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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ferrer to Play Almagro in Semis at Valencia Defending champion David Ferrer will play former winner Nicolas Almagro in the semifinals of the Valencia Open after both Spaniards won on Friday. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Bruce Norriss Domesticated Takes On Politics and Monogamy Bruce Norris takes a look at monogamy through the prism of a political marriage in Domesticated, the latest in a string of dramas centering on sex scandals. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Britain's PM Cameron says shale gas rules must be simplified LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Britain must simplify regulations governing shale gas extraction or fracking to speed up the development of an energy source that has helped to transform the U.S. market, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday. New York City Amends Fee Policy for a Visit to the Met Clarifying decades of legal vagueness, the amended lease spells out that the Metropolitan Museum of Art is allowed to charge a suggested admission fee. EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 25) BRUSSELS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Wozniacki ends wait for 2013 title The wait is over for Caroline Wozniacki as she collects some silverware in Luxembourg. Prospect Parks Closing Is Scaled Back A plan to close Prospect Park entirely from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday to accommodate a visit from President Obama has been changed to include only parts of the park. Obama's tech expert becomes target over healthcare website woes Oct 25 (Reuters) - Todd Park has gone from steering his healthcare information technology company through a blockbuster IPO to occasionally sleeping on a mat in his office while working to repair the... Travelers beware 10 scary critters Giant killer hornets currently causing problems in China aren't the only creatures travelers need to heed. DealBook Ackman to Sell Part of His Stake in Canadian Pacific The activist investor William A. Ackman will have nearly tripled his investment in Canadian Pacific, at a time when he needs it most. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. UPDATE 1- Bankruptcy not a topic in early talks with state, Detroit emergency manager says DETROIT, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr did not speak about filing for Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy in his first meetings with Michigan state officials before he was named to his post, according to testimony he delivered on the third day of the city's bankruptcy eligibility trial. Buying stock in a football player Zain Asher reports on IPO that allows its members to buy "shares" in professional athletes. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Birth advice by text messages In one of Kenya's poorest slums a health center is sending life-saving advice to pregnant women. Cuba to end dual currency system The Cuban government announced Tuesday it plans to end the country's dual-currency system. Bloom, Kerr separate Oct 25 - Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr separate after three years of marriage. Bob Mezan reports. ArtsBeat All-Women I Remember Mama to Highlight Transport Group Theater Season The company will mount an all-female version of John Van Drutens classic, I Remember Mama, and a revival of John Carianis Almost, Maine. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. DealBook Football App, a German Start-Up, Gets U.S. Investment A $7 million investment by Union Square Ventures comes as Berlin is gaining credibility as one of Europes largest technology hubs. North Korea Hands Over 6 South Korean Detainees Little was known about the men released Friday, and South Korea said it would interrogate them to find out how they had gotten to the North. Vuvuzelas blare in Fischer's 'blood libel' anti-semitism opera BUDAPEST (Reuters) - In what may be the first use of vuvuzelas in opera, the blaring horns popularized by South African soccer featured in the premiere of Hungarian conductor Ivan Fischer's "The Red Heifer" about a murder blamed on Jews in northeastern Hungary. Rams-Panthers Draws $47,250 in Fines From NFL The St. Louis Rams and Carolina Panthers drew a total of $47,250 in fines from the NFL for their chippy game last Sunday. UPDATE 2-White House says 'Obamacare' website will be fixed by end of November Oct 25 (Reuters) - The website for Americans to buy insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law should be working smoothly for most users by the end of November, a White House official... DealBook Regulator Announces Own Pact With JPMorgan The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which helped forge a tentative $13 billion settlement with JPMorgan Chase, split off with its own deal, extracting a $4 billion payout from the nations biggest bank. UPDATE 2-White House says 'Obamacare' website will be fixed by end of November Oct 25 (Reuters) - The website for Americans to buy insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law should be working smoothly for most users by the end of November, a White House official assigned to fix Healthcare.gov said on Friday. Redbox helps Outerwall beat Street; shares rise (Reuters) - Outerwall Inc reported third-quarter results above Wall Street estimates as its Redbox video rental kiosk business improved in the last few weeks of the quarter, and the company forecast... Kerry warns that another budget gridlock will damage U.S. leadership WASHINGTON (Reuters) - America's top diplomat warned on Thursday that the United States could suffer more lasting damage to its influence abroad if the next round of budget talks in a few months lead to another breakdown. Will Spain say 'adios' to beloved siestas? One of the nation's favorite pastimes is under threat. Movie Review The Square, Jehane Noujaims Documentary on Egypts Unrest The Square, Jehane Noujaims new documentary, makes the Egyptian uprising and the political fallout of this summer feel close and personal. Pinterest pins new funding Samuel Burke looks at Pinterest's new funding, which boosts the site's value to $3.8 billion. Sports Briefing | Tennis Raonic Upset in Stockholm A French wild card, Benot Paire, beat second-seeded Milos Raonic, 7-6 (3), 6-3, to reach the Stockholm Open semifinals. Van Persie Could Return as United Seek Goals Robin van Persie's likely fitness to face Stoke City will be a major boost for Manchester United as the striker's excellent scoring rate against Saturday's visitors could answer manager David Moyes's call for more goals. Serena to Face Jankovic in Semifinal in Istanbul Li Na reached the semifinals of the WTA Championships with a 6-2, 6-1 victory Friday over Victoria Azarenka, who was wincing in pain from a back injury that brought her to tears. Nasdaq says FINRA caps Facebook IPO claims at $41.6 million WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The total value of the claims that market makers can recover after suffering losses due to Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's botched handling of Facebook Inc's initial public offering is $41.6 million, the exchange operator said Friday. 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. Germany's DAX hits record 9000 point high Oct. 25 - Germany's DAX index of 30 top companies has risen to an all-time high above 9,000 points. Market analysts say German stocks have profited from the recent political stalemate in the United States. Joanna Partridge reports. 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 continued into October.

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