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  • A new book by Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche uncovers tales of language and translation, like the story of Peter Less, whose family was killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Just a few years later, Less interpreted for those very same people at the Nuremberg trials.
  • Glitter, born Paul Gadd, is the first person to be arrested in connection with the Jimmy Savile abuse inquiry that has rocked Britain and its publicly funded broadcaster, the BBC. Glitter was released on bail until mid-December after being questioned.
  • Proton therapy can be targeted much more precisely than regular radiation. The hope is that it translates into far fewer side effects, such as impotence and incontinence. But it also costs twice as much as regular radiation. And there's no proof it's more effective — it could potentially be worse, say some radiation experts.
  • During World War II, even successful generals could be fired. But after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, no one was fired. A new book from Thomas Ricks examines the changes in our military over the past 60 years.
  • Credit Hank GrossHein, in the Ulster County emergency operations center on Sunday, said they were prepared for Irene a year ago, and are confident they…
  • Also: Lawyers get ready for recounts in presidential race; publishers Random House and Penguin to combine; BBC opens inquiry into Savile sex abuse case.
  • David Guistina talks about the effects and preparations for Hurricane Sandy with Caroline Boardman of the Red Cross.
  • It's one thing to admire autumn leaves. It's another thing to become those leaves. Here we proudly present a collection of forest insects who spend their lives looking almost exactly like leaves about to drop from trees. And sometimes, they literally do it!
  • Carl tells you three of his news-related costume ideas, you have to guess what they're all about: A Foreign Affair, Go Medium or Go Home, and Faster Than A Speeding Blogger.
  • Our panelists answer questions about the week's news: Something Old Yeller Should Have Done.
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