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General News Update

Obama leads Romney in three battleground states, new poll shows The Ticket - 2 hrs 4 mins ago
President Barack Obama holds an edge over Mitt Romney in Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania, a new Quinnipiac University/New York Times/CBS News poll out Wednesday shows. More »Obama leads Romney in three battleground states, new poll shows
President Barack Obama holds an edge over Mitt Romney in Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania, a new Quinnipiac University/New York Times/CBS News poll out Wednesday shows.
Tea partier Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate runoff The Ticket - 11 hrs ago
Ted Cruz clinched the Republican nomination in the Texas Senate runoff race Tuesday night, handing the tea party a major victory and instantly becoming the odds-on favorite to win the open seat this fall. Cruz, a Cuban-American … More »Tea partier Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate runoff
Ted Cruz clinched the Republican nomination in the Texas Senate runoff race Tuesday night, handing the tea party a major victory and instantly becoming the odds-on favorite to win the open seat this fall. Cruz, a Cuban-American lawyer who formerly served as state solicitor general, received 56 percent of the vote to 44 …
Rausing pleads guilty to preventing wife's burial AP - 55 mins ago
Hans Kristian Rausing has pleaded guilty to preventing the proper burial of his wealthy wife Eva, whose decomposing body lay in their luxury home for two months before it was discovered. More »Rausing pleads guilty to preventing wife's burial
Hans Kristian Rausing has pleaded guilty to preventing the proper burial of his wealthy wife Eva, whose decomposing body lay in their luxury home for two months before it was discovered.
Assad praises troops as rebels get anti-aircraft missiles Reuters - 2 hrs 17 mins ago
Syrian combat aircraft and artillery pounded Aleppo late into the night as the army battled for control of the country's biggest city, where rebel fighters said troops loyal to President Assad had been forced to retreat.
Fed to signal more easing but stop short of big steps Reuters - 5 hrs ago
The Federal Reserve is likely to show on Wednesday that it is ready to act against a weakening economy but stop short of aggressive measures for now.
Crunching the numbers on an election: It's going to be a squeaker Reuters - 7 hrs ago
For anyone wondering how much of the vote President Barack Obama might lose in the November 6 election because he is black, a professor in Iowa has crunched polling data and come up with an estimate: 3.3 percent.
Obama announces new sanctions against Iran The Ticket - 15 hrs ago
President Obama ramped up sanctions on Iran as senior aides disputed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's contention that such punitive measures in the past have not slowed Tehran's nuclear program "by one iota."
Power restored across India after historic failure AP - 4 hrs ago
Factories and workshops across India were up and running again Wednesday, a day after a major system collapse led to a second day of power outages and the worst blackout in history.

Sports News

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Germany win men's eight Olympic gold AFP - 49 mins ago
Germany won the men's eight gold at the London Olympics rowing regatta on Wednesday. More »Germany win men's eight Olympic gold
Germany won the men's eight gold at the London Olympics rowing regatta on Wednesday.
Rowing - Britain storm to first gold Reuters - 1 hr 6 mins ago
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - Britain's Helen Glover and Heather Stanning stormed to victory in the women's Olympic rowing pair on Wednesday to give the host nation their first gold medal of the London Olympics … More »Rowing - Britain storm to first gold
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - Britain's Helen Glover and Heather Stanning stormed to victory in the women's Olympic rowing pair on Wednesday to give the host nation their first gold medal of the London Olympics in front of 25,000 screaming fans. Roared on by Princes William and Harry, the British duo - who only came together …
Weightlifting: Briton oversleeps, still has dream debut Reuters - 1 hr 11 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - After years of meticulous preparation, tailoring every aspect of your life to focus on one day of competition, imagine waking up on the morning of your Olympic debut to find you'd slept … More »Weightlifting: Briton oversleeps, still has dream debut
LONDON (Reuters) - After years of meticulous preparation, tailoring every aspect of your life to focus on one day of competition, imagine waking up on the morning of your Olympic debut to find you'd slept through your alarm clock. That nightmare became a reality for 21-year-old British athlete Jack Oliver ahead of his weightlifting …
Phelps and Lochte through to medley semis Reuters - 1 hr 15 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte both safely qualified for the semi-finals of the men's 200 metres individual medley at the London Olympics on Wednesday. Returning to the pool for the … More »Phelps and Lochte through to medley semis
LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte both safely qualified for the semi-finals of the men's 200 metres individual medley at the London Olympics on Wednesday. Returning to the pool for the morning heats after they teamed up to win gold for the United States in the 4x200 freestyle relay on Tuesday night, the …
'Adopted Brit' Meilutyte's life turned upside down by gold AFP - 1 hr 21 mins ago
The young life of "adopted Brit" Ruta Meilutyte has been turned upside down since her career-changing Olympic gold medal triumph. More »'Adopted Brit' Meilutyte's life turned upside down by gold
The young life of "adopted Brit" Ruta Meilutyte has been turned upside down since her career-changing Olympic gold medal triumph.
Sky's the limit but focus not on Bolt, says Blake AFP - 1 hr 23 mins ago
The sky's the limit but the focus is most definitely not on Usain Bolt, according to Yohan Blake, the fastest man in the world this year who will be going for the Olympic sprint double. More »Sky's the limit but focus not on Bolt, says Blake
The sky's the limit but the focus is most definitely not on Usain Bolt, according to Yohan Blake, the fastest man in the world this year who will be going for the Olympic sprint double.
Le Clos slept with gold Olympic medal AFP - 1 hr 34 mins ago
Chad le Clos slept with his gold medal on after edging out US Olympics legend Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly final, his South Africa team-mate Oscar Pistorius revealed Wednesday. More »Le Clos slept with gold Olympic medal
Chad le Clos slept with his gold medal on after edging out US Olympics legend Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly final, his South Africa team-mate Oscar Pistorius revealed Wednesday.
Swimming: Soni tops 200m breaststroke heats Reuters - 1 hr 38 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Rebecca Soni made the perfect start to the defense of her 200 meters breaststroke title when she set the fastest time in Wednesday's heats at the London Olympics. The American showed … More »Swimming: Soni tops 200m breaststroke heats
LONDON (Reuters) - Rebecca Soni made the perfect start to the defense of her 200 meters breaststroke title when she set the fastest time in Wednesday's heats at the London Olympics. The American showed no lingering effects of her narrow loss in the 100 breaststroke final two days ago as she glided her way through the pool …
Hiddink keen to make Anzhi the team to beat AFP - 1 hr 50 mins ago
Dutch coach Guus Hiddink has said he is aiming to make big-spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala one of the teams to beat in the domestic league. More »Hiddink keen to make Anzhi the team to beat
Dutch coach Guus Hiddink has said he is aiming to make big-spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala one of the teams to beat in the domestic league.
Badminton: Lin says manipulation not in Olympic spirit Reuters - 1 hr 50 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Men's singles champion Lin Dan broke ranks with his Chinese badminton team on Wednesday, saying 'throwing' tactics employed by four women's doubles pairs at the London Games to secure … More »Badminton: Lin says manipulation not in Olympic spirit
LONDON (Reuters) - Men's singles champion Lin Dan broke ranks with his Chinese badminton team on Wednesday, saying 'throwing' tactics employed by four women's doubles pairs at the London Games to secure an easier draw were not in the Olympic spirit. Lin, the men's singles world number one and a national hero in China, also …
Phelps "probably not" greatest Olympian: Coe Reuters - 1 hr 54 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - American swimmer Michael Phelps is "probably not" the greatest Olympic champion of all time, despite winning a record total of 19 medals, London 2012 Games chief Sebastian Coe said on … More »Phelps "probably not" greatest Olympian: Coe
LONDON (Reuters) - American swimmer Michael Phelps is "probably not" the greatest Olympic champion of all time, despite winning a record total of 19 medals, London 2012 Games chief Sebastian Coe said on Wednesday. Phelps eclipsed the previous record of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina's 18 medals, when the U.S. won gold in …
US NBA stars romp while Parker downs Ginobili AFP - 1 hr 56 mins ago
With spectacular dunks and pressuring defence, the US Olympic team of NBA stars routed Tunisia 110-63 on Tuesday while France edged Argentina in a showdown of NBA teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobi … More »US NBA stars romp while Parker downs Ginobili
With spectacular dunks and pressuring defence, the US Olympic team of NBA stars routed Tunisia 110-63 on Tuesday while France edged Argentina in a showdown of NBA teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
Le Clos in tears after beating hero Phelps AFP - 1 hr 57 mins ago
South Africa's Chad le Clos cried tears of joy after ending Michael Phelps' 200m butterfly reign at the Olympics Tuesday. More »Le Clos in tears after beating hero Phelps
South Africa's Chad le Clos cried tears of joy after ending Michael Phelps' 200m butterfly reign at the Olympics Tuesday.
London Mayor's travel warning silenced Reuters - 1 hr 57 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - After weeks urging London's commuters and visitors to "get ahead of the Games" to avoid potential problems with the capital's ageing and always busy transport network during the Olympics, … More »London Mayor's travel warning silenced
LONDON (Reuters) - After weeks urging London's commuters and visitors to "get ahead of the Games" to avoid potential problems with the capital's ageing and always busy transport network during the Olympics, London mayor Boris Johnson has fallen silent. In place of Johnson's booming, upper-class accent, travelers heard a …
Clary pips Lochte in 200m backstroke heats Reuters - 2 hrs 0 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte, conserving his energy for one of the most brutal challenges in Olympic swimming, safely navigated his way into the semi-finals of the 200 meters backstroke on Wednesday. … More »Clary pips Lochte in 200m backstroke heats
LONDON (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte, conserving his energy for one of the most brutal challenges in Olympic swimming, safely navigated his way into the semi-finals of the 200 meters backstroke on Wednesday. Lochte won his morning heat in a time of one minute 56.36 seconds to qualify second fastest overall behind his American …
Shooting: "Where do I check in my gun please?" Reuters - 2 hrs 4 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt remembered his running spikes and vest, Michael Phelps had no trouble with his goggles and trunks but, for world class shooters at the London Olympics, packing isn't so easy. … More »Shooting: "Where do I check in my gun please?"
LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt remembered his running spikes and vest, Michael Phelps had no trouble with his goggles and trunks but, for world class shooters at the London Olympics, packing isn't so easy. A heap of paperwork is required at gun clubs and airports and a special license is needed to bring a weapon to London. …
Syrian swimmer tries to focus on Games AFP - 2 hrs 6 mins ago
Syrian swimmer Bayan Jumah tried to put the conflict raging in her hometown of Aleppo aside Wednesday and focus on fulfilling her long-anticipated Olympic dream. More »Syrian swimmer tries to focus on Games
Syrian swimmer Bayan Jumah tried to put the conflict raging in her hometown of Aleppo aside Wednesday and focus on fulfilling her long-anticipated Olympic dream.
China's Yi fastest in 100m freestyle AFP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago
China's Tang Yi made the early running in the women's 100m freestyle heats as defending champion Britta Steffen struggled to make the top-16 semi-finals of the event on Wednesday. More »China's Yi fastest in 100m freestyle
China's Tang Yi made the early running in the women's 100m freestyle heats as defending champion Britta Steffen struggled to make the top-16 semi-finals of the event on Wednesday.
Meilutyte's life not the same after Olympic win AFP - 2 hrs 14 mins ago
Ruta Meilutyte's young life has been turned upside down since her career-changing Olympic gold medal triumph and has become recognisable in the athletes village in London. More »Meilutyte's life not the same after Olympic win
Ruta Meilutyte's young life has been turned upside down since her career-changing Olympic gold medal triumph and has become recognisable in the athletes village in London.
Kluivert new Dutch assistant coach - federation AFP - 2 hrs 16 mins ago
Former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert will be one of new coach Louis van Gaal's assistants, the Dutch football federation (KNVB) announced on Wednesday. More »Kluivert new Dutch assistant coach - federation
Former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert will be one of new coach Louis van Gaal's assistants, the Dutch football federation (KNVB) announced on Wednesday.
Olympic golden girl Franklin lifts US massacre town AFP - 2 hrs 19 mins ago
A bloody movie theater massacre cast a shadow over this corner of Colorado, but the golden Olympic performance of local teenager Missy Franklin has proved a light in the darkness. More »Olympic golden girl Franklin lifts US massacre town
A bloody movie theater massacre cast a shadow over this corner of Colorado, but the golden Olympic performance of local teenager Missy Franklin has proved a light in the darkness.
China's Tang fastest in 100m freestyle heats Reuters - 2 hrs 20 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - China's Tang Yi set the pace in the preliminary rounds of the women's 100 meters freestyle at the London Olympics on Wednesday. Tang swam a personal best time of 53.28 seconds to win … More »China's Tang fastest in 100m freestyle heats
LONDON (Reuters) - China's Tang Yi set the pace in the preliminary rounds of the women's 100 meters freestyle at the London Olympics on Wednesday. Tang swam a personal best time of 53.28 seconds to win her morning heat and finish first overall in the race to discover the fastest woman in water. Australia's Melanie Schlanger, …
EYES ON LONDON: Badminton woes, Bieber and Wieber AP - 2 hrs 25 mins ago
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: Badminton woes, Bieber and Wieber
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you:
Britain's Gordon lights up Olympic judo competition AFP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago
Britain's Winston Gordon lit up the Olympic judo competition with a stunning throw amid a blistering start to the men's under-90kg division on Wednesday. More »Britain's Gordon lights up Olympic judo competition
Britain's Winston Gordon lit up the Olympic judo competition with a stunning throw amid a blistering start to the men's under-90kg division on Wednesday.
Daley Twitter 'troll' given police warning AFP - 2 hrs 40 mins ago
A 17-year-old youth who was arrested for sending abusive Twitter messages to British diving star Tom Daley has been given a warning about harassment, police said on Wednesday. More »Daley Twitter 'troll' given police warning
A 17-year-old youth who was arrested for sending abusive Twitter messages to British diving star Tom Daley has been given a warning about harassment, police said on Wednesday.

Business News

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Iran leader: Stop exporting oil, make new economy AP - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
Iran's supreme leader has outlined a new approach to overcome Western sanctions — stop selling oil and build knowledge-based industries instead. More »Iran leader: Stop exporting oil, make new economy
Iran's supreme leader has outlined a new approach to overcome Western sanctions — stop selling oil and build knowledge-based industries instead.
'Dark Knight' stays atop box office with $64M AP - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
"The Dark Knight Rises" stayed atop the box office for the second straight weekend, making just over $64 million. But it's lagging behind the staggering numbers of its … More »'Dark Knight' stays atop box office with $64M
"The Dark Knight Rises" stayed atop the box office for the second straight weekend, making just over $64 million. But it's lagging behind the staggering numbers of its predecessor, 2008's "The Dark Knight."
Analysis: Apple sounds warning bell for smartphone industry Reuters - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
(Reuters) - If Apple Inc's weaker-than-expected quarterly result is anything to go by, the global smartphone industry is a lot more vulnerable to economic shocks these … More »Analysis: Apple sounds warning bell for smartphone industry
(Reuters) - If Apple Inc's weaker-than-expected quarterly result is anything to go by, the global smartphone industry is a lot more vulnerable to economic shocks these days than during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. In developed markets, every other person already owns a smartphone. In emerging markets, penetration rates …
2 SKoreans arrested for mobile customer data theft AP - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
South Korean police said they arrested two men who allegedly stole the personal details of about 8 million mobile phone subscribers and sold the data to marketing companies … More »2 SKoreans arrested for mobile customer data theft
South Korean police said they arrested two men who allegedly stole the personal details of about 8 million mobile phone subscribers and sold the data to marketing companies in one of the country's biggest hacking schemes.
Boeing, NTSB investigate Dreamliner engine issue Reuters - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Sunday The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an issue with an engine on a 787 Dreamliner following an incident … More »Boeing, NTSB investigate Dreamliner engine issue
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Sunday The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an issue with an engine on a 787 Dreamliner following an incident at Charleston International Airport during a preflight test on Saturday. "While the investigation is in its early stages, we are unaware of any operational …
Apple, Samsung patent trial starts with jury selection Reuters - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - A Google employee, at least five patent owners and plenty of iPhone and iPad consumers were among the potential jurors summoned to court … More »Apple, Samsung patent trial starts with jury selection
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - A Google employee, at least five patent owners and plenty of iPhone and iPad consumers were among the potential jurors summoned to court on Monday in a high-stakes U.S. patent battle between Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh spent several hours examining …
GM says has ousted global marketing chief Reuters - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co ousted its global marketing chief Joel Ewanick a little more than two years after he joined the company, the largest U.S. automaker … More »GM says has ousted global marketing chief
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co ousted its global marketing chief Joel Ewanick a little more than two years after he joined the company, the largest U.S. automaker said on Sunday. "He failed to meet the expectations that the company has for its employees," GM spokesman Greg Martin said. He declined to elaborate. …
Stocks at three-week highs on stimulus hopes Reuters - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks rose to their highest in more than three weeks on Monday, underpinned by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central … More »Stocks at three-week highs on stimulus hopes
LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks rose to their highest in more than three weeks on Monday, underpinned by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank will provide stimulus to support their struggling economies. Inflows into safe-haven German government bonds waned, keeping prices close to three-week …
Greek leaders agree most cuts, lenders stay on-source Reuters - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
ATHENS (Reuters) - Political leaders in Greece have agreed on most of the austerity measures demanded by its creditors and are now eyeing pension and wage cuts to find … More »Greek leaders agree most cuts, lenders stay on-source
ATHENS (Reuters) - Political leaders in Greece have agreed on most of the austerity measures demanded by its creditors and are now eyeing pension and wage cuts to find the final 1.5 billion euros of savings still needed, a source close to the talks said on Sunday. Greece must find savings worth 11.5 billion euros for 2013 …
Factbox: U.S. in one of its largest-ever pipeline build-outs Reuters - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
(Reuters) - The boom in U.S. onshore oil and liquids production has generated what could be the nation's largest-ever pipeline build-out to move that output from often-remote … More »Factbox: U.S. in one of its largest-ever pipeline build-outs
(Reuters) - The boom in U.S. onshore oil and liquids production has generated what could be the nation's largest-ever pipeline build-out to move that output from often-remote areas to storage or refineries. Here is a list of projects aimed at providing new, expanded and reversed liquids flows to markets from U.S. ...
Tech titans face off in court over iPhone, iPad AP - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
A jury has been selected to decide the merits of Apple Inc.'s claims that Samsung Electronics Co.'s smartphones and computer tablets are illegal knockoffs of the iPhone … More »Tech titans face off in court over iPhone, iPad
A jury has been selected to decide the merits of Apple Inc.'s claims that Samsung Electronics Co.'s smartphones and computer tablets are illegal knockoffs of the iPhone and iPad.
Oil rises for 5th day on Europe action hopes AP - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
Oil prices rose for a fifth day ahead of a meeting Monday between the U.S. Treasury Secretary and top European finance officials as expectations remain elevated for … More »Oil rises for 5th day on Europe action hopes
Oil prices rose for a fifth day ahead of a meeting Monday between the U.S. Treasury Secretary and top European finance officials as expectations remain elevated for ECB action to prevent Spain's financial woes from deepening.
British bank RBS braced for Libor rigging fine: CEO Reuters - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - British bank RBS is braced to be punished over its role in the interest-rate rigging scandal that has rocked the industry, Chief Executive Stephen … More »British bank RBS braced for Libor rigging fine: CEO
LONDON (Reuters) - British bank RBS is braced to be punished over its role in the interest-rate rigging scandal that has rocked the industry, Chief Executive Stephen Hester said in an interview with The Guardian newspaper. "RBS is one of the banks tied up in Libor. We'll have our day in that particular spotlight as well," …
Insight: Oil pipeline crunch shifts U.S. shale race from drillbits to valves Reuters - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. shale oil revolution can't be stopped, but it could be delayed by a potential shortfall of 10-ton valves and giant pipeline pumps essential … More »Insight: Oil pipeline crunch shifts U.S. shale race from drillbits to valves
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. shale oil revolution can't be stopped, but it could be delayed by a potential shortfall of 10-ton valves and giant pipeline pumps essential for rebalancing markets upended by the surge in production. Amid an unanticipated boom in inland oil output that turned the domestic market upside down …
HSBC takes $2 billion hit for U.S., UK scandals Reuters - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Revelations of lax anti-money laundering controls at HSBC are "shameful and embarrassing" for Europe's biggest bank, its boss said on Monday, and it … More »HSBC takes $2 billion hit for U.S., UK scandals
LONDON (Reuters) - Revelations of lax anti-money laundering controls at HSBC are "shameful and embarrassing" for Europe's biggest bank, its boss said on Monday, and it may have to pay out well over $2 billion for the scandal and in compensation for UK mis-selling. HSBC set aside $700 million to cover fines and other costs …
HSBC faces U.S. compliance issues, Libor scrutiny Reuters - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - The threat that HSBC faces a big U.S. fine for lax controls in its anti-money laundering systems and the risk it will be pulled deeper into an interest … More »HSBC faces U.S. compliance issues, Libor scrutiny
LONDON (Reuters) - The threat that HSBC faces a big U.S. fine for lax controls in its anti-money laundering systems and the risk it will be pulled deeper into an interest rate manipulation probe are set to overshadow strong half-year profits on Monday. HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, is expected to unveil a half-year pretax …
Insight: As scandal grew, Nomura chairman pushed for shake-up Reuters - Sun, Jul 29, 2012
TOKYO (Reuters) - The biggest management shake-up at Nomura Holdings in a decade and a half was orchestrated by the bank's chairman with the secrecy and precision of … More »Insight: As scandal grew, Nomura chairman pushed for shake-up
TOKYO (Reuters) - The biggest management shake-up at Nomura Holdings in a decade and a half was orchestrated by the bank's chairman with the secrecy and precision of a military operation. The closely guarded timing of Thursday's announcement that Chief Executive Kenichi Watanabe was quitting stunned senior managers at Japan's …
Banks urge Congress to extend crisis-era deposit insurance Reuters - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The expiration of special U.S. deposit insurance at the end of the year has spurred banks to lobby Congress to extend the program out of fear that … More »Banks urge Congress to extend crisis-era deposit insurance
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The expiration of special U.S. deposit insurance at the end of the year has spurred banks to lobby Congress to extend the program out of fear that companies will withdraw billions of dollars. At issue is the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program, which insures all bank deposits in checking accounts …
Asia stocks rise on continued hopes for ECB action AP - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
World stock markets rose again Monday as expectations remained high for strong European Central Bank action to stem the continent's chronic debt crisis. More »Asia stocks rise on continued hopes for ECB action
World stock markets rose again Monday as expectations remained high for strong European Central Bank action to stem the continent's chronic debt crisis.
Air France-KLM losses $1.1B in restructuring costs AP - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
Air France-KLM said Monday its net loss ballooned to nearly €900 million ($1.1 billion) in the second quarter after it took a hefty charge to pay for restructuring that … More »Air France-KLM losses $1.1B in restructuring costs
Air France-KLM said Monday its net loss ballooned to nearly €900 million ($1.1 billion) in the second quarter after it took a hefty charge to pay for restructuring that will see it shed about 10 percent of the airline's workforce.

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - August 1, 2012

From the moment I picked up your book until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it.: Groucho Marx (1890 - 1977)
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It is possible to be below flattery as well as above it.: Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800 - 1859)
People often write me and ask how I keep my wood floors so clean when I live with a child and a dog, and my answer is that I use a technique called Suffering From a Mental Illness.: Heather Armstrong, Dooce, 07-07-06
It is nobler to declare oneself wrong than to insist on being right - especially when one is right.: Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900), Thus Spoke Zarathustra
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