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In this Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 frame grab from video provided by Jessica Silas, a stage is seen moments before it collapses at the Indiana State Fair, killing five and injuring dozens of fans waiting for the country band Sugarland to perform, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jessica Silas)

Ind. fair to honor collapse dead before resuming AP - 6 mins ago

The Indiana State Fair was reopening Monday for the first time since a strong gust of wind caused a deadly stage collapse, but was pausing first to honor and remember the five people killed in the accident. More »Ind. fair to honor collapse dead before resuming

Syrian tanks attack Latakia, third day of assault Reuters - 13 mins ago

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian forces shelled residential districts in Latakia on Monday, residents said, the third day of an assault on Sunni neighborhoods of the port city which had seen mounting protests against President Bashar … More »Syrian tanks attack Latakia, third day of assault

Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion Reuters - 26 mins ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc said it will buy Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc for about $12.5 billion in cash in a move to bolster the adoption of its Android mobile phone software. More »Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc said it will buy Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc for about $12.5 billion in cash in a move to bolster the adoption of its Android mobile phone software.

Young men walk through the Old City of Tripoli

Gaddafi defiant as rebels poised to strangle capital Reuters - 10 mins ago

ZAWIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi urged Libyans Monday to free the country from "traitors," as rebels in the west began to strangle a major lifeline to his capital. More »Gaddafi defiant as rebels poised to strangle capital

ZAWIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi urged Libyans Monday to free the country from "traitors," as rebels in the west began to strangle a major lifeline to his capital.

Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO Buffett attends the Allen and Company Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley

Stop coddling the super-rich: Buffett Reuters - 37 mins ago

(Reuters) - Billionaire Warren Buffett urged U.S. lawmakers to raise taxes on the country's super-rich to help cut the budget deficit, saying such a move will not hurt investments. More »Stop coddling the super-rich: Buffett

(Reuters) - Billionaire Warren Buffett urged U.S. lawmakers to raise taxes on the country's super-rich to help cut the budget deficit, saying such a move will not hurt investments.

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron speaks at a youth center in Witney, his Parliamentary district in southern England, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011. Britain must confront its "slow-motion moral collapse" Cameron declared Monday, following four days of riots that left five people dead, thousands facing criminal charges and at least 200 million pounds ($326 million) in property losses. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)

Cameron: Riot-hit UK must reverse 'moral collapse' AP - 1 hr 41 mins ago

Britain must confront its "slow-motion moral collapse" Prime Minister David Cameron declared Monday, following four days of riots that left five people dead, thousands facing criminal charges and at least 200 million pounds … More »Cameron: Riot-hit UK must reverse 'moral collapse'

In this Aug. 12, 2011 photo, specialist Joe Mastrolia, right, works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. World stocks started the week solidly Monday, Aug. 15, 2011,amid hopes that the recent sharp volatility in the markets may have run its course following a run of stronger than anticipated economic data.(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stock futures rise following wild week AP - 26 mins ago

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, following Wall Street's wildest week since the 2008 financial crisis. Asian and European markets were also higher after Japan said its economy shrank at just a 1.3 percent annual rate last … More »US stock futures rise following wild week

Africa must give more to famine aid, group says AP - 5 mins ago

Somali Famine Refugees Seek Aid In Mogadishu

African governments must make more substantial donations to the international relief effort aiding the more than 12 million people affected by the Horn of Africa drought and famine, an international aid group said Monday.

Israel OKs 277 new homes in West Bank settlement AP - 1 hr 12 mins ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly cabinet meeting in his Jerusalem offices, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Jim Hollander, Pool)

Israel has approved the building of 277 apartments in the Jewish settlement deepest inside the West Bank, defying international criticism of continued construction on land the Palestinians claim for a state.

Hackers protest BART decision to block cellphones AP - 59 mins ago

This screen shot taken from myBART.org shows a page from the website after it was hacked by the hacker's group Anonymous on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) district officials said they were attempting Sunday to shut down the hacker's group website that lists the names of thousands of San Francisco Bay area residents who are email subscribers of a legitimate BART website. (AP Photo/myBART.org)

San Francisco's mass transit system prepared for renewed protests Monday, a day after hackers angry over blocked cell phone service at some transit stations broke into a website and posted company contact information for more than 2,000 customers.

Al-Qaida in North Africa seeks Arab Spring jihad AP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

FILE - In this May 12, 2010 file photo, Malian troops and soldiers from other African countries perform a war dance during a training exercise with the U.S. Special Forces in the Sahara Desert near the town of Gao in northeastern Mali. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb wants to put its footprint on the Arab Spring now that violence is fueling the uprisings, and in a two-part video is trying to lure in new followers for revolt by jihad. (AP Photo / Alfred de Montesquiou, FILE)

Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb wants to put its footprint on the Arab Spring now that violence is fueling the uprisings, and in a two-part video is trying to lure new followers for revolt by jihad.

Sept. 11 changed everything _ about air travel AP - 15 mins ago

In this Aug. 3, 2011 photo, airline passengers retrieve their scanned belongings while going through the Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in Atlanta. The TSA was created after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Five-year-old Frank Allocco is 37,000 feet above America, face pressed against the window.

Tropical Storm Gert nears Bermuda AP - 33 mins ago

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 01:45 PM EDT shows Tropical Storm Gert located about 275 miles southeast of Bermuda. Gert is moving northwest near 7 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. To the southeast of Gert, a trough of low pressure located about 425 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands continues to produce limited showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are expected to remain only marginally conducive for development over the next couple of days due to the proximity of Tropical Storm Gert. This system has a medium chance, 30 percent, of a becoming a tropical cyclone during the next couple of days as it moves toward the northwest at 15 to 20 mph. (AP PHOTO/WEATHER UNDERGROUND)

People in Bermuda hauled their boats onto beaches and shuttered their homes as Tropical Storm Gert neared the wealthy British archipelago on Monday.

Concessions show influence of China's middle class AP - 2 hrs 6 mins ago

Chinese residents displaying banners against the Fuija Chemical Plant gather at a square in protest after a toxic pollution scare in Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning province, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. Scuffles broke out Sunday between riot police and residents demanding that the chemical plant in northeastern China be moved after a tropical storm raised fears of a toxic spill, a state media report said. (AP Photo) CHINA OUT

Chinese authorities' swift decision to close and move an urban chemical factory after weekend street protests underscores the ruling Communist Party's fear of alienating the increasingly outspoken middle class.

Could a Croatian island be a canny buy right now? Reuters - 37 mins ago

TROGIR, Croatia (Reuters) - Stipe Marusic hardly looks like someone who owns an Adriatic island. Yet the unemployed 40-year-old Croatian sailor and his two brothers are selling one for big money.

Giants DE Umenyiora ends stalemate, will practice AP - 11 hrs ago

A somewhat miffed Osi Umenyiora is returning to the New York Giants without a new contract. More »Giants DE Umenyiora ends stalemate, will practice

A somewhat miffed Osi Umenyiora is returning to the New York Giants without a new contract.

Chicago Cubs' Carlos Pena (22) hits a two-run homer to give Chicago the 6-5 lead over the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning of their baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Tulis)

Cubs stop Uggla's streak, beat Braves, 6-5 AP - 14 hrs ago

Dan Uggla was quick to acknowledge he never thought he'd have a hitting streak as long as 33 games. More »Cubs stop Uggla's streak, beat Braves, 6-5

Dan Uggla was quick to acknowledge he never thought he'd have a hitting streak as long as 33 games.

Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts moments after defeating Samantha Stosur, of Australia, during the Rogers Cup finals women's tennis tournament in Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Serena Williams beats Stosur, wins Rogers Cup AP - 14 hrs ago

Eight weeks into her comeback, Serena Williams not only believes she can be as good as she once was. She can be better. More »Serena Williams beats Stosur, wins Rogers Cup

Eight weeks into her comeback, Serena Williams not only believes she can be as good as she once was. She can be better.

Novak Djokovic, from Serbia, slams his racket during during the men's final against Mardy Fish, from the United States, at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, in Montreal. Novak Djokovic won 6-2, 3-6, 6-4. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Novak Djokovic wins Rogers Cup AP - 12 hrs ago

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic won the Rogers Cup on Sunday for his ninth tournament victory of the year and record fifth in a season in an ATP Masters 1,000 event, beating … More »Novak Djokovic wins Rogers Cup

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic won the Rogers Cup on Sunday for his ninth tournament victory of the year and record fifth in a season in an ATP Masters 1,000 event, beating Mardy Fish 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.

Race cars are covered during a rain delay before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Tom Ryder)

NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen postponed AP - 14 hrs ago

Marcos Ambrose should be on pins and needles. He says he's not. More »NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen postponed

Marcos Ambrose should be on pins and needles. He says he's not.

Ryan Hunter-Reay leads the MoveThatBlock.com IndyCar 225 auto race on his way to victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Hunter-Reay wins rain-shortened IndyCar race AP - 12 hrs ago

Ryan Hunter-Reay heard the urgent call on his radio. More »Hunter-Reay wins rain-shortened IndyCar race

Ryan Hunter-Reay heard the urgent call on his radio.

Barry Zito sprains ankle during rehab start AP - 19 hrs ago

San Francisco Giants left-hander Barry Zito sprained his right ankle during a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Fresno and will be sidelined indefinitely. More »Barry Zito sprains ankle during rehab start

San Francisco Giants left-hander Barry Zito sprained his right ankle during a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Fresno and will be sidelined indefinitely.

Cesc Fabregas agrees to 5-year deal with Barcelona AP - 50 mins ago

Cesc Fabregas' transfer to Barcelona is complete after the Spain midfielder signed a five-year contract Monday. More »Cesc Fabregas agrees to 5-year deal with Barcelona

Cesc Fabregas' transfer to Barcelona is complete after the Spain midfielder signed a five-year contract Monday.

Wallabies prop Robinson rules himself out of WCup AP - 54 mins ago

Injured Australia prop Benn Robinson will miss the rugby World Cup after electing to undergo knee surgery. More »Wallabies prop Robinson rules himself out of WCup

Injured Australia prop Benn Robinson will miss the rugby World Cup after electing to undergo knee surgery.

Stoke's Kenwyne Jones, bottom, fights for the ball against Chelsea's John Obi Mikel during their English Premier League soccer match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England, Sunday Aug. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Jon Super) NO INTERNET/MOBILE USAGE WITHOUT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PREMIER LEAGUE(FAPL)LICENCE. EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

Father of Chelsea player Mikel abducted in Nigeria AP - 57 mins ago

The father of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been abducted in Nigeria's restive central region, police said Monday. More »Father of Chelsea player Mikel abducted in Nigeria

The father of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been abducted in Nigeria's restive central region, police said Monday.

AP Interview: Espelund brings high ideals to UEFA AP - 2 hrs 47 mins ago

With the reputation of world soccer leaders at an all-time low, Karen Espelund's elevation to high office was well timed. More »AP Interview: Espelund brings high ideals to UEFA

With the reputation of world soccer leaders at an all-time low, Karen Espelund's elevation to high office was well timed.

Tiger Woods reacts after missing a putt on the fourth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Those who know Woods' game: He's down, not out AP - 3 hrs ago

The kid standing behind 15-year-old Tiger Woods on the tee at Torrey Pines was two years older and already a hotshot himself on Southern California's rough-and-tumble … More »Those who know Woods' game: He's down, not out

The kid standing behind 15-year-old Tiger Woods on the tee at Torrey Pines was two years older and already a hotshot himself on Southern California's rough-and-tumble amateur golf circuit the first time he saw the look.

Raiders fullback hopes for expanded role AP - 4 hrs ago

Marcel Reece is listed as the Raiders' starting fullback on the team's depth chart. More »Raiders fullback hopes for expanded role

Marcel Reece is listed as the Raiders' starting fullback on the team's depth chart.

St. Louis Rams safety Quintin Mikell carries the ball after intercepting a pass during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 in St. Louis. The Rams won 33-10. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Rams whistled for only 2 penalties in opener AP - 4 hrs ago

Coach Steve Spagnuolo was impressed with the St. Louis Rams in their preseason opener, especially with the fact that they committed only two penalties. More »Rams whistled for only 2 penalties in opener

Coach Steve Spagnuolo was impressed with the St. Louis Rams in their preseason opener, especially with the fact that they committed only two penalties.

Jason Dufner, right, reacts in front of Keegan Bradley after missing a birdie putt on the 17th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga. Dufner is tied for the lead with Brendan Steele at 7 under par. (AP Photo/Charlie Krupa)

Keegan Bradley: From mountaintop to major champion AP - 5 hrs ago

Keegan Bradley was 12 years old, standing on top of the mountain in the middle of another brutal Vermont winter. More »Keegan Bradley: From mountaintop to major champion

Keegan Bradley was 12 years old, standing on top of the mountain in the middle of another brutal Vermont winter.

Lytle wins, then retires, in UFC's Milwaukee debut AP - 7 hrs ago

Chris Lytle got the best of Dan Hardy, putting him in a choke hold and forcing him to tap out with the seconds ticking down in the final round of the fight. More »Lytle wins, then retires, in UFC's Milwaukee debut

Chris Lytle got the best of Dan Hardy, putting him in a choke hold and forcing him to tap out with the seconds ticking down in the final round of the fight.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is joined by Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta and home plate umpire Chad Fairchild as they watch his two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Rockies lose 6-2 to Cardinals, drop 2 of 3 AP - 7 hrs ago

Maybe Sunday should be a day of rest for the Colorado Rockies. More »Rockies lose 6-2 to Cardinals, drop 2 of 3

Maybe Sunday should be a day of rest for the Colorado Rockies.

German Chancellor Merkel leaves after statement to media in Berlin

Euro zone bond debate raises pressure on Merkel Reuters - 25 mins ago

BERLIN (Reuters) - One of Germany's leading economic associations came out in favor of joint euro zone bond issuance on Monday, raising pressure on Chancellor Angela … More »Euro zone bond debate raises pressure on Merkel

BERLIN (Reuters) - One of Germany's leading economic associations came out in favor of joint euro zone bond issuance on Monday, raising pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel to consider bolder crisis steps ahead of a meeting with the French president.

Lowe's cuts outlook again after Q2 sales miss Reuters - 37 mins ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lowe's Cos Inc reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales and cut its fiscal-year outlook for the second time in three months as home owners put … More »Lowe's cuts outlook again after Q2 sales miss

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lowe's Cos Inc reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales and cut its fiscal-year outlook for the second time in three months as home owners put off big renovations in an anemic U.S. economy.

A Bank of America shareholder walks into the corporate headquarters prior to the start of the annual shareholders meeting in Charlotte

BofA to exit Canada, Europe credit card business Reuters - 16 mins ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp plans to sell its credit card business in Canada to TD Bank Group and will exit its card business in the UK and Ireland. More »BofA to exit Canada, Europe credit card business

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp plans to sell its credit card business in Canada to TD Bank Group and will exit its card business in the UK and Ireland.

Stop coddling the super-rich: Buffett Reuters - 38 mins ago

(Reuters) - Billionaire Warren Buffett urged U.S. lawmakers to raise taxes on the country's super-rich to help cut the budget deficit, saying such a move will not hurt … More »Stop coddling the super-rich: Buffett

(Reuters) - Billionaire Warren Buffett urged U.S. lawmakers to raise taxes on the country's super-rich to help cut the budget deficit, saying such a move will not hurt investments.

A box of Viagra is seen in a pharmacy in Toronto

Pfizer wins Viagra patent battle against Teva Reuters - 10 mins ago

BOSTON (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said on Monday it won a patent infringement case against the U.S. unit of Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, preventing Teva from launching … More »Pfizer wins Viagra patent battle against Teva

BOSTON (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said on Monday it won a patent infringement case against the U.S. unit of Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, preventing Teva from launching a generic version of Pfizer's erectile dysfunction drug Viagra until October 2019.

Workers load a container onto a cargo ship at a port in Tokyo

Japan on cusp of recovery after Q2; yen clouds outlook Reuters - 1 hr 32 mins ago

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy shrank much less than expected in the second quarter as companies made strides in restoring output after the devastating earthquake … More »Japan on cusp of recovery after Q2; yen clouds outlook

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy shrank much less than expected in the second quarter as companies made strides in restoring output after the devastating earthquake in March, but a soaring yen and slowing global growth cloud the prospects for a sustained recovery.

Transocean bids $1.43 billion for Aker Drilling Reuters - 31 mins ago

OSLO (Reuters) - World No.1 oil drilling contractor Transocean is paying double the market price for Aker Drilling to refresh its aging fleet of Norwegian drilling rigs … More »Transocean bids $1.43 billion for Aker Drilling

OSLO (Reuters) - World No.1 oil drilling contractor Transocean is paying double the market price for Aker Drilling to refresh its aging fleet of Norwegian drilling rigs and boost flagging orders.

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2011 file photo, a Motorola Mobility Xoom tablet is shown at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Google is buying cell phone maker Motorola Mobility Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, for $12.5 billion in cash in what is by far the company's biggest acquisition to date. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion AP - 23 mins ago

Google Inc. is buying cell phone maker Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for $12.5 billion in cash. It's by far Google's biggest acquisition to date and a sign the online … More »Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion

Google Inc. is buying cell phone maker Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for $12.5 billion in cash. It's by far Google's biggest acquisition to date and a sign the online search leader is serious about expanding beyond its core Internet business.

US stock futures rise following wild week AP - 27 mins ago

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, following Wall Street's wildest week since the 2008 financial crisis. Asian and European markets were also higher after Japan said its … More »US stock futures rise following wild week

FILE- In this file photo taken July 8, 2009, a shopper exits the Lowe's home improvement center in Springfield, Ill. Lowe's Cos. said Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, its second-quarter net income was nearly flat as volatile weather and shoppers' worries about the economy muted demand during the key summer selling season. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Lowe's 2Q net income flat on muted demand AP - 13 mins ago

Lowe's Cos. said Monday its second-quarter net income was nearly flat as volatile weather and shoppers' worries about the economy muted demand during the key summer selling … More »Lowe's 2Q net income flat on muted demand

Lowe's Cos. said Monday its second-quarter net income was nearly flat as volatile weather and shoppers' worries about the economy muted demand during the key summer selling season.

China says local debt risks can be controlled AP - 53 mins ago

China's finance ministry tried Monday to allay concern about billions of dollars in bank loans owed by local governments, saying risks can be controlled and officials … More »China says local debt risks can be controlled

China's finance ministry tried Monday to allay concern about billions of dollars in bank loans owed by local governments, saying risks can be controlled and officials are looking at ways to ease the burden.

Daily news important as markets face volatile week AP - 13 hrs ago

A little good news could bring some stability back to Wall Street this week as investors look for bargains amid chaos. More »Daily news important as markets face volatile week

A little good news could bring some stability back to Wall Street this week as investors look for bargains amid chaos.

Time Warner Cable buying Insight for $3B in cash AP - 2 mins 15 secs ago

Time Warner Cable will buy Insight Communications Co. for $3 billion in cash as it bolsters its presence in the Midwest, the company said Monday. More »Time Warner Cable buying Insight for $3B in cash

Time Warner Cable will buy Insight Communications Co. for $3 billion in cash as it bolsters its presence in the Midwest, the company said Monday.

Specialist Michael O'Mara, center, works with traders at the closing bell, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. A wild week ended relatively calmly on Wall Street Friday as the Dow today gained 126 points to 11,269 and the S&P was up 6 points, while the Nasdaq composite added 15 points. The key averages were down 1 percent or more for the week. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

World stocks regain footing after wild swings AP - 3 hrs ago

World stocks rose Monday as a measure of stability returned to markets after last week's dizzying swings and data showed the economy of earthquake-battered Japan shrank … More »World stocks regain footing after wild swings

World stocks rose Monday as a measure of stability returned to markets after last week's dizzying swings and data showed the economy of earthquake-battered Japan shrank less than expected.

Buffett calls for more taxes on 'mega rich' AP - 1 min 59 secs ago

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is calling on the so-called mega-rich to pay more in taxes. More »Buffett calls for more taxes on 'mega rich'

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is calling on the so-called mega-rich to pay more in taxes.

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2010 file photo, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel talk at a press conference during the German-French consultations in Freiburg, Germany. Chancellor Merkel travels to Paris Tuesday Aug. 16, 2011, armed with plans for a new EU body to enforce strict budget limits and fiscal policy and calls for all eurozone nations to enshrine a balanced budget in their constitution. (AP Photo/Michael Probst,File)

Germany baulks at euro rescue, insists on rules AP - 3 hrs ago

As Germany emerged from the destruction of World War II, it rebuilt its economy on a system of strong rules governing virtually every aspect of business, from auto manufacturing … More »Germany baulks at euro rescue, insists on rules

As Germany emerged from the destruction of World War II, it rebuilt its economy on a system of strong rules governing virtually every aspect of business, from auto manufacturing to competition among regional newspapers.

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2011 file photo, a money trader waits for calls from clients during the morning trading at a money brokerage in Tokyo as financial ministers from the Group of Seven economies hold talks on world market stability following a historic U.S. credit downgrade. The idea that Japan would ever dump its $900 billion holdings of U.S. Treasurys, the second largest foreign ownership after China, has long been just that _ an idea never seriously entertained. But after Washington's credit rating was downgraded for the first time ever earlier this month _ from AAA to AA+ by Standard & Poor's _ some daring advocates are voicing that taboo idea: Why not sell Treasurys? (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa, File)

Some advocate selling US Treasurys for Japan AP - 7 hrs ago

The idea that Japan would ever dump its $900 billion holdings of U.S. Treasurys, the second largest foreign ownership after China, has long been just that — an idea never … More »Some advocate selling US Treasurys for Japan

The idea that Japan would ever dump its $900 billion holdings of U.S. Treasurys, the second largest foreign ownership after China, has long been just that — an idea never seriously entertained.

Time Warner Cable buying Insight for $3B in cash AP - 2 mins 15 secs ago

Time Warner Cable will buy Insight Communications Co. for $3 billion in cash as it bolsters its presence in the Midwest, the company said Monday.

Rembrandt work stolen from California hotel AP - 3 mins 25 secs ago

A drawing by Rembrandt, valued at $250,000, was stolen from a hotel in Southern California in what sheriff's investigators said was a well-planned heist. More »Rembrandt work stolen from California hotel

A drawing by Rembrandt, valued at $250,000, was stolen from a hotel in Southern California in what sheriff's investigators said was a well-planned heist.

Buffett calls for more taxes on 'mega rich' AP - 1 min 59 secs ago

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is calling on the so-called mega-rich to pay more in taxes. More »Buffett calls for more taxes on 'mega rich'

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is calling on the so-called mega-rich to pay more in taxes.

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