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Fashion's night out expands party to lure shoppers

Clothing retailers and big-name fashion designers around the world joined together on Friday at festive promotional events aimed at enticing recession-weary shoppers to go on a spending spree.

No link found between vaccine mercury and autism

A new government study adds to the evidence that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative until recently found in many vaccines, does not increase children's risk of autism.

Jerry Hall’s private art collection goes for auction

U.S. model and Rolling Stone Mick Jagger's ex-partner is selling several pieces from her private art collection including a portrait by Lucian Freud, a step she has taken to let go her past.

Inter Parfums signs new agreement for US distribution

Inter Parfums Inc.'s recently launched U.S. subsidiary Inter Parfums Luxury Brands and French subsidiary Inter Parfums S.A. will be responsible for the development and distribution of Burberry (perfumes and cosmetics), Lanvin, Mont Blanc and Jimmy Choo brands from January 1 next year.

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Analysis: Homebuilders buying land despite falling sales

Homebuilders in the United States, who lost hundreds of millions of dollars when land they bought during the housing boom lost value after the bust, are bidding up lots despite new softness in the market.

Home sale listings rose in August: ZipRealty

The number of U.S. homes listed for sale rose in August compared to July, marking the 8th consecutive monthly rise, according to data released by real estate brokerage ZipRealty.

Power struggles: charging tomorrow's cars

Now a new generation of drivers is set to embark on a similar kind of experiment. Until recently, most electric vehicles, or EVs as they are often known, have had a range of just a few dozen miles, limiting their usefulness and appeal.

Ford calls dealers to discuss Lincoln's future

Ford Motor Co has invited Lincoln dealers to a meeting in October to discuss its plans to breathe new life into the lagging luxury brand at a critical time for many of its U.S. retailers.

Keira Knightley Set to U.S. Her Home

The sultry British actress Keira Knightely reportedly has left her home country to settle in U.S. According to recent Companies House paper works, Knightley has been listed as the director of her firm Ponder Rights where her country of residence is mentioned as U.S.

Health reforms cause bump in spending: report

Reforms will slightly accelerate the rise in healthcare spending, according to a survey released on Thursday, handing Republicans more ammunition as they attack the Obama administration's legislative victory.

FDA cracks down on 5 makers of e-cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warnings to five makers of electronic cigarettes for marketing them illegally as stop-smoking aids and said on Thursday it intends to regulate the products as drugs.

Risks of old, new diet drugs face U.S. scrutiny

The risks of a potential new diet pill and a 13-year-old weight-loss medicine face U.S. scrutiny next week as medical experts consider if the drugs' benefits outweigh possible side effects.

Study backs prostate screening for high risk men

Men who have a certain genetic variations that put them at higher risk of prostate cancer may benefit from regular screening for the disease, a study by British scientists found Friday.

Heart risk linked to education

The more education a person has, the lower the heart and stroke risk, U.S. researchers say, at least in high-income countries.

Chronic drinking increases stress hormones

U.S. and British researchers say that drinking and withdrawal from chronic drinking can increase the stress hormone cortisol, raising the risk of memory loss.

Hollywood’s sees worst business in 13 years

George Clooney's assassin drama The American failed to dazzle the box even in the holiday season. The film had a lackluster opening in the US, making only $13 million during the three-day Labor Day weekend holiday, according to studio estimates.

Higher heart risk seen in younger African Americans

African Americans are known to have a higher rate of heart disease and stroke than whites, and a new study suggests that those excess risks emerge at a relatively young age.

Medical programs missing millions of kids: report

An estimated five million uninsured children in the United States were eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but were not enrolled in either plan, according to a new report.

Testosterone may drive CEO's aggressive takeovers: study

Younger chief executives with high testosterone levels may be more likely to try a hostile takeover -- and to get burned in the attempt, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday.

Health reforms trigger spending shift

New U.S. reforms are poised to dramatically shift the nation's healthcare spending, not only curbing Medicare costs but also pumping more money toward the private sector as roughly 32 million people gain coverage.

NOAA Fisheries personnel work to to disengage the carcass of dead whale

No ‘Dead Zones’ found after BP oil spill

The lowest dissolved oxygen measured in the Gulf of Mexico areas was 3.5 parts per million, which is above hypoxic levels, the report said.

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China's aging population and its implications

China will have an aging population problem comparable to that of Japan and Western Europe in 30 years or so with perhaps important implications for elderly care and manufacturing.

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Godard may not fly to LA for Hon. Oscar

Veteran French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard has cited age-related problem for his inability to fly to US to receive an honorary Oscar.

Infosys voices concern over Ohio ban on outsourcing to offshore sites

Infosys has voiced concern over Ohio's move to ban IT outsourcing to offshore locations such as India.

Home buying up in week, but down 40 percent in year

Americans applied to buy homes at the highest pace last week since May, but more than 8 of every 10 loan requests was for a refinancing, Mortgage Bankers Association data show on Wednesday.

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