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In a photo made July 15, 2009, workers dismantle a bridge over the Rum River

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AP IMPACT: Bad bridges passed up for stimulus cash AP – 28 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Tens of thousands of unsafe or decaying bridges carrying 100 million drivers a day must wait for repairs because states are spending stimulus money on spans that are already in good shape or on easier projects like repaving roads, an Associated Press analysis shows. Full Story »

Video: Seeking Stimulus CNBC

A car turned in as a clunker sits in a recycle dumpster at Capitol City Buick

Cash for clunkers program may be running on empty AP – 20 mins ago

Video: 'Cash For Clunkers' Comes To Screeching Halt CBS 2 New York

Recession eases; GDP dip smaller than expected AP – 2 mins ago

Video: Adults Competing With Teens for Jobs ABC News

Iran president: No rift with supreme leader
AP – 46 mins ago
AP
TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lashed out at critics within his own hard-line camp on Friday, denying any rift with Iran's supreme leader, who he said was like a father. Full Story »
Horse slaughters have Miami-area owners on edge
AP – 2 hrs 26 mins ago

AP

MIAMI - Someone is killing the horses of Miami-Dade County. Full Story »
Madonna shares spiritual awakening in Israel paper
AP – 1 hr 57 mins ago

AP

JERUSALEM - After a long career as a singer, dancer, new-age seeker and megacelebrity, Madonna added a new item to her resume Friday — Israeli newspaper correspondent. Full Story »
Ortiz says union told him of 2003 positive test
AP – 1 hr 48 mins ago
AP
NEW YORK - David Ortiz spent the afternoon answering questions about drugs, not his big home run. Full Story »
- Video: Report: Ortiz, Ramirez tested positive in 2003 AP
New funding sought for U.S. "clunker" program
Reuters – Fri Jul 31, 4:08 am ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government's $1 billion "cash for clunkers" auto sales incentive program reached its funding limit unexpectedly after an avalanche of business exhausted its funds, an Obama administration official said late Thursday. Full Story »
Obama more bartender than mediator at beer summit
Reuters – 1 hr 16 mins ago

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama played bartender-in-chief on Thursday at a "beer summit" of the main players in a racially charged case that he hoped would be a "positive lesson" in a national dialogue on race. Full Story »
U.S. recession pains minorities, but hope persists
Reuters – 43 mins ago

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The recession has delivered a disproportionate blow to blacks and Hispanics, yet minorities may be more optimistic about the economy than most Americans and many feel they have earned a place at the corporate table. Full Story »

Bombs near mosques across Baghdad kill at least 26
Reuters – 12 mins ago
Reuters
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Six bombs exploded within minutes near Shi'ite mosques across Baghdad on Friday, killing at least 26 people and wounding scores of others, police and witnesses said. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Iraq
U.S. healthcare plan suffers a Senate delay
Reuters – Thu Jul 30, 7:45 pm ET
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's drive for U.S. healthcare reform suffered another setback on Thursday when Senate Finance Committee leaders said the panel would not vote on a compromise plan before senators leave for a month-long August recess next week. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Health Care
Obama says GDP to show contraction, job losses
Reuters – Fri Jul 31, 3:21 am ET

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama braced the country for more bad economic news on Thursday, saying second-quarter GDP figures would show the economy contracted and job losses were still a "huge" problem. Full Story »
Afghan war spreads to residential areas: U.N. report
Reuters – Fri Jul 31, 4:55 am ET

Reuters

GENEVA (Reuters) - The Afghan battlefield is spreading into residential areas where more people are being killed by air strikes, car bombs and suicide attacks, according to a U.N. report published on Friday. Full Story »
New York Times gets early Boston Globe bids: paper
Reuters – 7 mins ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two Boston groups offered early bids on Thursday to buy the Boston Globe from The New York Times Co, the Globe reported on Friday. Full Story »
Nigerian forces kill Islamist leader after uprising
AFP – 2 hrs 53 mins ago
AFP
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AFP) - Nigerian forces have shot dead an Islamist leader captured after an uprising that led to hundreds of deaths, with one police officer saying he pleaded for mercy before he was gunned down. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Nigeria Unrest

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Ortiz says union told him of 2003 positive test

AP – 1 hr 48 mins ago

NEW YORK – David Ortiz spent the afternoon answering questions about drugs, not his big home run. Full Story »

Video: Report: Ortiz, Ramirez tested positive in 2003 AP

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, reacts at the plate after hitting a

Ortiz, after drug report, hits go-ahead homer

AP – Fri Jul 31, 4:45 am ET

Serbia's Milorad Cavic reacts after competing in a Men's 100m Butterfly heat, at

Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown

AP – 1 hr 6 mins ago

AP source: FINA moves up bodysuit ban to Jan. 1 AP – 2 mins ago
Woods' putting gets him in trouble at Buick Open AP – Fri Jul 31, 5:13 am ET
Hearing set on Vick's revised bankruptcy plan AP – Fri Jul 31, 3:50 am ET

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No. 13 pick Orakpo agrees to terms with Redskins
AP – 40 mins ago

ASHBURN, Va. - A day late and a year older, first-round draft pick Brian Orakpo went to work for the Washington Redskins. Full Story »
Odom reaches agreement to stay with Lakers
Reuters – Fri Jul 31, 12:42 am ET

Reuters

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom has reached a verbal agreement on a multi-year deal to stay with the NBA champions, the player's agent said on Thursday. Full Story »
Giants beat Phillies 7-2
AP – Fri Jul 31, 1:11 am ET

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SAN FRANCISCO - Pablo Sandoval splashed a solo home run into McCovey Cove on the 50th anniversary of Hall of Famer Willie McCovey's debut with the Giants and San Francisco beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win. Full Story »
England coaching legend Robson, dies
AFP – 55 mins ago

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LONDON (AFP) - Former England and Newcastle manager Bobby Robson died on Friday at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. Full Story »
Holland shuts down Mariners in Texas' 7-1 victory
AP – Fri Jul 31, 12:18 am ET

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Derek Holland was pleading to stay in for one more batter. Full Story »
Hawaii coach apologizes for gay slur
AP – Thu Jul 30, 11:16 pm ET

HONOLULU - Hawaii coach Greg McMackin apologized Thursday for making a derogatory remark usually directed toward gays while describing Notre Dame's chant during a dinner banquet leading up to last year's Hawaii Bowl. Full Story »

Fish rallies to oust Guccione at LA tennis
AFP – Fri Jul 31, 1:29 am ET

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - US second seed Mardy Fish saved three match points in a tie-breaker and rallied to defeat Australian Chris Guccione 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (14/12), 6-4 and reach the ATP Los Angeles Open quarter-finals. Full Story »
Norman, Jackson, low scores have Senior Open abuzz
AP – Fri Jul 31, 5:35 am ET

AP

CARMEL, Ind. - Greg Norman reverted to his old form Thursday at the U.S. Senior Open. 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 »
Doctor: Massa to return to Brazil on Monday
AP – 11 mins ago

BUDAPEST, Hungary - Felipe Massa's doctor says the Formula One driver will return home to Brazil on Monday. Full Story »
IOC opens bidding for 2018 Winter Games host
AP – 1 hr 16 mins ago

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The International Olympic Committee launched the search Friday to find a host for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Full Story »

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Recession eases; GDP dip smaller than expected

AP – 2 mins ago

WASHINGTON – The economy sank at a pace of just 1 percent in the second quarter of the year, a new government report shows. It was a better-than-expected showing that provided the strongest signal yet that the longest recession since World War II is finally winding down. Full Story »

Video: Adults Competing With Teens for Jobs ABC News

Employment costs 1.8 percent in past 12 months

AP – 11 mins ago

Cash for clunkers program may be running on empty

AP – 20 mins ago

Video: 'Cash For Clunkers' Comes To Screeching Halt CBS 2 New York

AutoNation 2Q profit falls 29 pct, revenue falls AP – 29 mins ago
Some rural car dealerships say PR push saved them AP – Fri Jul 31, 4:38 am ET
European stock markets rally AFP – Thu Jul 30, 8:05 am ET

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Obama's holiday plans under the microscope
AFP – Fri Jul 31, 4:19 am ET
AFP
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama, consumed by the rigors of managing two wars and the worst economic slump in decades, soon heads for a respite on an upscale Atlantic island -- a trip that has raised eyebrows. Full Story »
- Slideshow: President Barack Obama
Weyerhaeuser posts wider loss in second quarter
AP – 1 min ago

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Weyerhaeuser, one of the world's largest forest product companies, says it lost $106 million in the second quarter as the slumping housing market kept demand low for its timber and wood products. Full Story »
MAN SE's 2Q net profit slims to euro27 million
AP – Thu Jul 30, 2:57 pm ET

BERLIN - Truck maker MAN SE reported Thursday a 94 percent drop in second-quarter net profit, as sales fell while orders remained flat, and said it does not see the economic situation improving any time soon. Full Story »
Financial Literacy: Reaching the College Crowd
BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

Cash-strapped families taking out large student loans to pay tuition. College students graduating with thousands of dollars in debts. Stressed-out seniors working double-shifts to pay off loans. These aren't new stories, but they're becoming increasingly common at universities as the financial crisis drags on. With experts blaming students' financial woes on risky loans and a lack of understanding of key money concepts, financial illiteracy in America is getting serious attention from universities around the country. Full Story »
Moody's lifts rating outlook on Advance Auto Parts
AP – Thu Jul 30, 4:09 pm ET

NEW YORK - Moody's Investors Service said Thursday it raised its rating outlook on auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts Inc. to positive from stable and affirmed its debt and liquidity ratings for the company. Full Story »

Home Prices Tick Up in Britain
BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

House prices in England and Wales rose in June for the first time in 18 months, official figures revealed yesterday in further evidence that the housing market may finally be bottoming out. Full Story »
Chevron 2Q earns tumble 71 percent
AP – 1 min ago

NEW YORK - Chevron Corp. says its second-quarter profit fell 71 percent as demand for crude oil and gasoline plunged. Full Story »
Bankrate 2Q profit cut in half
AP – Thu Jul 30, 5:51 pm ET

NEW YORK - Bankrate Inc. on Thursday reported its second-quarter profit was cut in half as the recession eroded advertising revenue at the consumer finance Web site operator. Full Story »
Why the Banks Aren't Modifying Home Loans
Time.com – Thu Jul 30, 9:10 pm ET

In February, the Obama Administration said it would pay mortgage-servicing companies to modify existing home loans to make them more affordable -- an attempt to keep struggling borrowers in their houses and slow the escalating pace of foreclosures Full Story »
Female Pay Inequality Persists in U.K.
BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

Progress on gender pay equality in the UK has stalled, says the government's Women and Work Commission (WWC) but senior female tech workers at least have reason to smile, according to new research. Full Story »

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - July 31, 2009

Thank you for sending me a copy of your book. I'll waste no time reading it.: Moses Hadas (1900 - 1966)
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Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.: Clement Atlee
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The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer.: Henry Kissinger (1923 - ), New York Times, Oct. 28, 1973
Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.: John Wanamaker (1838 - 1922)

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