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North Korea gives refrigerators for medal winners, labor camp to losers ABC News - 1 hr 49 mins ago
North Korea's Olympic athletes are thrilling their countrymen with surprising success in winning medals but according to defectors, these medals have a dark side. More »North Korea gives refrigerators for medal winners, labor camp to losers
North Korea's Olympic athletes are thrilling their countrymen with surprising success in winning medals but according to defectors, these medals have a dark side.
Syrian general among 1,000 refugees fleeing to Turkey Reuters - 11 mins ago
About 1,000 Syrians, including a defecting brigadier-general, have fled to Turkey in the past 24 hours to escape intensifying violence in their country, a Turkish official said on Friday. More »Syrian general among 1,000 refugees fleeing to Turkey
About 1,000 Syrians, including a defecting brigadier-general, have fled to Turkey in the past 24 hours to escape intensifying violence in their country, a Turkish official said on Friday.
Cheetah shows up Olympians, breaks land speed record LiveScience.com - 16 hrs ago
The fastest cheetah on Earth has done it again, breaking her previous world record for the 100-meter dash and setting a new best time of 5.95 seconds. More »Cheetah shows up Olympians, breaks land speed record
The fastest cheetah on Earth has done it again, breaking her previous world record for the 100-meter dash and setting a new best time of 5.95 seconds.
Megabus crash in Illinois kills at least one ABC News - 15 hrs ago
Police Say They Believed a Blown Tire Caused Wreck More »Megabus crash in Illinois kills at least one
Police Say They Believed a Blown Tire Caused Wreck
Romney: Reid's claim about unpaid taxes 'untrue' AP - 10 hrs ago
Put up or shut up, says Mitt Romney. Just sayin', retorts Harry Reid. For both men, it's a taxing situation.
Jobs seen weak in July, may help push Fed to act Reuters - 8 hrs ago
U.S. employment probably only inched up in July as the economy struggled to regain momentum, strengthening expectations of additional monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
Anti-Islam challenge to Tennessee lawmaker fails Reuters - 7 hrs ago
A Tennessee Republican congresswoman survived a spirited primary election challenge on Thursday from an opponent whose campaign was based on opposition to Islam and to a new mosque built near Nashville.
Excitement builds for Mars rover's landing SPACE.com - 17 hrs ago
NASA's next Mars rover is due to land in just a few days, and the huge robot's handlers can hardly wait.
Romney hires PR vet to hit back on Bain attacks ABC OTUS News - 13 hrs ago
The Romney campaign is hiring a corporate public relations specialist to help guide their response to questions about the candidate’s time in the private sector with Bain Capital, Buzzfeed’s Ben Smith reports. Michele Davis, currently with the D.C.-based Brunswick Group, has a long and colorful résumé...
Chicago O'Hare terminal back to normal after scare Reuters - 9 hrs ago
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Transportation Security Administration temporarily suspended passenger screening in one part of Chicago O'Hare International Airport Thursday afternoon to allow agents to conduct a "suspicious activity" investigation, but nothing dangerous was found. The TSA closed its security checkpoint at Terminal …

Sports News

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Swimming: U.S. qualifies fastest for men's medley relay Reuters - 42 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Phelps will get the chance to end his incredible Olympic career with yet another gold medal after the United States safely navigated their way into the final of the men's 4x100 … More »Swimming: U.S. qualifies fastest for men's medley relay
LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Phelps will get the chance to end his incredible Olympic career with yet another gold medal after the United States safely navigated their way into the final of the men's 4x100 meters medley relay. The Americans set the fastest time in Friday's qualifying heats, despite resting their top four …
U.S. nuclear bomb facility shut after security breach Reuters - 48 mins ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government's only facility for handling, processing and storing weapons-grade uranium has been temporarily shut after anti-nuclear activists, including an 82-year-old nun, … More »U.S. nuclear bomb facility shut after security breach
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government's only facility for handling, processing and storing weapons-grade uranium has been temporarily shut after anti-nuclear activists, including an 82-year-old nun, breached security fences, government officials said on Thursday. WSI Oak Ridge, the contractor responsible for protecting …
Judo: Saudi's first woman bows out after symbolic show Reuters - 51 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - After days of controversy and hours of negotiation over whether she could compete in an Islamic headscarf, Saudi Arabia's first female athlete to appear at the Olympic Games bowed out … More »Judo: Saudi's first woman bows out after symbolic show
LONDON (Reuters) - After days of controversy and hours of negotiation over whether she could compete in an Islamic headscarf, Saudi Arabia's first female athlete to appear at the Olympic Games bowed out on Friday after 80 seconds. Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shaherkani, one of the two Saudi women chosen to compete at the …
New Zealand's Drysdale powers to sculls title Reuters - 1 hr 1 min ago
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - New Zealand's Mahe Drysdale held on for victory in the men's Olympic single sculls on Friday to cement his position as one of the sport's most successful scullers and gain redemption … More »New Zealand's Drysdale powers to sculls title
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - New Zealand's Mahe Drysdale held on for victory in the men's Olympic single sculls on Friday to cement his position as one of the sport's most successful scullers and gain redemption for his bitter loss at the Beijing Games. Drysdale slowly moved through his fierce rival Ondrej Synek from the …
Saudi woman's historic bow over in 82 seconds AFP - 1 hr 2 mins ago
Judoka Wojdan Shaherkani, the first Saudi Arabian woman to compete at the Olympics, sobbed as she admitted to being overwhelmed by her historic debut which lasted just 82 seconds on Friday. More »Saudi woman's historic bow over in 82 seconds
Judoka Wojdan Shaherkani, the first Saudi Arabian woman to compete at the Olympics, sobbed as she admitted to being overwhelmed by her historic debut which lasted just 82 seconds on Friday.
Swimming: Australia qualifies fastest for women's medley relay Reuters - 1 hr 4 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Australia, propelled by a flying start from backstroker Emily Seebohm, stormed into the final of the women's 4x100 meters medley relay after setting the fastest time in Friday's qualifying … More »Swimming: Australia qualifies fastest for women's medley relay
LONDON (Reuters) - Australia, propelled by a flying start from backstroker Emily Seebohm, stormed into the final of the women's 4x100 meters medley relay after setting the fastest time in Friday's qualifying heats. Seebohm, a silver medalist in the individual 100 backstroke final, charged through the first leg in 58.57 …
Rowing: Britain's Grainger wins gold at last Reuters - 1 hr 10 mins ago
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - Britain's Katherine Grainger won an Olympic gold medal at the fourth time of asking on Friday when she powered to victory in the women's double sculls with partner Anna Watkins … More »Rowing: Britain's Grainger wins gold at last
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - Britain's Katherine Grainger won an Olympic gold medal at the fourth time of asking on Friday when she powered to victory in the women's double sculls with partner Anna Watkins in front of 25,000 ecstatic fans on Dorney Lake. The British duo led from the start and moved further ahead in a commanding …
Cycling: Team sprint rules should change, say French Reuters - 1 hr 15 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain were deserved winners of the men's cycling team sprint gold medal but the discipline's regulations should be changed, French technical director Isabelle Gautheron said on Friday. … More »Cycling: Team sprint rules should change, say French
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain were deserved winners of the men's cycling team sprint gold medal but the discipline's regulations should be changed, French technical director Isabelle Gautheron said on Friday. In Thursday's qualifying session, Britain's first man Philip Hindes crashed after a quarter of a lap in the match against …
Swimming: Sun qualifies fastest for 1500m final Reuters - 1 hr 17 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang posted the fastest time in the heats of the men's 1500 meters freestyle on Friday to stay on course to complete the long-distance double at the London Olympics. Sun … More »Swimming: Sun qualifies fastest for 1500m final
LONDON (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang posted the fastest time in the heats of the men's 1500 meters freestyle on Friday to stay on course to complete the long-distance double at the London Olympics. Sun won the 400 gold medal on the opening day of competition at the Aquatics Centre and is the overwhelming favorite to win …
Muamba reveals holiday kickabout AFP - 1 hr 19 mins ago
Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has revealed that he played an impromptu game of football while on holiday, just two months after he suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup tie last season. More »Muamba reveals holiday kickabout
Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has revealed that he played an impromptu game of football while on holiday, just two months after he suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup tie last season.
And the gold for dramatic gesture goes to .. Reuters - 1 hr 26 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Losing at the Olympics hurts. But suffering an injustice, real or imagined, is agony. The 2012 Games have been peppered with debatable refereeing, a technical glitch in fencing, post-race … More »And the gold for dramatic gesture goes to ..
LONDON (Reuters) - Losing at the Olympics hurts. But suffering an injustice, real or imagined, is agony. The 2012 Games have been peppered with debatable refereeing, a technical glitch in fencing, post-race relegation and - this one a first - the controversial expulsion of eight badminton players judged to have broken the …
Wang upsets Indian hope, Denmark take bronze Reuters - 1 hr 30 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Top seed Wang Yihan deflated a nation of over a billion people when she thrashed India's strong title hope Saina Nehwal to set up an all-China final in the women's badminton singles … More »Wang upsets Indian hope, Denmark take bronze
LONDON (Reuters) - Top seed Wang Yihan deflated a nation of over a billion people when she thrashed India's strong title hope Saina Nehwal to set up an all-China final in the women's badminton singles on Friday. Nehwal's run to the semi-finals raised a tidal wave of expectation in her home country and she admitted to suffering …
Rowing: New Zealand cruise to men's pair title Reuters - 1 hr 32 mins ago
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - New Zealand's Eric Murray and Hamish Bond cruised to a gold medal in the men's Olympic pair on Friday in the most comprehensive victory of the regatta on Dorney Lake. The New … More »Rowing: New Zealand cruise to men's pair title
DORNEY, England (Reuters) - New Zealand's Eric Murray and Hamish Bond cruised to a gold medal in the men's Olympic pair on Friday in the most comprehensive victory of the regatta on Dorney Lake. The New Zealand duo had entered the final as the stand-out favorites after winning the last three world championships and smashing …
QUICK QUOTE: MOTHER'S ADVICE AP - 1 hr 33 mins ago
Natalie Hawkins on the responsibility of daughter Gabby Douglas' newfound status as a role model. More »QUICK QUOTE: MOTHER'S ADVICE
Natalie Hawkins on the responsibility of daughter Gabby Douglas' newfound status as a role model.
London mayor left hanging after zipwire mishap AFP - 1 hr 39 mins ago
London Mayor Boris Johnson, tipped as a possible future British prime minister, made a striking entry to an Olympic event by zipwire Wednesday -- only to get stuck dangling over the crowd. More »London mayor left hanging after zipwire mishap
London Mayor Boris Johnson, tipped as a possible future British prime minister, made a striking entry to an Olympic event by zipwire Wednesday -- only to get stuck dangling over the crowd.
Home hope Ennis shines as athletics starts Reuters - 1 hr 40 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - British hope Jessica Ennis, the poster girl of the London Olympics, lit up a packed stadium on Friday where the track and field events got under way but the hosts' cycling team were … More »Home hope Ennis shines as athletics starts
LONDON (Reuters) - British hope Jessica Ennis, the poster girl of the London Olympics, lit up a packed stadium on Friday where the track and field events got under way but the hosts' cycling team were under scrutiny after a "planned" crash. Britain's men took cycling track team sprint gold on Thursday but German-born rider …
Kromowidjojo bids for sprint double AFP - 1 hr 43 mins ago
Dutch flyer Ranomi Kromowidjojo is on course for the sprint double after posting the fastest qualifying time in the opening heats of the women's 50m freestyle on Friday. More »Kromowidjojo bids for sprint double
Dutch flyer Ranomi Kromowidjojo is on course for the sprint double after posting the fastest qualifying time in the opening heats of the women's 50m freestyle on Friday.
Ennis delights crowd with scorching hurdles Reuters - 1 hr 44 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Jessica Ennis had a full house at the Olympic Stadium on its feet on Friday morning when she ran the fastest heptathlon 100 meters hurdles of all time on the first day of athletics … More »Ennis delights crowd with scorching hurdles
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Jessica Ennis had a full house at the Olympic Stadium on its feet on Friday morning when she ran the fastest heptathlon 100 meters hurdles of all time on the first day of athletics at the London Games. Running in the fifth and final heat in the first of seven events in the discipline, the former …
Triathlon: Australian promises whole-hearted effort Reuters - 1 hr 54 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Helen Jenkins will start the Olympic women's triathlon on Saturday as favorite but Australian Erin Densham is confident she can cause an upset following an extraordinary recovery … More »Triathlon: Australian promises whole-hearted effort
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Helen Jenkins will start the Olympic women's triathlon on Saturday as favorite but Australian Erin Densham is confident she can cause an upset following an extraordinary recovery from serious illness. A fast, flat course in central London, starting with a 1,500-metre swim in the Serpentine and …
Swimming: Kromowidjojo fastest in women's 50m heats Reuters - 2 hrs 0 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands set the fastest time in the heats of the women's 50 meters freestyle on Friday to stay on course to complete the sprint double at the London Olympics. … More »Swimming: Kromowidjojo fastest in women's 50m heats
LONDON (Reuters) - Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands set the fastest time in the heats of the women's 50 meters freestyle on Friday to stay on course to complete the sprint double at the London Olympics. Back in the water after winning the 100 gold the previous night, Kromowidjojo exploded off the blocks and charged …
Real Madrid trounce Galaxy AFP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago
Real Madrid opened their four-game tour of the US by routing Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles Galaxy 5-1 in an exhibition match Thursday at the Home Depot Center stadium. More »Real Madrid trounce Galaxy
Real Madrid opened their four-game tour of the US by routing Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles Galaxy 5-1 in an exhibition match Thursday at the Home Depot Center stadium.
Britain bid for more track gold in Olympic team pursuit AFP - 2 hrs 13 mins ago
Hosts Britain will take a huge step towards restoring their track cycling supremacy if they come away with the coveted men's Olympic team pursuit gold later Friday. More »Britain bid for more track gold in Olympic team pursuit
Hosts Britain will take a huge step towards restoring their track cycling supremacy if they come away with the coveted men's Olympic team pursuit gold later Friday.
Cycling: I crashed on purpose, says victorious Briton Reuters - 2 hrs 20 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - German-born Philip Hindes said he deliberately crashed after making a poor start in the heats of the Olympic track cycling team sprint, an event in which he and fellow Britons Chris … More »Cycling: I crashed on purpose, says victorious Briton
LONDON (Reuters) - German-born Philip Hindes said he deliberately crashed after making a poor start in the heats of the Olympic track cycling team sprint, an event in which he and fellow Britons Chris Hoy and Jason Kenny went on to win gold. "We were saying if we have a bad start we need to crash to get a restart," Hindes …
Belarus' Tsikhan to miss London Olympics AFP - 2 hrs 38 mins ago
Belarus hammer thrower Ivan Tsikhan will miss the London Olympics, the country's sports ministry said on Friday, after a request from athletics' world governing body. More »Belarus' Tsikhan to miss London Olympics
Belarus hammer thrower Ivan Tsikhan will miss the London Olympics, the country's sports ministry said on Friday, after a request from athletics' world governing body.
Archery: South Korean Im loses to Dutchman in last 16 Reuters - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - South Korean world record holder Im Dong-hyun made an early exit from the men's individual archery competition at the London Olympics on Friday, going out in the last 16 to Dutchman … More »Archery: South Korean Im loses to Dutchman in last 16
LONDON (Reuters) - South Korean world record holder Im Dong-hyun made an early exit from the men's individual archery competition at the London Olympics on Friday, going out in the last 16 to Dutchman Rick van der Ven. Im, who set the world record for 72 arrows in the ranking round a week ago, has two team gold medals from …

Business News

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Knight's future in balance after trading disaster Reuters - 12 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Knight Capital Group Inc fought for survival on Thursday after a $440 million trading loss caused by a software glitch wiped out much of its capital, … More »Knight's future in balance after trading disaster
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Knight Capital Group Inc fought for survival on Thursday after a $440 million trading loss caused by a software glitch wiped out much of its capital, forcing Knight to seek new funding as its shares plunged as much as 80 percent in two days. Many of the company's biggest customers, including TD Ameritrade, …
690 Miles: World's Longest Yard Sale Kicks Off ABC News - 19 hrs ago
Are you ready for some bargain knick knacks? How about so many that you’ll not in a lifetime get to see them all? What’s being billed as “The “World’s … More »690 Miles: World's Longest Yard Sale Kicks Off
Are you ready for some bargain knick knacks? How about so many that you’ll not in a lifetime get to see them all? What’s being billed as “The “World’s Longest Yard Sale” kicked off on Thursday, giving shoppers access to 690 miles of deals up...
Senate fails to approve cybersecurity legislation AP - 20 hrs ago
The Senate has failed to pass legislation to protect the U.S. electrical grid, water supplies and other critical industries from cyberattack and electronic espionag … More »Senate fails to approve cybersecurity legislation
The Senate has failed to pass legislation to protect the U.S. electrical grid, water supplies and other critical industries from cyberattack and electronic espionage.
Apple seeks severe punishment for Samsung lawyer's actions Reuters - 19 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc asked a U.S. judge on Thursday to punish Samsung Electronics Co Ltd for a Samsung attorney's conduct by ordering that the South Korean … More »Apple seeks severe punishment for Samsung lawyer's actions
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc asked a U.S. judge on Thursday to punish Samsung Electronics Co Ltd for a Samsung attorney's conduct by ordering that the South Korean company has infringed Apple's phone design patents, according to a court filing. Trial began this week in high stakes litigation between the two companies. …
Wrong brand: UK athletes warned over headphones AP - 18 hrs ago
British Olympic chiefs have clamped down on a bit of guerrilla marketing that saw the country's athletes sporting stylish — but non sponsor-brand — headphones at the … More »Wrong brand: UK athletes warned over headphones
British Olympic chiefs have clamped down on a bit of guerrilla marketing that saw the country's athletes sporting stylish — but non sponsor-brand — headphones at the games.
Wall Street takes a hit from ECB disappointment Reuters - 16 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell for a fourth day on Thursday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi disappointed investors hoping for immediate action to … More »Wall Street takes a hit from ECB disappointment
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell for a fourth day on Thursday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi disappointed investors hoping for immediate action to contain the euro zone debt crisis. One of Wall Street's top market makers, Knight Capital Group , was fighting for its survival after a trading glitch that …
Facebook shares dive as deadline for insider sales nears Reuters - 14 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook shares crumbled again on Thursday, sending the once-feverishly sought-after name below $20 for the first time as investors scrambled … More »Facebook shares dive as deadline for insider sales nears
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook shares crumbled again on Thursday, sending the once-feverishly sought-after name below $20 for the first time as investors scrambled to get out of the way of a potential share deluge in coming weeks. Thursday marked a five-day losing streak for the stock. Facebook has shed almost $50 billion …
Economic data underscores weakening activity Reuters - 20 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week and manufacturers suffered an unexpected drop in orders in June, … More »Economic data underscores weakening activity
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week and manufacturers suffered an unexpected drop in orders in June, suggesting the economy is struggling to break out of a soft patch. The economy has lost momentum in recent months, hurt by fears of higher taxes and sharp …
Argentina celebrates bond payoff as end of an era AP - 17 hrs ago
Bond payoffs are supposed to be boring, but Argentina's president is celebrating Friday's final $2.3 billion payment on a bond given to people whose savings were confiscated … More »Argentina celebrates bond payoff as end of an era
Bond payoffs are supposed to be boring, but Argentina's president is celebrating Friday's final $2.3 billion payment on a bond given to people whose savings were confiscated a decade ago, calling it a lesson for European countries now mired in foreign debt.
RIM to launch new PlayBook line next week Reuters - 17 hrs ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's Research In Motion has chosen its home country to launch a PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular networks, a crucial feature … More »RIM to launch new PlayBook line next week
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's Research In Motion has chosen its home country to launch a PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular networks, a crucial feature missing from its poor-selling initial models. The BlackBerry maker said on Thursday it would launch the new tablets in Canada next week and roll them out …
Gov't report: Tax cheats getting paid by Medicaid AP - 23 hrs ago
Thousands of Medicaid health care service providers still got paid by the government even though they owed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal taxes, congressional … More »Gov't report: Tax cheats getting paid by Medicaid
Thousands of Medicaid health care service providers still got paid by the government even though they owed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal taxes, congressional investigators say. A legal technicality is making it harder for the IRS to collect.
Oil rises in Asia ahead of US jobs report AP - 4 hrs ago
Oil was higher in Asia on Friday after a 2 percent drop the day before as attention turned from an anticlimactic ECB meeting to the monthly report on U.S. hiring. More »Oil rises in Asia ahead of US jobs report
Oil was higher in Asia on Friday after a 2 percent drop the day before as attention turned from an anticlimactic ECB meeting to the monthly report on U.S. hiring.
AT&T to buy NextWave, holder of unused spectrum AP - 22 hrs ago
AT&T says it has agreed to buy NextWave Wireless Inc., a company that holds the right to use sections of the wireless spectrum that could be used for broadband. More »AT&T to buy NextWave, holder of unused spectrum
AT&T says it has agreed to buy NextWave Wireless Inc., a company that holds the right to use sections of the wireless spectrum that could be used for broadband.
European stocks stabilize after ECB-led selloff AP - 2 hrs 16 mins ago
European markets rose slightly on Friday, recovering only some of the losses made the previous day, when the European Central Bank failed to deliver on bold promises … More »European stocks stabilize after ECB-led selloff
European markets rose slightly on Friday, recovering only some of the losses made the previous day, when the European Central Bank failed to deliver on bold promises of action to overcome the region's debt crisis.
Swiss seek U.S. tax deal by year-end, but not at any price: paper Reuters - 5 hrs ago
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government still wants to settle a long-simmering dispute with U.S. justice officials over undeclared funds stowed in Swiss offshore funds … More »Swiss seek U.S. tax deal by year-end, but not at any price: paper
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government still wants to settle a long-simmering dispute with U.S. justice officials over undeclared funds stowed in Swiss offshore funds by year-end, though not "at any price," Switzerland's chief diplomat said on Friday. "Our absolute priority is the best possible solution for Switzerland. …
Exclusive: Verizon Wireless spectrum deal in for tough remedy Reuters - 14 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless may need to agree to tough conditions to win approval for its deals to buy spectrum from cable companies and market each others' … More »Exclusive: Verizon Wireless spectrum deal in for tough remedy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless may need to agree to tough conditions to win approval for its deals to buy spectrum from cable companies and market each others' products, according to three sources knowledgeable about the negotiations. The Justice Department and Federal Communications Commission are reviewing plans …
Decline of entrepreneurship blamed for Japan woes AP - 1 hr 8 mins ago
Worn out and resigned to its dwindling status, Japan Inc. is said to be quietly shuffling off the world stage. But don't tell that to Kenji Hasegawa, who is ready to … More »Decline of entrepreneurship blamed for Japan woes
Worn out and resigned to its dwindling status, Japan Inc. is said to be quietly shuffling off the world stage. But don't tell that to Kenji Hasegawa, who is ready to conquer the global auto market with his nifty innovation, a bolt that doesn't need a nut. Or Chiaki Hayashi, who makes millions teaching big-name companies …
Mercedes car sales post first monthly drop in 2012 Reuters - 2 hrs 0 mins ago
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Daimler's luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz suffered its first monthly drop in volumes this year, suggesting a broader economic slowdown in major markets … More »Mercedes car sales post first monthly drop in 2012
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Daimler's luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz suffered its first monthly drop in volumes this year, suggesting a broader economic slowdown in major markets like China and Germany is starting to impact demand for premium cars. Sales of Mercedes-Benz cars fell 3.1 percent to 97,327 vehicles in July, as demand …
ECB signals may buy euro zone bonds Reuters - 18 hrs ago
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank indicated on Thursday it may again start buying government bonds to reduce crippling Spanish and Italian borrowing costs … More »ECB signals may buy euro zone bonds
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank indicated on Thursday it may again start buying government bonds to reduce crippling Spanish and Italian borrowing costs but the conditions it set and the dissenting voice of its key German member disappointed markets. In the latest move to contain the euro zone crisis, ECB …
Euro, shares recover slightly from ECB disappointment, jobs data awaited Reuters - 5 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares and the euro staged a slight recovery on Friday from a big selloff provoked by the European Central Bank's failure to satisfy investors' … More »Euro, shares recover slightly from ECB disappointment, jobs data awaited
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares and the euro staged a slight recovery on Friday from a big selloff provoked by the European Central Bank's failure to satisfy investors' hopes of swift action to tackle the debt crisis. The market's attention is likely to switch temporarily from central bank policy to the outlook for growth, …

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - August 3, 2012

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.: Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989)
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Write a wise saying and your name will live forever.: Anonymous
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God runs electromagnetics by wave theory on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the Devil runs them by quantum theory on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.: Sir William Bragg (1862 - 1942)
Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control.: Don Marquis (1878 - 1937)
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