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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-San Francisco joins sugary drinks fray with tax proposal SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - San Francisco may become the latest U.S. city to try to curb the consumption of sugary drinks with a proposed ballot measure to impose a tax on beverages seen as a culprit in rising rates of childhood obesity and diabetes. 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. T Magazine By Design | High Season for High Jewels Gem lovers will have plenty to enjoy next month, with exhibits devoted to the legendary designers JAR and Alexandre Reza, and a book devoted to 400 years of Indian jewelry. Science of Its Time The Automatons of Yesteryear Humanoid machines have been around since the early 20th century, but technology has only recently begun to fulfill some of the aspirations of the earliest inventors. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering songwriter and musician behind the influential rock band Velvet Underground, which fused art and music in collaboration with artist Andy Warhol, died on Sunday at the age of 71, his literary agent said. N.S.A. Head Says European Data Was Collected by Allies Two top United States intelligence officials defended their operations on Capitol Hill amid growing criticism of the nations surveillance efforts. Movie Review | 'House In the Alley ' House in the Alley, a Vietnamese Horror Drama Postpartum depression takes a homicidal turn in Le-Van Kiets House in the Alley. Polio hits Syria amid civil war Polio, not seen for a decade, has returned to Syria. Atika Shubert reports on the crisis that leaves 500,000 at risk. High-tech helps tradition to make Hungary's Tokaj wine TOKAJ, Hungary, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Hungarian tradition of plucking shrivelled grapes, sometimes one-by-one, to make pricey, sweet white wine dates back centuries, but growers hope new technology will help them harvest the fruit at its rotten best. A Portfolio That Surprises Even Its Creator Renzo Piano has designed 25 major projects, and his work has become a reference point in the field. Study Wider seats mean better sleep Richard Quest and Samuel Burke discuss a study that found widening airplane seats by an inch helped people sleep better. In Transit Blog New Bolt Service on the West Coast A new Bolt Bus route on the West Coast will include stops in Los Angeles, San Jose, and Oakland, Calif. Putin Gays, lesbians welcome in Sochi for Olympics Russian President Vladmir Putin says everyone will be welcomed to next year's Winter Olympics in Russia, regardless of sexual orientation -- comments that come on the heels of a controversial Russian law on homosexuality. ADM has no update on potential sale of cocoa business, CEO says CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Archer Daniels Midland Co said on Tuesday it had no update for investors about a potential sale of its cocoa business. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Pacers Granger Out With Calf Injury Indiana Pacers swingman Danny Granger will miss the first three weeks of the season with a left calf injury. Egypt and Brotherhood should pursue reconciliation minister CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government and the Muslim Brotherhood should seek reconciliation, a senior minister said on Tuesday, voicing a rare plea to seek compromise with a group branded "terrorists" by many of his cabinet colleagues. Canadian financial advisers resist change to fee model TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian financial advisers have watched regulators around the world ban embedded fees on popular products like mutual funds, but the slow pace of change in Canada has left them... Country music star Jason Aldean's tour bus kills pedestrian police INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Country music star Jason Aldean's tour bus struck and killed a pedestrian early on Monday in southern Indiana, according to local police. Western Union profit falls as expenses rise; shares down 13 percent (Reuters) - Western Union Co , the world's largest money-transfer company, reported a 20 percent fall in quarterly profit in the face of increasing competition and higher regulatory expenses, sending... Donations, prisoners aid cities, ranchers after South Dakota blizzard (Reuters) - Donations of money and some cattle have been rolling in for South Dakota ranchers after a blizzard last week killed tens of thousands of cattle in one of the state's worst agriculture tragedies, state officials said on Thursday. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Richard Meier and Tavi Gevinson The famed architect and the teenage fashion blogger take on snacks, architecture and books. U.N. diplomats talking too much? Turn off microphone, says Britain UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Britain's U.N. Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant suggested a new tactic on Tuesday to stop diplomats at the United Nations from speaking for too long - turn off their microphone. New York retailers, police trade blame on 'shop and frisk' NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police and retailers Macy's Inc and Barneys New York Inc traded blame on Tuesday over complaints by black customers who were stopped by police after making luxury... Linking Europe to Asia As a country, Turkey is often described as a bridge between Europe and Asia. On Tuesday, for the first time, the two continents will be officially connected by a multi-billion dollar underwater railway tunnel. Worries grow for Brazil Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup suffered a setback Wednesday after a judge halted construction work at a tournament venue. Gunmen seize truck carrying more than $50 million in cash in Libya Security forces in Libya are searching for heavily armed men who seized a truck carrying more than $50 million in cash in the city of Sirte, the state news agency LANA reported Tuesday. No. 23 N. Illinois Improves to 8-0 Jordan Lynch threw four touchdown passes and caught another as No. 23 Northern Illinois reached its best start as a major program with a 59-20 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Wealth Matters With Giving Season in Full Force, Seeking to Understand Donors A new report challenges some accepted wisdom about how people give money and why they sometimes dont. Music Match Space Oddity David Bowies Way, and Newer Takes Stars aligned with space, and a young place-in-space winner, are honored in this weeks cover song. T Magazine Under the Influence | Nico Muhly on the Philosophy of The Secret of NIMH and the Allure of the Sea Urchin The in-demand composer, whose opera Two Boys had its premiere last night at the Metropolitan Opera, also shares his passion for Singapore, The Satanic Verses and more. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. Global Soccer Time for UEFA to Stand Up, Not Back Off If Yaya Tour's allegations of racial abuse by fans in Moscow hold up, the ruling body of European soccer needs to stand up for human rights. Surfers ride the Halloween wave October 28 - Costumed surfers vie to be the big kahuna of a Halloween competition in Santa Monica. Sharon Reich reports. Exhausted Serena digs deep for WTA title An exhausted but elated Serena Williams is left celebrating her 11th title of the season to round off 2013 by claiming the WTA Championships in Istanbul Sunday. Advertising Painting a Room With Blues, or Hip-Hop, or Mozart A paint company is offering a smartphone app that suggests paint colors based on consumers favorite songs. Today's Economist A New View of the Corporate Income Tax A new methodology for calculating the impact of corporate taxes challenges the conventional political wisdom that higher corporate taxes benefit the less-wealthy segment of the population, an economist writes. Youre the Boss Blog Is It Harder to Pitch a Professional or a Family Member? What Lessons Have You Learned About Dealing With Investors? Essay Living in a World of Fantasy Can Be Dehumanizing When does a flesh-and-blood N.F.L. player become more than a mere fantasy football commodity? A Vulnerable Age Patients Mired in Costly Credit From Doctors Some doctors and dentists offer older patients a way to pay for costly procedures not covered by Medicare, but the plans high interest rates can strain the finances of people on fixed incomes. U.S. spy chief says allies spy on America's leaders, intelligence services WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said on Tuesday that foreign allies regularly conduct espionage activities against American leaders and intelligence services.

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