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News Feed Latest worldwide news City to Fit All Streetlights With Energy-Saving LED Bulbs The phaseout is part of a long-term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2017 and, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said, would save taxpayers money. A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels. 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. Of Fact, Fiction and Defibrillators Dick Cheney writes that to prevent terrorists from sending a fatal shock to his defibrillator, he had his doctors disable the wireless capability. Could somebody really kill you that way? Your Money Adviser What to Do With Your Retirement Plan if You Change Jobs Some questions to consider about your 401(k) account with a previous employer Cash it out, roll it over or let it ride? Memo From Japan With a Plants Tainted Water Still Flowing, No End to Environmental Fears Recent accidents have raised questions about whether the environment is facing new dangers more than two and a half years after the original disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Bet you didn't know this about Oz "The food is excellent. The beer is cold. The sun nearly always shines. There is coffee on every corner. Life doesn't get much better than this." Caceres back for Uruguay World Cup playoff against Jordan MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Juventus defender Martin Caceres has been recalled to the Uruguay squad for their intercontinental World Cup playoff against Jordan next month. UPDATE 1-Tech companies seek fast action on U.S. 'patent troll' bill WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Technology companies on Tuesday urged fast action on a patent reform bill in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, including tackling what they termed the rising tide of costly lawsuits by "patent trolls." Bits Blog Delayed Gratification for Maker of Grand Theft Auto Take-Two Interactive Software, the games publisher behind Grand Theft Auto V, had to delay its recognition of sales from the blockbuster title because of accounting rules. Health Sites Woes Could Dissuade Vital Enrollee the Young and Healthy Officials worry that insurance risk pools could become too risky if not enough younger people sign up for coverage, causing premiums to escalate. 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. Consumer Spending Gauge Rises; Wholesale Inflation Muted A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose in September, but falling sales of automobiles pointed to sluggish economic growth during the third quarter. Bats Keeping Score Molina Dashes Ambitions of Bostons Base Stealers The Red Sox, who were among the stolen-base leaders in the regular season, have not tested the well-respected arm of Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Blue Is the Warmest Color, The Counselor and The Square Times critics on Blue is the Warmest Color, The Counselor and The Square. Kenny Perry Falls Into Tie in San Antonio Kenny Perry bogeyed the final hole Saturday to drop into a five-way tie for the lead in the Champions Tour's ATT Championship. UPDATE 2-Yamana Gold's profit drops, could miss 2013 output target Oct 29 (Reuters) - Yamana Gold Inc reported a 28 percent fall in third-quarter profit on Tuesday due to weaker metals prices and lower earnings from the company's stake in the Alumbrera mine in... U.S. consumer spending gauge rises, but confidence weakens WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose in September as Americans likely snapped up Apple's new iPhone and bought leisure goods, but falling car sales pointed to sluggish... UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Documentary Association Announces Awards Nominations Dominating the feature film nominations were documentaries about issues and politics. Obama under fire as Americans lose prior health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare, as reports pile up of thousands of Americans facing cancellation notices. Lauda on F1's danger years Three-time World Champion Niki Lauda talks about the dangers of racing F1 cars in the 1970's. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. 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. Upstart in Miami Lures Luxury Stores From a Chic Citadel Many high-end brands have left behind Bal Harbour Shops, for years a magnet to the wealthy, for more breathing room in Miamis Design District. U.S. senators seek to cut Iran's oil sales in half - again WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Fresh U.S. sanctions over Iran's disputed nuclear program being debated behind closed doors in the Senate aim to slash the country's oil sales in half within a year of... Neymar stars for Barca in El Clasico win Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday to consolidate their lead at the top of La Liga. Gay people welcome at Sochi Winter Olympics, says Russia's Putin SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin, seeking to defuse criticism over his treatment of gay people in Russia, said everyone will be welcome in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi for the... Qatar 2022 As it happened A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA. The art of curling It was once a game of luck using misshapen stones from Scotland's riverbeds first thought to be played out on frozen waters in the mid-16th Century. Doing business in Seoul What you need to know Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Rio Tinto's former boss says miners were "too slow" to react * Albanese says miners not fast enough to respond to 2011 turning point For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Asian Legoland Water Park opens The inflatable-armbands community is rejoicing -- Asia's first Legoland Water Park opened in Malaysia this week. Gadgetwise Earbuds Built of Sterner Stuff, With a Few Quirks The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic. DealBook Sears Weighs Splitting Off Lands End and Auto Centers A separation of Lands End and the Sears Auto Center businesses would allow the company to better focus on its Sears and Kmart stores. T Magazine Bookshelf | An Erotic Magazine for Voyeurs and Literati Alike The new quarterly magazine Adult is jampacked with stylishly naughty content aimed at the smart set. With tough market at home, China's heavy gear makers gain traction overseas * Chinese firms ride on emerging markets' construction boom

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