed several people, cut power and disrupted transportation schedules swept through the region. $1.3 million worth of art auctioned for Syrian refugee children BEIRUT (Reuters) - An estimated $1.3 million worth of art from more than 130 artists, mostly from Syria and Lebanon, is being auctioned at below-gallery prices in Beirut to raise money for Syrian... Youre the Boss Blog A Year Late, S.E.C. Weighs in With 585 Pages of Crowdfunding Rules Both those representing the industry and those looking to protect investors seemed reasonably satisfied, but crowdfunding portals will face some challenges. Lou Reed, 1942-2013 Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock n Roll Mr. Reed, punk-poet, guitarist and songwriter, was a founder of the rock group the Velvet Underground, whose music and lyrics influenced multiple generations. Britain Embraces Halloween and Cashes In on Ghoulish Celebration Halloween is now the third-biggest event after Christmas and Easter in terms of consumer spending, and despite a weak economy, it has been a boon for British business. Two Republican congressmen defend U.S. spying abroad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Republican congressmen on Sunday defended Washington's surveillance programs abroad in reaction to protests from allies, after the wide scope of the eavesdropping was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. Atop Thoroughbred Racing and Remaining Positive, Despite a Painful Setback As Ken and Sarah Ramsey have topped the money winners among thoroughbred owners and breeders this year, they have continued to grapple with her incomplete recovery from a 2007 stroke. Opera Review Norma at the Metropolitan Opera Angela Meade and Jamie Barton join the cast of Norma at the Metropolitan Opera. DealBook UBS Brokers in Puerto Rico Create Headache for the Bank The Swiss banking giant, which manages $10 billion for the American commonwealths millionaires, began an internal investigation into the lending practices of some of its top-producing brokers. Recipes for Health Noodle Bowl With Broccoli and Smoked Trout A filling but light meal in a bowl that works with fish or tofu. Fugitive hijacker may soon return to U.S. Nearly 30 years after hijacking a U.S. airliner to Cuba, fugitive William Potts may soon return to the United States. The former Black Panther spent more than 13 years in Cuban prisons. Few Problems With Cannabis for California At a time when polls show widening public support for legalizing marijuana, Californias 17-year experience as the first state to legalize medical marijuana offers surprising lessons, experts say. Britain Looks to Fracking as North Sea Oil Dwindles While the government has endorsed shale gas development, environmental groups worry about water pollution, noise and other disruptions. INSIGHT-Delays, clashes hinder attempts to salvage Batista's OGX SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO/NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A ttempts to save Eike Batista's flagship oil company, the business most responsible for the meltdown of his once high-flying industrial empire, have been hampered by internal conflict and unpredictable decisions by the Brazilian tycoon, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. India Ink Image of the Day October 28 A potter making earthen lamps in Bangalore, Karnataka, ahead of the festival of Diwali. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. Spain Summons U.S. Ambassador in Spying Scandal Two Spanish newspapers reported that the National Security Agency collected data on 60 million phone calls in the country. Your Money Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages The 10 video lectures, which will be offered free, bring the graduate-level class of a Stanford finance professor to the general public. US STOCKS-SP 500 ends at record high on Fed hopes * Dow down 0.01 pct, SP 500 up 0.1 pct, Nasdaq down 0.1 pct ISAF members attacked in Afghanistan A man wearing an Afghan military uniform attacked members of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, an ISAF spokesman said. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. BlackRock shares could rise further Barron's (Reuters) - Shares of money manager BlackRock Inc have even more room to climb, keeping up its recent streak, Barron's reported in its October 28 edition. T Magazine Art Matters | Two Artists, a Chevy Astro Van and a Statue of Michael Jackson This was the scene outside of the Kitchen in Chelsea a few days ago as the sculptor Fawn Krieger and the performance artist Neal Medlyn got ready for Medlyns new show, King, which opens Wednesday. Seagate forecasts revenue below estimates (Reuters) - Seagate Technology Plc reported lower-than-expected quarterly results and forecast second-quarter revenue below market estimates as falling personal computer sales dent demand for hard... Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. 'Fat Albert,' 'He-Man' producer dies Lou Scheimer, a pioneer in Saturday morning and weekday afternoon television cartoons with hit shows such as "Superman," "Fat Albert" and "He-Man," has died at 84, according to his biographer. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies dip as Fed-inspired rally fades RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies dipped on Monday as investors put the brakes on a recent rally that had been supported by bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will signal... Netflix to Add Dexter in Deal With CBS Corp. The deal is not exclusive, but for Netflix it represents access to a show that had been only available to Showtime subscribers. Lou Reed, 1942-2013 Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock n Roll Mr. Reed was a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose work with the Velvet Underground in the 1960s had an impact on generations of rock musicians. Eugene Fama, King of Predictable Markets An interview with the economist and, now, Nobel laureate whos known as the father of the efficient-markets theory. Phnom Penh Asia's urban star Cambodia's capital could be the region's next great urban getaway -- if you don't mind a bit of grit with your fine French wine. T Magazine Food Matters | For L.A.s Thoughtful Young Eaters, a New Breed of Catering Company Heirloom L.A. is blowing up, thanks to its sustainable (and tasty) approach to creating menus for large events, its food trucks irresistible lasagna cupcakes and, now, a private dinner series. News Analysis Nothing Personal They Want to Eat You Sick of zombies? Theres a new wave of evildoers waiting to step in cannibals.

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