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  • Emergency crews are shown outside Neptune Technologies in Sherbrooke, Que., Thursday, November 8, 2012 where a large explosion at the plant sent a number of people to hospital with serious injuries. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
    Canadian Press HeadLine Package AP - 15 mins ago

    WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama could reveal the details of how the country will address gun violence as early as Wednesday, while New York's lawmakers agreed to pass the toughest gun control law in … More »Canadian Press HeadLine Package

    Emergency crews are shown outside Neptune Technologies in Sherbrooke, Que., Thursday, November 8, 2012 where a large explosion at the plant sent a number of people to hospital with serious injuries. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

    WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama could reveal the details of how the country will address gun violence as early as Wednesday, while New York's lawmakers agreed to pass the toughest gun control law in the nation and dared other states to do the same.

  • FILE - In this July 22, 2004, file photo, Lance Armstrong reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps. In 2004, Armstrong was also named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year and ESPN's ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)
    AP source: Lance Armstrong tells Winfrey he doped AP - 46 mins ago

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong has finally come clean. More »AP source: Lance Armstrong tells Winfrey he doped

    FILE - In this July 22, 2004, file photo, Lance Armstrong reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps. In 2004, Armstrong was also named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year and ESPN's ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong has finally come clean.

  • FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2012, file photo, Lance Armstrong talks to supporters prior to a run on Mont Royal Park in Montreal. Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer in 1996. Within minutes of Armstrong announcing he would step down as chairman of Livestrong, the foundation he created to support people with cancer, his longtime endorser Nike issued a statement saying it would be cutting sponsorship ties with the cyclist amid allegations of doping. Armstrong is said to be worth around $100 million, but most sponsors dropped him after USADA's scathing report _ at the cost of tens of millions of dollars. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes, File)
    UCI urges Armstrong to testify before its panel AP - 1 hr 0 mins ago

    AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Cycling's governing body is urging Lance Armstrong to testify before its independent commission on doping. More »UCI urges Armstrong to testify before its panel

    FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2012, file photo, Lance Armstrong talks to supporters prior to a run on Mont Royal Park in Montreal. Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer in 1996. Within minutes of Armstrong announcing he would step down as chairman of Livestrong, the foundation he created to support people with cancer, his longtime endorser Nike issued a statement saying it would be cutting sponsorship ties with the cyclist amid allegations of doping. Armstrong is said to be worth around $100 million, but most sponsors dropped him after USADA's scathing report _ at the cost of tens of millions of dollars. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes, File)

    AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Cycling's governing body is urging Lance Armstrong to testify before its independent commission on doping.

  • Lance Armstrong waves to the crowd following a run with his fans at Mount Royal park in Montreal
    UCI would ask repentant Armstrong to testify Reuters - 1 hr 21 mins ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong would be asked to testify to the commission investigating allegations made against the International Cycling Union (UCI) if reports about his doping confession are true, … More »UCI would ask repentant Armstrong to testify

    Lance Armstrong waves to the crowd following a run with his fans at Mount Royal park in Montreal

    PARIS (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong would be asked to testify to the commission investigating allegations made against the International Cycling Union (UCI) if reports about his doping confession are true, world cycling's governing body said on Tuesday. The American - stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned …

  • Keys of the U.S. reacts after missing a point against Li Na of China during their women's singles match at the Sydney International tennis tournament
    Improving American women making up for men's decline Reuters - 1 hr 32 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - For American tennis, it seems that when one door closes, another opens. The retirement of Andy Roddick, illness of Mardy Fish and injury to John Isner meant that Sam Querrey is the … More »Improving American women making up for men's decline

    Keys of the U.S. reacts after missing a point against Li Na of China during their women's singles match at the Sydney International tennis tournament

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - For American tennis, it seems that when one door closes, another opens. The retirement of Andy Roddick, illness of Mardy Fish and injury to John Isner meant that Sam Querrey is the only American to be seeded on the men's side at the Australian Open. But in the women's event, four American women including …

  • Zambia's Stopilla Sunzu celebrate victory in their African Nations Cup final soccer match against Ivory Coast at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium
    Zambia happy to let defender go to England ahead of Cup Reuters - 1 hr 44 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Zambia say they are happy with the opportunity for their key defender Stopilla Sunzu to go to Reading this week, even though he is a key component of their squad for the African … More »Zambia happy to let defender go to England ahead of Cup

    Zambia's Stopilla Sunzu celebrate victory in their African Nations Cup final soccer match against Ivory Coast at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Zambia say they are happy with the opportunity for their key defender Stopilla Sunzu to go to Reading this week, even though he is a key component of their squad for the African Nations Cup finals. The centre back travelled to London at the weekend for a trial with the Premier League strugglers …

  • Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his brow during his men's singles match against Benoit Paire of France at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Bring on the heat, says man-for-all seasons Federer Reuters - 1 hr 55 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Searing heat forecast to hit Melbourne Park's second round matches on Thursday holds no fear for Roger Federer, who welcomed the chance to test his 31-year-old body in extreme conditions. … More »Bring on the heat, says man-for-all seasons Federer

    Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his brow during his men's singles match against Benoit Paire of France at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Searing heat forecast to hit Melbourne Park's second round matches on Thursday holds no fear for Roger Federer, who welcomed the chance to test his 31-year-old body in extreme conditions. The Swiss maestro played his opening match of the Australian Open in far gentler weather on Tuesday, trouncing …

  • Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho gestures during their friendly soccer match against Kuwait's national team in Kuwait City
    No better place to manage than England says Mourinho Reuters - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, whose position has come under scrutiny this season with the Spanish giants faltering, says England is the best place to be a coach and that he will … More »No better place to manage than England says Mourinho

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho gestures during their friendly soccer match against Kuwait's national team in Kuwait City

    LONDON (Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, whose position has come under scrutiny this season with the Spanish giants faltering, says England is the best place to be a coach and that he will return one day. Portuguese Mourinho guided Chelsea to back-to-back Premier League trophies in 2005 and 2006, the London …

  • Men's Coach of the Year nominee Guardiola of Spain addresses a news conference before the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 Gala in Zurich
    Barca wary of Guardiola attempts to poach players away Reuters - 2 hrs 16 mins ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona have warned off former coach Pep Guardiola from trying to lure away any of their players when he finally decides which club he is going to coach next season. Guardiola became … More »Barca wary of Guardiola attempts to poach players away

    Men's Coach of the Year nominee Guardiola of Spain addresses a news conference before the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 Gala in Zurich

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona have warned off former coach Pep Guardiola from trying to lure away any of their players when he finally decides which club he is going to coach next season. Guardiola became Barca's most successful coach leading them 14 trophies in four years before stepping down last May to take a year's sabbatical, …

  • Serena Williams of the U.S. hits a return to Edina Gallovits-Hall of Romania during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Tumbling Serena leads Melbourne march of top seeds Reuters - 2 hrs 17 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams refused to let a painful tumble divert her from her quest for a sixth Australian Open title on Tuesday as Roger Federer and Andy Murray progressed almost untroubled … More »Tumbling Serena leads Melbourne march of top seeds

    Serena Williams of the U.S. hits a return to Edina Gallovits-Hall of Romania during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams refused to let a painful tumble divert her from her quest for a sixth Australian Open title on Tuesday as Roger Federer and Andy Murray progressed almost untroubled towards their goals on day two at Melbourne Park. Williams picked herself up to complete a resounding 6-0 6-0 victory …

  • Serena Williams of the US lies on the court after falling during her first round match against Romania's Edina Gallovits-Hall  at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
    Serena hurts ankle, Murray, Federer advance AP - 2 hrs 58 mins ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams frightened a few people, including herself. Defending champion Victoria Azarenka had a momentary lack of concentration. Two of the biggest names on the men's … More »Serena hurts ankle, Murray, Federer advance

    Serena Williams of the US lies on the court after falling during her first round match against Romania's Edina Gallovits-Hall  at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams frightened a few people, including herself. Defending champion Victoria Azarenka had a momentary lack of concentration. Two of the biggest names on the men's side at the Australian Open — Roger Federer and Andy Murray — had straight-set wins.

  • Clarke of Northern Ireland hits out of the bunker onto the 9th green during the European Masters golf tournament in Crans-Montana
    Clarke pulls out of Ryder Cup captaincy race Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Former British Open golf champion Darren Clarke has pulled out of the race to succeed Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal as Europe's Ryder Cup captain. "I have been to see (Players Committee … More »Clarke pulls out of Ryder Cup captaincy race

    Clarke of Northern Ireland hits out of the bunker onto the 9th green during the European Masters golf tournament in Crans-Montana

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Former British Open golf champion Darren Clarke has pulled out of the race to succeed Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal as Europe's Ryder Cup captain. "I have been to see (Players Committee chairman) Thomas Bjorn and formally informed him I do not want to be considered for the Ryder Cup captaincy in 2014," …

  • Wu Di of China hits a return to Ivan Dodig of Croatia during their men's single match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Even foreigners cheered me, says China's beaten Wu Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Wu Di's Australian Open adventure lasted little more than three hours with a first-round exit on Tuesday, but China's first man to play the main draw of a grand slam in the professional … More »Even foreigners cheered me, says China's beaten Wu

    Wu Di of China hits a return to Ivan Dodig of Croatia during their men's single match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Wu Di's Australian Open adventure lasted little more than three hours with a first-round exit on Tuesday, but China's first man to play the main draw of a grand slam in the professional era relished every minute of his debut on a windswept minor court. Wu won a playoff in Nanjing to secure a wildcard …

  • FILE - In this July 23, 2000, file photo, winner Lance Armstrong rides down the Champs Elysees after the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Paris. Armstrong also won the Prince of Asturias Award in Sports in 2000. Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by cycling's governing body following a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)
    AP PHOTOS: A look back at Lance Armstrong's career AP - 3 hrs ago

    Lance Armstrong comes clean about using performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career. Here are some images chronicling his victories and the doping scandal that led to his downfall. More »AP PHOTOS: A look back at Lance Armstrong's career

    FILE - In this July 23, 2000, file photo, winner Lance Armstrong rides down the Champs Elysees after the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Paris. Armstrong also won the Prince of Asturias Award in Sports in 2000. Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by cycling's governing body following a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)

    Lance Armstrong comes clean about using performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career. Here are some images chronicling his victories and the doping scandal that led to his downfall.

  • Woods of the U.S. reacts as he stands next to fellow golfer McIlroy of Northern Ireland during trophy presentation after their exhibition event at Jinsha Lake Golf Club in Zhengzhou
    Woods plays down rivalry with good friend McIlroy Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - This week's Abu Dhabi Championship is billed as a desert duel between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods but the American says theirs is a new rivalry and cannot yet compare to past on-course … More »Woods plays down rivalry with good friend McIlroy

    Woods of the U.S. reacts as he stands next to fellow golfer McIlroy of Northern Ireland during trophy presentation after their exhibition event at Jinsha Lake Golf Club in Zhengzhou

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - This week's Abu Dhabi Championship is billed as a desert duel between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods but the American says theirs is a new rivalry and cannot yet compare to past on-course battles he has had. Fourteen-times major winner Woods believes it will take time to develop the same sort of rivalry …

  • Donna Vekic of Croatia hits a return to Andrea Hlavackova of Czech Republic during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Teen winner Vekic's heart belongs to Croatia Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Donna Vekic is based in London, has an English coach and speaks with a British accent but the 16-year-old Croatian, who became the youngest winner at this year's Australian Open on … More »Teen winner Vekic's heart belongs to Croatia

    Donna Vekic of Croatia hits a return to Andrea Hlavackova of Czech Republic during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Donna Vekic is based in London, has an English coach and speaks with a British accent but the 16-year-old Croatian, who became the youngest winner at this year's Australian Open on Tuesday, says she has no plans to switch nationality. World number 111 Vekic won her first grand slam match with a 6-1 …

  • John Elway, the Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations, considers questions about his team's loss to the Blatimore Ravens in an AFC Playof game, during a news conference at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    John Elway has been through this before AP - 5 hrs ago

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway has been down this lonely road before. More »John Elway has been through this before

    John Elway, the Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations, considers questions about his team's loss to the Blatimore Ravens in an AFC Playof game, during a news conference at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway has been down this lonely road before.

  • FILE - In this July 23, 2000, file photo, winner Lance Armstrong rides down the Champs Elysees after the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Paris. Armstrong also won the Prince of Asturias Award in Sports in 2000. Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by cycling's governing body following a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)
    AP source: Armstrong tells Oprah Winfrey he doped AP - 5 hrs ago

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong has finally come clean. More »AP source: Armstrong tells Oprah Winfrey he doped

    FILE - In this July 23, 2000, file photo, winner Lance Armstrong rides down the Champs Elysees after the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Paris. Armstrong also won the Prince of Asturias Award in Sports in 2000. Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by cycling's governing body following a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong has finally come clean.

  • Louisville's Russ Smith (2) drives to the basket past Connecticut's Tyler Olander during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)
    No. 1 Louisville beats UConn 73-58 AP - 5 hrs ago

    HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Louisville passed its first test as the No. 1 team in the country, beating Connecticut with a spirited second half. More »No. 1 Louisville beats UConn 73-58

    Louisville's Russ Smith (2) drives to the basket past Connecticut's Tyler Olander during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

    HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Louisville passed its first test as the No. 1 team in the country, beating Connecticut with a spirited second half.

  • Serena Williams of the US lies on the court after falling during her first round match against Romania's Edina Gallovits-Hall  at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
    After a tumble, Serena advances at Australian Open AP - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams tumbled to the court and needed a medical timeout in the first set for treatment on her right ankle. Once she got up, it was all over for Edina Gallovits-Ha … More »After a tumble, Serena advances at Australian Open

    Serena Williams of the US lies on the court after falling during her first round match against Romania's Edina Gallovits-Hall  at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams tumbled to the court and needed a medical timeout in the first set for treatment on her right ankle. Once she got up, it was all over for Edina Gallovits-Hall.

  • Utah Jazz guard Hayward watches as Miami Heat forward James reacts to a call during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Utah
    Jazz stifle Heat as Miami's road woes continue Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Miami Heat were unable to complete a furious second half fightback as the defending NBA champions continued to struggle on the road, falling to a 104-97 loss to the Jazz in Utah on Monday. … More »Jazz stifle Heat as Miami's road woes continue

    Utah Jazz guard Hayward watches as Miami Heat forward James reacts to a call during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Utah

    (Reuters) - The Miami Heat were unable to complete a furious second half fightback as the defending NBA champions continued to struggle on the road, falling to a 104-97 loss to the Jazz in Utah on Monday. LeBron James scored 32 points to help the Heat cut a 21-point deficit to just two when they pulled within 93-91 in the …

  • New York Yankees left fielder Ichiro Suzuki pauses during a break in play against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 2 of their MLB ALCS playoff baseball series in New York
    Ichiro fired up after re-signing with Yankees Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Ichiro Suzuki feels a renewed sense of passion after finally signing a two-year contract to stay at the New York Yankees, the Japanese outfielder said on Tuesday. The 39-year-old, a career … More »Ichiro fired up after re-signing with Yankees

    New York Yankees left fielder Ichiro Suzuki pauses during a break in play against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 2 of their MLB ALCS playoff baseball series in New York

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Ichiro Suzuki feels a renewed sense of passion after finally signing a two-year contract to stay at the New York Yankees, the Japanese outfielder said on Tuesday. The 39-year-old, a career .322 hitter with 2,606 hits in 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), called the storied 'Bronx Bombers' a unique …

  • Australia Wallabies' Cooper reacts during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off against Wales in Auckland
    Cooper back for Australia's Lions training squad Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Controversial flyhalf Quade Cooper returned to the Australia squad on Tuesday, with coach Robbie Deans naming a large 49-man training group ahead of the test series against the British and … More »Cooper back for Australia's Lions training squad

    Australia Wallabies' Cooper reacts during their Rugby World Cup third place play-off against Wales in Auckland

    (Reuters) - Controversial flyhalf Quade Cooper returned to the Australia squad on Tuesday, with coach Robbie Deans naming a large 49-man training group ahead of the test series against the British and Irish Lions in June and July. Cooper had looked set to miss the three-test series after a public row with Deans last year …

  • Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during a presentation unveiling him as Nike's new ambassador in Abu Dhabi
    'True fan' McIlroy sacrifices sleep for Wozniacki Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy won't be losing any sleep about his financial future after signing a multi-million dollar deal with Nike, but the Northern Irishman is having to sacrifice some shuteye … More »'True fan' McIlroy sacrifices sleep for Wozniacki

    Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during a presentation unveiling him as Nike's new ambassador in Abu Dhabi

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy won't be losing any sleep about his financial future after signing a multi-million dollar deal with Nike, but the Northern Irishman is having to sacrifice some shuteye to watch girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open. McIlroy confirmed he had signed a sponsorship agreement, …

  • Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, left, and Russell Westbrook celebrate with teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.  Durant score 33 points and Westbrook had 18 as they beat the Trail Blazers 87-83.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)
    Durant scores 41, Thunder beats Suns for 30th win AP - 7 hrs ago

    PHOENIX (AP) — When Kevin Durant takes over a game, it's quite a show. More »Durant scores 41, Thunder beats Suns for 30th win

    Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, left, and Russell Westbrook celebrate with teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.  Durant score 33 points and Westbrook had 18 as they beat the Trail Blazers 87-83.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

    PHOENIX (AP) — When Kevin Durant takes over a game, it's quite a show.

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  • Morning commuters rush past a branch of RBS in London
    RBS braced for up to $800 million Libor fines: sources Reuters - 24 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland is braced for fines of between 400 million pounds and 500 million pounds ($803 million) for its role in an interest rate rigging … More »RBS braced for up to $800 million Libor fines: sources

    Morning commuters rush past a branch of RBS in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland is braced for fines of between 400 million pounds and 500 million pounds ($803 million) for its role in an interest rate rigging scandal, sources familiar with the matter said. The partly state-owned bank is expected to agree a settlement with authorities in Britain and the United …

  • Number of working poor families grows as wealth gap widens Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. families struggling with poverty despite parents being employed continued to grow in 2011 as more people returned to work but … More »Number of working poor families grows as wealth gap widens

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. families struggling with poverty despite parents being employed continued to grow in 2011 as more people returned to work but mostly at lower-paying service jobs, an analysis released on Tuesday shows. More working parents have taken jobs as cashiers, maids, waiters and other low-wage …

  • Chairman and Chief Executive of Alibaba Group Jack Ma delivers a speech at the 8th Netrepreneur Summit in Hangzhou
    Alibaba's Jack Ma to stand down as CEO, move to chairman role Reuters - 1 hr 58 mins ago

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - One of China's best known corporate leaders, billionaire Jack Ma, will step down as CEO of Alibaba Group, the e-commerce empire he founded to tap … More »Alibaba's Jack Ma to stand down as CEO, move to chairman role

    Chairman and Chief Executive of Alibaba Group Jack Ma delivers a speech at the 8th Netrepreneur Summit in Hangzhou

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - One of China's best known corporate leaders, billionaire Jack Ma, will step down as CEO of Alibaba Group, the e-commerce empire he founded to tap the nation's enormous online shopping potential, passing the reins to "a younger, better equipped" generation. Ma, a former tour guide and English teacher …

  • Rosengren, President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, listens at a U.S. House of Representative Financial Services Committee field hearing in Boston
    Fed's Rosengren gives textbook argument for more easing Reuters - 26 mins ago

    PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - Aggressive policy easing will remain necessary for the simple reason that levels of both U.S. unemployment and inflation are not … More »Fed's Rosengren gives textbook argument for more easing

    Rosengren, President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, listens at a U.S. House of Representative Financial Services Committee field hearing in Boston

    PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - Aggressive policy easing will remain necessary for the simple reason that levels of both U.S. unemployment and inflation are not where the Federal Reserve wants them to be, a top U.S. central bank official said on Tuesday. In a textbook argument that appeared to push back at some of …

  • Fiat plans lay-off scheme at Melfi plant for two years Reuters - 45 mins ago

    TURIN (Reuters) - Fiat has asked the government to approve a special lay-off scheme at its Melfi plant in southern Italy for two years to restructure the plant before … More »Fiat plans lay-off scheme at Melfi plant for two years

    TURIN (Reuters) - Fiat has asked the government to approve a special lay-off scheme at its Melfi plant in southern Italy for two years to restructure the plant before production of new models begins, the car maker said on Tuesday. The scheme will kick off on February 11 and last until the end of 2014. It will allow the …

  • People push loaded shopping carts at a Walmart store, on Thanksgiving day in North Bergan
    Wal-Mart plans to hire 100,000 veterans over five years Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc , the world's largest retailer, said it plans to hire more than 100,000 veterans in the United States over the next five years, a move … More »Wal-Mart plans to hire 100,000 veterans over five years

    People push loaded shopping carts at a Walmart store, on Thanksgiving day in North Bergan

    (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc , the world's largest retailer, said it plans to hire more than 100,000 veterans in the United States over the next five years, a move supported by First Lady Michelle Obama. Most of the veterans will be placed in the company's stores and clubs, and some will be employed in distribution centers, …

  • A man walks past a train carrying goods, at Anglo Platinum's Khomanani shaft 1 mine in Rustenburg
    South Africa's Amplats to shed mines and 14,000 jobs Reuters - 22 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Anglo American Platinum, the world's top platinum producer, said it will mothball two South African mines, sell another and cut 14,000 jobs, … More »South Africa's Amplats to shed mines and 14,000 jobs

    A man walks past a train carrying goods, at Anglo Platinum's Khomanani shaft 1 mine in Rustenburg

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Anglo American Platinum, the world's top platinum producer, said it will mothball two South African mines, sell another and cut 14,000 jobs, risking a repeat of last year's strikes when about 50 people died. Reaction was swift, with a minister saying the government had not been consulted and an …

  • US retail sales up 0.5 percent in December AP - 13 mins ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more autos, furniture and clothing. The solid gain was evidence that … More »US retail sales up 0.5 percent in December

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more autos, furniture and clothing. The solid gain was evidence that consumers kept spending despite a tense debate in Congress over tax increases.

  • Falling food, gas costs lower US wholesale prices AP - 4 mins 25 secs ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Falling food and gas costs pushed down U.S. wholesale prices last month for the third month in a row, the latest evidence inflation is tame. More »Falling food, gas costs lower US wholesale prices

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Falling food and gas costs pushed down U.S. wholesale prices last month for the third month in a row, the latest evidence inflation is tame.

  • A man walks in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm flashing Japan's Nikkei 225 index, in Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Asian stocks posted modest gains Tuesday after Fed chief Ben Bernanke said the central bank's bond buying is providing crucial support for the U.S. economy, suggesting it will continue despite divisions with the Fed. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
    German economic woes erode market gains AP - 1 hr 55 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — Stock markets mostly slipped on Tuesday after new figures pointed to Germany's economy contracting in the last three months of 2012 and as investors awaited … More »German economic woes erode market gains

    A man walks in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm flashing Japan's Nikkei 225 index, in Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Asian stocks posted modest gains Tuesday after Fed chief Ben Bernanke said the central bank's bond buying is providing crucial support for the U.S. economy, suggesting it will continue despite divisions with the Fed. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

    LONDON (AP) — Stock markets mostly slipped on Tuesday after new figures pointed to Germany's economy contracting in the last three months of 2012 and as investors awaited U.S. retail sales figures for the holiday month of December.

  • Wal-Mart pledges to hire 100,000-plus veterans AP - 46 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer and the nation's largest private employer, is making a pledge to hire every veteran who wants a jo … More »Wal-Mart pledges to hire 100,000-plus veterans

    NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer and the nation's largest private employer, is making a pledge to hire every veteran who wants a job.

  • What's Facebook's secret? Company tells all today AP - 8 hrs ago

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook's mystery "press event" on Tuesday could reveal a more robust search feature that would intensify the competition between the social networking … More »What's Facebook's secret? Company tells all today

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook's mystery "press event" on Tuesday could reveal a more robust search feature that would intensify the competition between the social networking giant and its rival Google Inc.

  • Fitch cautiously optimistic over euro debt crisis AP - 2 hrs 17 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — A leading credit ratings agency says it is cautiously optimistic that the worst of Europe's debt crisis is over and that the euro will remain intact. More »Fitch cautiously optimistic over euro debt crisis

    LONDON (AP) — A leading credit ratings agency says it is cautiously optimistic that the worst of Europe's debt crisis is over and that the euro will remain intact.

  • US futures slip ahead of retail data for December AP - 34 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are falling ahead of a report on retail sales during December, a critical period for the sector. More »US futures slip ahead of retail data for December

    NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are falling ahead of a report on retail sales during December, a critical period for the sector.

  • President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks during the last news conference of his first term in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
    Fitch warns it may downgrade US over debt standoff AP - 7 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — The United States could lose its top credit rating from a leading agency for the second time if there's a delay in raising the country's debt ceiling, Fitch … More »Fitch warns it may downgrade US over debt standoff

    President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks during the last news conference of his first term in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

    LONDON (AP) — The United States could lose its top credit rating from a leading agency for the second time if there's a delay in raising the country's debt ceiling, Fitch Ratings warned Tuesday.

  • Venezuela struggles with sporadic food shortages AP - 39 mins ago

    CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Mireya Bustamante spent most of the day trying in vain to find flour to bake a birthday cake for her 4-year-old son. More »Venezuela struggles with sporadic food shortages

    CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Mireya Bustamante spent most of the day trying in vain to find flour to bake a birthday cake for her 4-year-old son.

  • HMV suspends share trading, seeks rescue AP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — British music and entertainment retailer HMV admitted defeat on Tuesday after more than 90 years on the U.K high street, suspending trading in its shares … More »HMV suspends share trading, seeks rescue

    LONDON (AP) — British music and entertainment retailer HMV admitted defeat on Tuesday after more than 90 years on the U.K high street, suspending trading in its shares and calling in administrators to try to salvage any viable parts of the business.

  • The logo of the Bank of America is pictured atop the Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles
    Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess @ Reuters - Mon, Jan 7, 2013

    CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure … More »Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess

    The logo of the Bank of America is pictured atop the Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles

    CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure process, taking the bank a step closer to ending the home loan problems that have dogged it for years. About $3 billion of Bank of America's Monday's …

  • Job seekers attend large career fair at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
    Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy @ Reuters - Fri, Jan 4, 2013

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and … More »Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy

    Job seekers attend large career fair at Rutgers University in New Brunswick

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and pointing to lackluster economic growth in 2013. Other data on Friday gave stronger signals on the health of the economy, with the U.S. service sector activity …

  • US economy adds 155K jobs, rate stays at 7.8 pct. @ AP - Fri, Jan 4, 2013

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows hiring held up during the tense negotiations to resolve the fiscal cliff. More »US economy adds 155K jobs, rate stays at 7.8 pct.

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows hiring held up during the tense negotiations to resolve the fiscal cliff.

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - January 15, 2013
What luck for rulers that men do not think.
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Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)  
A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it adds up to real money.
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Senator Everett Dirksen (1896 - 1969)  
It is possible to be below flattery as well as above it.
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Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800 - 1859)  
Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week.
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George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)  

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