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  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates defeating David Ferrer of Spain in their men's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic installed himself as red-hot favorite for a third straight Australian Open title with a semi-final demolition of David Ferrer on Thursday after Victoria Azarenka had … More »Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates defeating David Ferrer of Spain in their men's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic installed himself as red-hot favorite for a third straight Australian Open title with a semi-final demolition of David Ferrer on Thursday after Victoria Azarenka had controversially set up a final against Li Na. Serbian world number one Djokovic was brutally dominant as he pulverized …

  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to David Ferrer of Spain during their men's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Flawless Djokovic destroys Ferrer Reuters - 1 hr 41 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Playing near perfect tennis, Novak Djokovic sent an emphatic warning to Roger Federer and Andy Murray by destroying fourth seed David Ferrer 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the Australian Open semi-finals … More »Flawless Djokovic destroys Ferrer

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to David Ferrer of Spain during their men's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Playing near perfect tennis, Novak Djokovic sent an emphatic warning to Roger Federer and Andy Murray by destroying fourth seed David Ferrer 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. Murray and Federer meet on Friday and although they will be concentrating on each other they must …

  • Victoria Azarenka of Belarus receives treatment during her semifinal match against Sloane Stephens of the US at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Azarenka beats Stephens; sets up final vs Li AP - 1 hr 45 mins ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka had to endure some anxious moments before and after her win over American teenager Sloane Stephens. More »Azarenka beats Stephens; sets up final vs Li

    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus receives treatment during her semifinal match against Sloane Stephens of the US at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka had to endure some anxious moments before and after her win over American teenager Sloane Stephens.

  • FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2013, file photo, NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at the organization's annual convention in Grapevine, Texas. The NCAA is revealing that it has found "an issue of improper conduct" within its own enforcement program during its investigation into the compliance practices of Miami's athletic department. Emmert has ordered an external review of the enforcement program. Miami will not receive its notice of allegations until that review is complete. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
    NCAA announces problems with Miami investigation AP - 2 hrs 36 mins ago

    CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The NCAA's probe of Miami's athletic compliance practices is ramping up yet again. More »NCAA announces problems with Miami investigation

    FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2013, file photo, NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at the organization's annual convention in Grapevine, Texas. The NCAA is revealing that it has found "an issue of improper conduct" within its own enforcement program during its investigation into the compliance practices of Miami's athletic department. Emmert has ordered an external review of the enforcement program. Miami will not receive its notice of allegations until that review is complete. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

    CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The NCAA's probe of Miami's athletic compliance practices is ramping up yet again.

  • Andy Murray of Britain celebrates defeating Jeremy Chardy of France during their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Murray quest faces Federer obstacle in Melbourne Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray's bid to become the first man in the open era to back up his maiden grand slam triumph with the title at the next major comes up against the considerable obstacle of Roger … More »Murray quest faces Federer obstacle in Melbourne

    Andy Murray of Britain celebrates defeating Jeremy Chardy of France during their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray's bid to become the first man in the open era to back up his maiden grand slam triumph with the title at the next major comes up against the considerable obstacle of Roger Federer in Friday's Australian Open semi-final. While the U.S. Open champion has a 10-9 lead over Federer in their …

  • Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a backhand return to Spain's David Ferrer during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
    Djokovic advances to Australian Open final AP - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic advanced to his third consecutive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 win over No. 4-seeded David Ferrer on Thursday night … More »Djokovic advances to Australian Open final

    Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a backhand return to Spain's David Ferrer during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic advanced to his third consecutive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 win over No. 4-seeded David Ferrer on Thursday night.

  • The Pope John Paul II stadium in the town of Rosarno, home to the new Rosarno soccer team, is seen from a helicopter in the southern Italian region of Calabria
    Insight: Smuggling, soccer and the mafia Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    ROSARNO, Italy (Reuters) - When police went after mafia boss Francesco "The Fat Head" Pesce in southern Italy, they ended up with more than they bargained for: his local soccer team, Rosarnese. The semi-professional … More »Insight: Smuggling, soccer and the mafia

    The Pope John Paul II stadium in the town of Rosarno, home to the new Rosarno soccer team, is seen from a helicopter in the southern Italian region of Calabria

    ROSARNO, Italy (Reuters) - When police went after mafia boss Francesco "The Fat Head" Pesce in southern Italy, they ended up with more than they bargained for: his local soccer team, Rosarnese. The semi-professional squad, controlled by the Pesce crime family for years, according to a clan member who turned state's witness …

  • Tunisia's Issam Jemaa is challenged by Algeria's Djamel Mesbah during their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match in Rustenburg
    Tunisia striker Jemaa out of Nations Cup Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Tunisia striker Issam Jemaa will play no further part in the African Nations Cup after spraining his knee in his country's opening match this week, the Tunisian Football … More »Tunisia striker Jemaa out of Nations Cup

    Tunisia's Issam Jemaa is challenged by Algeria's Djamel Mesbah during their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match in Rustenburg

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Tunisia striker Issam Jemaa will play no further part in the African Nations Cup after spraining his knee in his country's opening match this week, the Tunisian Football Federation said on Thursday. The former French-based striker had to come off after 16 minutes of Tunisia's 1-0 win …

  • Cape Verde's Babanco congratulates his teammate Platini (R) after he scored against Morocco during their African Nations Cup Group A soccer match in Durban
    Fairytale Cape Verde seek to be taken seriously Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    DURBAN (Reuters) - Cape Verde Islands are much more than just a fairytale story at the African Nations Cup and have the potentials to regularly compete in top continental events, coach Lucio Antunes has … More »Fairytale Cape Verde seek to be taken seriously

    Cape Verde's Babanco congratulates his teammate Platini (R) after he scored against Morocco during their African Nations Cup Group A soccer match in Durban

    DURBAN (Reuters) - Cape Verde Islands are much more than just a fairytale story at the African Nations Cup and have the potentials to regularly compete in top continental events, coach Lucio Antunes has said. "My team is not as weak as you guys think," the coach told reporters as he basked in the glory of Wednesday's 1-1 …

  • South Africa's Majoro is challenged by Cape Verde's Nivaldo during opening match of AFCON 2013 soccer tournament in Soweto
    Majoro to miss next match after stitches in leg wound Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    DURBAN (Reuters) - South Africa striker Lehlohonolo Majoro, who scored for his country at the African Nations Cup on Wednesday, will miss at least the next match after suffering a cut on his shin that … More »Majoro to miss next match after stitches in leg wound

    South Africa's Majoro is challenged by Cape Verde's Nivaldo during opening match of AFCON 2013 soccer tournament in Soweto

    DURBAN (Reuters) - South Africa striker Lehlohonolo Majoro, who scored for his country at the African Nations Cup on Wednesday, will miss at least the next match after suffering a cut on his shin that required stitches. Majoro came on to score the second goal of the Group A win over Angola in Durban but was carried off …

  • 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 escape Wizards comeback bid in narrow win Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Utah Jazz nearly squandered a 21-point lead but recovered in time to hold off the rejuvenated Washington Wizards 92-88 on Wednesday. Utah were comfortably in front 73-52 late in the third … More »Jazz escape Wizards comeback bid in narrow win

    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 Utah Jazz nearly squandered a 21-point lead but recovered in time to hold off the rejuvenated Washington Wizards 92-88 on Wednesday. Utah were comfortably in front 73-52 late in the third quarter when the visiting Wizards stormed back with a 20-2 run that put the pressure on the Jazz in the fourth. "I would …

  • Li Na of China shakes hands with Maria Sharapova of Russia after defeating her in their women's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Li routs Sharapova, eyes second grand slam title Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - China's Li Na sent a wayward Maria Sharapova crashing out of the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday and says there will be no repeat of her capitulation to Kim Clijsters in the … More »Li routs Sharapova, eyes second grand slam title

    Li Na of China shakes hands with Maria Sharapova of Russia after defeating her in their women's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - China's Li Na sent a wayward Maria Sharapova crashing out of the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday and says there will be no repeat of her capitulation to Kim Clijsters in the 2011 Melbourne Park final. Li crushed second seed Sharapova 6-2 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena, overpowering the in-form Russian …

  • Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Sloane Stephens of the US in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Defending champ Azarenka into final against Li AP - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka overcame some anxiety, a sore left knee, and a slew of frustrating forehand errors before fending off American teenager Sloane Stephens to reach the Australian … More »Defending champ Azarenka into final against Li

    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Sloane Stephens of the US in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka overcame some anxiety, a sore left knee, and a slew of frustrating forehand errors before fending off American teenager Sloane Stephens to reach the Australian Open final against Li Na.

  • FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2004, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa hits a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Dohmann during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver. In a Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, interview on the website Ustream.com, Sosa said that he thinks he and fellow steroid-tainted star Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame, that the Cubs should retire his number, and he left open the possibility of running for president of the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
    Sosa says he and McGwire belong in Hall of Fame AP - 6 hrs ago

    CHICAGO (AP) — Sammy Sosa thinks he and fellow steroid-tainted star Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame. More »Sosa says he and McGwire belong in Hall of Fame

    FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2004, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa hits a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Dohmann during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver. In a Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, interview on the website Ustream.com, Sosa said that he thinks he and fellow steroid-tainted star Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame, that the Cubs should retire his number, and he left open the possibility of running for president of the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

    CHICAGO (AP) — Sammy Sosa thinks he and fellow steroid-tainted star Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame.

  • Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack celebrates after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Curry, Lee lead Warriors past Thunder 104-99 AP - 6 hrs ago

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry banked in an off-balance shot while getting fouled by Russell Westbrook to start a three-point play, falling to his knees and shaking his shoulders to the sellout  … More »Curry, Lee lead Warriors past Thunder 104-99

    Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack celebrates after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry banked in an off-balance shot while getting fouled by Russell Westbrook to start a three-point play, falling to his knees and shaking his shoulders to the sellout crowd.

  • Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a return to Sloane Stephens of the U.S. during their women's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Azarenka overcomes stubborn Stephens to make final Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka brought Sloane Stephens's Melbourne Park fairytale to an end on Thursday, overcoming injury niggles and an attack of nerves to advance to the Australian Open final … More »Azarenka overcomes stubborn Stephens to make final

    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a return to Sloane Stephens of the U.S. during their women's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka brought Sloane Stephens's Melbourne Park fairytale to an end on Thursday, overcoming injury niggles and an attack of nerves to advance to the Australian Open final against China's Li Na. The defending champion appeared to pick up injuries to her left knee and then to her ribs but …

  • Ko of New Zealand plays her third shot from the bunker on the first hole during the second round of the British Women's Open Golf tournament in northern England
    Money can wait, says Kiwi schoolgirl sensation Ko Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - New Zealand schoolgirl golfing sensation Lydia Ko, still at the tender age of 15, has said the financial rewards for her astonishing success can wait - for now. Ko opens the defense of her … More »Money can wait, says Kiwi schoolgirl sensation Ko

    Ko of New Zealand plays her third shot from the bunker on the first hole during the second round of the British Women's Open Golf tournament in northern England

    (Reuters) - New Zealand schoolgirl golfing sensation Lydia Ko, still at the tender age of 15, has said the financial rewards for her astonishing success can wait - for now. Ko opens the defense of her NSW Open title in Sydney this week, a victory which opened the floodgates on a record-breaking 2012 season. At 14 she became …

  • Victoria Azarenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Sloane Stephens of the US at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
    Azarenka advances to Australian Open final AP - 7 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Victoria Azarenka has advanced to the Australian Open final with a 6-1, 6-4 win over 19-year-old American Sloane Stephens. More »Azarenka advances to Australian Open final

    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Sloane Stephens of the US at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Victoria Azarenka has advanced to the Australian Open final with a 6-1, 6-4 win over 19-year-old American Sloane Stephens.

  • New York Rangers right wing Gaborik scores the game winning goal against Boston Bruins goalie Rask in front of Bruins defenseman Boychuk in overtime period action during their NHL hockey game in New York
    Gaborik hat-trick spurs Rangers to first win Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Marian Gaborik completed his hat-trick with an overtime game-winner as the New York Rangers recorded their first victory of the season with a 4-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. … More »Gaborik hat-trick spurs Rangers to first win

    New York Rangers right wing Gaborik scores the game winning goal against Boston Bruins goalie Rask in front of Bruins defenseman Boychuk in overtime period action during their NHL hockey game in New York

    (Reuters) - Marian Gaborik completed his hat-trick with an overtime game-winner as the New York Rangers recorded their first victory of the season with a 4-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. Gaborik tipped in his own shot just 27 seconds into the extra session as the Rangers celebrated in front of their home …

  • Shanghai Shenhua's striker Didier Drogba controls the ball during the Chinese Super League match against Hangzhou green town at the Shanghai Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai
    Milan boss hopes for Drogba deal Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Didier Drogba would be a great addition to AC Milan's squad, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Wednesday as Italian media speculated that a deal was in the offing. "Champions of his quality … More »Milan boss hopes for Drogba deal

    Shanghai Shenhua's striker Didier Drogba controls the ball during the Chinese Super League match against Hangzhou green town at the Shanghai Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai

    (Reuters) - Didier Drogba would be a great addition to AC Milan's squad, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Wednesday as Italian media speculated that a deal was in the offing. "Champions of his quality are very welcome," Allegri told Sky of the 34-year-old, currently with Ivory Coast at the African Nations and keen to …

  • China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Li beats Sharapova, advances to Australian final AP - 8 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Li Na used the heat to her advantage and worked No. 2-ranked Maria Sharapova around Rod Laver Arena in a 6-2, 6-2 win on Thursday that put her in the Australian Open final for … More »Li beats Sharapova, advances to Australian final

    China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Li Na used the heat to her advantage and worked No. 2-ranked Maria Sharapova around Rod Laver Arena in a 6-2, 6-2 win on Thursday that put her in the Australian Open final for the second time in three years.

  • South Africa's Parker dribbles the ball past Angola's Dede, Pirolito, Lunguinha and Bastos during their African Nations Cup Group A soccer match in Durban
    South Africa close in on last eight in Group A Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa closed in on the African Nations Cup knockout stages with a win on Wednesday while debutants Cape Verde Islands narrowly failed to do the same as Group … More »South Africa close in on last eight in Group A

    South Africa's Parker dribbles the ball past Angola's Dede, Pirolito, Lunguinha and Bastos during their African Nations Cup Group A soccer match in Durban

    NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa closed in on the African Nations Cup knockout stages with a win on Wednesday while debutants Cape Verde Islands narrowly failed to do the same as Group A came alive after its moribund start. Hosts South Africa got their first win in the finals since 2004 with a fine 2-0 victory …

  • Real Madrid's Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal against Valencia during their King's Cup quarterfinal round first leg soccer match in Madrid
    Red cards spoil Real's progress into Cup semis Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid survived red cards for Fabio Coentrao and Angel Di Maria, and an injury to Iker Casillas, to draw 1-1 in Valencia, and qualify for the King's Cup semi-finals 3-1 on aggregate … More »Red cards spoil Real's progress into Cup semis

    Real Madrid's Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal against Valencia during their King's Cup quarterfinal round first leg soccer match in Madrid

    MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid survived red cards for Fabio Coentrao and Angel Di Maria, and an injury to Iker Casillas, to draw 1-1 in Valencia, and qualify for the King's Cup semi-finals 3-1 on aggregate on Wednesday. Karim Benzema netted just before halftime to put Jose Mourinho's side 3-0 up in the tie, before Coentrao …

  • Ghana's Gyan is challenged by Akaminko during a training session ahead of their African Nations Cup soccer match against Mali, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth
    Ghana's Cup hopes in peril with Mali test Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - Ghana's hopes at the African Nations Cup finals could be in severe peril if they fail to get a result against Mali in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. Ghana, who squandered … More »Ghana's Cup hopes in peril with Mali test

    Ghana's Gyan is challenged by Akaminko during a training session ahead of their African Nations Cup soccer match against Mali, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth

    DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - Ghana's hopes at the African Nations Cup finals could be in severe peril if they fail to get a result against Mali in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. Ghana, who squandered a two-goal lead against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening match, face a Mali side that top Group B after …

  • Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, left, and Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) battle for a loose ball during first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Johnston)
    Grizzlies win 106-93, Lakers lose 4th straight AP - 8 hrs ago

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A team meeting didn't help stop the losing, and this season just keeps spinning away from the Lakers. More »Grizzlies win 106-93, Lakers lose 4th straight

    Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, left, and Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) battle for a loose ball during first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Johnston)

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A team meeting didn't help stop the losing, and this season just keeps spinning away from the Lakers.

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  • 3M fourth-quarter profit meets Wall Street view Reuters - 6 mins ago

    (Reuters) - 3M Co reported a 3.9 percent rise in quarterly profit, matching expectations, on solid growth in sales of its wide array of products ranging from Post-It … More »3M fourth-quarter profit meets Wall Street view

    (Reuters) - 3M Co reported a 3.9 percent rise in quarterly profit, matching expectations, on solid growth in sales of its wide array of products ranging from Post-It notes to films used in television screens. The company said on Thursday that fourth-quarter profit increased to $991 million or $1.41 per share, from $954 …

  • CAT machines are seen on a lot at Milton CAT in North Reading, Massachusetts
    Red flags revealed in filings of firm linked to Caterpillar fraud Reuters - 2 hrs 30 mins ago

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Chinese mining equipment company at the centre of an alleged accounting fraud was also involved in a web of insider loans and asset transfers … More »Red flags revealed in filings of firm linked to Caterpillar fraud

    CAT machines are seen on a lot at Milton CAT in North Reading, Massachusetts

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Chinese mining equipment company at the centre of an alleged accounting fraud was also involved in a web of insider loans and asset transfers prior to its purchase by Caterpillar Inc., public filings show. The transactions, while not illegal, should have sounded warnings about the company's finances …

  • Goto, Japan Transport Safety Board chairman, attends a news conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo
    Still no timetable for returning Boeing 787 to flight Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese regulators have joined their U.S. counterparts in all but ruling out overcharged batteries as the cause of recent fires on the Boeing … More »Still no timetable for returning Boeing 787 to flight

    Goto, Japan Transport Safety Board chairman, attends a news conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo

    TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese regulators have joined their U.S. counterparts in all but ruling out overcharged batteries as the cause of recent fires on the Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner, which has been grounded for a week with no end in sight. Solving the battery issue has become the primary focus of the investigation, …

  • Mitsubishi Motors Corp's vehicles and a passer-by are reflected on an external wall at the company headquarters in Tokyo
    Mitsubishi recalls 14,700 electric cars globally over brakes Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp said it would recall about 14,700 electric vehicles (EV) globally due to a brake problem unique to the electric-motor powered … More »Mitsubishi recalls 14,700 electric cars globally over brakes

    Mitsubishi Motors Corp's vehicles and a passer-by are reflected on an external wall at the company headquarters in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp said it would recall about 14,700 electric vehicles (EV) globally due to a brake problem unique to the electric-motor powered cars in one of the biggest callbacks involving the new generation of eco-friendly cars. Mitsubishi Motors said that in Japan it would recall nearly 3,400 …

  • Toyota, BMW to research lithium-air battery Reuters - 30 mins ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp and BMW AG will jointly research a lithium-air battery expected to be more powerful than the lithium-ion batteries used in many hybrid … More »Toyota, BMW to research lithium-air battery

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp and BMW AG will jointly research a lithium-air battery expected to be more powerful than the lithium-ion batteries used in many hybrid and electric vehicles, the two firms said. The two companies will also work on a fuel cell vehicle system, which includes a hydrogen tank and motor, by …

  • Barclays bank former Chief Executive Bob Diamond arrives at Portcullis House in London
    UK court names top Barclays staff, executives on Libor list Reuters - 2 hrs 0 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A British judge on Thursday released the names of former and current Barclays' executives as well as senior traders linked to an investigation into … More »UK court names top Barclays staff, executives on Libor list

    Barclays bank former Chief Executive Bob Diamond arrives at Portcullis House in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - A British judge on Thursday released the names of former and current Barclays' executives as well as senior traders linked to an investigation into a global rate fixing scandal. during a London court case. Former top executives, including Bob Diamond, John Varley and Jerry del Missier were named alongside …

  • Barclays PLC Chief Executive Antony Jenkins speaks during the first day of the Clinton Global Initiative 2012 (CGI) in New York
    Barclays CEO wants to keep large investment bank Reuters - 1 hr 36 mins ago

    HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays wants to remain a big player in investment banking even though the British bank is cutting costs and jobs in that business, including … More »Barclays CEO wants to keep large investment bank

    Barclays PLC Chief Executive Antony Jenkins speaks during the first day of the Clinton Global Initiative 2012 (CGI) in New York

    HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays wants to remain a big player in investment banking even though the British bank is cutting costs and jobs in that business, including at least 70 in its Asian division. The bank has not finalized the number of jobs to go in Asia but it could be as high as 90, according to people familiar …

  • US jobless claims drop to 5-year low of 330,000 AP - 10 mins ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to the lowest level in five years, evidence that employers are cutting fewer jobs and … More »US jobless claims drop to 5-year low of 330,000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to the lowest level in five years, evidence that employers are cutting fewer jobs and may step up hiring.

  • United Continental reports 4Q loss as traffic fell AP - 34 mins ago

    The parent company of United Airlines is reporting a $620 million loss in the fourth quarter as passengers stayed away following its problems earlier in the year with … More »United Continental reports 4Q loss as traffic fell

    The parent company of United Airlines is reporting a $620 million loss in the fourth quarter as passengers stayed away following its problems earlier in the year with integrating Continental.

  • A man looks at his cellphone at an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Asian stock markets were mostly higher Thursday, supported by Congress averting a U.S. government default and a pickup in China's manufacturing in January. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
    Stocks gain on economic indicators, US earnings AP - 2 hrs 30 mins ago

    PARIS (AP) — Europe's stock markets were broadly higher Thursday amid signs the continent's services and manufacturing slump was easing. More »Stocks gain on economic indicators, US earnings

    A man looks at his cellphone at an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Asian stock markets were mostly higher Thursday, supported by Congress averting a U.S. government default and a pickup in China's manufacturing in January. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

    PARIS (AP) — Europe's stock markets were broadly higher Thursday amid signs the continent's services and manufacturing slump was easing.

  • File - In this Oct. 13, 2011 file photo ArcelorMittal steel workers wait outside the company's regional headquarters in Flemalle, near Liege, Belgium. ArcelorMittal steel giant has announced it will close a coke plant and six production lines in a move that is threatening 1,300 jobs. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)
    ArcelorMittal to close steel plants in Belgium AP - 19 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (AP) — The world's leading steel and mining company ArcelorMittal said Thursday it will close a coke plant and six production lines in Belgium, in a move that … More »ArcelorMittal to close steel plants in Belgium

    File - In this Oct. 13, 2011 file photo ArcelorMittal steel workers wait outside the company's regional headquarters in Flemalle, near Liege, Belgium. ArcelorMittal steel giant has announced it will close a coke plant and six production lines in a move that is threatening 1,300 jobs. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)

    BRUSSELS (AP) — The world's leading steel and mining company ArcelorMittal said Thursday it will close a coke plant and six production lines in Belgium, in a move that threatens 1,300 jobs.

  • In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 photo, Bangladeshi man Ansar, who uses one name, reacts at his home near the gutted Tazreen factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Two months after his wife and daughter were killed in a fire at the Bangladeshi garment factory, 55-year-old Ansar is scrambling to survive. Ansar has been unable to pay his rent for two months and fears that if he gets evicted and is forced to return to his home village in the impoverished north, he may never be compensated. The fire drew international attention to the conditions that garment workers toil under in Bangladesh, where the $20 billion-a-year textile industry is incredibly powerful and politically connected. (AP Photo/A.M.Ahad)
    Bangladesh fire victims' families wait for money AP - 31 mins ago

    DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — When fire ravaged a Bangladeshi garment factory, killing 112 workers, dozens of their families did not even have a body to bury because their … More »Bangladesh fire victims' families wait for money

    In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 photo, Bangladeshi man Ansar, who uses one name, reacts at his home near the gutted Tazreen factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Two months after his wife and daughter were killed in a fire at the Bangladeshi garment factory, 55-year-old Ansar is scrambling to survive. Ansar has been unable to pay his rent for two months and fears that if he gets evicted and is forced to return to his home village in the impoverished north, he may never be compensated. The fire drew international attention to the conditions that garment workers toil under in Bangladesh, where the $20 billion-a-year textile industry is incredibly powerful and politically connected. (AP Photo/A.M.Ahad)

    DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — When fire ravaged a Bangladeshi garment factory, killing 112 workers, dozens of their families did not even have a body to bury because their loved ones' remains were burned beyond recognition. Two months later, the same families have yet to receive any of the compensation they were promised — not …

  • Southwest's 4Q profit slips on higher costs AP - 44 mins ago

    DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines Co. says fourth-quarter earnings fell by nearly half on higher spending for fuel, labor and maintenance. More »Southwest's 4Q profit slips on higher costs

    DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines Co. says fourth-quarter earnings fell by nearly half on higher spending for fuel, labor and maintenance.

  • Union Pacific railroad's 4Q profit rises 7 percent AP - 6 mins ago

    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific says its fourth-quarter profit chugged ahead 7 percent because it raised shipping rates on the railroad and collected more fuel surc … More »Union Pacific railroad's 4Q profit rises 7 percent

    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific says its fourth-quarter profit chugged ahead 7 percent because it raised shipping rates on the railroad and collected more fuel surcharges.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2012 photo, people line up to enter a newly-opened Apple Store in Wangfujing shopping district in Beijing. Apple's profit surge halted in the latest quarter, as a flood of new products like the iPhone 5 meant high start-up costs for new production lines. Apple posted net income for the October to December quarter that was flat with the year before. It was the first time in years that Apple didn't post a double-digit earnings increase. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
    US futures mixed as earnings roll out AP - 24 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are mixed for the third straight day as U.S. companies, particularly in the tech sector, are being either trounced or adored by investo … More »US futures mixed as earnings roll out

    FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2012 photo, people line up to enter a newly-opened Apple Store in Wangfujing shopping district in Beijing. Apple's profit surge halted in the latest quarter, as a flood of new products like the iPhone 5 meant high start-up costs for new production lines. Apple posted net income for the October to December quarter that was flat with the year before. It was the first time in years that Apple didn't post a double-digit earnings increase. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are mixed for the third straight day as U.S. companies, particularly in the tech sector, are being either trounced or adored by investors.

  • FILE - In this April 12, 2012, file photo, the window of Nokia's flagship store displays an advertisement of the new Nokia Lumia mobile phone in Helsinki on Thursday, April, 19, 2012 . Nokia Corp. reported a fourth-quarter net profit of €202 million ($270 million) Thursday Jan. 23, 2013 compared to a net loss of more than $1 billion a year earlier but revenue in the period fell 20 percent to €8 billion from a year earlier. (AP Photo/LEHTIKUVA / Markku Ulander, File) FINLAND OUT
    Nokia generates $270 million profit but sales drop AP - 1 hr 36 mins ago

    HELSINKI (AP) — Struggling Nokia Corp. turned a net profit of €202 million ($270 million) in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $1 billion a year earlier, but … More »Nokia generates $270 million profit but sales drop

    FILE - In this April 12, 2012, file photo, the window of Nokia's flagship store displays an advertisement of the new Nokia Lumia mobile phone in Helsinki on Thursday, April, 19, 2012 . Nokia Corp. reported a fourth-quarter net profit of €202 million ($270 million) Thursday Jan. 23, 2013 compared to a net loss of more than $1 billion a year earlier but revenue in the period fell 20 percent to €8 billion from a year earlier. (AP Photo/LEHTIKUVA / Markku Ulander, File) FINLAND OUT

    HELSINKI (AP) — Struggling Nokia Corp. turned a net profit of €202 million ($270 million) in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $1 billion a year earlier, but revenue fell 20 percent as it failed to make gains in the fiercely competitive smartphone market.

  • Burger King drops supplier linked to horsemeat AP - 13 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — Burger King says it has stopped buying beef from an Irish supplier whose patties in Britain and Ireland were found to contain traces of horsemeat. More »Burger King drops supplier linked to horsemeat

    LONDON (AP) — Burger King says it has stopped buying beef from an Irish supplier whose patties in Britain and Ireland were found to contain traces of horsemeat.

  • Apple's weak results spark fresh round of price target cuts @ Reuters - 2 hrs 9 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Weaker-than-expected holiday sales of Apple Inc's iPhone reinforced fears that it is losing its dominance in smartphones, driving down its shares and drawing … More »Apple's weak results spark fresh round of price target cuts

    (Reuters) - Weaker-than-expected holiday sales of Apple Inc's iPhone reinforced fears that it is losing its dominance in smartphones, driving down its shares and drawing another round of stock price target cuts early on Thursday. Shares of the company, which reported lower-than-expected revenue for the third straight quarter …

  • Your Password Isn’t Safe: 90% Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Says Report @ Yahoo! Finance - Tue, Jan 15, 2013

    Think you’ve got a clever, un-hackable password? You might want to tack on a few numbers to it. Global consulting firm Deloitte released a report Tuesday with an alarming … More »Your Password Isn’t Safe: 90% Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Says Report

    Think you’ve got a clever, un-hackable password? You might want to tack on a few numbers to it. Global consulting firm Deloitte released a report Tuesday with an alarming prediction.

  • 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 …

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - January 24, 2013
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.
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Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)  
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Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.
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William Goldman, "The Princess Bride"  
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If you don't find it in the index, look very carefully through the entire catalogue.
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Unknown, Sears, Roebuck, and Co. Consumer's Guide, 1897  
There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion.
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Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626), "Of Beauty"  
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