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President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall on health care, Thursday, July

AP Dems alone can't deliver Obama health care win AP – 1 hr 3 mins ago

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama's push to overhaul health care needs Republican votes, lawmakers from both parties say. Full Story »

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech during a ceremony in

Sarah Palin steps down as Alaska governor AP – 1 hr 1 min ago

Chinese leader contacts Taiwan rival directly

Taiwan, China leaders exchange 1st direct messages AP – 1 hr 25 mins ago

France's Sarkozy leaves hospital after heart check
AP – 1 hr 25 mins ago
AP
PARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy was discharged Monday from the hospital where he spent the night after collapsing while jogging. Doctors said his illness was due to heat and overwork and ordered the 54-year-old to rest but prescribed no further medical treatment, his office said. Full Story »
- Video: Sarkozy out after health scare Reuters
- Slideshow: French President Nicolas Sarkozy
NKorea says it is open to new dialogue on nukes
AP – 58 mins ago
AFP/File
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea suggested a new dialogue Monday to resolve tensions over its atomic weapons programs — an apparent invitation to the U.S. to engage in one-on-one talks after Pyongyang bolstered its negotiating power with nuclear and missile tests. Full Story »
- Video: North Korea wants face-to-face talks with U.S. AP
- Slideshow: North Korea
Study: HBO leads on TV in showing gay characters
AP – 18 mins ago

AP

NEW YORK - HBO scored highest among 15 networks for its representation of gay characters last season, according to a report released Monday. Full Story »
Report: DA wants jail time for Burress
AP – 45 mins ago
AP
NEW YORK - Manhattan's district attorney says he wants Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress to serve time in prison, the New York Post reported. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Plaxico Burress
Afghanistan says strikes Taliban truce in remote area
Reuters – 25 mins ago
Reuters
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan has struck its first Full Story »
- Slideshow: Afghanistan
Gates reassures Israel on U.S.-Iran strategy
Reuters – 12 mins ago

Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates moved to reassure Israel on Monday that Washington's bid to talk Iran into giving up sensitive nuclear work was worth pursuing, despite Tehran's reticence. Full Story »
Bernanke takes his message to the heartland
Reuters – 1 hr 24 mins ago

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke traveled to the U.S. heartland to defend the central bank's actions and reaffirm his assessment of an improving, but still vulnerable, U.S. economy. Full Story »

Low bar, long horizon for U.S.-China talks
Reuters – 33 mins ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China is bringing 150 senior officials, including nearly its whole Cabinet, to the United States this week for talks whose symbolic value is likely to trump concrete achievements. Full Story »
Clinton urges North Korea to return to talks
Reuters – Sun Jul 26, 10:55 am ET

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday that major powers wanted North Korea to return to negotiations over its nuclear program but would not reward any provocative actions. Full Story »
U.S. tries to spur Middle East peace talks
Reuters – Sun Jul 26, 10:49 am ET
Reuters
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States launched a fresh drive on Sunday to restart Middle East peace talks, sending senior officials to the region to deal with issues ranging from Jewish settlements to Iran's nuclear ambitions. Full Story »
- Video: U.S. Mideast envoy Mitchell visits Israel Reuters
Palin steps down as Alaska governor
Reuters – 1 hr 9 mins ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Sarah Palin stepped down as governor of Alaska on Sunday, vowing in a farewell address to continue fighting for Alaskans but giving no hint on whether she will seek an elective office again. Full Story »
Kuwait financier facing U.S. fraud suit found dead
Reuters – 29 mins ago

Reuters

KUWAIT (Reuters) - A brash Kuwaiti financier facing a fraud suit by U.S. authorities was found dead Sunday in an apparent suicide that sent shockwaves through the Gulf Arab financial sector. Full Story »
US eyes Iranian nuclear response by autumn: Gates
AFP – 1 hr 26 mins ago

AFP

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Washington hopes Iran will respond to overtures on its nuclear drive by the autumn, Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday amid a US push to jump-start stalled Middle East peacemaking. Full Story »

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FILE - In this Monday, June 15, 2009 file photo, former New York Giants wide

AP

Report: DA wants jail time for Burress

AP – 45 mins ago

NEW YORK – Manhattan's district attorney says he wants Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress to serve time in prison, the New York Post reported. Full Story »

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Michael Phelps of the United States reacts after competing in a heat of the

Phelps content with 2nd in 200 free heats

AP – 2 hrs 2 mins ago

Michael Phelps of the United States, left, reacts as Ryan Lochte looks on, as

Are these worlds making a mockery of swimming?

AP – 2 hrs 16 mins ago

Contador's reign on Tour expected to last AP – Mon Jul 27, 4:25 am ET
Phelps qualifies 2nd in 200 freestyle heats AP – Mon Jul 27, 4:44 am ET
Massa no longer in danger, but eye damage worrying AP – 1 hr 5 mins ago

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New Broncos' boss moving past offseason of drama
AP – Sun Jul 26, 8:24 pm ET

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos' offseason of change and chagrin is about to give way to the team's first training camp without Mike Shanahan in 15 years. Full Story »
Raptors expect to sign C Nesterovic
AP – Sat Jul 25, 6:25 pm ET

INDIANAPOLIS - The Toronto Raptors expect to sign free agent center Rasho Nesterovic. Full Story »
White Sox beat Tigers 5-1 avoiding 4-game sweep
AP – Sun Jul 26, 10:56 pm ET

AP

DETROIT - Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer in Chicago's four-run first, Gordon Beckham added a solo home run the next inning and the White Sox coasted to a 5-1 win Sunday night over the Detroit Tigers and avoided a sweep. Full Story »
I'm staying at Chelsea: Terry
AFP – 51 mins ago

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LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea captain John Terry has put an end to speculation that he might be tempted by a mega-money move to Manchester City by confirming that he was "totally committed" to staying at Stamford Bridge. Full Story »
Twins rookie Swarzak ends Angels' 8-game streak
AP – Sun Jul 26, 7:17 pm ET

AP

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Justin Morneau hit two homers, rookie Anthony Swarzak shut down the Angels' potent lineup with 6 2-3 strong innings, and the Minnesota Twins ended Los Angeles' eight-game winning streak with a 10-1 victory Sunday. Full Story »
Rebecca Lobo headlines 2010 Hall of Fame class
AP – Sat Jul 25, 7:13 pm ET

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, leading a class of six inductees Saturday. Full Story »

Ginepri crowns comeback with Indianapolis title
AFP – Sun Jul 26, 5:44 pm ET

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AFP) - Robby Ginepri, who was laid low by a burst appendix earlier this year, won his second Indianapolis title on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over third seeded compatriot Sam Querrey. Full Story »
Weir at center of rainy Canadian Open
AP – 2 hrs 48 mins ago

AP

OAKVILLE, Ontario - Mike Weir wasn't talking about water when asked about buying a round to celebrate his hole-in-one. Full Story »
Khan wins 1st title fight, outpointing Kotelnik
AP – Sat Jul 18, 8:31 pm ET

MANCHESTER, England - Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday to capture the WBA junior welterweight title. Full Story »
JGR stars Busch, Hamlin struggle at Indianapolis
AP – Sun Jul 26, 8:34 pm ET

INDIANAPOLIS - Kyle Busch kept his temper. Full Story »
London marks 3-year countdown to 2012 Olympics
AP – Sun Jul 26, 9:04 pm ET

LONDON - The construction of venues is forging ahead, hundreds of millions in sponsorship money has been secured, and the project remains on time and on budget despite the recession. Full Story »

NEW YORK – Health insurer Aetna Inc. said Monday its profit skidded 28 percent in the second quarter due to higher medical expenses in its commercial business, which it expects to continue for the rest of the year. Full Story »

In this July 24, 2009 photo, a display of Verizon Wireless phones at Best Buy in

Verizon 2Q profit falls, but beats expectations

AP – 4 mins ago

Honeywell 2Q earns fall 38 percent

AP – 58 mins ago

Stock futures point toward mixed Wall Street open AP – 48 mins ago
Oil rises above $68 as rally extends to third week AP – 40 mins ago
Microsoft down on weak fourth quarter AFP – Fri Jul 24, 6:26 pm ET

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Clinton, Geithner seek action with China on economy
AFP – Sun Jul 26, 9:07 pm ET

AFP/File

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner called Monday for far-reaching cooperation with China, saying the nations can help the world come out of economic crisis. Full Story »
Lorillard 2nd-quarter profit rises 32 percent
AP – 14 mins ago

RICHMOND, Va. - Tobacco company Lorillard Inc. said Monday that its second-quarter profit climbed 32 percent to top Wall Street's expectations as it increased prices, sold more cigarettes and increased market share for its Newport menthol brand. Full Story »
British economists send apology to queen
AP – Sun Jul 26, 9:31 am ET

LONDON - Sorry Ma'am — we just didn't see it coming. Full Story »
REIT investors move from fear to fundamentals
Reuters – Sun Jul 26, 7:37 am ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) spent the first quarter avoiding a financial funeral, but when they report second-quarter earnings in the next weeks, some may be feeling a new sense of longevity. Full Story »
U.S. gasoline prices fall to $2.48/gallon
Reuters – Sun Jul 26, 5:22 pm ET
AP
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States fell again over the last two weeks, but prices seem to be bottoming out, an industry analyst said. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Gasoline Prices

A Dozen Retirement Community Bargains
U.S. News & World Report – Fri Jul 24, 2:30 pm ET

Continuing care retirement communities provide lifetime housing and medical-care packages to retirees. But brutal housing and economic realities may be making the industry wish someone was providing it with lifetime care. The housing market meltdown of 2007 and 2008 dried up demand for CCRC living units because potential residents either couldn't sell their homes or sell them for enough money to fund the up-front entrance fees required by many CCRCs. There also are rental CCRCs, but they, too, require a substantial financing commitment over time. ... Full Story »
Oil prices approach one-month peaks
AFP – 31 mins ago
AFP/SCANPIX/File
LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices rose on Monday close to one-month highs but gains were capped by uncertainty about a possible global economic recovery, analysts said. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Oil Industry
Geithner, Bernanke at odds on consumer protection
AP – Fri Jul 24, 9:36 pm ET

AP

WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke staked out opposing sides Friday in a turf war over who should protect Americans from shady mortgage lending, abusive credit card fees, payday loans and other high-cost or risky financial products. Full Story »
Frank defends oversight of Fannie, Freddie
AP – Fri Jul 24, 11:11 am ET

AP

WASHINGTON - House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank is defending Democrats' oversight of struggling mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Full Story »
What Works in Financial Education
BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

Annamaria Lusardi, a professor of economics at Dartmouth College and editor of Overcoming the Saving Slump: How to Increase the Effectiveness of Financial Education and Saving Programs, is one of the country's top researchers on financial education. In conferences and speeches, Lusardi argues that financial literacy today is as important as learning to read and write. After all, we have to make our own financial decisions now, whether we like it or not. BusinessWeek's Amy Feldman spoke with Lusardi about what works, what doesn't, and how to get people to do the right thing. Full Story »

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - July 27, 2009

One reason I don't drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time.: Nancy Astor (1879 - 1964)
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Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970), Impact of Science on Society (1952) ch. 1
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
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It was beautiful and simple, as truly great swindles are.: O. Henry (1862 - 1910)

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