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News Feed Latest worldwide news Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? T Magazine On View | Los Angeles Architecture, As It Might Have Been A new exhibition surveys a century of unrealized building projects and urban planning schemes for the city. Here are five of the most amazing. The New Old Age At Too Many Hospitals, a Revolving Door Medicare is cracking down on hospital readmissions. Heres some advice on what patients need to know before discharge. Oaktree taps Goldman to sell packaging firm Tekni-Plex -sources NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Oaktree Capital Group LLC has tapped Goldman Sachs Group to find a buyer for packaging company Tekni-Plex, in a deal that could fetch around $800... Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. Drone video of Costa Concordia This incredible footage shows the cruise ship Costa Concordia filmed from the sky. Amsterdam tourism What's legal? You may have noticed an interesting reaction when you tell people you're traveling to Amsterdam. They sometimes get that curious look, that knowing half-smile on their faces. "Amsterdam," they say with a mischievous grin, "lucky you!" Today's Economist What Makes U.S. Health Insurance Exchanges So Complicated Americans insistence on broad choices in health insurance raises both the cost and complexity of establishing insurance exchanges. 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. Facebook Is Erasing Doubts on Mobile Customers of the social networking giant continue to shift toward mobile phones and tablets to gain access to the site instead of a PC. 'Corpse flower' stinks as it blooms July 22 - Visitors flocked to the U.S. Botanical Gardens for a whiff of the famous 'corpse plant' which emits a rotten flesh-like odor as it blooms. Deborah Gembara reports. US STOCKS-Nasdaq likes Facebook's surge, but earnings curb Dow, SP * Caterpillar, the Dow's biggest drag, falls for second day Federal prosecutors preparing to charge SAC Capital WSJ (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors are preparing to announce criminal charges as early as this week against Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors LP, which is being probed for alleged... T Magazine One-Thing Shops | Where You Can Find the Most Beautiful Brushes in Germany In the shadow of a famous German cathedral lies an inviting hole in the wall where a single family has been making brushes of all shapes and sizes for more than a century. Homesick Serena back to form World No.1 Serena Williams put her Wimbledon loss behind her with a solid win in the Swedish Open. Odey cuts stake in Man Group after share price slump LONDON (Reuters) - Odey Asset Management has reduced its stake in Man Group after a slump in the hedge fund company's share price over the past month. India head arrested over toxic meals The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say served toxic lunches, killing 23 students, was arrested Wednesday, police said. Soccer Atletico Mineiro in cup triumph Ronaldinho rounded on critics who said he was finished after he helped lead Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to the Copa Libertadores title after a penalty shootout victory over Olimpia. U.S. Navy defends new warship, warns against slowing production WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Navy officials on Thursday staunchly defended the newest class of U.S. warships despite a spate of technical glitches, and they warned lawmakers that halting funding for the ships or their equipment could drive up costs. Demise of the desk top? David Goldman from CNN Money weighs in on the future of desktop computers. WRAPUP 1-United, Southwest results mixed, but revenue improving * United Airlines cuts costs to boost profit, but shares fall Bo From rising star to scandal In a country where the image of Mao Zedong is still revered and taxi drivers hang Mao medallions from their rear-view mirrors almost like lucky talismans, Bo Xilai's 'red culture' revival was always going to have traction. Scouting Report Pop-Ups, Sales and Events for the Week of July 25 This is the week for out-of-the-box pop-ups. Stars on treadmill to boost globalization drive Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? COMMODITIES-Soy slumps on worries of record large crop; sugar up NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S soybean prices hit two-month lows on Thursday and soymeal futures again dropped by their daily trading limit as a giant crop loomed, while raw sugar rebounded after mill shutdowns in Brazil. Copper snapped a 5-day run-up on worries about growing stockpiles of the metal and possible waning of demand from top buyer China. Gold rose, recovering from an early slide extended by Wednesday's sell-off. Oil edged higher too after the previous session's tum Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Dot Earth Blog Arctic Methane Credibility Bomb An overheated scenario for an Arctic methane pulse masquerades as a climate and economic forecast. Anglo American silicosis claimants turn to South African courts JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A British court has thrown out a lawsuit against Anglo American South Africa brought by miners who contracted the deadly lung disease silicosis when they worked in South Africa, saying it did not have jurisdiction to hear the matter. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) The 10 worst film and TV bosses Every so often I'll see a movie or a TV show where a boss is over-the-top bad, and it's supposed to be hilarious or terrifying. Brazil central bank sells 20,000 currency swaps, offers more RIO DE JANEIRO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Thursday sold 20,000 traditional currency swaps at auction and immediately offered to sell another 20,000 contracts on Friday, propping up... Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. India Ink Verdict on Juvenile in Delhi Gang Rape Deferred Again The Juvenile Justice Board is now expected to give the verdict on August 5. UPDATE 1-Detroit Windsor Tunnel operator files for bankruptcy July 25 (Reuters) - American Roads LLC, the privately owned operator of the international border crossing tunnel that links Detroit to Windsor, Ontario in Canada filed for bankruptcy on Thursday,... Erin McInerney, Jason Lacerna The bride is a founder of an organization that provides social and academic support for middle-school boys; the groom is an associate in the investment banking division of Oppenheimer Company. A Conversation With Jan Vilcek Defecting to Great Scientific Success Jan Vilcek discovered the biological basis for a blockbuster drug and now works to honor the contributions of other immigrants to the United States. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. Masters on social media CNN tracks social media reaction throughout the Masters weekend. UBS Paying $885M to Settle Government Claims on Bonds UBS, the Swiss bank, is paying to settle claims made by the United States government that UBS violated securities laws in its sales of mortgage-backed bonds to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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