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General News Update
Sports News Update
Business News Update
Miscellaneous Daily Information
Boston Area Weather


General News Update

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Obama looks at reporters as he returns from birthday visit at Camp David, to the White House in Washington
    Obama embraces health care law after court ruling AP - 4 hrs ago

    President Obama, emboldened by the Supreme Court's affirmation of his health care overhaul, is now embracing the law while campaigning for re-election, just as Republican rival Mitt Romney steps back from it. More »Obama embraces health care law after court ruling

    Obama looks at reporters as he returns from birthday visit at Camp David, to the White House in Washington

    President Obama, emboldened by the Supreme Court's affirmation of his health care overhaul, is now embracing the law while campaigning for re-election, just as Republican rival Mitt Romney steps back from it.

  • 'World News' Political Insights: Mitt Romney Looks for August Reset
    Mitt Romney looks for August reset ABC OTUS News - 13 hrs ago

    The nation has met Barack Obama's Mitt Romney. If it's going to meet Romney's version of himself, it will happen this month, or not at all. More »Mitt Romney looks for August reset

    'World News' Political Insights: Mitt Romney Looks for August Reset

    The nation has met Barack Obama's Mitt Romney. If it's going to meet Romney's version of himself, it will happen this month, or not at all.

  • FILE - In this file photo from Feb. 16, 2007, Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, leaves the Plymouth Township police station in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., after surrendering to police for 14 misdemeanor and summary offenses. Garrett Reid was found dead Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in his room at Eagles training camp at Lehigh University. Police say "there were no suspicious activities." (AP Photo/Mark Stehle, File)
    Philadelphia Eagles coach's troubled son found dead @ Yahoo! Sports - 11 hrs ago

    Garrett Reid, the troubled 29-year-old son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday in a dorm room at the club's Lehigh University training camp, where he spends most of his summers with his father. More »Philadelphia Eagles coach's troubled son found dead

    FILE - In this file photo from Feb. 16, 2007, Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, leaves the Plymouth Township police station in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., after surrendering to police for 14 misdemeanor and summary offenses. Garrett Reid was found dead Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in his room at Eagles training camp at Lehigh University. Police say "there were no suspicious activities." (AP Photo/Mark Stehle, File)

    Garrett Reid, the troubled 29-year-old son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday in a dorm room at the club's Lehigh University training camp, where he spends most of his summers with his father.

  • John McCain speaks during a news conference with fellow Republicans to discuss "The Obama Administration's national security leaks" in the Capitol in Washington
    First GOP convention speakers announced The Ticket - 8 hrs ago

    Sen. John McCain, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee are among the first speakers named for this month's Republican National Convention in Tampa. More »First GOP convention speakers announced

    John McCain speaks during a news conference with fellow Republicans to discuss "The Obama Administration's national security leaks" in the Capitol in Washington

    Sen. John McCain, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee are among the first speakers named for this month's Republican National Convention in Tampa.

  • A 66-year-old man entered a hospital intensive care unit and shot his 65-year-old wife while standing at her bedside, Ohio police said.

  • U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney makes a point at a campaign event in Golden

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and the Republican National Committee raised $101.3 million in July, turning in another big month of financial strength for their battle to defeat President Barack Obama on November 6. In addition to the July numbers, the Romney campaign also planned to …

  • In this July 26, 2012 photo, dead fish float in a drying pond near Rock Port, Mo. Multitudes of fish are dying in the Midwest as the sizzling summer dries up rivers and raises water temperatures in some spots to nearly 100 degrees. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

    Thousands of fish are dying in the Midwest as the hot, dry summer dries up rivers and causes water temperatures to climb in some spots to nearly 100 degrees.

  • Bystanders stand outside the scene of a shooting inside The Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wis, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. Police in Wisconsin say at least seven people are dead at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, including the suspected gunman. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

    President Obama said that he and first lady Michelle Obama are "deeply saddened" by the killing of at least six people at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, and promised his administration will provide "whatever support is necessary."

  • Officials: NASCAR fans warned of lightning, rain

    Tough news out of Pocono as the same storm that shut down the race after 98 of a scheduled 160 laps also sent down a lightning strike that left one fan dead and nine injured.

  • Firefighters battle wildfire near the town of Noble in Cleveland County south of Oklahoma City

    OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Cooler temperatures gave a slight boost on Sunday to crews battling 18 wildfires across Oklahoma that have torched at least 121 structures and charred thousands of acres amid a drought. The blazes, which have charred more than 68,000 acres across the state, burned throughout the night, forcing …

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Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • Serbia's Bojan Beljanski and Dalibor Cutura react after their loss to Hungary in their men's handball Preliminaries Group B match at the Copper Box venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Handball: Serbia let Hungary into quarters Reuters - 37 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - European championship runners-up Serbia blew a two-goal lead with 16 minutes remaining to let Hungary through their grasp and into the quarter-finals of the men's Olympic handball tournament … More »Handball: Serbia let Hungary into quarters

    Serbia's Bojan Beljanski and Dalibor Cutura react after their loss to Hungary in their men's handball Preliminaries Group B match at the Copper Box venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - European championship runners-up Serbia blew a two-goal lead with 16 minutes remaining to let Hungary through their grasp and into the quarter-finals of the men's Olympic handball tournament on Monday. Four-times bronze medal match losers Hungary set up a last-eight clash with Beijing 2008 runners-up …

  • Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures to the crowd after winning the men's 100m final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
    Bolt turns attention to 200m Reuters - 41 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt has little time to bask in his extraordinary 100 meters victory as the Jamaican now turns his attention to the event he loves the most, the 200m, where once again he is aiming … More »Bolt turns attention to 200m

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures to the crowd after winning the men's 100m final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

    LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt has little time to bask in his extraordinary 100 meters victory as the Jamaican now turns his attention to the event he loves the most, the 200m, where once again he is aiming to break new ground. On Sunday, the Jamaican became the only man to cross the line first in two 100m finals, putting …

  • Pearson clocked the leading time in the 100m hurdles, timing 12.57sec
    Olympics favourites Pearson, Rudisha and Adams coast AFP - 51 mins ago

    Title favourites Sally Pearson of Australia, Kenyan David Rudisha and New Zealander Valerie Adams all sailed through their respective Olympic qualifying heats on Monday. More »Olympics favourites Pearson, Rudisha and Adams coast

    Pearson clocked the leading time in the 100m hurdles, timing 12.57sec

    Title favourites Sally Pearson of Australia, Kenyan David Rudisha and New Zealander Valerie Adams all sailed through their respective Olympic qualifying heats on Monday.

  • Clichy mentioned the incident on Twitter
    Irish probe Clichy racism claim AFP - 1 hr 1 min ago

    An investigation has been launched after Manchester City defender Gael Clichy claimed he was the victim of racism after a banana was thrown onto the pitch during his side's friendly win over Limerick. More »Irish probe Clichy racism claim

    Clichy mentioned the incident on Twitter

    An investigation has been launched after Manchester City defender Gael Clichy claimed he was the victim of racism after a banana was thrown onto the pitch during his side's friendly win over Limerick.

  • Ahly raised their game after two narrow Group B wins to whip surprise side Berekum Chelsea of Ghana 4-1 in Cairo
    Ahly, Esperance take charge in Champions League AFP - 1 hr 13 mins ago

    North African club football giants Al Ahly of Egypt and Esperance of Tunisia took control of the 2012 CAF Champions League at the weekend with contrasting matchday 3 home victories. More »Ahly, Esperance take charge in Champions League

    Ahly raised their game after two narrow Group B wins to whip surprise side Berekum Chelsea of Ghana 4-1 in Cairo

    North African club football giants Al Ahly of Egypt and Esperance of Tunisia took control of the 2012 CAF Champions League at the weekend with contrasting matchday 3 home victories.

  • The world record holder sailed through qualification
    Isinbayeva braced for golden Olympics close-up AFP - 1 hr 13 mins ago

    Russian diva Yelena Isinbayeva goes for a third Olympic gold medal on Monday, aiming to prove she remains the undisputed queen of women's pole vaulting. More »Isinbayeva braced for golden Olympics close-up

    The world record holder sailed through qualification

    Russian diva Yelena Isinbayeva goes for a third Olympic gold medal on Monday, aiming to prove she remains the undisputed queen of women's pole vaulting.

  • Sharapova poses on the podium with her Olympics silver medal
    Sharapova moves into world number two spot AFP - 1 hr 21 mins ago

    Russia's Maria Sharapova, winner of the silver medal at the London Olympics, moved up one place to world number two in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday. More »Sharapova moves into world number two spot

    Sharapova poses on the podium with her Olympics silver medal

    Russia's Maria Sharapova, winner of the silver medal at the London Olympics, moved up one place to world number two in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday.

  • Australia's James Magnussen reacts after his men's 50m freestyle heat during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre
    Swimming: Australia order review into pool flop Reuters - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Australian swimming officials have ordered an independent review into the team's poor showing at the London Olympics. One of the sport's traditional powers, the Australians won a total … More »Swimming: Australia order review into pool flop

    Australia's James Magnussen reacts after his men's 50m freestyle heat during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre

    LONDON (Reuters) - Australian swimming officials have ordered an independent review into the team's poor showing at the London Olympics. One of the sport's traditional powers, the Australians won a total of 10 medals in the pool but only one gold, in the women's 4x100 meters freestyle relay. For a country surrounded by …

  • Eight-time champions India are in danger of finishing last in the 12-team tournament
    We've let India down, says hockey coach AFP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago

    India hockey coach Michael Nobbs has apologised for his team's embarrassing Olympic Games performance, claiming they have let down the entire nation. More »We've let India down, says hockey coach

    Eight-time champions India are in danger of finishing last in the 12-team tournament

    India hockey coach Michael Nobbs has apologised for his team's embarrassing Olympic Games performance, claiming they have let down the entire nation.

  • Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 100m final at the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Bolt hometown overjoyed but not surprised by win AFP - 2 hrs 17 mins ago

    When Usain Bolt lunged over the line comfortably ahead of a strong field in the Olympic 100-meter final wild cheers erupted across Sherwood Content. More »Bolt hometown overjoyed but not surprised by win

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 100m final at the London 2012 Olympic Games

    When Usain Bolt lunged over the line comfortably ahead of a strong field in the Olympic 100-meter final wild cheers erupted across Sherwood Content.

  • Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 100m final
    King Bolt retains 100m title in style AFP - 2 hrs 39 mins ago

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt sealed his status as the greatest sprinter of all time after retaining the men's Olympic 100m title with an electrifying display on Sunday. More »King Bolt retains 100m title in style

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men's 100m final

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt sealed his status as the greatest sprinter of all time after retaining the men's Olympic 100m title with an electrifying display on Sunday.

  • USA's Sanya Richards-Ross celebrates after winning  the women's 400m final
    Richards-Ross ends American 400m gold drought AFP - 2 hrs 44 mins ago

    American Sanya Richards-Ross won the women's 400m Olympic title on Sunday in a time of 49.55sec to end a 28-year gold drought in the event for the United States. More »Richards-Ross ends American 400m gold drought

    USA's Sanya Richards-Ross celebrates after winning  the women's 400m final

    American Sanya Richards-Ross won the women's 400m Olympic title on Sunday in a time of 49.55sec to end a 28-year gold drought in the event for the United States.

  • China's Xu Lijia sails during the ninth race of the Laser Radial sailing class at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Weymouth and Portland, southern England
    Sailing: China's Xu Lijia leads women's Laser Radial Reuters - 2 hrs 50 mins ago

    WEYMOUTH, England (Reuters) - World champion silver medalist Xu Lijia jointly led a four strong pack of women's Laser Radial sailors into the medal race on Monda, setting up a nail-biting finish for the … More »Sailing: China's Xu Lijia leads women's Laser Radial

    China's Xu Lijia sails during the ninth race of the Laser Radial sailing class at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Weymouth and Portland, southern England

    WEYMOUTH, England (Reuters) - World champion silver medalist Xu Lijia jointly led a four strong pack of women's Laser Radial sailors into the medal race on Monda, setting up a nail-biting finish for the first three places. The Chinese sailor came back strongly in her last four races with two wins, a second and a fourth …

  • Australia's Tom Slingsby sails during the ninth race of the Laser sailing class at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Weymouth and Portland
    Sailing: Australia's Slingsby leads Laser medal race Reuters - 2 hrs 59 mins ago

    WEYMOUTH, England (Reuters) - Four-time world champion sailor Tom Slingsby led the medal race for gold in the Laser sailing on Monday to fulfill an Olympic dream after 12 years of preparation. The 27-year-old … More »Sailing: Australia's Slingsby leads Laser medal race

    Australia's Tom Slingsby sails during the ninth race of the Laser sailing class at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Weymouth and Portland

    WEYMOUTH, England (Reuters) - Four-time world champion sailor Tom Slingsby led the medal race for gold in the Laser sailing on Monday to fulfill an Olympic dream after 12 years of preparation. The 27-year-old Australian was 14 points ahead of his Cypriot challenger Pavlos Kontides as the two prepared to go head to head …

  • Marghieva of Moldova competes during the women's hammer throw qualifying event at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu
    Moldova says left out dope-tainted throwers Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    CHISINAU (Reuters) - Hammer thrower Marina Marghieva and discus thrower Natalia Artic were left out of Moldova's Olympic contingent after the duo had failed dope tests, the country's Olympic chief said … More »Moldova says left out dope-tainted throwers

    Marghieva of Moldova competes during the women's hammer throw qualifying event at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu

    CHISINAU (Reuters) - Hammer thrower Marina Marghieva and discus thrower Natalia Artic were left out of Moldova's Olympic contingent after the duo had failed dope tests, the country's Olympic chief said on Monday. Moldovan Olympic Committee president Nicolae Juravschi said the throwers returned positive results in tests …

  • Britain's Tiffany Porter races against Ivory Coast's Rosvitha Okou during their round 1 women's 100m hurdles at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Olympic Stadium
    Caribbeans look to dominate short distances Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Caribbean runners bid to expand their dominance of the shorter track distances on Monday, after Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran the second quickest 100 meters ever to swat aside any doubt that … More »Caribbeans look to dominate short distances

    Britain's Tiffany Porter races against Ivory Coast's Rosvitha Okou during their round 1 women's 100m hurdles at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Olympic Stadium

    LONDON (Reuters) - Caribbean runners bid to expand their dominance of the shorter track distances on Monday, after Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran the second quickest 100 meters ever to swat aside any doubt that he is still the fastest man on Earth. Bolt's gold put him on course for a unique double-double in 100m and 200m races …

  • Jamaica's Usain Bolt, left, prepares to pass United States' Justin Gatlin, center,  and Jamaica's Yohan Blake, to win in the men's 100-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
    BOLT TO GATLIN: ENOUGH TALK AP - 4 hrs ago

    Whatever Justin Gatlin said to get under Usain Bolt's skin probably wasn't a good idea. More »BOLT TO GATLIN: ENOUGH TALK

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt, left, prepares to pass United States' Justin Gatlin, center,  and Jamaica's Yohan Blake, to win in the men's 100-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

    Whatever Justin Gatlin said to get under Usain Bolt's skin probably wasn't a good idea.

  • Andy Murray believes his Olympic triumph will provide the perfect springboard to break his Grand Slam drought
    Golden glory can spark more success, says Murray AFP - 4 hrs ago

    Britain's Andy Murray believes his Olympic triumph will provide the perfect springboard to break his Grand Slam drought. More »Golden glory can spark more success, says Murray

    Andy Murray believes his Olympic triumph will provide the perfect springboard to break his Grand Slam drought

    Britain's Andy Murray believes his Olympic triumph will provide the perfect springboard to break his Grand Slam drought.

  • Spectators watch the evening's athletics events at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Bouncy announcers can grate - just let fans enjoy it Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The cheery announcer at the women's volleyball urges the crowd to join in a perky chorus of "Is This The Way to Amarillo?" At Lord's, the commentator tells archery fans, "Come on people, … More »Bouncy announcers can grate - just let fans enjoy it

    Spectators watch the evening's athletics events at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - The cheery announcer at the women's volleyball urges the crowd to join in a perky chorus of "Is This The Way to Amarillo?" At Lord's, the commentator tells archery fans, "Come on people, let's hear it for Ukraine." Surely a first for the hallowed home of cricket. But at the athletics and swimming - showpiece …

  • Kenya's winner Ezekiel Kemboi, right, and France's Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad wear their national flags after finishing the men's 300-meters steeplechase during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
    Wear it proud: The flag as a fashion statement AP - 5 hrs ago

    There was no mystery as to which team Varun Pemmaraju was supporting: His American flag was tied around his neck, the Stars and Stripes floating like a cape behind him. More »Wear it proud: The flag as a fashion statement

    Kenya's winner Ezekiel Kemboi, right, and France's Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad wear their national flags after finishing the men's 300-meters steeplechase during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

    There was no mystery as to which team Varun Pemmaraju was supporting: His American flag was tied around his neck, the Stars and Stripes floating like a cape behind him.

  • At the end of competition on day nine, New Zealand's three golds put it 14th in the medal table
    Kiwi media rub salt in Australian wounds AFP - 5 hrs ago

    With New Zealand unexpectedly leading Australia in the Olympics medal table, Kiwi media are mocking their trans-Tasman rivals' modest success so far at the London Games. More »Kiwi media rub salt in Australian wounds

    At the end of competition on day nine, New Zealand's three golds put it 14th in the medal table

    With New Zealand unexpectedly leading Australia in the Olympics medal table, Kiwi media are mocking their trans-Tasman rivals' modest success so far at the London Games.

  • China's Ye Shiwen poses with her gold medal after winning the women's 200m individual medley final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre
    Chinese athletes victims of double standards: top paper Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese athletes have been victims of double standards at the Olympics, the country's top official newspaper said on Monday while questioning the expulsion of two of its players from … More »Chinese athletes victims of double standards: top paper

    China's Ye Shiwen poses with her gold medal after winning the women's 200m individual medley final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese athletes have been victims of double standards at the Olympics, the country's top official newspaper said on Monday while questioning the expulsion of two of its players from the badminton tournament. The People's Daily said that decision was made despite ambiguous rules. It also criticized a …

  • Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates winning the men's 100m final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
    Bolt proves point by keeping 100 meters crown Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt silenced the doubters with an emphatic victory in the Olympic 100 meters, underlining his status as the fastest man on Earth and handing Jamaica the perfect Independence Day … More »Bolt proves point by keeping 100 meters crown

    Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates winning the men's 100m final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

    LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt silenced the doubters with an emphatic victory in the Olympic 100 meters, underlining his status as the fastest man on Earth and handing Jamaica the perfect Independence Day present. Training partner Yohan Blake took the silver medal in Sunday night's final to make it a Jamaican one-two, a …

  • Fans leave the stands after the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race was postponed due to rain on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
    Officials: NASCAR fans warned of lightning, rain AP - 6 hrs ago

    NASCAR fans at Pocono Raceway were advised over public address systems and through social media to take cover when lightning and heavy rain hit the track near the end of the race. More »Officials: NASCAR fans warned of lightning, rain

    Fans leave the stands after the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race was postponed due to rain on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

    NASCAR fans at Pocono Raceway were advised over public address systems and through social media to take cover when lightning and heavy rain hit the track near the end of the race.

  • A visibly crushed Lee Chong Wei apologised to his countrymen following his tight loss to Chinese star Lin Dan
    Malaysians rally behind badminton star AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Malaysians joined in an outpouring of sympathy Monday for badminton star Lee Chong Wei after his heart-breaking loss in the London Games final extended the nation's wait for a first Olympic gold. More »Malaysians rally behind badminton star

    A visibly crushed Lee Chong Wei apologised to his countrymen following his tight loss to Chinese star Lin Dan

    Malaysians joined in an outpouring of sympathy Monday for badminton star Lee Chong Wei after his heart-breaking loss in the London Games final extended the nation's wait for a first Olympic gold.

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

  • In this July 26, 2012, photo, Neta Homier looks over bills in her home in Toledo, Ohio. Homier says she relies on Social Security to pay her bills and while she is confident the program will continue to help her she fears it will not be able to rely on it. "Social Security is what’s carrying me," Homier said. "It pays all my bills." People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It’s a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. Previous generations got a much better bargain, mainly because payroll taxes were very low when Social Security was enacted in the 1930s and remained so for decades.  (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
    Social Security not deal it once was for workers AP - 4 hrs ago

    People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits … More »Social Security not deal it once was for workers

    In this July 26, 2012, photo, Neta Homier looks over bills in her home in Toledo, Ohio. Homier says she relies on Social Security to pay her bills and while she is confident the program will continue to help her she fears it will not be able to rely on it. "Social Security is what’s carrying me," Homier said. "It pays all my bills." People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It’s a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. Previous generations got a much better bargain, mainly because payroll taxes were very low when Social Security was enacted in the 1930s and remained so for decades.  (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

    People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It's a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

  • FILE - In this March 23, 2010, file photo, President Barack Obama reacts to cheers as he and Vice President Joe Biden arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, for the signing ceremony for the health care bill. Obama, emboldened by the Supreme Court's affirmation of his health care overhaul, is embracing the sweeping federal mandate while campaign, while Republican rival Mitt Romney inches away from the issue. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
    Obama embraces health care law after court ruling AP - 5 hrs ago

    President Barack Obama, emboldened by the Supreme Court's affirmation of his health care overhaul, is now embracing the law while campaigning for re-election, just as … More »Obama embraces health care law after court ruling

    FILE - In this March 23, 2010, file photo, President Barack Obama reacts to cheers as he and Vice President Joe Biden arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, for the signing ceremony for the health care bill. Obama, emboldened by the Supreme Court's affirmation of his health care overhaul, is embracing the sweeping federal mandate while campaign, while Republican rival Mitt Romney inches away from the issue. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

    President Barack Obama, emboldened by the Supreme Court's affirmation of his health care overhaul, is now embracing the law while campaigning for re-election, just as Republican rival Mitt Romney steps back from it.

  • 'Dark Knight' on top for third straight week AP - 18 hrs ago

    "The Dark Knight Rises" topped the box office for the third week in a row, making $36.4 million this past weekend. More »'Dark Knight' on top for third straight week

    "The Dark Knight Rises" topped the box office for the third week in a row, making $36.4 million this past weekend.

  • Social Security: How much I pay, how much I get AP - 4 hrs ago

    Lifetime Social Security taxes and benefits for people turning 65 in different decades. The lifetime value of taxes is based on the value of accumulated taxes paid, as … More »Social Security: How much I pay, how much I get

    Lifetime Social Security taxes and benefits for people turning 65 in different decades. The lifetime value of taxes is based on the value of accumulated taxes paid, as if those taxes were put into an account that earned an annual 2 percent interest rate, plus inflation. The examples are for a married couple in which both …

  • A Knight Capital logo is seen on a trader's jacket on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Knight getting costly $400 million lifeline after trading debacle Reuters - 1 hr 25 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Knight Capital Group Inc looks set to enter into a $400 million financing deal with a group of investors, allowing the trading firm to open its doors … More »Knight getting costly $400 million lifeline after trading debacle

    A Knight Capital logo is seen on a trader's jacket on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Knight Capital Group Inc looks set to enter into a $400 million financing deal with a group of investors, allowing the trading firm to open its doors Monday after a crippling $440 million loss, although it will come at a steep cost to shareholders, sources familiar with the situation said. Such a deal …

  • Social Security: Who gets it? AP - 4 hrs ago

    About 56 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits. Who they are, and how much they get: More »Social Security: Who gets it?

    About 56 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits. Who they are, and how much they get:

  • In this Aug. 3, 2012 photo, tourists walk along the beach of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman Island. The Cayman Islands have lost some of their allure by abruptly proposing what amounts to an income tax on expatriate workers who have helped build the territory into one of the most famous or, for some people, notorious offshore banking centers that have tax advantages for foreign investment operations. (AP Photo/David McFadden)
    Planned expat fee is talk of the Cayman tax haven AP - 18 hrs ago

    One among thousands of lawyers, accountants and other workers from around the globe, Paul Fordham is escaping cold weather and the taxman by working in a sunny British … More »Planned expat fee is talk of the Cayman tax haven

    In this Aug. 3, 2012 photo, tourists walk along the beach of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman Island. The Cayman Islands have lost some of their allure by abruptly proposing what amounts to an income tax on expatriate workers who have helped build the territory into one of the most famous or, for some people, notorious offshore banking centers that have tax advantages for foreign investment operations. (AP Photo/David McFadden)

    One among thousands of lawyers, accountants and other workers from around the globe, Paul Fordham is escaping cold weather and the taxman by working in a sunny British territory in the Caribbean. He and many others, however, worry they soon may be looking for another haven.

  • Social Security: You can't get these returns today AP - 4 hrs ago

    The first person to get a monthly retirement check from Social Security certainly got her money's worth. Ida May Fuller, a retired legal secretary from Ludlow, Vt., received … More »Social Security: You can't get these returns today

    The first person to get a monthly retirement check from Social Security certainly got her money's worth. Ida May Fuller, a retired legal secretary from Ludlow, Vt., received her first monthly check in January 1940. She was 65 years old and lived to be 100. She had paid Social Security taxes for three years.

  • Global Economy: No rabbits hidden in China's hat this time Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Investors will be looking to a data deluge from China this week to give the global economy a further lift after Friday's strong U.S. jobs report. They … More »Global Economy: No rabbits hidden in China's hat this time

    LONDON (Reuters) - Investors will be looking to a data deluge from China this week to give the global economy a further lift after Friday's strong U.S. jobs report. They risk being disappointed. Figures for July, starting on Thursday and covering everything from trade to bank loans and investment, are likely to show the …

  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury Alexander arrives at 11 Downing Street in London
    Treasury Secretary plays down importance of AAA rating Reuters - 54 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The Chief Secretary to the Treasury played down the importance of the country's top credit rating, preserving which has been at the heart of the country's … More »Treasury Secretary plays down importance of AAA rating

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury Alexander arrives at 11 Downing Street in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - The Chief Secretary to the Treasury played down the importance of the country's top credit rating, preserving which has been at the heart of the country's austerity-focused economic policy. Chancellor George Osborne plans to erase Britain's huge budget deficit within five years. Last week he said the …

  • People walk by an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Asian stock markets rose sharply in early trading Monday, boosted by stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring figures for July following three months of weak job gains. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
    World stocks buoyed by US jobs picture AP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago

    Financial markets started the new week in optimistic mood Monday after stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring for July continued to buoy sentiment. More »World stocks buoyed by US jobs picture

    People walk by an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Asian stock markets rose sharply in early trading Monday, boosted by stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring figures for July following three months of weak job gains. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

    Financial markets started the new week in optimistic mood Monday after stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring for July continued to buoy sentiment.

  • Trader works on floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Stock index futures edge up on euro zone hopes Reuters - 41 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures edged higher on Monday as international creditors made progress following a visit to Greece, adding to last week's plans from … More »Stock index futures edge up on euro zone hopes

    Trader works on floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures edged higher on Monday as international creditors made progress following a visit to Greece, adding to last week's plans from the European Central bank to lower borrowing costs in Spain and Italy. However, the euro gave back a few of its recent steep gains, with many traders wary …

  • Oil steady above $91 after solid US jobs growth AP - 7 hrs ago

    Oil was steady above $91 a barrel Monday in Asia, maintaining big gains from the previous session after the U.S. reported better than expected jobs growth. More »Oil steady above $91 after solid US jobs growth

    Oil was steady above $91 a barrel Monday in Asia, maintaining big gains from the previous session after the U.S. reported better than expected jobs growth.

  • FILE - In this July 4, 2012 file photo Italian Premier Mario Monti gestures as he speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, during a bilateral meeting at Villa Madama in Rome. German news magazine Der Spiegel on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, quoted Monti as saying in an interview that "the tensions accompanying the eurozone over the past years already bear the signs of a psychological dissolution of Europe." He further told the magazine that the euro's disintegration would "destroy the founding of the European project."  (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
    Monti warns euro crisis threatens EU as a whole AP - 20 hrs ago

    Italy's prime minister has warned that the eurozone's sprawling debt crisis has created resentment amid the bloc's nations, which could ultimately trigger a breakup … More »Monti warns euro crisis threatens EU as a whole

    FILE - In this July 4, 2012 file photo Italian Premier Mario Monti gestures as he speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, during a bilateral meeting at Villa Madama in Rome. German news magazine Der Spiegel on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, quoted Monti as saying in an interview that "the tensions accompanying the eurozone over the past years already bear the signs of a psychological dissolution of Europe." He further told the magazine that the euro's disintegration would "destroy the founding of the European project."  (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

    Italy's prime minister has warned that the eurozone's sprawling debt crisis has created resentment amid the bloc's nations, which could ultimately trigger a breakup of the wider European Union.

  • German minister warns over tone of euro debate AP - 2 hrs 21 mins ago

    Germany's foreign minister is warning that arguments about European policy are taking on a "very dangerous" tone as worries mount about the future of the euro. More »German minister warns over tone of euro debate

    Germany's foreign minister is warning that arguments about European policy are taking on a "very dangerous" tone as worries mount about the future of the euro.

  • Lenovo executives hold the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops in Beijing Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. The Chinese computer maker unveiled the lighter, quicker ThinkPad notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smart phones. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)
    Lenovo unveils lighter, quicker ThinkPad laptop AP - 2 hrs 24 mins ago

    Lenovo has unveiled a lighter, quicker ThinkPad notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smartphones. More »Lenovo unveils lighter, quicker ThinkPad laptop

    Lenovo executives hold the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops in Beijing Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. The Chinese computer maker unveiled the lighter, quicker ThinkPad notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smart phones. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

    Lenovo has unveiled a lighter, quicker ThinkPad notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smartphones.

  • File photo of Federal Reserve Vice Chair Yellen, then president and COO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, at the Town Hall Los Angeles forum in Los Angeles
    Soft-spoken Yellen wields outsize influence as Fed's No. 2 Reuters - 23 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If the Federal Reserve delivers another jolt of monetary stimulus to try to stir the U.S. economy back to life, it will be in part because of the … More »Soft-spoken Yellen wields outsize influence as Fed's No. 2

    File photo of Federal Reserve Vice Chair Yellen, then president and COO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, at the Town Hall Los Angeles forum in Los Angeles

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If the Federal Reserve delivers another jolt of monetary stimulus to try to stir the U.S. economy back to life, it will be in part because of the powers of persuasion of a soft-spoken, former Berkeley professor. From her corner office just down the hall from Chairman Ben Bernanke's, Janet Yellen is …

  • Bars of 1000 gram silver are seen in this picture illustration at a precious metal refinery in Istanbul
    Four-year silver investigation may be dropped: FT Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A four-year investigation into possible manipulation of the silver market looks likely to be dropped by U.S. regulators, the Financial Times reported … More »Four-year silver investigation may be dropped: FT

    Bars of 1000 gram silver are seen in this picture illustration at a precious metal refinery in Istanbul

    LONDON (Reuters) - A four-year investigation into possible manipulation of the silver market looks likely to be dropped by U.S. regulators, the Financial Times reported on Monday, although a U.S. official said a decision is only expected by October. The newspaper cited three people familiar with the situation as saying …

  • Swiss President Widmer-Schlumpf awaits the start of the men's singles tennis gold medal match between Britain's Murray and Switzerland's Federer at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Swiss brace themselves for lengthy negotiations over U.S. tax deal Reuters - 21 hrs ago

    ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government is bracing itself for protracted negotiations with the United States over undeclared funds stowed by U.S. citizens in Swiss offshore … More »Swiss brace themselves for lengthy negotiations over U.S. tax deal

    Swiss President Widmer-Schlumpf awaits the start of the men's singles tennis gold medal match between Britain's Murray and Switzerland's Federer at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government is bracing itself for protracted negotiations with the United States over undeclared funds stowed by U.S. citizens in Swiss offshore bank accounts, President Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said. "Constant new demands" made by U.S. justice officials are the main stumbling block, said Widmer-Schlumpf, …

  • Cognizant profit beats, raises full-year profit forecast Reuters - 2 hrs 1 min ago

    (Reuters) - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on increased demand for its outsourcing services, and the information … More »Cognizant profit beats, raises full-year profit forecast

    (Reuters) - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on increased demand for its outsourcing services, and the information technology services provider raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast. The company now expects full-year adjusted earnings of at least $3.64 per share, …

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