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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ghana's pioneering heart surgeon Errol Barnett meets Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a heart surgeon and founder of Ghana's first and only Cardiothoracic center. Ronaldo inspires Real Madrid as Ibrahimovic goes goal crazy Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up for Saturday's El Clasico by firing Real Madrid to victory over Juventus in the European Champions League. Red Sox 8, Cardinals 1 Red Sox Take Game 1 From Bumbling Cardinals Behind the strong pitching of Jon Lester, who struck out eight batters over seven and two-thirds scoreless innings, and an early 5-0 lead, Boston beat St. Louis in Game 1 of the World Series. Tennis Serena first into semifinals Serena Williams becomes the first woman through to the semifinals of the season-ending WTA Championships on Thursday, winning her third successive match in Istanbul. Breakingviews Disruptive Apple Oct. 23 - Richard Beales talks to Robert Cyran about Apples new products and why the companys free software may cause the most angst for competitors like Microsoft. Sun Devils Roll Over No. 20 Huskies 53-24 Arizona State's run defense was supposed to be weak, unable to stop much of anyone, much less the nation's leading rusher. Giants 23, Vikings 7 Throwback Night as Giants Earn First Victory The Giants defense recovered two fumbles and Eli Manning led the offense on multiple scoring drives to leave the home crowd cheering and happy for the first time in nearly 300 days. Three U.S. states, British Columbia to ink climate pact WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California governor Jerry Brown said on Thursday he plans to sign an agreement to formally align the state's climate and clean energy policies with those of Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Commander 'told deputy to lie' Two crew members in the Air Force were disciplined after leaving missile doors open while they were asleep. US STOCKS-Wall St gains on Fed hopes; Amazon.com up after the bell * Federal Reserve seen keeping stimulus for several months Should I take my child to SeaWorld? The family trip we've been talking about making to San Diego, in part to visit SeaWorld with the kids, might be off -- indefinitely. I relayed that news to my husband (he wasn't pleased!) after watching the stirring documentary "Blackfish," about the 2010 death of an experienced SeaWorld trainer by a killer whale. Glaxo Sales Fall in China as Inquiry Continues The drug giant reported that third-quarter product sales in China, where it faces a continuing bribery investigation, dropped 61 percent as rivals grabbed market share. U.S monitored the phone calls of 35 world leaders-report LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The United States monitored the phone conversations of 35 world leaders according to classified documents leaked by fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden, Britain's Guardian newspaper said on Thursday. White House Official Fired Over Anonymous Tweets A senior White House official who was helping negotiate nuclear issues with Iran has been fired after he was revealed to be the author of a Twitter account known for its insults of public figures. Currents | Events A Look Toward the Future at National Design Awards The founder of the Citi Bike program is honored, as is TED. When the Davis Cup Came in From the Cold The Davis Cup in 1972 in Romania is considered one of the greatest Cup matches, but it was far more than just a tennis tournament. Interpublic results miss estimates due to weak Europe (Reuters) - Interpublic Group of Cos reported lower-than-expected quarterly results due to weak demand in Europe, and warned that the U.S. shutdown could hurt the current quarter. UPDATE 2-Diamond profit beats estimates, but rig delays weigh on shares * Net profit falls due to cash flow problems at customers Vivian Schiller to Leave NBC News for Twitter Ms. Schiller, chief digital officer for NBC News, will oversee partnerships between Twitter and news organizations like NBC and NPR. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. Lucian Freud's ghosts laid to rest with Vienna show VIENNA (Reuters) - Lucian Freud did not live to see the first exhibition of his paintings in Vienna, the city his grandfather Sigmund fled in 1938, but he helped plan the retrospective that opens this week. French clubs to strike in tax protest French football clubs are going on strike to protest the country's planned 75% tax for high earners, claiming it will make them less competitive against European rivals and cause further financial hardship. Gadgetwise Paying a Premium for the Leica Name Under the stylish, Audi-designed body of a new point-and-shoot camera with the Leica logo is a Panasonic. Tiger's agent threatens 'cheat' lawsuit Tiger Woods' agent says he may take legal action after the world's No. 1 golfer was accused of cheating on the course this year. The New Old Age Blog Hiring an End-of-Life Enforcer A new type of professional, the health fiduciary, could help older patients with no family or close friends to make medical decisions on their behalf navigate the health care system. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) Serena Williams Advances in Istanbul Top-ranked Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-4, to move toward the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul. In Transit Blog Walkabout Record Numbers for American Tourism in Cuba; TripAdvisor Plans Expansion A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. The Learning Network Blog Why Do We Take Selfies? How much do you take and share selfies? Do you think taking this kind of photograph is about vanity, or something else? Appeals Panel Upholds Conviction of Ghailani, Ex-Detainee Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, who was held at Guantnamo Bay and then moved into the civilian court system, had argued that his long detention violated his constitutional right to a speedy trial. Laps to Laptops Formula One Sells Its Big Data Know-How Wander around the pits at a Formula One car race and you're as likely to bump into a laptop-wielding scientist or engineer as a mechanic with a spanner. Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. Perfectly pregnant celebs? Oh, no Peggy Drexler says pregnant celebs on magazines are Photoshopped to perfection, thin with a bump. Real women don't look like that. Can tech boost productivity? Wearable technology could be the new norm and become integrated into workplaces all over the world. But the real question is whether these devices can actually make us more productive at work. EMC cuts full-year forecast due to U.S. government shutdown (Reuters) - EMC Corp , the world's largest data storage equipment maker, cut its full-year forecast because of the two-week U.S. government shutdown, sending its shares down 4 percent. Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Social alienation proves popular in Hollywood's fall lineup LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a summer of superhero action and feel-good animated comedies, Hollywood has turned to forlorn figures to head fall-winter fare at the box office with films that explore... 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. '12 Years A Slave' Agonizingly magnificent Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave is an agonizingly magnificent movie the first great big-screen dramatization of slavery. Based on actual events, it begins in 1841 and tells the story of a free black man from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a musician named Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who walks around in a natty gray suit, secure in the courtly modesty of his life as a husband and father of two. But then he accepts an offer to go to Washington, D.C., with a pair of traveling entertainers, and when they're out at a restaurant drinking wine, we get the queasy feeling this is too good to be true. It is. Solomon isn't being hired for his talents. He's being trafficked. Asterix steps unwittingly into Scottish referendum debate PARIS (Reuters) - Malt whisky, bagpipes and the Loch Ness Monster take center stage in the newest Asterix comic, as the yellow-mustached Gaul and his portly buddy Obelix travel to ancient Scotland to drive back the Romans.

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