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News Feed Latest worldwide news More Sway for F.D.A. Is Object of New Bill A bill would give the Food and Drug Administration greater control over compounding pharmacies, which lawmakers say would help prevent another crisis like a meningitis outbreak traced to a Massachusetts pharmacy. BRIEF-AstraZeneca says EMA accepts marketing authorisation for Naxloxegol Sept 27 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca PLC * Marketing authorisation application for naloxegol accepted by European Venezuela orders temporary takeover of toilet paper factory CARACAS (Reuters) - A Venezuelan state agency on Friday ordered the temporary takeover of a factory that produces toilet paper in what it called an effort to ensure consistent supplies after embarrassing shortages earlier this year. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Billionaire Soros weds consultant in third marriage NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and supporter of liberal political causes, married for a third time on Saturday, tying the knot with education consultant Tamiko Bolton. E.P.A. Rules on Emissions at Existing Coal Plants Might Give States Leeway The states might be given latitude on how to reach carbon limits. Some states are already well on their way; others dont see global warming as a pressing problem. On the Runway Blog Elements Texture at Paris Fashion Week Explore the notion of texture in the first of thematic visual diaries from Paris Fashion Week. UPDATE 2-Vietnam Air to buy General Electric engines for 787s NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Vietnam Airlines has agreed to order General Electric engines to power its Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners, according to Vietnamese government officials. New King of Shaq-ramento Former NBA player Shaquille O' Neal buys part of NBA's Sacramento Kings. CNN's Rachel Nichols has more. BlackBerry Loses Nearly $1 Billion in Quarter The loss of $965 million came on sales of $1.6 billion, mainly reflecting a write-down of unsold smartphones. Buzz Fly Reaches USGA Senior Amateur Semifinals Former PGA Tour player Buzz Fly beat Patrick Tallent 5 and 3 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the rain- and fog-delayed USGA Senior Amateur. One Direction signs record deal, Jon Hamm to undergo surgery Sept. 27 - The latest celebrity news including One Direction signs a major record deal and Jon Hamm will get vocal cord surgery. Roselle Chen reports. Environmentalists win U.S. court fight to protect whales from Navy sonar (Reuters) - A federal judge in California has sided with environmental groups in their lawsuit against the U.S. government over Navy training exercises off the West Coast involving sonar that they say harms endangered whales, dolphins and other protected marine mammals. Breakingviews - London risks talent loss in house price boom Sept. 27 - As fears of a property bubble in London grow, high prices may be scaring off foreign talent, says Breakingviews. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | English, Sept. 26, 2013 Can you choose the adjective that best completes the sentence from the article? Telecom Italia chief Bernabe considering resigning source MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Executive Chairman Franco Bernabe is considering resigning at a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, a source close to the situation said, as his plans to relaunch the heavily indebted company may not get enough backing. Gun rights advocates sue to block tough Maryland gun law WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gun rights supporters filed a motion on Friday to block Maryland's new gun law, one of the toughest in the United States, from taking effect next week. Connecticut governor sees partial rail line fix by weekend (Reuters) - Connecticut's governor said Metro North might be able to restore partial power to a vital rail line by the weekend so the thousands of his state's residents who work in New York City,... Deadly bus blast in Pakistan attacks government workers Sept. 27 - The bus was carrying government officials when a remote-controlled bomb went off on board. Linda So reports. U.S. seniors lock in reverse mortgages before rules change WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American seniors grappling with strained savings following the deepest recession in generations will soon face new hurdles in tapping a tool some have used to help finance... Before Kenya Attack, Rehearsals and Planting of Machine Guns The plot to attack the Westgate mall was hatched weeks or months ago, with militants studying the buildings blueprints and hiding powerful machine guns in a shop, officials said. Rihanna "right" about Phuket Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. Budget fight goes to weekend after Senate vote Sept. 27 - The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill that would avert a government shutdown. The bill now heads to the House where Republican leaders say they will not approve the bill. Linda So reports. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Study Sees a Higher Risk of Storms on the Horizon Rising temperatures and the atmospheric changes they spawn are most likely to generate more severe-weather days in the eastern and central parts of the nation by midcentury, scientists concluded. Square Feet Someday Worth Billions, but Now, They Need a Desk As tech start-ups push demand for office space in San Francisco, RocketSpace is responding with long tables, Internet access and rules against getting too big. U.S. Commerce Department would not publish data if government shuts down WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department would not publish any economic data in the event the government were to shut down, a spokeswoman for the department said on Friday. What's for Dinner? Panzanella With Chicken and Capers Toss roasted chicken into this Tuscan tomato salad, and spend an extra few minutes crisping up the skin first. Possessed Nicholas Kirkwood Plucking a Commoner From an Exalted Family The shoe designer cherishes the outlandish quality of orchids. But the ones he chooses are among the most ordinary. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Pogue's Posts The iPhone 5ss Fingerprint Scanner Was Hacked, but Im Not Worried Yes, Apples Touch ID can be fooled by a determined attacker with the time and resources to do it. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. RPT-BlackBerry's Heins, Fairfax's Watsa and the $55 mln handshake TORONTO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd , Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive, according to company filings. Swimmer Is Fighting a Ruling She Is Not Disabled Enough Paralympic officials have ruled Victoria Arlen ineligible for competition over questions about the permanence and severity of her impairment. UPDATE 3-BlackBerry confirms deep loss and revenue drop TORONTO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd reported a quarterly loss of nearly $1 billion on Friday, in line with a warning it gave last week, just days after the smartphone maker accepted its largest shareholder's tentative $4.7 billion bid to take it private. The Texas Tribune Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record. T Magazine Listen Up | An L.A. Band Obsessed With Insanity, America and Women They call themselves Papa. Their first album, Tender Madness, is out next month. Check out the track If the Moon Rises, premiering exclusively here. Roundup Wright, Week After Returning, Is Hit in the Helmet by a Pitch David Wright, plunked by a changeup from the Brewers Johnny Hellweg in the third inning, got up and walked off on his own, but was removed from the game as a precaution. Straight Sets After U.S. Open, Stephens Stays for Fashion Week Sloane Stephens walked the runway Thursday night in the Just Dance With Boy Meets Girl fashion show, modeling the designs of Stacy Igel. Economix Blog Five Years Later, Poll Finds Disapproval of Bailout Nearly 6 in 10 Americans express dissatisfaction with the governments 2008 rescue of financial institutions, and only about a third approve, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

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