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General News Update

NATO bombs Libyan state TV transmitters AP - 2 hrs 17 mins ago
NATO warplanes bombed three Libyan state TV satellite transmitters in Tripoli overnight, targeting facilities that have been used to incite violence and threaten civilians, the military alliance said Saturday. More »NATO bombs Libyan state TV transmitters
NATO warplanes bombed three Libyan state TV satellite transmitters in Tripoli overnight, targeting facilities that have been used to incite violence and threaten civilians, the military alliance said Saturday.
Norway suspect was considering other targets AP - 37 mins ago
Police say the man who confessed to a bombing and youth camp massacre that killed 77 people in Norway has told them he also considered other possible locations to attack. More »Norway suspect was considering other targets
Police say the man who confessed to a bombing and youth camp massacre that killed 77 people in Norway has told them he also considered other possible locations to attack.
Commercial plane crashes in Guyana; no deaths AP - 22 mins ago
A Caribbean Airlines airliner coming from New York crashed with 140 passengers aboard while landing in Guyana early Saturday and broke in two, causing several injuries but no deaths, said President Bharrat Jagdeo. More »Commercial plane crashes in Guyana; no deaths
A Caribbean Airlines airliner coming from New York crashed with 140 passengers aboard while landing in Guyana early Saturday and broke in two, causing several injuries but no deaths, said President Bharrat Jagdeo.
Lawyer: 2 Americans held in Iran could be released AP - 31 mins ago
The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran on charges of espionage says his clients could be released after a court hearing slated for Sunday. More »Lawyer: 2 Americans held in Iran could be released
The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran on charges of espionage says his clients could be released after a court hearing slated for Sunday.
AP Exclusive: Ouattara: no knowledge of massacre AP - 40 mins ago
Ivory Coast's president said he knows nothing about brutal killings committed by his forces the day after his inauguration and defended a senior officer accused of separate atrocities as one of the country's best soldier … More »AP Exclusive: Ouattara: no knowledge of massacre
Ivory Coast's president said he knows nothing about brutal killings committed by his forces the day after his inauguration and defended a senior officer accused of separate atrocities as one of the country's best soldiers.
Turkey rules out crisis regarding the military AP - 1 hr 26 mins ago
Turkey's president acknowledged Saturday that the resignation of the nation's top military commanders was unprecedented, but he said it would not cause a crisis.
Asomugha signing biggest of Eagles' bold moves AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago
With one big move after another over two wild days, the Philadelphia Eagles became strong favorites to reach the Super Bowl.
Democrats try to break debt impasse Reuters - 2 hrs 39 mins ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats aimed to seize the initiative in efforts to head off a ruinous debt default by pushing their deficit-cutting plan on Saturday toward a possible compromise with a divided Republican Party.
Growth anemic, debt row poses recession risk Reuters - 15 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy stumbled badly in the first half of 2011 and came dangerously close to contracting in the January-March period, raising the risk of a recession if a standoff over the nation's debt does not end quickly.
UK police add computer probe to phone-hack inquiry Reuters - 2 hrs 41 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - London police probing phone hacking at Rupert Murdoch's defunct News of the World tabloid are broadening their investigation to allegations of computer hacking, they said on Saturday.
Libyan rebel commander killed by allied militia Reuters - 1 hr 9 mins ago
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan rebels say the gunmen who shot dead their military chief were fighters allied in their struggle to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi, raising questions over divisions and lawlessness within rebel ranks.
Turkey's military in turmoil as top brass quit Reuters - 2 hrs 22 mins ago
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey faced turmoil within its military on Saturday after the country's four most senior commanders quit, offering Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan an opportunity to extend his authority over the once dominant armed forces.
Moody's expects to affirm U.S. rating, negative outlook Reuters - 12 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States will likely keep its top-notch credit rating from Moody's for now, despite the "limited magnitude" of the deficit reduction plans being discussed in Washington, the ratings agency said on Friday.
NY Post reporters told to preserve documents: memos Reuters - 13 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's New York Post has ordered newsroom staff to keep all documents related to questionable reporting methods involving phone hacking or unlawful payments to government officials in light of the fire storm in the UK engulfing the newspaper's owner, News Corp.
Iran may release detained U.S. hikers soon: lawyer Reuters - 4 hrs ago
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran may release U.S. citizens detained on charges of espionage, their lawyer Masoud Shafiee told Reuters on Saturday, a day before a scheduled court session for the two coinciding with the second anniversary of their detention.

Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

Former Yankees pitcher Irabu dead in apparent suicide Reuters - Fri, Jul 29, 2011
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Hideki Irabu, who started for the New York Yankees for three seasons in the late 1990s, was found dead at … More »Former Yankees pitcher Irabu dead in apparent suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Hideki Irabu, who started for the New York Yankees for three seasons in the late 1990s, was found dead at his Los Angeles-area home in an apparent suicide, the coroner's office said on Thursday.
Ochocinco, Haynesworth to Pats; Bush, Kolb traded AP - Fri, Jul 29, 2011
where he'll be joined by New England's other big pickup Thursday: Chad Ochocinco. More »Ochocinco, Haynesworth to Pats; Bush, Kolb traded
where he'll be joined by New England's other big pickup Thursday: Chad Ochocinco.
Singapore ousts Malaysia in WCup qualifier AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Singapore progressed in Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday after a 1-1 draw with Malaysia, advancing 6-4 on aggregate. More »Singapore ousts Malaysia in WCup qualifier
Singapore progressed in Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday after a 1-1 draw with Malaysia, advancing 6-4 on aggregate.
It's back to work for Tiger Woods AP - 14 hrs ago
Tiger Woods returns to golf under a new set of circumstances. More »It's back to work for Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods returns to golf under a new set of circumstances.
Asomugha signing biggest of Eagles' bold moves AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago
With one big move after another over two wild days, the Philadelphia Eagles became strong favorites to reach the Super Bowl. More »Asomugha signing biggest of Eagles' bold moves
With one big move after another over two wild days, the Philadelphia Eagles became strong favorites to reach the Super Bowl.
Former Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu found dead AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Hideki Irabu joined the New York Yankees 14 years ago in a swell of international excitement. The quirky, flamethrowing Japanese right-hander seemed destined to become … More »Former Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu found dead
Hideki Irabu joined the New York Yankees 14 years ago in a swell of international excitement. The quirky, flamethrowing Japanese right-hander seemed destined to become a pioneering star for American baseball's marquee franchise.
Hideki Irabu found dead in California AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Hideki Irabu joined the New York Yankees 14 years ago in a swell of international excitement. The quirky, flamethrowing Japanese right-hander seemed destined to become … More »Hideki Irabu found dead in California
Hideki Irabu joined the New York Yankees 14 years ago in a swell of international excitement. The quirky, flamethrowing Japanese right-hander seemed destined to become a pioneering star for American baseball's marquee franchise.
Clemens accuses prosecutors of provoking mistrial AP - 17 hrs ago
With his trial abruptly cut short, former baseball star Roger Clemens argued Friday that prosecutors intentionally goaded him into asking for a mistrial and asked a judge … More »Clemens accuses prosecutors of provoking mistrial
With his trial abruptly cut short, former baseball star Roger Clemens argued Friday that prosecutors intentionally goaded him into asking for a mistrial and asked a judge to throw out his indictment on charges of lying to Congress.
Phillies acquire Pence from Astros AP - 4 hrs ago
Hunter Pence got misty-eyed while saying goodbye to his teammates in the Houston Astros' dugout. More »Phillies acquire Pence from Astros
Hunter Pence got misty-eyed while saying goodbye to his teammates in the Houston Astros' dugout.
Phelps takes 3rd gold at swim worlds in 100 fly AP - 7 mins ago
Without Milorad Cavic to challenge him — or Ryan Lochte — Michael Phelps registered a comfortable win in the 100-meter butterfly at the swimming world championships … More »Phelps takes 3rd gold at swim worlds in 100 fly
Without Milorad Cavic to challenge him — or Ryan Lochte — Michael Phelps registered a comfortable win in the 100-meter butterfly at the swimming world championships Saturday.
Manning expected to miss camp opening AP - 15 hrs ago
Peyton Manning never misses a game and hardly snap. That's in the regular season. More »Manning expected to miss camp opening
Peyton Manning never misses a game and hardly snap. That's in the regular season.
US hires Klinsmann to coach men's national team AP - 13 hrs ago
Now that the U.S. Soccer federation's perennial coach-in-waiting finally has the job, Juergen Klinsmann will be expected to kick-start a stagnant men's national team … More »US hires Klinsmann to coach men's national team
Now that the U.S. Soccer federation's perennial coach-in-waiting finally has the job, Juergen Klinsmann will be expected to kick-start a stagnant men's national team.
Charges dropped against Brandon Marshall's wife AP - 14 hrs ago
South Florida prosecutors have dropped charges accusing the wife of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall of stabbing him. More »Charges dropped against Brandon Marshall's wife
South Florida prosecutors have dropped charges accusing the wife of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall of stabbing him.
No NFL team taking 'Hard Knocks' this summer AP - 21 hrs ago
No NFL team will be taking "Hard Knocks" this summer. More »No NFL team taking 'Hard Knocks' this summer
No NFL team will be taking "Hard Knocks" this summer.
Steelers LB Harrison apologizes for comments AP - 14 hrs ago
James Harrison is an emotional guy. Always has been. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker plays with an intensity few in the NFL can match. More »Steelers LB Harrison apologizes for comments
James Harrison is an emotional guy. Always has been. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker plays with an intensity few in the NFL can match.
Woods to end 3-month layoff at Firestone AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Tiger Woods finally gets back to golf next week at the Bridgestone Invitational, ending an 11-week break to heal injuries to his left leg. More »Woods to end 3-month layoff at Firestone
Tiger Woods finally gets back to golf next week at the Bridgestone Invitational, ending an 11-week break to heal injuries to his left leg.
Bush says trade to Dolphins is 'surreal' AP - 18 hrs ago
Reggie Bush watched part of his first practice with the Miami Dolphins from an end zone, arms across his chest, nodding and smiling as he studied what was happening on … More »Bush says trade to Dolphins is 'surreal'
Reggie Bush watched part of his first practice with the Miami Dolphins from an end zone, arms across his chest, nodding and smiling as he studied what was happening on the field.
Colts expect QB Manning to miss start of camp AP - 10 hrs ago
The pain in Peyton Manning's neck will keep him off the practice field early next week. More »Colts expect QB Manning to miss start of camp
The pain in Peyton Manning's neck will keep him off the practice field early next week.
Haynesworth, Bush, Kolb headed to new teams AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
There goes Albert Haynesworth, heading from Mike Shanahan's Redskins to Bill Belichick's Patriots. Reggie Bush? The Saints sent him to the Dolphins. And the Kevin Kolb … More »Haynesworth, Bush, Kolb headed to new teams
There goes Albert Haynesworth, heading from Mike Shanahan's Redskins to Bill Belichick's Patriots. Reggie Bush? The Saints sent him to the Dolphins. And the Kevin Kolb saga is ending the way pretty much everyone expected, with a trade from the Eagles to the Cardinals.
Patriots get WR Ochocinco in trade with Bengals AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Chad Ochocinco's next stop is New England after an offseason in which he had a soccer tryout, rode a bull, took a spin in a race car and waited to be traded. More »Patriots get WR Ochocinco in trade with Bengals
Chad Ochocinco's next stop is New England after an offseason in which he had a soccer tryout, rode a bull, took a spin in a race car and waited to be traded.
AP Source: Dolphins trade for Bush AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Nine years later, the Miami Dolphins have again traded for a New Orleans Saints running back who won the Heisman Trophy. More »AP Source: Dolphins trade for Bush
Nine years later, the Miami Dolphins have again traded for a New Orleans Saints running back who won the Heisman Trophy.
AP Source: Cam Newton agrees to deal with Panthers AP - 11 hrs ago
No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton has signed with the Carolina Panthers and has arrived at training camp. More »AP Source: Cam Newton agrees to deal with Panthers
No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton has signed with the Carolina Panthers and has arrived at training camp.
AP Source: Redskins ship Haynesworth to Patriots AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
One of the biggest free agency flops in NFL history came to an end Thursday when the Washington Redskins shipped Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots for a … More »AP Source: Redskins ship Haynesworth to Patriots
One of the biggest free agency flops in NFL history came to an end Thursday when the Washington Redskins shipped Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots for a 2013 fifth-round draft pick, relatively meager compensation for a two-time All-Pro with one of the most lucrative contracts ever signed.
Lochte wins 3rd and 4th golds at swim worlds AP - 23 hrs ago
Ryan Lochte locked up two more gold medals at the swimming world championships Friday, raising his victory total to four with at least one more event to go. More »Lochte wins 3rd and 4th golds at swim worlds
Ryan Lochte locked up two more gold medals at the swimming world championships Friday, raising his victory total to four with at least one more event to go.
North Carolina fires football coach Butch Davis AP - Thu, Jul 28, 2011
A day after firing football coach Butch Davis, North Carolina also will start searching for a new athletic director. More »North Carolina fires football coach Butch Davis
A day after firing football coach Butch Davis, North Carolina also will start searching for a new athletic director.

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

Merck to slash jobs in cost-savings drive Reuters - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc plans to cut another 12,000 to 13,000 jobs by late 2015 to wring out additional annual cost savings of up to $1.5 billion that can … More »Merck to slash jobs in cost-savings drive
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc plans to cut another 12,000 to 13,000 jobs by late 2015 to wring out additional annual cost savings of up to $1.5 billion that can be plowed back into research and deal making.
Debt crisis strains banks, threatens consumers Reuters - 14 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The crisis over raising the debt ceiling may have been manufactured by politicians, as many on Wall Street charge, but its effect on consumers and … More »Debt crisis strains banks, threatens consumers
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The crisis over raising the debt ceiling may have been manufactured by politicians, as many on Wall Street charge, but its effect on consumers and the broader economy is likely to prove very real.
Ford hopes to avoid strike in labor talks Reuters - 15 hrs ago
DEARBORN, Michigan (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's labor chief said the U.S. automaker hopes to avoid a strike in its talks for a new labor deal with the United Auto Workers … More »Ford hopes to avoid strike in labor talks
DEARBORN, Michigan (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's labor chief said the U.S. automaker hopes to avoid a strike in its talks for a new labor deal with the United Auto Workers union, which officially began on Friday.
Court upholds patenting of genes in Myriad case Reuters - 15 hrs ago
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A federal appeals court affirmed the right of Myriad Genetics to patent two genes linked to breast cancer, overturning a lower court ruling that threatened … More »Court upholds patenting of genes in Myriad case
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A federal appeals court affirmed the right of Myriad Genetics to patent two genes linked to breast cancer, overturning a lower court ruling that threatened a key element of the biotech business.
Lehman to appeal order validating Barclays sale Reuters - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc will appeal a court order upholding the rushed sale of its North American business to Barclays PLC nearly three years … More »Lehman to appeal order validating Barclays sale
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc will appeal a court order upholding the rushed sale of its North American business to Barclays PLC nearly three years ago, a deal Lehman said afforded Barclays an $11 billion (6.7 billion pounds) "windfall."
Analysis: Answers to the 7 big "what-ifs" of debt default Reuters - 13 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The debt negotiations are getting down to the wire. Republican and Democratic lawmakers are scrambling to broker a deal to raise the country's $14.3 … More »Analysis: Answers to the 7 big "what-ifs" of debt default
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The debt negotiations are getting down to the wire. Republican and Democratic lawmakers are scrambling to broker a deal to raise the country's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling before Tuesday, when the Treasury will no longer be able to borrow funds to meet all of its obligations. It all means the United …
UBS hires BofA banker as global equities co-head Reuters - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - UBS AG has hired former Bank of America Corp banker Mike Stewart as co-head of global equities, succeeding Yassine Bouhara, who will become CEO of … More »UBS hires BofA banker as global equities co-head
NEW YORK (Reuters) - UBS AG has hired former Bank of America Corp banker Mike Stewart as co-head of global equities, succeeding Yassine Bouhara, who will become CEO of emerging markets for the investment bank.
Dems, GOP still at loggerheads as clock ticks AP - 2 hrs 30 mins ago
The GOP-controlled House and the Democratic Senate remain at loggerheads over debt legislation required to avoid a first-ever default on U.S. financial obligations as … More »Dems, GOP still at loggerheads as clock ticks
The GOP-controlled House and the Democratic Senate remain at loggerheads over debt legislation required to avoid a first-ever default on U.S. financial obligations as lawmakers and the White House head into a pressure-packed weekend in search of compromise.
Obama urges parties to reach deal to avert default AP - 1 hr 47 mins ago
Claiming that the two parties aren't that far apart, President Barack Obama is urging Democratic and Republican lawmakers to reach a deal quickly to keep the government … More »Obama urges parties to reach deal to avert default
Claiming that the two parties aren't that far apart, President Barack Obama is urging Democratic and Republican lawmakers to reach a deal quickly to keep the government from defaulting on payments to veterans, Social Security recipients and others.
US malaise, debt stalemate shake allies globally AP - 5 hrs ago
America's debt crisis and economic malaise are shaking confidence in its global leadership. More »US malaise, debt stalemate shake allies globally
America's debt crisis and economic malaise are shaking confidence in its global leadership.
Recession risks up amid slow growth, debt standoff AP - 15 hrs ago
The economy is at risk of slipping into another recession. More »Recession risks up amid slow growth, debt standoff
The economy is at risk of slipping into another recession.
Chavez says Venezuela's OPEC quota should grow AP - 10 hrs ago
President Hugo Chavez said Friday that Venezuela's oil production quota within OPEC should increase now that its proven crude reserves have grown. More »Chavez says Venezuela's OPEC quota should grow
President Hugo Chavez said Friday that Venezuela's oil production quota within OPEC should increase now that its proven crude reserves have grown.
Eying support, Venezuela's Chavez urges moderation AP - 11 hrs ago
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made an abrupt political shift Friday, urging his socialist movement to reach out to the middle class and small business owners. More »Eying support, Venezuela's Chavez urges moderation
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made an abrupt political shift Friday, urging his socialist movement to reach out to the middle class and small business owners.
Investors pulling money out as deadline nears AP - 15 hrs ago
Growing nervous as a possible government default draws ever closer, more and more ordinary investors are calling their brokers and moving their money out of stocks and … More »Investors pulling money out as deadline nears
Growing nervous as a possible government default draws ever closer, more and more ordinary investors are calling their brokers and moving their money out of stocks and mutual funds for fear of a plunge in the market next week.
Moody's says US should retain top credit rating AP - 12 hrs ago
Moody's Investors Service said late Friday that the United States should be able to keep its triple-A credit rating as long as Washington works out a deal that lets it … More »Moody's says US should retain top credit rating
Moody's Investors Service said late Friday that the United States should be able to keep its triple-A credit rating as long as Washington works out a deal that lets it continue to pay bondholders.
Experts say medical device review system 'flawed' AP - 18 hrs ago
Federal health regulators asked the country's leading medical experts two years ago to recommend ways to improve the government's system for approving most medical devices, … More »Experts say medical device review system 'flawed'
Federal health regulators asked the country's leading medical experts two years ago to recommend ways to improve the government's system for approving most medical devices, ranging from pacemakers to X-ray scanners. On Friday the experts came back with a surprise answer: scrap it because it fails to protect patients. Even …
Merck plans more job cuts; 2Q profit rises AP - 16 hrs ago
Merck & Co. plans to cut as many as 13,000 more jobs under a new round of restructuring as the drugmaker prepares for generic competition for its top-selling drug and … More »Merck plans more job cuts; 2Q profit rises
Merck & Co. plans to cut as many as 13,000 more jobs under a new round of restructuring as the drugmaker prepares for generic competition for its top-selling drug and slower revenue growth in the U.S. and Europe.
Avoiding Those Costly Impulsive Trades Forbes - 37 mins ago
By combining two proven indicators, Starc bands and the Relative Strength Index (RSI), traders can gain invaluable confirmation that can help prevent those dreaded, impulsive … More »Avoiding Those Costly Impulsive Trades
By combining two proven indicators, Starc bands and the Relative Strength Index (RSI), traders can gain invaluable confirmation that can help prevent those dreaded, impulsive losing trades. Over the years, I have met and interviewed many traders and investors about the markets and their own unique approaches to trading …
Prison Fraud in New Mexico Results in Plea Forbes - 38 mins ago
With prison costs on the rise and an ongoing debate about the costs of housing so many prisoners in the U.S., there comes a story out of New Mexico that highlights one … More »Prison Fraud in New Mexico Results in Plea
With prison costs on the rise and an ongoing debate about the costs of housing so many prisoners in the U.S., there comes a story out of New Mexico that highlights one of the big problems with prison....THERE IS A LOT OF MONEY IN IT!Last week, Laurie Chapman pleaded guilty to accepting over $237,000 from a roofing contractor …
Egypt: Militants attack gas pipeline to Israel AP - 54 mins ago
Egyptian security officials say a militant Islamist group has blown up a terminal along the Egyptian natural gas pipeline to Israel in the northern Sinai Peninsula. More »Egypt: Militants attack gas pipeline to Israel
Egyptian security officials say a militant Islamist group has blown up a terminal along the Egyptian natural gas pipeline to Israel in the northern Sinai Peninsula.

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - July 30, 2011

On my income tax 1040 it says 'Check this box if you are blind.' I wanted to put a check mark about three inches away.: Tom Lehrer (1928 - ), lecturing in "The Nature of Math", 4/4/90
Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.: George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
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We are more ready to try the untried when what we do is inconsequential. Hence the fact that many inventions had their birth as toys.: Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.: Thomas A. Edison (1847 - 1931), (attributed)

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