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News Feed Latest worldwide news New York's Met museum to continue suggested admission fee NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City and its famed Metropolitan Museum of Art have amended their lease to formalize the practice of charging a "recommended" admission fee while still allowing visitors to pay any amount they choose. Contractors Describe Limited Testing of Insurance Web Site Democrats and Republicans were united in expressing anger and dismay over failures with the Oct. 1 opening of the online health insurance exchange. FTSE 100 inches higher, posing valuation conundrum for traders * BSkyB fall as Macquarie cuts rating on earnings worries Augusto Odone, maker of "Lorenzo's Oil," dies ROME (Reuters) - Augusto Odone, whose invention of "Lorenzo's Oil" to prolong the life of his son was made into an Oscar-nominated film, has died at the age of 80 in Italy, his family said on Friday. Museum and Gallery Listings for Oct. 25-31 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. 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. Sports Briefing | Tennis Djokovic Defeats del Potro to Take Title in Shanghai Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martn del Potro on Sunday to capture a second Shanghai Masters title and extend his winning streak in China to 20 consecutive matches. Music Review Mack Wilds at S.O.B.s, With Guest Appearance by Raekwon Mack Wilds performed at S.O.B.s, using material from his new album and recalling hip-hop styles of yesteryear. N.F.L. Roundup Vikings Coach Stands by Freeman as His Quarterback The day after a 23-7 loss to the Giants, Minnesota Coach Leslie Frazier said that Josh Freeman would remain the starter Sunday against Green Bay. Youre the Boss Blog With Sales Falling, an Owner Struggles With Pricing Strategies When sales started to fall, the owner started to make changes. So far, however, they have not helped. T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Rihannas Abu Dhabi Moment, 50 Shades of Jamie Dornan and New Model Rules Plus, Giorgio Armani Day comes to New York, the fall of the necktie, the latest in Kanye West news and more, as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture. Books of The Times Critical Mass, a Collection of James Wolcotts Writings James Wolcott of Vanity Fair has selected from four decades of his writings to fill the new anthology Critical Mass. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. United fined $1.1 million for tarmac delays at O'Hare DOT CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Transportation said it fined United Airlines $1.1 million on Friday, the largest fine assessed for a tarmac-delay violation since the rule limiting long delays took effect in April 2010. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. 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. Batches of Novo Nordisk insulin face European recall LONDON (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency said on Friday that some batches of Novo Nordisk's insulin products NovoMix 30 FlexPen and Penfill were being recalled because they might contain the wrong amount of insulin. DealBook Twitter Sets I.P.O. Price at $17 to $20 a Share The price range was below what some analysts had expected. Including options and restricted stock units, the company would be valued at more than $12 billion. Fantasy Football Week 8 Mining for Waiver Wire Gold Because of more injuries to big names, there are still some pretty good options on the waiver wire heading into Week 8. Youre the Boss Blog This Is More Complicated Than I Thought When opening a new store, its more important to have inventory than to own your own refrigerators. UPDATE 2-Manufacturer Eaton's orders pick up, shares rise Oct 25 (Reuters) - Eaton Corp said it expects its markets to grow between 3 and 4 percent in 2014 after the electrical and hydraulics systems maker reported strong third-quarter bookings that... REFILE-Maple Leaf looks to Bimbo, private equity for Canada Bread sale Oct 25 (Reuters) - Maple Leaf Foods Inc has launched an auction for its bakery company Canada Bread , targeting Grupo Bimbo, one of the world's largest bread makers, as well as private equity,... U.S. SEC's Aguilar hold exchange execs accountable for failures WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - A proposal that would require stock exchanges to be better equipped to handle market disruptions does not go far enough to hold senior officials accountable for failures, Securities and Exchange Commission member Luis Aguilar said on Friday. FTSE chalks up third week of gains, led by RBS * G4S gains as HSBC upgrades and floats breakup potential Sports Briefing | Soccer Ferguson Faults Beckham The longtime Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson criticized what he considered David Beckhams preoccupation with fame in a new autobiography. Well Five Ways to Fill a Pepper Peppers of all shapes and colors are still on offer at autumn markets. Ive been buying them by the bagful and stuffing them with all sorts of fillings, some traditional, most not. Drone deal? Pakistani officials have for years secretly endorsed the U.S. drone program, even picking out at least one target for such an attack, according to a Washington Post report. FOREX-Euro trades near two-year high vs dollar; outlook stays positive * Euro hovers below two-year high vs dollar after soft German Ifo data * Common currency still on course for gains against a weak dollar * Dollar rises from two-week low versus yen * Speculators... 2 Peacekeepers Killed in Northern Mali Suicide Attack Assailants killed two Chadian peacekeepers and injured nine other soldiers and civilians in a suicide attack on a checkpoint in northern Mali, the United Nations said. Advertising Ad-Sponsored Editorial Content Draws Regulators Notice The use of editorial content for promotional purposes is being scrutinized by an investigative unit administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. Euro CLOs set to beat predictions as market matures LONDON, Oct 25 (IFR) - European CLO new issuance is approaching EUR5bn, the upper end of initial predictions and while the market is maturing - with leverage climbing towards US levels - a lack of... Currents | Deals Discounts at Flor, Maine Cottage Furniture, Blue Dot and Luceplan Bargains on carpet, furniture and lighting. The Lede Islamists Repress Syrias Citizen Journalists In northern Syria this month, opposition activists say a radio station that aired criticism of Qaeda-linked militants was closed down by the Islamists and one citizen journalist was kidnapped. Rossi to get home run in U.S. Grand Prix Californian Caterham racer Alexander Rossi will give home fans something to cheer about when Formula One returns to Texas. Mexican homebuilder Homex postpones filing third-qtr results to Nov 12 MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexican homebuilder Homex , which is struggling under a heavy debt load and flagging sales, said on Friday it was delaying publishing its third-quarter results until November 12, at the latest. Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant undamaged after quake TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said on Saturday there was no damage or spike in radiation levels at the station after a large earthquake struck in the ocean east of Japan, triggering a small tsunami. Investors turn their backs on "robot" hedge funds LONDON (Reuters) - Investors in the $330 billion computer-driven hedge fund sector are pulling out money for the first time since 2008, data showed on Wednesday, signalling the possible start of a... Pursuits Growing a Wine Destination in South Dakota Over the past five years, the number of wineries in the state has jumped by more than 50 percent, and wineries are reporting large increases in visits. Square Feet Club Monaco Will Offer Books and Coffee Alongside Fashion A clothiers partnerships with other businesses at a new Flatiron district store are a way to set it apart from competitors. White House says 'Obamacare' website will be fixed by end of November Oct 25 (Reuters) - The White House official brought in to fix the U.S. government website created to enable Americans to buy insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law said on Friday that healthcare.gov will be working smoothly for most users by the end of November.

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