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News Feed Latest worldwide news Africa's underestimated consumers CEOs of African brands discuss why it can be difficult for foreign companies to thrive on the continent. Trio of troubles for White House A trio of issues -- Obamacare, spying allegations and Benghazi -- bring headaches to the White House this week. 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. Currents | Events Eating in a Most Peculiar Way The conceptual artist Mary Ellen Carroll will introduce her Ground Control chair at a dinner party in Houston. U.S. passes up firms' offers to help healthcare website -committee WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Obama administration appears to have passed up offers from Amazon and Microsoft to help fix the federal government's troubled healthcare enrollment website, according to documents released on Tuesday by a Republican-led congressional investigating committee. Saudi's Mobily third-quarter profit beats forecast RIYADH (Reuters) - Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), Saudi Arabia's No.2 telecom operator, beat forecasts with an 11.7 percent rise in third-quarter net profit on Tuesday, as revenue from corporate and wholesale customers grew. McIlroy Beats Woods in 18-Hole Exhibition Rory McIlroy won for the first time this year even if it was an 18-hole exhibition against Tiger Woods. Apps help parents track Halloween trick or treaters TORONTO (Reuters) - Parents worried about letting their children go trick-or-treating at Halloween can download new apps that track kids and send alerts when they venture outside designated safe... Major Indexes Keep Rising, on Belief the Fed Will Stand Pat on Stimulus With eyes on the Federal Reserve, investors ignored reports showing a big drop in consumer confidence and a slight decline in retail sales. 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. 10 things India does best How does Indian outshine the world? Start with jewelry and barbers then keep counting. Car bomb blasts buildings in Benghazi A car bomb detonated in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Saturday, causing material damage but no casualties, local officials said. Israel strikes Gaza An Israeli air strike hit two concealed rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip Monday, the military announced. Dot Earth Blog A Tonic for Computer Hell Getting Lost in the Woods A walk in the woods is a great tonic for computer trouble. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. Lauren Fine, Benjamin Morrissey A doctor of emergency medicine marries a second-year resident in emergency medicine. Louis Hobson Leaves Broadway for Seattles Balagan Theater Quickly grabbing Broadway credits wasnt enough for Louis Hobson. Hes now returned to Seattle, where he is artistic director of the Balagan Theater. Qatar 2022 As it happened A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA. Maple Leafs Top Penguins 4-1 Dave Bolland scored two goals and James Reimer had 37 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday. World's unusual camping spots Camping used to mean a canvas tent, freeze-dried ration packs and a local muddy field. No longer. Staten Island Pizzas That Stood the Test of Time These pizza parlors can whip up a pie, thick or thin, puffy or crisp, to suit just about any appetite. Snipers 'target' moms-to-be Pregnant women, children, even unborn babies are being deliberately targeted by snipers in Syria's worsening civil war, says a surgeon who works to treat their wounds. 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. Dot Earth Blog Updates on Americas Persistent Air and Water Pollution Challenges A look at ways to clean up Americas lingering air and water pollution problems. From banker to high tech farmer CNN's Ian Lee reports on Faris Farrag, who has created an unusual farm outside of Cairo. Wall Street lifts stocks ahead of Fed meeting; dollar jumps NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs on Tuesday to lead global equities higher ahead of word from the Federal Reserve on the future of its stimulus program, while the U.S. dollar climbed the most in almost two months. T Magazine Gallery | The Buildings and Statuary of Central Park, in Gorgeous Watercolor Drawings of New Yorks most famous sanctuary, by the artists Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams, are the subject of a new exhibition at Didier Aaron, on the Upper East Side. UPDATE 1-Baidu forecasts strong Q4 revenue, shares rise SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Chinese Internet company Baidu Inc said it experienced strong growth in mobile search revenue during the third quarter and forecast better-than-expected revenue for the final three months of the year. Koch Brother Wages 12-Year Fight Over Wind Farm The billionaire industrialist William I. Koch has donated about $5 million fighting Cape Wind, a vast wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound. City Room New York Today Mayoral Misfits What you need to know for Tuesday eccentric candidates for City Hall, bits of sunshine and a slate of Hurricane Sandy memorials. Ally settles U.S. regulators' mortgage securities claims NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc, the former parent of bankrupt Residential Capital LLC, has agreed to settle lawsuits by two U.S. regulators over alleged misstatements about its residential mortgage-backed securities. Glory for Gut at ski opener Switzerland's Lara Gut won the giant slalom as the World Cup season kicked off in Soelden, Austria on Saturday. U.N. sued for Haiti cholera outbreak Human rights lawyers filed a class action law suit in a U.S federal court accusing the United Nations of gross negligence and misconduct on behalf of victims of a cholera outbreak in Haiti in 2010. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Music Review Michel van der Aas Multimedia Work at White Light Festival A younger woman, her older alter ego on video and a live score, all conceived by Michel van der Aa, at the Lincoln Center White Light Festival. 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. New Zealand's defense minister jokes about U.S. spying Oct. 28 - Jonathan Coleman says he's not worried about the U.S. spying on New Zealand. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Common Sense Plan to Tax the Rich Could Aim Higher The mayoral candidate Bill de Blasios proposal to raise taxes on the citys wealthy wont touch many of the wealthiest. Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports. College Football Roundup Oregon Overpowers U.C.L.A. in Second Half Byron Marshall ran for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns, and No. 2 Oregon wore down No. 12 U.C.L.A.s stout defense for a victory.

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