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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ecuador's Christian Benitez dies aged 27 Ecuador international Christian Benitez, the top scorer in the Mexican league last season, has died suddenly at the age of 27. DealBook Perrigo to Buy Irish Drug Maker Elan for $6.7 Billion The American drug company Perrigo agreed on Monday to acquire the Irish biotechnology company Elan in a cash-and-stock deal worth $6.7 billion. Scientists smell success with durian wine July 21 - Scientists in Singapore are turning their hands to wine-making, using the pungent-smelling durian as a replacement for grapes. They're still a long way from commercializing durian wine, but the researchers are confident that the so-called "King of Fruits" has potential for producing a wine that people will want to drink. Tara Cleary reports. Snedeker Wins Canadian Open by Three Strokes Brandt Snedeker won the Canadian Open for his second PGA Tour title of the year, closing with a two-under-par 70. Bridgepoint asks for more time to invest buyout fund LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - British private equity firm Bridgepoint has asked its investors for more time to invest its biggest buyout fund, the latest manager to seek an extension amid a slow... Sports Briefing | Soccer Late Goal Lifts Red Bulls Over Real Salt Lake Dax McCarty scored on a header four minutes into extra time to lift the Red Bulls, who blew an early 2-0 lead before rallying. Listening Post U.S. Pushes for Global Eye on South Sudan Conflict Officials said they want to draw attention to what could become a humanitarian tragedy, but they are also working to preserve an Obama administration achievement. Whats On Thursday Television highlights. Photo Replay, July 22-28 Looking back at the week in sports, from the opening of N.F.L. training camps to the swimming world championships in Spain. UPDATE 4-Hudson's Bay CEO bets big on department stores with Saks buy * Baker says to spin off small piece into REIT but own the rest Media Decoder Tooth Fairy Site Angers Anti-Commercialism Group The Real Tooth Fairies site raised the ire of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood for commercializing a rite of passage. Gadgetwise Braven Speakers Let You Party for Hours A Braven 850 plays 20 hours of music with its 20-watt amplifier. But it weighs three pounds, so you may not want to tote it to the beach. UPDATE 1-Express Scripts profit beats estimates as expenses fall July 29 (Reuters) - Express Scripts Holding Co, the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the United States, reported an adjusted profit that beat analysts' estimates for the fifth straight quarter, helped by a fall in expenses and growth in its specialty business. Ex-football coach testifies in Sandusky scandal HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The former football coach whose account of Jerry Sandusky molesting a boy in a Penn State shower is at the heart of a cover-up case against former school officials testified at their court hearing on Monday. In Old City of Damascus, War Closes In Straight Street has been known since at least the early years of Christianity for its ramrod course through the twisting alleys of the old city of Damascus. Rescued Florida sea turtle headed for Las Vegas casino "retirement" MIAMI (Reuters) - An ailing 320-pound, green sea turtle, believed to be about 50 years old, was packed in a customized FedEx crate to be shipped to Las Vegas on Thursday to give it a better home at a luxury casino. Pfizer to split generic, branded drugs units (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc, in what could be the prelude to spinning off its generics drug business, said it plans to separate its commercial operations into two units, mainly for patent-protected brands and a third for generics. Pakistan pulls 'immoral' condom commercial off air ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan has pulled a condom commercial off the air following more than 1,000 complaints that its broadcast was immoral during the fasting month of Ramadan. Breakingviews Michael Dell's next trick July 24 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss how the computer company founder's bid to change voting rules may affect the outcome of the long-running buyout saga. T Magazine On Beauty | Travel-Friendly Products Thatll Make Your Summer a Whole Lot Smoother Have these nine items at the ready and youll be equipped to deal with warm, sticky weather, wherever you find it. Choir singing harmonises hearts July 25 - A Swedish study shows that when people sing together, their pulse rates synchronise, suggesting health benefits for the heart. Five Are Killed in Pennsylvania Helicopter Crash The helicopter, which was believed to have crashed on Saturday night, had taken off from central New York. Tool Kit Digital Tools to Curb Snooping While no technological tool is perfect, there are ways to limit ones digital footprint. Borussia Dortmund Beats Bayern Munich to Lift Super Cup Two goals from Marco Reus spurred Borussia Dortmund to a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich and the German Super Cup title. Emmy Awards See who's nominated The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, with help from "Breaking Bad's" Aaron Paul and this year's host, Neil Patrick Harris, has revealed the nominees for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. UPDATE 2-Anadarko has quarterly profit versus year-ago loss July 29 (Reuters) - Anadarko Petroleum Corp on Monday reported a quarterly profit compared with a year-earlier loss, as the U.S. oil and gas company's results were helped by higher natural gas prices. Soccer Martino May Feel Right at Home With Bara Tested in South America, Barcelona's new coach, Gerardo Martino, brings a sense that it's a players' game. Daily Digit $46.1 Bln in Monday Mergers July 29 - Three huge deals in advertising, pharma and retail make for an exciting 'Merger Monday' adding up to a total of $46.1 billion. Havovi Cooper reports. Analysis Intangible investments cast U.S. economy in brighter light WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As many a former factory worker can attest, U.S. companies have invested so heavily in technology that some plants now practically run themselves. Israel and Palestinians Set to Resume Peace Talks, U.S. Announces The meeting between negotiators, planned to start Monday and announced by the State Department, will be the first time that the two have held direct talks since 2010. After the Fact Fainting in Heat Heat syncope, or fainting, is a risk on hot summer days, and responding properly is necessary to avoid complications. Seoul shares seen lower, caution before Fed outcome SEOUL, July 30 (Reuters) - Seoul shares may open lower on Tuesday after Wall Street lost ground overnight as investors remain cautious ahead of the outcome of a Federal Reserve meeting that could... TriQuint forecasts results above estimates; shares jump (Reuters) - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc forecast current-quarter results well above market expectations, buoyed by demand for its chips used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Movie Review In Neander-Jin, a Primitive Pops Up in Germany In Neander-Jin The Return of the Neanderthal Man, a Homo neanderthalensis is in danger of being exploited for a quick buck. Communism and dynasty in N. Korea CNN's Ivan Watson finds Pyongyang is sticking to its style of communist and dynastic rule. Danone Sees Signs of Improvement in Europe The French food group posted better than expected sales growth in the second quarter, helped by improvement at its core dairy business in Europe. Transplants may benefit obese kidney patients NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After kidney transplants, the risk of death over the next year falls just as much among obese kidney failure patients as it does for thinner people, says a new study. Television The Deadline of The Killing Rescued from cancellation, The Killing, in its third season, overflows with suspects, bloodshed and dead ends. Penn State Heading Into Year 2 Under O'Brien Bill O'Brien thinks he can do a better job of managing the clock. He wants to improve his communication with his coaches in the press box. Then there are the adjustments for recruiting, practice and team meetings. Interpublic CEO sees no need for major MA (Reuters) - Interpublic Group of Cos does not see a need for a major merger or acquisition following the merger announcement from bigger rivals Omnicom and Publicis , the No. 2 U.S. advertising...

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