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* Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Corona said it would close a plant at Humacao, Puerto Rico, and transfer operations to units in New York and California.

* International Rectifier Corp. of El Segundo said it was awarded $6.24 million in a patent lawsuit against rival chip maker Ixys Corp.

* Levitz Home Furnishings Inc. said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would continue retail operations while it restructures. Levitz emerged from Chapter 11 in February 2001, but filed again to complete cost savings and other initiatives, Levitz said.