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  • Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Chen works the first inning against the New York Yankees during their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore
    Chen makes solid Orioles debut, Yankees win game Reuters - 1 hr 41 mins ago

    BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Baltimore Orioles southpaw Chen Wei-yin opened his Major League Baseball career with a solid debut, giving up two earned runs and seven hits to the New York Yankees over five-plus … More »Chen makes solid Orioles debut, Yankees win game

    Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Chen works the first inning against the New York Yankees during their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Baltimore Orioles southpaw Chen Wei-yin opened his Major League Baseball career with a solid debut, giving up two earned runs and seven hits to the New York Yankees over five-plus innings in a narrow home defeat on Tuesday.

  • Olympique Lyon's soccer player Gomis attends a news conference in Lyon
    Lyon's Gomis complains of racial abuse in Ajaccio cup tie Reuters - 1 hr 44 mins ago

    (Reuters) - France striker Bafetimbi Gomis has claimed he was victim of racial abuse from GFCO Ajaccio fans when his Olympique Lyon team beat the third division side 4-0 in their French Cup semi-final … More »Lyon's Gomis complains of racial abuse in Ajaccio cup tie

    Olympique Lyon's soccer player Gomis attends a news conference in Lyon

    (Reuters) - France striker Bafetimbi Gomis has claimed he was victim of racial abuse from GFCO Ajaccio fans when his Olympique Lyon team beat the third division side 4-0 in their French Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

  • Australian bowler Ben Hilfenhaus celebrates dismissing West Indies bastman Kirk Edwards
    Harris and Hilfenhaus swing Test back to Aussies AFP - 1 hr 46 mins ago

    Some fine batting by Ryan Harris and an electrifying spell of bowling from Ben Hilfenhaus looked to have turned the first Test with the West Indies in Australia's favour on an engrossing fourth day here … More »Harris and Hilfenhaus swing Test back to Aussies

    Australian bowler Ben Hilfenhaus celebrates dismissing West Indies bastman Kirk Edwards

    Some fine batting by Ryan Harris and an electrifying spell of bowling from Ben Hilfenhaus looked to have turned the first Test with the West Indies in Australia's favour on an engrossing fourth day here Tuesday.

  • Eric Abidal
    Abidal recovering after 9-hour liver op - report AFP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

    Barcelona's French defender Eric Abidal was recovering in intensive care on Wednesday, after undergoing a lengthy liver transplant operation, the Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo said. More »Abidal recovering after 9-hour liver op - report

    Eric Abidal

    Barcelona's French defender Eric Abidal was recovering in intensive care on Wednesday, after undergoing a lengthy liver transplant operation, the Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo said.

  • Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa attends a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Golf Club
    Long flights give Oosthuizen time to reflect Reuters - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - After playoff heartbreak at the U.S. Masters, Louis Oosthuizen spent every minute of his near 30-hour journey to Malaysia thinking about what more he could have done at August … More »Long flights give Oosthuizen time to reflect

    Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa attends a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Golf Club

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - After playoff heartbreak at the U.S. Masters, Louis Oosthuizen spent every minute of his near 30-hour journey to Malaysia thinking about what more he could have done at Augusta.

  • Kumar Sangakkara
    Double Wisden honour for cricketer Sangakkara AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara has been chosen as both one of the Five Cricketers of the Year and the Leading Cricketer in the World for 2011 in the 2012 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, it was announced … More »Double Wisden honour for cricketer Sangakkara

    Kumar Sangakkara

    Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara has been chosen as both one of the Five Cricketers of the Year and the Leading Cricketer in the World for 2011 in the 2012 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, it was announced Wednesday.

  • Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (L) celebrates with teammate Michael Carrick after scoring against QPR
    Manchester United urged to be wary of Wigan AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's record against Wigan will count for nothing when Alex Ferguson's team try to take another huge stride towards the Premier League title at the DW Stadium on … More »Manchester United urged to be wary of Wigan

    Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (L) celebrates with teammate Michael Carrick after scoring against QPR

    Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's record against Wigan will count for nothing when Alex Ferguson's team try to take another huge stride towards the Premier League title at the DW Stadium on Wednesday.

  • Louis Oosthuizen
    Gutted Oostie ponders Masters 'every second' AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Louis Oosthuizen admitted Wednesday he mulled his US Masters near-miss "every second" of the flight to Malaysia -- but was now even more determined to finally claim the coveted green jacket. More »Gutted Oostie ponders Masters 'every second'

    Louis Oosthuizen

    Louis Oosthuizen admitted Wednesday he mulled his US Masters near-miss "every second" of the flight to Malaysia -- but was now even more determined to finally claim the coveted green jacket.

  • Petra Kvitova
    Kvitova to lead Czechs in Fed Cup semis AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Reigning Wimbledon champion and world number three Petra Kvitova will lead holders Czech Republic in the Fed Cup semi-final tie against Italy in Ostrava on April 21-22, the Czech team said Wednesday. More »Kvitova to lead Czechs in Fed Cup semis

    Petra Kvitova

    Reigning Wimbledon champion and world number three Petra Kvitova will lead holders Czech Republic in the Fed Cup semi-final tie against Italy in Ostrava on April 21-22, the Czech team said Wednesday.

  • Micah Richards of Manchester City celebrates after heading a ball into the net against Swansea City during their English Premier League soccer match in Swansea
    United's title march leaves Richards close to tears Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City defender Micah Richards says his team's faltering form which has allowed Manchester United to take a virtually unassailable lead in the Premier League title race, hurts … More »United's title march leaves Richards close to tears

    Micah Richards of Manchester City celebrates after heading a ball into the net against Swansea City during their English Premier League soccer match in Swansea

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City defender Micah Richards says his team's faltering form which has allowed Manchester United to take a virtually unassailable lead in the Premier League title race, hurts so much that he "wanted to cry". City, who won the last of their two English league titles in 1968, appeared on course …

  • Oosthuizen of South Africa walks to the 14th tee during final round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta
    Long flights give Oosthuizen time to reflect Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - After playoff heartbreak at the U.S. Masters, Louis Oosthuizen spent every minute of his near 30-hour journey to Malaysia thinking about what more he could have done at Augusta. … More »Long flights give Oosthuizen time to reflect

    Oosthuizen of South Africa walks to the 14th tee during final round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - After playoff heartbreak at the U.S. Masters, Louis Oosthuizen spent every minute of his near 30-hour journey to Malaysia thinking about what more he could have done at Augusta. The 2010 British Open champion lost on the second extra hole to American Bubba Watson at the Masters late on Sunday before …

  • To match feature MIXED-MARTIAL-ARTS/WOMEN
    Women exercise right to fight in Singapore Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Jeet Toshi's eyes glaze over as the blood flow to her brain begins to slow. She claws at the arm clamped around her throat but Nicole Chua's choke is sapping her strength, and the … More »Women exercise right to fight in Singapore

    To match feature MIXED-MARTIAL-ARTS/WOMEN

    SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Jeet Toshi's eyes glaze over as the blood flow to her brain begins to slow. She claws at the arm clamped around her throat but Nicole Chua's choke is sapping her strength, and the rising panic in Toshi's chest tells her she will black out in seconds.

  • Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen gestures at a news conference at Marlins Stadium in Miami, Tuesday April 10, 2012.  Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments about Fidel Castro. Guillen told Time magazine he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. At least two local officials said Guillen should lose his job. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
    Guillen may be insensitive, but Petrino much worse AP - 4 hrs ago

    Bobby Petrino and Ozzie Guillen both have a history of foolish behavior. More »Guillen may be insensitive, but Petrino much worse

    Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen gestures at a news conference at Marlins Stadium in Miami, Tuesday April 10, 2012.  Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments about Fidel Castro. Guillen told Time magazine he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. At least two local officials said Guillen should lose his job. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

    Bobby Petrino and Ozzie Guillen both have a history of foolish behavior.

  • FILE - In this April 3, 2012, file photo, Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino speaks during a news conference in Fayetteville, Ark., after being released from a hospital after he was injured in a motorcycle accident. A person familiar with the situation says Petrino is out as coach at Arkansas. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, and the university has scheduled a Tuesday evening, April 10, 2012, news conference with athletic director Jeff Long. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)
    Bobby Petrino fired at Arkansas after 4 seasons AP - 4 hrs ago

    Bobby Petrino talked time and again about winning a national championship at Arkansas. From the day he was hired in 2007, Petrino never wavered in that goal or belief. More »Bobby Petrino fired at Arkansas after 4 seasons

    FILE - In this April 3, 2012, file photo, Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino speaks during a news conference in Fayetteville, Ark., after being released from a hospital after he was injured in a motorcycle accident. A person familiar with the situation says Petrino is out as coach at Arkansas. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, and the university has scheduled a Tuesday evening, April 10, 2012, news conference with athletic director Jeff Long. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

    Bobby Petrino talked time and again about winning a national championship at Arkansas. From the day he was hired in 2007, Petrino never wavered in that goal or belief.

  • Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen gestures at a news conference at Marlins Stadium in Miami, Tuesday April 10, 2012.  Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments about Fidel Castro. Guillen told Time magazine he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. At least two local officials said Guillen should lose his job. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
    In a new Miami, praise for Castro opens old wounds AP - 5 hrs ago

    Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen's comments professing admiration for Fidel Castro caused a bigger uproar than if the Miami baseball team had spent the entire season in last place. More »In a new Miami, praise for Castro opens old wounds

    Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen gestures at a news conference at Marlins Stadium in Miami, Tuesday April 10, 2012.  Guillen was suspended for five games Tuesday because of his comments about Fidel Castro. Guillen told Time magazine he loves Castro and respects the retired Cuban leader for staying in power so long. At least two local officials said Guillen should lose his job. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

    Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen's comments professing admiration for Fidel Castro caused a bigger uproar than if the Miami baseball team had spent the entire season in last place.

  • Miami Heat's Wade moves past Boston Celtics' Garnett during their NBA basketball game in Miami
    Surging Boston turn up the heat on Miami Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics stepped up their run to the playoffs on Tuesday by upsetting Miami 115-107 for their second victory over the Heat in 10 days. More »Surging Boston turn up the heat on Miami

    Miami Heat's Wade moves past Boston Celtics' Garnett during their NBA basketball game in Miami

    (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics stepped up their run to the playoffs on Tuesday by upsetting Miami 115-107 for their second victory over the Heat in 10 days.

  • Liverpool's Carroll celebrates his goal against Blackburn Rovers with team mates during their English Premier League soccer match in Blackburn
    Rare Carroll goal deepens Blackburn gloom Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Carroll's ninth goal since joining Liverpool over a year ago gave 10-man Liverpool a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers in a game including a sending-off, two penalties … More »Rare Carroll goal deepens Blackburn gloom

    Liverpool's Carroll celebrates his goal against Blackburn Rovers with team mates during their English Premier League soccer match in Blackburn

    LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Carroll's ninth goal since joining Liverpool over a year ago gave 10-man Liverpool a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers in a game including a sending-off, two penalties and some comical goalkeeping. Carroll, under fire for his lack of goals since his 35 million pound move from Newcastle …

  • Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez and Xavi Hernandez celebrate a goal against Getafe during their Spanish First division soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona
    Barca move to within a point of leaders Real Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Chile striker Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Barcelona swept to a 4-0 home win over Getafe that moved them to within a point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Tuesday. Alexis curled … More »Barca move to within a point of leaders Real

    Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez and Xavi Hernandez celebrate a goal against Getafe during their Spanish First division soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona

    MADRID (Reuters) - Chile striker Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Barcelona swept to a 4-0 home win over Getafe that moved them to within a point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Tuesday. Alexis curled in the opener after 13 minutes and the World Player of the Year Lionel Messi netted his 39th league goal and 61st in all …

  • Chicago Bulls' Richard Hamilton, left front, stops a driving New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)
    Hamilton leads Bulls over Knicks, 98-86 AP - 6 hrs ago

    The Chicago Bulls thought they were finally getting their whole team back together for the final stretch. More »Hamilton leads Bulls over Knicks, 98-86

    Chicago Bulls' Richard Hamilton, left front, stops a driving New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)

    The Chicago Bulls thought they were finally getting their whole team back together for the final stretch.

  • AC Milan's Sulley Muntari celebrates after scoring against Cesena during their Italian Serie A soccer match in Cesena
    Muntari strike pulls Milan out of the doldrums Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - AC Milan overcame a glut of suspensions and injuries to win 1-0 at Chievo on Tuesday to pull themselves out of the doldrums after a miserable eight days and put the pressure back on Juventus … More »Muntari strike pulls Milan out of the doldrums

    AC Milan's Sulley Muntari celebrates after scoring against Cesena during their Italian Serie A soccer match in Cesena

    (Reuters) - AC Milan overcame a glut of suspensions and injuries to win 1-0 at Chievo on Tuesday to pull themselves out of the doldrums after a miserable eight days and put the pressure back on Juventus in the Serie A title race. Ghana forward Sulley Muntari rifled in a 30-metre shot early in the game as Milan bounced back …

  • Boston Red Sox coach McClure talks to pitcher Bard during their MLB game against Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto
    Bard takes centre stage as Red Sox starter Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    TORONTO (Reuters) - It did not match the hype surrounding Yu Darvish's debut but the Boston Red Sox and their fans have been eagerly awaiting Daniel Bard's first appearance as a Major League starter, hoping … More »Bard takes centre stage as Red Sox starter

    Boston Red Sox coach McClure talks to pitcher Bard during their MLB game against Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto

    TORONTO (Reuters) - It did not match the hype surrounding Yu Darvish's debut but the Boston Red Sox and their fans have been eagerly awaiting Daniel Bard's first appearance as a Major League starter, hoping the former reliever will be one of the keys to a successful season.

  • A members of the Los Angeles Police Department patrols the crowd before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Last year’s opening day was marred by an attack at the end of the game on Giants fan Bryan Stow. He was wearing a team jersey when he was punched in the head, kicked and slammed to the ground in the parking lot. Stow, a paramedic from Santa Cruz, suffered severe brain damage and still has not recovered.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
    Police out in force for Dodgers opening day AP - 7 hrs ago

    Police reported a dip in the number of arrests and public drinking citations at the opening day game at Dodger Stadium, where there was a heavy police presence one year after a Giants fan was beaten into … More »Police out in force for Dodgers opening day

    A members of the Los Angeles Police Department patrols the crowd before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Last year’s opening day was marred by an attack at the end of the game on Giants fan Bryan Stow. He was wearing a team jersey when he was punched in the head, kicked and slammed to the ground in the parking lot. Stow, a paramedic from Santa Cruz, suffered severe brain damage and still has not recovered.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

    Police reported a dip in the number of arrests and public drinking citations at the opening day game at Dodger Stadium, where there was a heavy police presence one year after a Giants fan was beaten into a coma in the parking lot.

  • Paul Pierce scored 27 points  to help the Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat
    Pierce shines as Celtics douse Heat AFP - 8 hrs ago

    Paul Pierce scored 27 points and Kevin Garnett added 24 as the Boston Celtics beat LeBron James and the Miami Heat 115-107, their second victory over the Heat in less than a fortnight. More »Pierce shines as Celtics douse Heat

    Paul Pierce scored 27 points  to help the Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat

    Paul Pierce scored 27 points and Kevin Garnett added 24 as the Boston Celtics beat LeBron James and the Miami Heat 115-107, their second victory over the Heat in less than a fortnight.

  • Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) comes up with a rebound against Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
    Celtics shoot past Heat, 115-107 AP - 8 hrs ago

    A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense. More »Celtics shoot past Heat, 115-107

    Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) comes up with a rebound against Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

    A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense.

  • File photo of Arkansas head coach Petrino reacting after Wright scored a touchdown against Kansas State in Arlington, Texas
    Arkansas fires football coach over relationship with assistant Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - The University of Arkansas on Tuesday fired head football coach Bobby Petrino after a motorcycle accident with a young female passenger led to what university officials … More »Arkansas fires football coach over relationship with assistant

    File photo of Arkansas head coach Petrino reacting after Wright scored a touchdown against Kansas State in Arlington, Texas

    LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - The University of Arkansas on Tuesday fired head football coach Bobby Petrino after a motorcycle accident with a young female passenger led to what university officials said was a pattern of deception about her hiring and their relationship.

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  • Hybrid Car Owners Not Buying Again ABC News - 19 hrs ago

    Once you “go hybrid,” it seems you can turn back after all.  Only 35 percent of hybrid car owners bought a hybrid again when they purchased a new vehicle in 2011, according … More »Hybrid Car Owners Not Buying Again

    Once you “go hybrid,” it seems you can turn back after all.  Only 35 percent of hybrid car owners bought a hybrid again when they purchased a new vehicle in 2011, according to a report by automotive research group Polk. But some regions of the...

  • An Apple Store employee sells Apple's new iPad to a customer at the 5th Avenue Apple Store in New York
    DOJ may sue Apple over ebooks as early as Wednesday: sources Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Justice Department could sue Apple Inc as early as Wednesday over alleged electronic book price-fixing, while settling with several … More »DOJ may sue Apple over ebooks as early as Wednesday: sources

    An Apple Store employee sells Apple's new iPad to a customer at the 5th Avenue Apple Store in New York

    WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Justice Department could sue Apple Inc as early as Wednesday over alleged electronic book price-fixing, while settling with several publishers as early as this week, two people familiar with the matter said. The Justice Department is investigating alleged price-fixing by Apple and …

  • Specialist Robert Gross leans out to check the numbers as he works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, April 9, 2012.  The Dow Jones industrial average finished Monday down 130 points at 12,929, its first close below 13,000 since March 12.  (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
    Stocks extend slide to 5 days, longest this year AP - 16 hrs ago

    The stock market extended its longest and deepest slump of the year Tuesday, caught between a recurring nightmare of European debt and the beginning of uncertain corporate … More »Stocks extend slide to 5 days, longest this year

    Specialist Robert Gross leans out to check the numbers as he works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, April 9, 2012.  The Dow Jones industrial average finished Monday down 130 points at 12,929, its first close below 13,000 since March 12.  (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    The stock market extended its longest and deepest slump of the year Tuesday, caught between a recurring nightmare of European debt and the beginning of uncertain corporate earnings reports at home.

  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Dow, S&P fall for fifth day, but Alcoa up late Reuters - 16 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The selloff in U.S. stocks accelerated on Tuesday, as the Dow and S&P 500 dropped for a fifth day, with the pullback coming on the cusp of earnings … More »Dow, S&P fall for fifth day, but Alcoa up late

    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The selloff in U.S. stocks accelerated on Tuesday, as the Dow and S&P 500 dropped for a fifth day, with the pullback coming on the cusp of earnings season. The slide marked the S&P 500's worst day since December 8. The declines were the largest losses this year in terms of both points and percentage …

  • President Barack Obama speaks at Florida Atlantic University, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
    Obama sees biggest divide since Johnson-Goldwater AP - 12 hrs ago

    President Barack Obama said Tuesday the choice facing voters this November will be as stark as in the milestone 1964 contest between Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater … More »Obama sees biggest divide since Johnson-Goldwater

    President Barack Obama speaks at Florida Atlantic University, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

    President Barack Obama said Tuesday the choice facing voters this November will be as stark as in the milestone 1964 contest between Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater — one that ended up with one of the biggest Democratic landslides in history.

  • John Shipman tosses a boot from the remains of his mother's home during the cleanup effort in Forney
    As weather gets biblical, insurers go missing Reuters - 19 hrs ago

    PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - As weather disasters strike with more frequency, homeowners first get hit with the destruction or total loss of property. Many are then hit with … More »As weather gets biblical, insurers go missing

    John Shipman tosses a boot from the remains of his mother's home during the cleanup effort in Forney

    PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - As weather disasters strike with more frequency, homeowners first get hit with the destruction or total loss of property. Many are then hit with the unexpected loss of homeowners insurance policies as insurance companies re-evaluate their financial liabilities. After a tornado ripped through Springfield, …

  • Sony Corp Chief Financial Officer Kato attends a news conference in Tokyo
    Sony sees record $6.4 billion loss on tax hit Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sony Corp flagged a record $6.4 billion annual net loss, double an earlier forecast and a fourth straight year of red ink, as it writes off … More »Sony sees record $6.4 billion loss on tax hit

    Sony Corp Chief Financial Officer Kato attends a news conference in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sony Corp flagged a record $6.4 billion annual net loss, double an earlier forecast and a fourth straight year of red ink, as it writes off deferred tax credits, heaping more pressure on its new CEO to turn around the electronics giant. Sony, which plans to axe 10,000 jobs - around 6 percent of …

  • Russian Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin addresses the State Duma, Russian Parliament's lower house, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has urged on all political forces to work together for the good of the country. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
    Putin pledges to improve investment climate AP - 2 hrs 3 mins ago

    Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday pledged to improve the country's dismal investment climate, calling it crucial for the country's development. More »Putin pledges to improve investment climate

    Russian Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin addresses the State Duma, Russian Parliament's lower house, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has urged on all political forces to work together for the good of the country. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

    Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday pledged to improve the country's dismal investment climate, calling it crucial for the country's development.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2010 file photo, Chief Justice John G. Roberts is seen during the group portrait at the Supreme Court Building in Washington. An apparent misunderstanding about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could cloud Supreme Court deliberations on its fate, leaving the impression that the law's insurance requirement is more onerous than it actually is. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
    Supreme Court misunderstanding on health overhaul? AP - 5 hrs ago

    A possible misunderstanding about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could cloud Supreme Court deliberations on its fate, leaving the impression that the … More »Supreme Court misunderstanding on health overhaul?

    FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2010 file photo, Chief Justice John G. Roberts is seen during the group portrait at the Supreme Court Building in Washington. An apparent misunderstanding about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could cloud Supreme Court deliberations on its fate, leaving the impression that the law's insurance requirement is more onerous than it actually is. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

    A possible misunderstanding about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could cloud Supreme Court deliberations on its fate, leaving the impression that the law's insurance requirement is more onerous than it actually is.

  • People leave the Alcoa Business Services Center in Pittsburgh
    Alcoa surprises Wall Street with first-quarter profit Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc surprised Wall Street with a first-quarter profit after a loss in the fourth quarter of 2011 as global markets improved, … More »Alcoa surprises Wall Street with first-quarter profit

    People leave the Alcoa Business Services Center in Pittsburgh

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc surprised Wall Street with a first-quarter profit after a loss in the fourth quarter of 2011 as global markets improved, especially in the aerospace and automobile sectors. The results, which beat analysts' forecast for a loss, sent the company's stock up 6 percent to $9.80 …

  • Scots deploy taste testers to sample gas leak fish AP - 1 hr 2 mins ago

    Scotland has called in taste testers to sample the fish found near the site of Total's North Sea gas leak, an unusual gastronomic exercise intended to provide reassurance … More »Scots deploy taste testers to sample gas leak fish

    Scotland has called in taste testers to sample the fish found near the site of Total's North Sea gas leak, an unusual gastronomic exercise intended to provide reassurance to Scottish seafood lovers.

  • File - In this file photo of an artist rendering released by Lucas Films, a drawing of the proposed Industry Light & Magic campus, is shown. Lucasfilm Ltd., the force behind the Star Wars movies, said it has abandoned plans to build a big digital production studio on historic farmland in northern California, citing opposition from neighbors worried the environmental impact. The company owned by filmmaker George Lucas said it planned to construct new facilities elsewhere. (AP Photo/Lucas Films, file)
    Lucasfilm abandons studio plan at NorCal site AP - 9 hrs ago

    George Lucas' film production company on Tuesday abandoned plans to build a sprawling studio in a rustic valley north of San Francisco, saying it has no desire to be … More »Lucasfilm abandons studio plan at NorCal site

    File - In this file photo of an artist rendering released by Lucas Films, a drawing of the proposed Industry Light & Magic campus, is shown. Lucasfilm Ltd., the force behind the Star Wars movies, said it has abandoned plans to build a big digital production studio on historic farmland in northern California, citing opposition from neighbors worried the environmental impact. The company owned by filmmaker George Lucas said it planned to construct new facilities elsewhere. (AP Photo/Lucas Films, file)

    George Lucas' film production company on Tuesday abandoned plans to build a sprawling studio in a rustic valley north of San Francisco, saying it has no desire to be seen as "an evil empire."

  • Report: Dodgy dossiers hurt job-seekers' chances AP - 8 hrs ago

    Thousands of U.S. job hunters are losing out because employers use faulty background-check data drawn from shoddy records, consumer advocates say in a new report. More »Report: Dodgy dossiers hurt job-seekers' chances

    Thousands of U.S. job hunters are losing out because employers use faulty background-check data drawn from shoddy records, consumer advocates say in a new report.

  • FILE - In this May 20, 2010,  file photo, Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn speaks at a Google conference in San Francisco. Best Buy Co.  Dunn has resigned from the electronics retailer.  Best Buy said Tuesday, April 10, 2012, that it was a mutual decision, and that there were no disagreements with Dunn on any matter relating to operations, financial controls, policies or procedures.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
    Best Buy CEO resigns amid internal investigation AP - 11 hrs ago

    Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn abruptly resigned on Tuesday after the embattled consumer electronics chain launched an internal investigation into his "personal conduct." More »Best Buy CEO resigns amid internal investigation

    FILE - In this May 20, 2010,  file photo, Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn speaks at a Google conference in San Francisco. Best Buy Co.  Dunn has resigned from the electronics retailer.  Best Buy said Tuesday, April 10, 2012, that it was a mutual decision, and that there were no disagreements with Dunn on any matter relating to operations, financial controls, policies or procedures.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

    Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn abruptly resigned on Tuesday after the embattled consumer electronics chain launched an internal investigation into his "personal conduct."

  • Men looking for labor jobs stand along a street in Brooklyn, New York
    February job openings rise to 3.5 million Reuters - 21 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of unemployed American workers for every job opening fell in February to its lowest since late 2008, pointing to ongoing healing in … More »February job openings rise to 3.5 million

    Men looking for labor jobs stand along a street in Brooklyn, New York

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of unemployed American workers for every job opening fell in February to its lowest since late 2008, pointing to ongoing healing in the still-weak labor market. The U.S. Labor Department said on Tuesday the number of U.S. jobs waiting to be filled rose by 21,000 in February to 3.498 million. …

  • Italy's borrowing costs jump amid new uncertainty AP - 58 mins ago

    Italy's borrowing costs more than doubled in a pair of bond auctions Wednesday due to renewed market uncertainty about debt and growth prospects among the 17-nation … More »Italy's borrowing costs jump amid new uncertainty

    Italy's borrowing costs more than doubled in a pair of bond auctions Wednesday due to renewed market uncertainty about debt and growth prospects among the 17-nation eurozone's weakest members.

  • Mortgage applications fall; rates ease: MBA Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for home mortgages faded last week after as demand for refinancing declined, an industry group said on Wednesday. The Mortgage Bankers … More »Mortgage applications fall; rates ease: MBA

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for home mortgages faded last week after as demand for refinancing declined, an industry group said on Wednesday. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity, which includes both refinancing and home purchase demand, fell 2.4 percent …

  • A broker sits in the stock exchange in Madrid Tuesday April 10, 2012.  Worries about Spain's finances intensified Tuesday, when the country's bond yields on international markets rose despite expectations of a new round of austerity measures. The Spanish government is under intense pressure to show it can rekindle economic growth and cut its budget deficit to avoid becoming the next eurozone country to need a bailout, while the joblessness rate is 23 percent and the economy is shrinking(AP Photo/Paul White)
    Spanish markets take breather after sharp losses AP - 1 hr 56 mins ago

    Spanish financial markets were on alert for further disruption Wednesday, as the country's borrowing costs edged lower after soaring this week on fears the country might … More »Spanish markets take breather after sharp losses

    A broker sits in the stock exchange in Madrid Tuesday April 10, 2012.  Worries about Spain's finances intensified Tuesday, when the country's bond yields on international markets rose despite expectations of a new round of austerity measures. The Spanish government is under intense pressure to show it can rekindle economic growth and cut its budget deficit to avoid becoming the next eurozone country to need a bailout, while the joblessness rate is 23 percent and the economy is shrinking(AP Photo/Paul White)

    Spanish financial markets were on alert for further disruption Wednesday, as the country's borrowing costs edged lower after soaring this week on fears the country might need a bailout.

  • FILE - In this March 26, 2012, file photo, Reebok-branded New York Jets football jerseys with the name and number of Jets quarterback Tim Tebow are displayed at a Modell's store in New York. Reebok has scrapped its effort to sell New York Jets Tim Tebow apparel, agreeing to rid stores of thousands of jerseys and T-shirts it stamped with the quarterback's name after he was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Jets last month. The terms of a settlement with Nike were disclosed Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in papers filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan that had been signed a day earlier. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
    Nike and Reebok settle NY fight over Tebow apparel AP - 14 hrs ago

    Running for a loss, Reebok has scrapped its effort to sell New York Jets Tim Tebow apparel, agreeing to rid stores of thousands of jerseys and T-shirts it stamped with … More »Nike and Reebok settle NY fight over Tebow apparel

    FILE - In this March 26, 2012, file photo, Reebok-branded New York Jets football jerseys with the name and number of Jets quarterback Tim Tebow are displayed at a Modell's store in New York. Reebok has scrapped its effort to sell New York Jets Tim Tebow apparel, agreeing to rid stores of thousands of jerseys and T-shirts it stamped with the quarterback's name after he was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Jets last month. The terms of a settlement with Nike were disclosed Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in papers filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan that had been signed a day earlier. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

    Running for a loss, Reebok has scrapped its effort to sell New York Jets Tim Tebow apparel, agreeing to rid stores of thousands of jerseys and T-shirts it stamped with the quarterback's name after he was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Jets last month.

  • FILE - In a Friday March 16, 2012 file photo, a crowd lines up outside of the Apple store in the Saddle Creek Shopping Center in Germantown, Tenn. On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, Apple, already the world's most valuable company, hit the $600 billion level for the first time. (AP Photo/The Commercial Appeal, Kyle Kurlick)
    Apple market value hits $600B AP - 15 hrs ago

    Apple, already the world's most valuable company, hit the $600 billion level for the first time Tuesday. More »Apple market value hits $600B

    FILE - In a Friday March 16, 2012 file photo, a crowd lines up outside of the Apple store in the Saddle Creek Shopping Center in Germantown, Tenn. On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, Apple, already the world's most valuable company, hit the $600 billion level for the first time. (AP Photo/The Commercial Appeal, Kyle Kurlick)

    Apple, already the world's most valuable company, hit the $600 billion level for the first time Tuesday.

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