diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
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+++ b/NEWS
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@
       o New 'rsautl' application, low level RSA utility.
       o MD4 now included.
       o Bugfix for SSL rollback padding check.
-      o Support for external crypto device[1].
-      o Enhanced EVP interafce.
+      o Support for external crypto devices [1].
+      o Enhanced EVP interface.
 
     [1] The support for external crypto devices is currently a separate
         distribution.  See the file README.ENGINE.