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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brazil's Hypermarcas plans to buy back $300 mln of 2021 bonds SAO PAULO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hypermarcas SA, the largest Brazilian producer of generic drugs and beauty care products, plans to repurchase 40 percent, or $300 million, of the $750 million in... One Play Saved a Game and May Have Saved the Jets Season If not for speedy linebacker Demario Davis, whose tackle in the Sept. 8 game against the Bucs helped them win the game, the Jets would not be contending for a playoff berth. 10 of world's 'blobbiest' buildings 'Blobitecture' is a thing, apparently. A new survey finds the most impressive examples. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. The Tv Watch Homeland on Showtime Gets a Jolt of Energy Almost midway through a sluggish third season, Homeland gets a jolt of energy and a potentially redeeming plot turn. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Site Insight Trying to Explain Complicated Ideas Online Is the concept behind Bid4spots just too complicated to explain? UPDATE 3-Biogen's new MS drug tops expectations; ups 2013 forecast Oct 28 (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc on Monday reported $286 million in third-quarter sales of its high-profile new multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera, providing fresh evidence that the medicine is off to an impressive launch and exceeding all expectations. France filling the U.S. void? CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks French President Francois Hollande why he is so keen to project French power. Federer Rallies Past Istomin at Swiss Indoors Roger Federer rallied past Denis Istomin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Theater Review Eager to Lose, Burlesque at Ars Nova Eager to Lose, a play that combines rhyming couplets with burlesque, is running at Ars Nova. SK Hynix posts record Q3 profit on surging chip prices SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's SK Hynix Inc posted a record quarterly profit on Tuesday as a rally in computer memory chip prices helped cushion reduced output following a fire at its plant in China. Wilde, Sudeikis expecting baby Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are growing their family. Dance therapy could help treat dizziness Oct. 22 - Scientists have discovered differences in the brain structure of ballet dancers that may help them avoid dizziness while performing pirouettes. The findings could lead to the development of dance therapy to treat patients with chronic dizziness, a condition experienced by one in four people during their lives. Jim Drury has more. N.F.L. Roundup Sly Stafford Makes Big Day by Johnson Count for Lions The Cowboys thought the Lions Matthew Stafford was going to spike the ball. Instead, he lunged for a score, giving Calvin Johnson, who had 329 receiving yards, another reason to celebrate. Poison Pen A Warning on Chemical Peels Two influential agencies moved to classify an acid commonly used by dermatologists as a possible carcinogen. New Zealand's defense minister jokes about U.S. spying Oct. 28 - Jonathan Coleman says he's not worried about the U.S. spying on New Zealand. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Judge rules against Texas abortion limits Parts of a new Texas abortion law, considered among the most restrictive in the country, are unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Monday, one day before they were scheduled to take effect. Campaign Spotlight A Premium Brand Reaches Out to the Discerning Vodka Fan BBDO New York has introduced a global campaign for Belvedere Vodka, starting with television spots and expanding to print, outdoor and digital advertising. 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. UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. NSA denies it told Obama of spying The White House says surveillance of allies is part of an ongoing review. UPDATE 1-White House mounts push to win confirmation for housing nominee * Obama nominated Watt in May to regulate Fannie, Freddie Battering Britain Oct. 28 - Britain's strongest storm in a decade batters southern regions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dance Review Rosas Performs En Atendant and Cesena at BAM En Atendant and Cesena, two pieces that allude to the religious turmoil and massacres surrounding the Papal Schism, were performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. WiLan plunges after losing patent case against Apple TORONTO (Reuters) - Shares in Canadian patent licensing company WiLan Inc plunged almost 23 percent on Thursday after a jury ruled that Apple did not infringe a patent it held, leading several... Fleetwood Mac's John McVie has cancer, band cancels part of world tour (Reuters) - Fleetwood Mac bass guitarist John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer and the rock group has canceled the Australian and New Zealand leg of its world tour so that he can undergo treatment, the band said on Sunday. N.F.L. Roundup Newton Helps Push Carolina Over .500 Cam Newton and the Panthers moved to 4-3 and kept the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers winless with a 31-13 victory on Thursday night. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real gains as central bank rolls over swaps RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real edged higher on Monday, bucking a weakening trend in Latin America, supported by a central bank plan to roll over currency swaps, derivative... The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | sobriety This word has appeared in 123 New York Times articles in the past year. Styles Q + A Lori Goldstein With Her Magic, Fashion Becomes Art The stylist has spent decades transforming a studio filled with shoeboxes and garment racks into artistry. Fast food giants head for Africa Western fast food brands are increasingly moving into Africa, looking to tap the continent's growing middle class. Corruption in Peru Aids Cutting of Rain Forest The World Bank estimates that 80 percent of Perus logging exports are illegally harvested, a problem compounded by bribery and obstacles to prosecution. White House sees need for 'constraints' on NSA spying WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House moved on Monday to reassure U.S. allies and Americans concerned about the sweeping nature of the National Security Agency's surveillance practices by acknowledging that more constraints are needed to ensure that privacy rights are protected. U.S. healthcare rollout undergoes first congressional scrutiny Oct. 24 - In testimony before lawmakers, a lead contractor responsible for developing the government's troubled healthcare website says the website will be fixed in time to allow people to enroll in private health insurance by a Dec. 15 deadline to obtain benefits at the start of the new year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). CNN reporter caught in 80mph storm CNN's Atika Shubert gets caught in the wet and windy UK storm as she reports from Brighton beach. UPDATE 1-Mexico's Penoles posts lower 3rd-qtr profit as metal prices fall (Adds reasons for decline, comment from filing, share price)) Personal Health Commutings Hidden Cost The American dependence on cars, resulting in lost hours that could otherwise be spent exercising or socializing, has taken a toll on our health. Zoomlion's HK shares surge after newspaper apologises for article HONG KONG, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Shares of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. Ltd. rose more than 9 percent on Monday after a newspaper said it had not thoroughly fact-checked a...

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