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Retailers report weak June sales AP – 5 mins ago

NEW YORK – Escalating job worries and rainy weather dampened shoppers' appetite for buying summer staples like shorts and dresses, resulting in sharp sales declines for many merchants in June and increasing concerns about the back-to-school shopping season. Full Story »

Kim Jae-pil, a police officer of the Cyber Terror Response Center under the

Official says 7 S. Korean Web sites attacked again AP – 17 mins ago

G5 members from left, India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Brazil's President

Summit draft: G8/G5 seek Doha trade deal in 2010 AP – 53 mins ago

Communist leaders vow stability after China riots
AP – 31 mins ago
AP
URUMQI, China - China's top communist leaders vowed to maintain stability in the west of the country in their first public comments Thursday on the ethnic riots that killed more than 150 people, and accused overseas forces of orchestrating the violence. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Ethnic riots spread in China
Michael Jackson's final resting place a mystery
AP – 2 hrs 44 mins ago
AP
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's glimmering casket took center stage at the Staples Center, sitting for more than two hours as celebrities memorialized the King of Pop under the watchful eyes of millions. And when the ceremony was over, it was gone. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Michael Jackson Memorial
- Interactive: The Jackson Legacy: Music, family and fashion AP
H2-WHOA! Australian town bans bottled water sales
AP – Thu Jul 9, 3:25 am ET

AP

SYDNEY - Residents of a rural Australian town hoping to protect the earth and their wallets have voted to ban the sale of bottled water, the first community in the country — and possibly the world — to take such a drastic step in the growing backlash against the industry. Full Story »
Family, friends focus on McNair's life, not end
AP – 2 hrs 3 mins ago
AP
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Fans of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair planned to focus on his incredible career and life with a memorial service on Thursday, not his sudden and tragic death. Full Story »
- Video: RAW: Police discuss Steve McNair's autopsy results 11 News Houston
- Slideshow: Former quarterback Steve McNair shot dead
Obama at G8 says still time for climate deal this year
Reuters – 19 mins ago
Reuters
L'AQUILA, Italy (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said at the G8 summit Thursday there is still time to close the gap with developing powers on climate change, after the U.N. chief criticized the G8 for not going hard enough. Full Story »
- Video: Jake Tapper on G-8 Leaders' Goals ABC News
China's Hu says maintaining stability paramount
Reuters – 46 mins ago
Reuters
URUMQI, China (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao, forced to abandon a G8 summit in Italy by ethnic violence in restive Xinjiang, said that maintaining social stability in the energy-rich region was the "most urgent task," state television reported on Thursday. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Ethnic riots spread in China
More Web attacks, North Korea suspected
Reuters – 51 mins ago
Reuters
SEOUL (Reuters) - A fresh wave of cyber attacks that slowed U.S. and South Korean websites this week hit more targets on Thursday, a Web security firm said, while the South's spy agency has said the hacking may be linked to North Korea. Full Story »
- Video: New wave of cyber attacks expected Thursday AP

For many Americans, health cover is key to a job
Reuters – 18 mins ago

SOUTHLAKE, Texas (Reuters) - Real estate agent Lisa DeWaal serves coffee at a Starbucks outlet for four hours every morning before she goes to the office to start her "day job." Full Story »
Blast outside school in Afghanistan kills 25
Reuters – Thu Jul 9, 5:27 am ET
Reuters
MOHAMMAD AGHA, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An explosion outside a school south of the Afghan capital on Thursday killed at least 25 people, including 15 students, officials said, the worst toll from a single blast in a year. Full Story »
- Video: Battle for control in Afghanistan Reuters
China says Rio Tinto staff hurt interests
Reuters – 2 hrs 6 mins ago

Reuters

BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) - China said on Thursday detained staff from Australian miner Rio Tinto had harmed China's economic interests in a case that has rattled currency markets and raised questions about China-Australia relations. Full Story »
Bombings kill at least 41 in Iraq
Reuters – Thu Jul 9, 4:50 am ET

Reuters

MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - Bombs in Baghdad and northern Iraq killed at least 41 people and wounded more than 80 on Thursday, police said, just over a week after U.S. troops handed security in city centers to local forces. Full Story »
Iran won't back down "one step" in atom row
Reuters – Thu Jul 9, 2:41 am ET
Reuters
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will not back down "even one step" over its nuclear work, a senior adviser to the country's top authority said in remarks published on Thursday, making clear Tehran's continued defiance in a row with the West. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Iran Nuclear Issues
Bomb attacks kill 42 in Iraq
AFP – 18 mins ago
AFP
MOSUL, Iraq (AFP) - A double suicide attack and two other bombings killed at least 42 people in Iraq on Thursday in the deadliest day since US forces pulled out of towns and cities nationwide just over a week ago. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Iraq

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In this photograph released by Vera Mosley Buckner on Wednesday, July 8, 2009,

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Family, friends focus on McNair's life, not end

AP – 2 hrs 3 mins ago

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fans of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair planned to focus on his incredible career and life with a memorial service on Thursday, not his sudden and tragic death. Full Story »

FILE - In this April 13, 2009, file photo, Toronto Raptors' Shawn Marion dunks

AP source: Mavericks to acquire Shawn Marion

AP – Thu Jul 9, 12:08 am ET

Texas Rangers' Andruw Jones watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles

Andruw Jones hits 3 homers as Rangers beat Angels

AP – Thu Jul 9, 1:35 am ET

Sox All-Star Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win AP – Thu Jul 9, 12:09 am ET
Tour de France enters Spain for 6th stage AP – 31 mins ago
Saku Koivu leaves Montreal to join Anaheim Ducks AP – Thu Jul 9, 12:12 am ET

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Former NFL star Bruce Smith faces DUI trial
AP – Thu Jul 9, 4:17 am ET

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Former NFL star Bruce Smith is due to appear in a Virginia court on a drunken driving charge. Full Story »
Raptors re-sign former No. 1 pick Bargnani
AP – Thu Jul 9, 4:53 am ET

AP

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors new core is taking shape. The Raptors re-signed former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani to a five-year, $50 million contract extension Wednesday, as they also closed in on a deal with free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu. Full Story »
Some good, and bad as baseball heads to break
AP – Thu Jul 9, 3:33 am ET

AP

To juice up baseball's midseason classic next Tuesday all living former presidents will pay homage to the game in a video, and the current president will throw out the opening pitch in St. Louis. Full Story »
Saints future secure after Swiss magnate buys them
AFP – Wed Jul 8, 12:30 pm ET

Southampton FC

LONDON (AFP) - Former FA Cup winners Southampton fears over going out of business evaporated on Wednesday as Swiss business magnate Markus Liebherr completed his takeover the League One side for an undisclosed sum. Full Story »
NASCAR asks appeals court to restore Mayfield ban
AP – Thu Jul 9, 12:21 am ET
AP
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans. Full Story »
- Slideshow: NASCAR Driver Jeremy Mayfield
WCarolina football player dies following workout
AP – 2 hrs 15 mins ago

CULLOWHEE, N.C. - A junior defensive back at Western Carolina has died after participating in a voluntary offseason workout. Full Story »

Querrey cruises past Spain's Hidalgo at ATP Newport
AFP – Wed Jul 8, 10:54 pm ET

AFP/File

NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AFP) - American Sam Querrey breezed to a 6-3, 6-2 win over Spain's Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo in the first round of the rain-plagued 500,000 ATP Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Full Story »
Paula Creamer wants another shot at Women's Open
AP – Thu Jul 9, 4:30 am ET

AP

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Paula Creamer has taken two anti-inflammatory injections in her ailing left thumb. Now, she wants another shot — at a U.S. Women's Open title. Full Story »
Moreno retains WBA bantamweight title
AP – Sat Jul 4, 3:57 pm ET

POITIERS, France - Anselmo Moreno of Panama has retained his WBA bantamweight title with a split decision over Mahyar Monshipour of France. Full Story »
Stewart: He and Busch on 'same page' after wreck
AP – Wed Jul 8, 5:03 pm ET

INDIANAPOLIS - Tony Stewart called his last-lap dust up with Kyle Busch at Daytona International Speedway last weekend "just a part of racing," and Busch apparently agrees. Full Story »
USOC surprised at IOC's complaints about network
AP – Wed Jul 8, 6:38 pm ET

DENVER - The U.S. Olympic Committee's venture into the TV business is irritating some international Olympic leaders — not exactly the reaction the Americans were expecting when they decided to create a network solely devoted to promoting the movement. Full Story »

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Retailers report weak June sales

AP – 5 mins ago

NEW YORK – Escalating job worries and rainy weather dampened shoppers' appetite for buying summer staples like shorts and dresses, resulting in sharp sales declines for many merchants in June and increasing concerns about the back-to-school shopping season. Full Story »

Official says 7 S. Korean Web sites attacked again

AP – 17 mins ago

OPEC 'comfortable' with oil price: cartel head

Oil rises above $61 despite uncertain demand

AP – 1 hr 56 mins ago

Slideshow: Oil Industry

Alcoa posts 2Q loss but sees some stability AP – Thu Jul 9, 3:52 am ET
Stock futures point to higher Wall Street open AP – 30 mins ago
Wall Street mixed in hesitant trade AFP – Wed Jul 8, 4:49 pm ET

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Cities dump fees to bolster building in recession
AP – Wed Jul 8, 11:51 pm ET

MERIDIAN, Idaho - Developer Frank Varriale hoped his plans to build shops, apartments and a hotel in this sprawling Boise suburb would have become reality by now. Instead, about the only things standing on his land are knee-high wheat and corn. Full Story »
Analysts: India's earnings weak but outlook strong
AFP – Thu Jul 9, 2:12 am ET

AFP/File

MUMBAI (AFP) - As Indian firms prepare to post their earnings for the June quarter, analysts warn most reports will be weak but expect an improvement in the near future as government stimulus packages take effect. Full Story »
Bank of England holds key rate at 0.5 percent
AP – 34 mins ago

LONDON - The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold at a record low 0.5 percent Thursday and surprise markets by saying it would not for the moment seek to expand its 125 billion pound cash injection into the British economy. Full Story »
AIG in talks to sell big Alico unit to MetLife: report
Reuters – Thu Jul 9, 2:59 am ET

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American International Group Inc has resumed talks to sell its American Life Insurance Co unit to MetLife Inc in a transaction that could help the stricken insurer raise more than $15 billion, the Financial Times said. Full Story »
Retailers focus on standout items to spur spending
AP – Wed Jul 8, 2:58 pm ET

AP

NEW YORK - Americans are increasingly shopping in their own closets for new looks, so merchants are diving in to help out. Full Story »

For many Americans, health cover is key to a job
Reuters – 18 mins ago

SOUTHLAKE, Texas (Reuters) - Real estate agent Lisa DeWaal serves coffee at a Starbucks outlet for four hours every morning before she goes to the office to start her "day job." Full Story »
Oil rebounds, snaps six-day losing streak
Reuters – 4 mins ago
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil rose by more than $1 on Thursday to trade above $61 a barrel, halting a six-session losing streak which has seen prices decline by 15 percent on concerns about the timing of any economic recovery. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Oil Industry
Report: AIG in talks for unit sale to MetLife
AP – Wed Jul 8, 11:15 pm ET
AP
American International Group Inc. is discussing a deal for all or part of its foreign unit, American Life Insurance Co., with MetLife Inc., according to a published report Wednesday that cited people familiar with the matter. Full Story »
- Video: Business Update: More AIG fury Reuters
Poll: Would-be homebuyers cautious as layoffs rise
AP – Thu Jul 9, 1:21 am ET

AP

WASHINGTON - More than half of potential homebuyers say they're still not prepared to jump into the market, and fear of losing their jobs is the No. 1 reason, a new poll shows. Full Story »
Identity Thieves Target Job Seekers
BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

Never mind landing the job. Now people on the lookout for employment have another cause for worry: identity theft. As the joblessness rate soars, scammers are ginning up fake Web sites or posing as recruiters to trick job seekers into giving up sensitive personal information. Full Story »

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - July 9, 2009

I detest life-insurance agents; they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so.: Stephen Leacock (1869 - 1944)
I have suffered a great deal from writers who have quoted this or that sentence of mine either out of its context or in juxtaposition to some incongruous matter which quite distorted my meaning , or destroyed it altogether.: Alfred North Whitehead (1861 - 1947)
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I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth.: Umberto Eco (1932 - )
Nothing is as simple as we hope it will be.: Jim Horning
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