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News Feed Latest worldwide news Inside Art Renaissance Prayer Book Is Set for Auction An illuminated Renaissance prayer book which once sold for $13.3 million is scheduled to come up for auction in January. The Pragmatist A Desk Worthy of Starbucks In a comfortable, well-designed space, children are more likely to study and be creative. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. 10 scariest places in Asia Gallery and QA with Robert Joe, host of National Geographic's "I Wouldn't Go In There," introduces Asia's scariest spots. Shareholders voice displeasure with Oracle's pay watchdogs SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shareholders in Oracle Corp have sent a message to the people who set Chief Executive Larry Ellison's pay, re-electing the directors on the board's compensation committee by much smaller margins than the rest of the directors, according to a filing on Friday. Fourth-Ranked Duke Beats Drury 81-65 Rodney Hood scored 21 points to help No. 4 Duke beat Drury 81-65 on Saturday in an exhibition game. U.S. celebrates the pumpkin Oct. 21 - Americans find unusual ways to celebrate autumn with pumpkin festivals and competitions. Tara Cleary reports. ArtsBeat Folk Art Collection From Imprisoned Former Museum Chairman Going to Auction Sothebys will auction paintings, furniture and other works that belonged to Ralph O. Esmerian, the former chairman of the American Folk Art Museum, who is now imprisoned for financial fraud. Portman Science's hero? Natalie Portman, the star of new Hollywood blockbuster Thor 2, is one of the world's most famous actors -- so why is she aiming to inspire a new generation of female scientists? Currents | Deals Discounts at ABC Carpet Home, Bellino Fine Linens and Modani Bargains on furniture, bed linens and mats for messy pets. Federer looks to London for redemption Roger Federer has endured a 2013 which has seen him slip out of the world's top four for the first time in a decade. Snipers 'target' moms-to-be Pregnant women, children, even unborn babies are being deliberately targeted by snipers in Syria's worsening civil war, says a surgeon who works to treat their wounds. FDA approves Roche leukemia drug Gazyva (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said on Friday they approved a new treatment from Roche Holding AG for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have not previously been treated for one of the most common forms of blood cancer. City Room Lou Reed and the Neighbors Metropolitan Diary A former resident of the same apartment building as Lou Reed recalled taking the elevator with him and not having a clue. Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. Your Recipes for Holiday Sweets Send us recipes for your favorite sweet homemade gifts; well select three to publish in time for the holidays. Twitter roadshow less exuberance, more 'nuts and bolts' NEW YORK (Reuters) - During the roadshow leading up to Facebook Inc's initial public offering a year-and-a-half ago, New York's institutional investors were greeted by snaking queues, beefed up... UPDATE 3-Embraer investigated for bribery in Argentine, Dominican deals * Embraer cooperating with authorities, flagged to investors Fish 'n fashion stars of Red Sea photo contest October 29 - Dozens of underwater photographers film fish, corals and fashion models in the Eilat Red Sea competition. Sharon Reich reports. Tech Today Facebook's stock rises from the ashes Oct 30 - After plummeting from its IPO price, we take a look at all the events that led to the dramatic swing in Facebook's stock. UPDATE 1-Novo Nordisk gets U.S. approval for insulin dose system COPENHAGEN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Denmark's Novo Nordisk said on Friday that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two insulin pens with a new dosing system, FlexTouch, that makes it easier for diabetes patients to inject insulin. UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating results missed forecasts amid weakness in insurance operations. Hallmark Cards regrets taking word 'gay' off ornament KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Hallmark Cards has apologized for changing a word in a well-known Christmas carol from "gay" to "fun" on a holiday ornament. NHL Calendar Nov. 8 Hockey Hall of Fame game New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs Writing on the Wall, by Tom Standage Twitter and Facebook are just the latest incarnations of a tradition that dates back 2,000 years, Tom Standage says. Fantasy Football Week 9 Matchup Breakdown The Rams Zac Stacy is a must-start against the Titans, who have been burned on the ground for an average of 28 fantasy points per game over their last three contests. News Analysis Womens Flexibility Is a Liability (in Yoga) Those extreme yoga poses that feel like theyre pulling your hips out of the sockets? They might. T Magazine In the Air | On the Runway and Off, Gold Is More Glamorous Than Ever As the latest collections show, the metal beloved by pharaohs, Ghanaian kings and Secessionist painters alike still retains the power to hypnotize us. Motherlode Blog What to Do When Your Child Asks About Your Income Five things to think about when your children want to know how much money you make, including honesty, not making them feel badly and considering what they already know. France filling the U.S. void? CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks French President Francois Hollande why he is so keen to project French power. The biggest wave ever surfed? Brave or reckless? A group of thrill-seeking surfers plunged into raging waters during one of the biggest storms to hit Europe in recent times -- one of them thinks he might have broken the record for riding the biggest wave, while another is recovering in hospital after taking "the hardest beating by man or woman anywhere in the ocean." Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks. News Analysis Facebooks Ad Warning Sounds a Note of Caution for Twitter Advocates for the social network say that it captures one of the greatest concentrations of human attention on the planet, and therefore offers a boundless opportunity for advertisers. Aiming for Truly Sustainable Buildings A growing list of eco-friendly construction technologies enables developers to go beyond LEED certification. Kelly Has 7 TDs, No. 25 Arizona St Routs WSU 55-21 Arizona State has qualified for a bowl. Todd Graham has much bigger plans. India, U.S. preparing satellites to probe Martian atmosphere CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two new science satellites are being prepared to join a fleet of robotic Mars probes to help determine why the planet most like Earth in the solar system ended up so different. Hotshots with Bubba Watson The 2012 Masters champion shares tips on improving your short game. Autonomous RoboBee no flight of fancy Oct. 29 - Researchers from Harvard University say the tiny robotic bees they unveiled last year should be ready for work in the real world by 2023. Called RoboBees, the miniature drones are being developed by Harvard's School of Engineering and Wyss Institute, to assist in crop pollination and search and rescue. Ben Gruber reports. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. Pan de Muerto Is Bread That Gets Into the Spirit On the Mexican holiday meant to honor the dead, Da de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, this treat is in demand.

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