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General News Update

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Aurora Shooting: Alex Sullivan Confirmed Dead on His 27th Birthday
    Shooting victim died on his birthday ABC News - 7 hrs ago

    On a day that should have been marked for celebration, Alex Sullivan’s friends and family hadn’t been able to reach him. The married bartender celebrated his 27th birthday by attending the midnight screening of “The Dark … More »Shooting victim died on his birthday

    Aurora Shooting: Alex Sullivan Confirmed Dead on His 27th Birthday

    On a day that should have been marked for celebration, Alex Sullivan’s friends and family hadn’t been able to reach him. The married bartender celebrated his 27th birthday by attending the midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colo., with his co-workers. “Oh...

  • Yellow markers sit next to evidence, including a gas mask, as police investigate the scene outside the Century 16 movie theater east of the Aurora Mall in Aurora, Colo. on Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman in a gas mask barged into a crowded Denver-area theater during a midnight showing of the Batman movie on Friday, hurled a gas canister and then opened fire in one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent U.S. history. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Movie theater gunman had been stockpiling arsenal The Lookout - 10 hrs ago

    AURORA, Colo. - The gunman who blasted his way through a packed movie house early Friday, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others had apparently been planning his attack for weeks. "In the last 60 days he purchased four … More »Movie theater gunman had been stockpiling arsenal

    Yellow markers sit next to evidence, including a gas mask, as police investigate the scene outside the Century 16 movie theater east of the Aurora Mall in Aurora, Colo. on Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman in a gas mask barged into a crowded Denver-area theater during a midnight showing of the Batman movie on Friday, hurled a gas canister and then opened fire in one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent U.S. history. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

    AURORA, Colo. - The gunman who blasted his way through a packed movie house early Friday, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others had apparently been planning his attack for weeks. "In the last 60 days he purchased four guns at local metro gun shops, and through [...]

  • Ghawi had aspirations of becoming a TV reporter and moved from Texas to Colorado to pursue her career
    Aurora, Colo., victim had escaped Toronto shooting AFP - 8 hrs ago

    Jessica Ghawi had escaped a mall shooting in Toronto weeks ago when an "odd feeling" led her outside, and then blogged about how fortunate she was. More »Aurora, Colo., victim had escaped Toronto shooting

    Ghawi had aspirations of becoming a TV reporter and moved from Texas to Colorado to pursue her career

    Jessica Ghawi had escaped a mall shooting in Toronto weeks ago when an "odd feeling" led her outside, and then blogged about how fortunate she was.

  • Couple in Colo. Theater Shooting Escape With Baby and Toddler in Tow
    Family escapes Colorado shooter ABC News - 15 hrs ago

    A young couple who'd recently moved from New Mexico and were attending the Aurora, Colo., midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" with their children said they had planned to sit in the front row by the exit in which … More »Family escapes Colorado shooter

    Couple in Colo. Theater Shooting Escape With Baby and Toddler in Tow

    A young couple who'd recently moved from New Mexico and were attending the Aurora, Colo., midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" with their children said they had planned to sit in the front row by the exit in which a gunman entered and allegedly killed at least 12 people.

  • FILE - Tony Robbins poses for a portrait Monday, July 26, 2010 in New York. Fire officials in California say at least 21 people were treated for burns after attendees of an event for motivational speaker Tony Robbins tried to walk on hot coals. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, File)

    Fire officials in California say at least 21 people were treated for burns after attendees of an event for motivational speaker Tony Robbins tried to walk on hot coals.

  • President Barack Obama walks down the steps of Air Force One after arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers, Fla., Friday, July 20, 2012. Obama is cutting short a Florida campaign swing following the deadly Colorado movie theater shooting. He called the shooting "horrific". (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

    The deadly shootings at a movie theater in Colorado have briefly silenced the presidential campaign, prompting both President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney to cut short their schedules and pull advertising in the state out of respect for the victims and their families.

  • FRIDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- As word spread Friday that a heavily armed man had shot up a suburban Denver movie theater crowded with families and children for a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, mental health experts offered guidance on how to cope with the tragedy.

  • Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Walker arrives for the fourth day of his trial at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, Friday, July 20, 2012. Walker is accused of sexually assaulting 10 basic trainees, with charges ranging from rape and aggravated sexual assault to obstructing justice and violating rules of professional conduct. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life imprisonment.   (AP Photo/San Antonio Express News, Billy Calzada)

    An Air Force instructor implicated in a sweeping sex scandal at one of the nation's busiest military training bases was convicted in military court Friday of raping one female recruit and sexually assaulting several others.

  • FILE - The Aug. 16, 2012 file photo shows United States' Michael Phelps reacting after winning the gold medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Whether it's Chinese-made uniforms for American athletes, a tattoo inked on a runner's body or a miniature American flag that can't go on Phelps' swim cap, Olympians should have figured out one thing by now: What they can or cannot wear at the London Games has very little to do with their fashion, marketing sense or patriotism, and a whole lot to do with rules, regulations and, of course, money.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

    Olympians should have figured out one thing by now: What they can or cannot wear at the London Games has very little to do with their fashion, marketing sense or patriotism, and a whole lot to do with rules, regulations and, of course, money.

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Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • FILE - The Aug. 16, 2012 file photo shows United States' Michael Phelps reacting after winning the gold medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Whether it's Chinese-made uniforms for American athletes, a tattoo inked on a runner's body or a miniature American flag that can't go on Phelps' swim cap, Olympians should have figured out one thing by now: What they can or cannot wear at the London Games has very little to do with their fashion, marketing sense or patriotism, and a whole lot to do with rules, regulations and, of course, money.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
    What to wear all a matter of money at Olympics AP - 1 hr 30 mins ago

    Olympians should have figured out one thing by now: What they can or cannot wear at the London Games has very little to do with their fashion, marketing sense or patriotism, and a whole lot to do with … More »What to wear all a matter of money at Olympics

    FILE - The Aug. 16, 2012 file photo shows United States' Michael Phelps reacting after winning the gold medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Whether it's Chinese-made uniforms for American athletes, a tattoo inked on a runner's body or a miniature American flag that can't go on Phelps' swim cap, Olympians should have figured out one thing by now: What they can or cannot wear at the London Games has very little to do with their fashion, marketing sense or patriotism, and a whole lot to do with rules, regulations and, of course, money.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

    Olympians should have figured out one thing by now: What they can or cannot wear at the London Games has very little to do with their fashion, marketing sense or patriotism, and a whole lot to do with rules, regulations and, of course, money.

  • Ferrari Formula One driver Alonso of Spain steers his car during the third practice session of the German F1 Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring in Hockenheim
    Alonso fastest in final practice Reuters - 1 hr 30 mins ago

    HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso was fastest in the final practice session for the German Grand Prix on Saturday. The session began in sunshine and ended … More »Alonso fastest in final practice

    Ferrari Formula One driver Alonso of Spain steers his car during the third practice session of the German F1 Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring in Hockenheim

    HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso was fastest in the final practice session for the German Grand Prix on Saturday. The session began in sunshine and ended in a torrential downpour as the rain which hampered Friday's two practices returned to the Hockenheim circuit. Lewis Hamilton, …

  • Alonso clocked a lap of the Hockenheim circuit in one minute 16.24 seconds
    Alonso fastest in final F1 practice for German GP AFP - 1 hr 48 mins ago

    Fernando Alonso topped the times for Ferrari during Saturday's final practice for Sunday's German Formula One Grand Prix. More »Alonso fastest in final F1 practice for German GP

    Alonso clocked a lap of the Hockenheim circuit in one minute 16.24 seconds

    Fernando Alonso topped the times for Ferrari during Saturday's final practice for Sunday's German Formula One Grand Prix.

  • File photo shows Jelimo of Kenya celebrating winning women's 800m final while team-mate Busienei follows to finish second at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
    Kenya's investment in women pays off Reuters - 1 hr 54 mins ago

    ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) - It has taken Kenya nearly five decades to gain the upper hand over its neighbor and greatest athletics rival Ethiopia, but the winning formula was staring Kenyan track officials … More »Kenya's investment in women pays off

    File photo shows Jelimo of Kenya celebrating winning women's 800m final while team-mate Busienei follows to finish second at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

    ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) - It has taken Kenya nearly five decades to gain the upper hand over its neighbor and greatest athletics rival Ethiopia, but the winning formula was staring Kenyan track officials in the face all along. The London Games will be the next battleground between the two giants of middle and long-distance …

  • The Romanian gymnast won five gold medals over the 1976 and 1980 Olympics
    Ex-gymnast Comaneci takes Olympic flame on London tour AFP - 1 hr 59 mins ago

    Olympics legend Nadia Comaneci carried the 2012 torch on the roof of the North Greenwich Arena as the flame began a seven-day tour of London that will culminate at the Games opening ceremony. More »Ex-gymnast Comaneci takes Olympic flame on London tour

    The Romanian gymnast won five gold medals over the 1976 and 1980 Olympics

    Olympics legend Nadia Comaneci carried the 2012 torch on the roof of the North Greenwich Arena as the flame began a seven-day tour of London that will culminate at the Games opening ceremony.

  • Woods seeks a 15th major title four years after his last win at the 2008 US Open
    Snedeker, Scott lead Open, Tiger in the hunt AFP - 2 hrs 6 mins ago

    Brandt Snedeker and Adam Scott comprised the final pairing for Saturday's British Open third round, both anxiously looking over their shoulders at a chasing pack led by Tiger Woods. More »Snedeker, Scott lead Open, Tiger in the hunt

    Woods seeks a 15th major title four years after his last win at the 2008 US Open

    Brandt Snedeker and Adam Scott comprised the final pairing for Saturday's British Open third round, both anxiously looking over their shoulders at a chasing pack led by Tiger Woods.

  • A torchbearer carries the Olympic Torch across the roof of the North Greenwich Arena at Greenwich in London
    Officials hope torch tour of London dispels Olympic gloom Reuters - 2 hrs 7 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The Olympic torch relay began its final stretch in London on Saturday, starting in the capital's historic district of Greenwich on a journey officials hope will help dispel a cloud of … More »Officials hope torch tour of London dispels Olympic gloom

    A torchbearer carries the Olympic Torch across the roof of the North Greenwich Arena at Greenwich in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - The Olympic torch relay began its final stretch in London on Saturday, starting in the capital's historic district of Greenwich on a journey officials hope will help dispel a cloud of gloom and cynicism hanging over the Games. Officials were all smiles in Greenwich as a young torch bearer jogged through …

  • Sir Robin Knox Johnson, 73, right, runs with the Olympic torch past the Cutty Sark ship, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Greenwich, London. The Olympic Torch arrived in London after it was carried around England in a relay of torchbearers to make its way to the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
    Sun comes out as Olympic torch tours London AP - 3 mins 34 secs ago

    The Olympic torch has begun its tour of London — and to everyone's relief, the weather is cooperating. More »Sun comes out as Olympic torch tours London

    Sir Robin Knox Johnson, 73, right, runs with the Olympic torch past the Cutty Sark ship, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Greenwich, London. The Olympic Torch arrived in London after it was carried around England in a relay of torchbearers to make its way to the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    The Olympic torch has begun its tour of London — and to everyone's relief, the weather is cooperating.

  • Cavendish claimed his second win of this year's race on Friday when he rocketed to victory in the 18th stage
    Cyclist Cavendish coy about Sky departure rumours AFP - 2 hrs 37 mins ago

    World champion Mark Cavendish has brushed off suggestions his "difficult" Tour de France campaign working for yellow jersey holder Bradley Wiggins means he is unhappy at Team Sky. More »Cyclist Cavendish coy about Sky departure rumours

    Cavendish claimed his second win of this year's race on Friday when he rocketed to victory in the 18th stage

    World champion Mark Cavendish has brushed off suggestions his "difficult" Tour de France campaign working for yellow jersey holder Bradley Wiggins means he is unhappy at Team Sky.

  • Sir Robin Knox Johnson, 73, right, runs with the Olympic torch past the Cutty Sark ship, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Greenwich, London. The Olympic Torch arrived in London after it was carried around England in a relay of torchbearers to make its way to the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
    Sir Robin Knox Johnson, 73, right, runs with the Olympic torch past the Cutty Sark ship, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Greenwich, London. The Olympic Torch arrived in London after it was carried around England in a relay of torchbearers to make its way to the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    With the flame comes the games.

  • Okagbare competes in women's 100m event at the Herculis athletics meeting at Louis II stadium in Monaco
    Merrit shines again in Monaco Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MONACO (Reuters) - American hurdler Aries Merritt and Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare showed that they are in prime form and real threats to the big-name favourites at the London Olympics with impressive … More »Merrit shines again in Monaco

    Okagbare competes in women's 100m event at the Herculis athletics meeting at Louis II stadium in Monaco

    MONACO (Reuters) - American hurdler Aries Merritt and Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare showed that they are in prime form and real threats to the big-name favourites at the London Olympics with impressive victories in the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday. In the final warm-up event before the Games, which begin …

  • Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts after chipping in from a bunker to make birdie during the second round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes
    Late birdies bring out the Tiger roar Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LYTHAM ST ANNES, England (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's second round at the British Open was progressing in a very predictable manner on a warm and still Friday afternoon until he reached the 16th hole. Iron … More »Late birdies bring out the Tiger roar

    Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts after chipping in from a bunker to make birdie during the second round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes

    LYTHAM ST ANNES, England (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's second round at the British Open was progressing in a very predictable manner on a warm and still Friday afternoon until he reached the 16th hole. Iron into fairway, iron on to green and two putts was the former world number one's favoured routine as he plotted his way …

  • Andy Murray of Britain hits a return to Roger Federer of Switzerland in their men's singles final tennis match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London
    Overwhelmed Murray motivated by support Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    London (Reuters) - Andy Murray has cast aside the disappointment of Wimbledon and hopes to repay the "overwhelming" support of the British public by winning gold at the London Olympics. The world number … More »Overwhelmed Murray motivated by support

    Andy Murray of Britain hits a return to Roger Federer of Switzerland in their men's singles final tennis match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London

    London (Reuters) - Andy Murray has cast aside the disappointment of Wimbledon and hopes to repay the "overwhelming" support of the British public by winning gold at the London Olympics. The world number four was left devastated and in tears after being humbled by Switzerland's Roger Federer in the All England Club final …

  • South Africa's Smith hits out during the first cricket test match against England at the Oval cricket ground in London
    South Africa fight back against England Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - South Africa fought back against England on the second day of the first test on Friday, first with the ball and then the bat, to close on 86 for one after bowling England out for 385. … More »South Africa fight back against England

    South Africa's Smith hits out during the first cricket test match against England at the Oval cricket ground in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - South Africa fought back against England on the second day of the first test on Friday, first with the ball and then the bat, to close on 86 for one after bowling England out for 385. Captain Graeme Smith, playing his 100th test match, was 37 not out and Hashim Amla was on 47 after being dropped on 40 …

  • Robin van Persie announced earlier this month that he would refuse to sign a new deal with the Gunners
    Fergie confirms Man Utd bid for Van Persie AFP - 4 hrs ago

    Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United have made a bid for unsettled Arsenal striker Robin van Persie. More »Fergie confirms Man Utd bid for Van Persie

    Robin van Persie announced earlier this month that he would refuse to sign a new deal with the Gunners

    Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United have made a bid for unsettled Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.

  • British around-the-world sailor Knox-Johnson carries the Olympic Torch around the restored Cutty Sark boat at Greenwich in London
    Games boss upbeat as torch reaches London Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic chief Jacques Rogge flew into London on Friday a week ahead of the opening ceremony and predicted a "great Games", despite a security fiasco, travel disruptions and persistent … More »Games boss upbeat as torch reaches London

    British around-the-world sailor Knox-Johnson carries the Olympic Torch around the restored Cutty Sark boat at Greenwich in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic chief Jacques Rogge flew into London on Friday a week ahead of the opening ceremony and predicted a "great Games", despite a security fiasco, travel disruptions and persistent rain. The biggest single problem in the run-up to the July 27-August 12 Games has been the shortage of guards to secure …

  • Tiger Woods of the US reacts after holing his shot from a green-side bunker on the 18th hole
    Tiger's birdie blast rattles Snedeker's Open lead AFP - 4 hrs ago

    Tiger Woods served notice that he remains a major title threat, holing out for birdie from a pot bunker at the 18th on Friday to steal the spotlight of the second round at the British Open. More »Tiger's birdie blast rattles Snedeker's Open lead

    Tiger Woods of the US reacts after holing his shot from a green-side bunker on the 18th hole

    Tiger Woods served notice that he remains a major title threat, holing out for birdie from a pot bunker at the 18th on Friday to steal the spotlight of the second round at the British Open.

  • Barcelona's Busquets is congratulated by team mates Sanchez, Messi and Iniesta after scoring a goal agaisnt Chelsea during their Champions League soccer semi-final in Barcelona
    Barcelona post record profit for last season Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's failure win La Liga helped them post a record 48.8 million euro profit for the 2011-12 season, vice-president for economic affairs Javier Faus said on Friday. After two consecutive … More »Barcelona post record profit for last season

    Barcelona's Busquets is congratulated by team mates Sanchez, Messi and Iniesta after scoring a goal agaisnt Chelsea during their Champions League soccer semi-final in Barcelona

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's failure win La Liga helped them post a record 48.8 million euro profit for the 2011-12 season, vice-president for economic affairs Javier Faus said on Friday. After two consecutive years of financial losses, and three consecutive league titles, Barca were beaten to the top spot in Spain by …

  • Tiger Woods of the United States reacts after a birdie on the 18th hole at Royal Lytham & St Annes golf club during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship, Lytham St Annes, England, Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
    Snedeker, Scott out front, but Woods lurking again AP - 5 hrs ago

    With a nifty shot out of the bunker and an emphatic pump of his clenched fist, Tiger Woods made one thing clear: He's right back in the hunt for a 15th major championship. More »Snedeker, Scott out front, but Woods lurking again

    Tiger Woods of the United States reacts after a birdie on the 18th hole at Royal Lytham & St Annes golf club during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship, Lytham St Annes, England, Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

    With a nifty shot out of the bunker and an emphatic pump of his clenched fist, Tiger Woods made one thing clear: He's right back in the hunt for a 15th major championship.

  • Young places a candle by an American flag during a vigil for victims behind a theater where a gunman open fire in Aurora, Colorado
    Gunman kills 12 in rampage at "Batman" premiere in Colorado Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    AURORA, Colo. (Reuters) - A gunman wearing a full suit of tactical body armor, a helmet and a gas mask opened fire at a packed midnight showing of the new "Batman" film in a Denver suburb on Friday, killing … More »Gunman kills 12 in rampage at "Batman" premiere in Colorado

    Young places a candle by an American flag during a vigil for victims behind a theater where a gunman open fire in Aurora, Colorado

    AURORA, Colo. (Reuters) - A gunman wearing a full suit of tactical body armor, a helmet and a gas mask opened fire at a packed midnight showing of the new "Batman" film in a Denver suburb on Friday, killing 12 people after setting off two smoke bombs in the dark theater. Armed with an assault rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, …

  • Marion Bartoli competed with a thigh strapping after suffering an injury in her match the day before
    Bartoli upsets McHale to reach Carlsbad semis AFP - 5 hrs ago

    French top seed Marion Bartoli held off a spirited challenge from young American Christina McHale to move into the semi-finals of the WTA Carlsbad event with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win. More »Bartoli upsets McHale to reach Carlsbad semis

    Marion Bartoli competed with a thigh strapping after suffering an injury in her match the day before

    French top seed Marion Bartoli held off a spirited challenge from young American Christina McHale to move into the semi-finals of the WTA Carlsbad event with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win.

  • U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a Victory town hall in Bowling Green
    In Israel, Romney to provide contrast with Obama Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will soon do something Barack Obama has yet to do as president - visit U.S. ally Israel, where he will try to present himself to voters … More »In Israel, Romney to provide contrast with Obama

    U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a Victory town hall in Bowling Green

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will soon do something Barack Obama has yet to do as president - visit U.S. ally Israel, where he will try to present himself to voters back home as a credible replacement to Obama on the world stage. In the midst of a presidential campaign that is too …

  • Go Soeda went four-for-four on break point chances on his return in the quarter-final contest
    Soeda surprises Nishikori in all-Japan clash AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Go Soeda routed third-seeded compatriot Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-1 at the ATP Tour's Atlanta Open in the first meeting between the two Japanese stars. More »Soeda surprises Nishikori in all-Japan clash

    Go Soeda went four-for-four on break point chances on his return in the quarter-final contest

    Go Soeda routed third-seeded compatriot Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-1 at the ATP Tour's Atlanta Open in the first meeting between the two Japanese stars.

  • Oakland Athletics mob Brandon Moss, right, after Moss made the winning hit against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 20, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Moss helps Athletics beat Yankees 3-2 AP - 6 hrs ago

    Game-ending hits are becoming so routine these days in Oakland that concession workers have the celebratory whipped-cream pies waiting near the dugout whenever the Athletics are in position for another … More »Moss helps Athletics beat Yankees 3-2

    Oakland Athletics mob Brandon Moss, right, after Moss made the winning hit against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 20, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Game-ending hits are becoming so routine these days in Oakland that concession workers have the celebratory whipped-cream pies waiting near the dugout whenever the Athletics are in position for another walk-off win.

  • FILE - A Tuesday, May 10, 2011 photo from files shows Mohamed bin Hammam, chief of the Asian Football Confederation, as he talks to local media in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam has won his case against a life ban from football for allegedly bribing voters during his challenge to Sepp Blatter. However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport says its panel upheld bin Hammam's appeal because of lack of evidence _ and was not convinced he is innocent of corruption. Still, the CAS ruling overturns FIFA verdicts which had exiled the 63-year-old Qatari.  (AP Photo/Shirley Bahadur, File)
    Audit says Bin Hammam enriched himself AP - 7 hrs ago

    The man in charge of Asian soccer, once a candidate to oust FIFA President Sepp Blatter as the sport's worldwide leader, enriched himself and handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars to friends and … More »Audit says Bin Hammam enriched himself

    FILE - A Tuesday, May 10, 2011 photo from files shows Mohamed bin Hammam, chief of the Asian Football Confederation, as he talks to local media in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam has won his case against a life ban from football for allegedly bribing voters during his challenge to Sepp Blatter. However, the Court of Arbitration for Sport says its panel upheld bin Hammam's appeal because of lack of evidence _ and was not convinced he is innocent of corruption. Still, the CAS ruling overturns FIFA verdicts which had exiled the 63-year-old Qatari.  (AP Photo/Shirley Bahadur, File)

    The man in charge of Asian soccer, once a candidate to oust FIFA President Sepp Blatter as the sport's worldwide leader, enriched himself and handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars to friends and relatives, according to an audit obtained by The Associated Press.

Business News

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  • Police are pictured outside of a  Century 16 movie theatre where as many as 14 people were killed and many injured at a shooting during the showing of a movie at the in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
    Shooting at Colo. theater shocks movie industry AP - 17 hrs ago

    The movie industry was grappling on Friday with the deadly Colorado shooting at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises," as one of the most anticipated films … More »Shooting at Colo. theater shocks movie industry

    Police are pictured outside of a  Century 16 movie theatre where as many as 14 people were killed and many injured at a shooting during the showing of a movie at the in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

    The movie industry was grappling on Friday with the deadly Colorado shooting at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises," as one of the most anticipated films of the decade became enmeshed with a horrifying tragedy.

  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Wall Street falls as Spain bailout feared Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks broke a three-day winning streak on Friday as Europe's debt crisis engulfed markets with renewed fears that Spain may be unable to dodge a … More »Wall Street falls as Spain bailout feared

    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks broke a three-day winning streak on Friday as Europe's debt crisis engulfed markets with renewed fears that Spain may be unable to dodge a costly bailout. The news that the heavily indebted region of Valencia asked Madrid for financial aid interrupted a period of relative calm for Wall Street …

  • A poster for "The Dark Knight Rises" is displayed in Burbank
    "Dark Knight Rises" faces uncertainty at box offices Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Warner Bros. studio on Friday faced the prospect of seeing blockbuster "The Dark Knight Rises" sink at box offices after a tragic movie theater … More »"Dark Knight Rises" faces uncertainty at box offices

    A poster for "The Dark Knight Rises" is displayed in Burbank

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Warner Bros. studio on Friday faced the prospect of seeing blockbuster "The Dark Knight Rises" sink at box offices after a tragic movie theater shooting in Denver, even as the film got off to a strong start across the United States and Canada. Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc, said the film …

  • A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York
    Wall Street Week Ahead: Apple, Facebook take the spotlight Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The trend of better-than-expected earnings will be put to the test in the coming week when investors hope Apple can exceed already high expectations … More »Wall Street Week Ahead: Apple, Facebook take the spotlight

    A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The trend of better-than-expected earnings will be put to the test in the coming week when investors hope Apple can exceed already high expectations for the tech giant and Facebook reports its first quarterly earnings. Apple accounts for a significant proportion of the overall earnings of Standard & …

  • IPO market heats up after Facebook freeze AP - 15 hrs ago

    Investors showed their appetite for freshly public technology stocks on Friday, but a decidedly old-school company — Fender Instruments — bowed out of its planned initial … More »IPO market heats up after Facebook freeze

    Investors showed their appetite for freshly public technology stocks on Friday, but a decidedly old-school company — Fender Instruments — bowed out of its planned initial public offering citing market conditions.

  • A GE logo is seen in a store in Santa Monica
    GE second quarter profit tops Wall Street view Reuters - 18 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - General Electric Co on Friday reported a 2.5 percent rise in profit from continuing operations, topping Wall Street expectations, as solid demand in the United … More »GE second quarter profit tops Wall Street view

    A GE logo is seen in a store in Santa Monica

    (Reuters) - General Electric Co on Friday reported a 2.5 percent rise in profit from continuing operations, topping Wall Street expectations, as solid demand in the United States and emerging markets offset weakness in Europe. The largest U.S. conglomerate by revenue stuck with its forecast for the rest of 2012, saying …

  • An Olympic flag flies over Downing Street in London, after being raised for the first time there this morning, Friday, July 20, 2012.  (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
    Pepsi or Coke? Olympic brand rules sow confusion AP - 20 hrs ago

    Not just a sporting event, the Olympics present a fashion dilemma. That Pepsi T-shirt and Nike sneakers may seem perfect for a trip to Olympic Park — but will they fall … More »Pepsi or Coke? Olympic brand rules sow confusion

    An Olympic flag flies over Downing Street in London, after being raised for the first time there this morning, Friday, July 20, 2012.  (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

    Not just a sporting event, the Olympics present a fashion dilemma. That Pepsi T-shirt and Nike sneakers may seem perfect for a trip to Olympic Park — but will they fall foul of the brand police?

  • Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), addresses the media during his monthly news conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt
    ECB's Draghi says euro not in danger Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said that the euro was not in danger despite some analysts' worse case scenarios for a break-up and said … More »ECB's Draghi says euro not in danger

    Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), addresses the media during his monthly news conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt

    PARIS (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said that the euro was not in danger despite some analysts' worse case scenarios for a break-up and said that greater financial, budgetary and political union among euro zone countries was inevitable. Asked in an interview with French newspaper Le Monde if the …

  • The Facebook logo is seen on the screen inside the Nasdaq Market site in New York
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    The Facebook logo is seen on the screen inside the Nasdaq Market site in New York

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc said on Friday it will file a $62 million compensation plan for firms that lost money in the bungled Facebook Inc initial public offering in May. The fund is $22 million larger than the original fund proposed in June, Nasdaq said. All accommodations will be paid in cash, a departure …

  • VIP's on a tour look at the ULA Boeing Delta 4 rocket at Vandenberg Air Force Base
    Boeing sues US Air Force for rocket refund Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co is suing the U.S. Air Force, its biggest client, for $385 million it says it is owed for Delta IV rocket launch services. Boeing and … More »Boeing sues US Air Force for rocket refund

    VIP's on a tour look at the ULA Boeing Delta 4 rocket at Vandenberg Air Force Base

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co is suing the U.S. Air Force, its biggest client, for $385 million it says it is owed for Delta IV rocket launch services. Boeing and the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture with Lockheed Martin Corp , filed a joint complaint on June 14 "to preserve their rights to recover these costs," …

  • Spain's Development Minister Pastor Spain's Deputy Prime Minister de Santamaria and Treasury Minister Montoro attend news conference after a cabinet meeting at Moncloa Palace in Madrid
    Indebted Valencia asks Spain government for help, markets jolted Reuters - 21 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's heavily indebted eastern region of Valencia said on Friday it would need financial help from Madrid, spooking financial markets and complicating … More »Indebted Valencia asks Spain government for help, markets jolted

    Spain's Development Minister Pastor Spain's Deputy Prime Minister de Santamaria and Treasury Minister Montoro attend news conference after a cabinet meeting at Moncloa Palace in Madrid

    MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's heavily indebted eastern region of Valencia said on Friday it would need financial help from Madrid, spooking financial markets and complicating central government efforts to stave off a full-blown sovereign bailout. On a tumultuous afternoon, the government also cut its economic forecast for …

  • Sri Lanka's economy grew 8.3 percent last year, up from 8.0 percent in 2010
    Sri Lanka seeks another IMF bailout after record loan AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Sri Lanka announced the completion of a $2.6 billion IMF bailout, but it was seeking fresh loans to support an economy emerging from decades of ethnic war. More »Sri Lanka seeks another IMF bailout after record loan

    Sri Lanka's economy grew 8.3 percent last year, up from 8.0 percent in 2010

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  • Former bank employees sue over alleged discrimination Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two separate lawsuits alleging racial discrimination were filed in federal court in New York on Friday, against Bank of America and investment bank … More »Former bank employees sue over alleged discrimination

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two separate lawsuits alleging racial discrimination were filed in federal court in New York on Friday, against Bank of America and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald . Jack Mitchell, who is black and worked as a manager at Bank of America from February 2007 to July 2008, alleges the bank maintained …

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co's international headquarters are seen on Park Avenue in New York
    Exclusive: Labor Dept looking into JPMorgan stable value fund Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Labor is looking into whether JPMorgan Chase & Co violated its fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security … More »Exclusive: Labor Dept looking into JPMorgan stable value fund

    JPMorgan Chase & Co's international headquarters are seen on Park Avenue in New York

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  • FILE - In this April 4, 2006 file photo, venture capitalist John Doerr poses for a portrait with partner Ellen Pao outside of their office in Menlo Park, Calif. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold Kahn has scheduled a hearing Friday, July 20, 2012 to consider the firm Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfied & Byers' request to move Pao's sexual harassment lawsuit from court to arbitration, which are usually litigated confidentially. Pao filed a lawsuit in May alleging senior partners ignored her complaints that a spurned romantic interest at the firm was harassing her. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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    One of Silicon Valley's oldest venture capital firms must fight a gender bias and retaliation lawsuit in open court, a judge ruled Friday. More »Judge: Kleiner must fight lawsuit in open court

    FILE - In this April 4, 2006 file photo, venture capitalist John Doerr poses for a portrait with partner Ellen Pao outside of their office in Menlo Park, Calif. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold Kahn has scheduled a hearing Friday, July 20, 2012 to consider the firm Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfied & Byers' request to move Pao's sexual harassment lawsuit from court to arbitration, which are usually litigated confidentially. Pao filed a lawsuit in May alleging senior partners ignored her complaints that a spurned romantic interest at the firm was harassing her. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

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  • The Facebook logo is shown at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto
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    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc faces immense pressure to beat Wall Street's financial targets when its delivers its inaugural quarterly earnings report next week, … More »No room for error in Facebook's debut quarter

    The Facebook logo is shown at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto

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  • A US Airways plane and an American Airlines plane share a terminal at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington
    AMR flight attendants to vote on labor contract Reuters - 16 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Leaders of American Airlines' flight attendants' union will let its members vote on the company's latest contract offer, possibly heading off a threat … More »AMR flight attendants to vote on labor contract

    A US Airways plane and an American Airlines plane share a terminal at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Leaders of American Airlines' flight attendants' union will let its members vote on the company's latest contract offer, possibly heading off a threat by the carrier to abandon current labor deals and impose stricter terms unilaterally. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants' eight-member …

  • Sculpture showing the Euro currency sign is seen in front of the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt
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    MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Cutting the deposit rate the European Central Bank offers lenders in the euro zone below zero is an option, ECB Executive Board Member Benoit … More »ECB's Coeure says negative bank deposit rate an option

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    MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Cutting the deposit rate the European Central Bank offers lenders in the euro zone below zero is an option, ECB Executive Board Member Benoit Coeure said on Friday. The ECB cut its main interest rate early this month by a quarter percentage point to a record low of 0.75 percent and reduced the deposit …

  • Online news venture NewsRight names interim CEO AP - 13 hrs ago

    NewsRight, a company created by The Associated Press and newspaper publishers to track the unlicensed use of news stories on the Internet, said Friday that CEO David … More »Online news venture NewsRight names interim CEO

    NewsRight, a company created by The Associated Press and newspaper publishers to track the unlicensed use of news stories on the Internet, said Friday that CEO David Westin is stepping down.

  • Bank failures in 4 states bring 2012 total to 38 AP - 11 hrs ago

    Regulators closed two small banks in Georgia on Friday and one each in Florida, Kansas and Illinois, bringing to 38 the number of U.S. bank failures this year. More »Bank failures in 4 states bring 2012 total to 38

    Regulators closed two small banks in Georgia on Friday and one each in Florida, Kansas and Illinois, bringing to 38 the number of U.S. bank failures this year.

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