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Job seeker Tim Benton, 51, look for employment at Central City Concern Thursday,

AP

Jobless rate hits 9.4 percent in May; layoffs slow at AP – 6 mins ago

WASHINGTON – With companies in no mood to hire, the unemployment rate jumped to 9.4 percent in May, the highest in more than 25 years. But the pace of layoffs eased, with employers cutting 345,000 jobs, the fewest since September. Full Story »

U.S. President Barack Obama, left, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right,

Obama calls for new effort for 2-state solution at AP – 56 mins ago

A copy of Thailand's Daily XPRESS newspaper reporting the obituary of actor

Thai police: Carradine death may be accidental at AP – 1 hr 24 mins ago

Video: Carradine death probe at Reuters

Armstrong announces birth of son on Twitter
at AP – 18 mins ago

AP

This was one special tweet for Lance Armstrong. Full Story »
Susan Boyle released from mental health clinic
at AP – 2 hrs 22 mins ago
Reuters
LONDON - The brother of talent-show contestant Susan Boyle says the singer has left a mental health care facility and is doing better. Full Story »
- Video: Boyle continues to recovery after anxiety attack at AP
Bryant's 40 lead Lakers in Game 1 rout of Magic
at AP – 1 hr 59 mins ago
AP
LOS ANGELES - One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring. Full Story »
- Slideshow: NBA Finals
Staal's goal starts Pens' comeback, evens finals
at AP – 2 hrs 1 min ago
AP
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins' fresh legs and fast feet changed the Stanley Cup finals in a flash, and now a series that looked to be over is only getting started. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Stanley Cup Finals
UK's PM seeks to save government with reshuffle
at Reuters – 1 hr 45 mins ago

Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown backed down from replacing his finance minister on Friday in a bid to hold his government together and end a political crisis that has knocked sterling. Full Story »
U.S. May payrolls fall 345,000
at Reuters – 11 mins ago

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers cut 345,000 jobs last month, the fewest since September and far less than forecast, according to a government report on Friday that was more evidence the economy's severe weakness was diminishing. Full Story »
U.S. to impose financial sanctions on North Korea: report
at Reuters – Fri Jun 5, 5:36 am ET
AP
SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States has told South Korea it is preparing financial measures to punish North Korea for illicit weapons trade and counterfeit activities in the wake of its nuclear test last week, a newspaper report said on Friday. Full Story »
- Slideshow: North Korea

Bomb kills 40 in Pakistan mosque as Holbrooke visits
at Reuters – 1 hr 28 mins ago
Reuters
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A bomb blast killed around 40 worshippers attending Friday prayers at a mosque in a restive area of northwest Pakistan, a senior official in the area told Reuters. Full Story »
- Video: Pakistan makes gains in key Swat Valley Town at AP
Airbus warns airlines after Air France crash
at Reuters – 1 hr 35 mins ago
Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus has warned airline crews to follow standard procedures if they suspect speed indicators are faulty, suggesting that technical malfunction may have played a role in this week's Air France crash. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Air France jet crashes into Atlantic
Apple's Jobs ready to return from leave: report
at Reuters – 1 hr 21 mins ago

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs is on track to return to the company from his medical leave of absence as planned, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person who had seen Jobs in recent weeks. Full Story »
Obama hopeful of Mideast peace progress this year
at Reuters – 57 mins ago

Reuters

DRESDEN, Germany (Reuters) - President Barack Obama expressed hope Friday of making serious progress this year in Middle East peacemaking and said Israelis and Palestinians had to "get serious" about making tough compromises. Full Story »
Thai coroner seeks cause of "Kung Fu" actor's death
at Reuters – Fri Jun 5, 12:49 am ET
AFP
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai coroners completed an autopsy on Friday on the body of actor David Carradine, a day after the star of the U.S. television show "Kung Fu" was found naked and hanging dead in his luxury Bangkok hotel room. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Actor David Carradine found dead
British PM battles to survive as top ministers quit
at AFP – 9 mins ago

AFP/File

LONDON (AFP) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is fighting for his job on Friday as two more cabinet ministers quit in quick succession, another heavy blow as his party braced for big local and European poll losses. Full Story »
No decision on flu pandemic expected Friday: WHO
at AFP – 8 mins ago
AFP/File
GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation is not expecting to make a decision on whether to declare a fully-fledged swine flu pandemic, a spokeswoman said ahead of a meeting of WHO scientific experts on Friday. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Bird Flu

Sports News

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) scores against the Orlando Magic

AP

Bryant's 40 lead Lakers in Game 1 rout of Magic

at AP – 1 hr 59 mins ago

LOS ANGELES – One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring. Full Story »

Slideshow: NBA Finals

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Randy Johnson throws against the

Big Unit's big number: Randy Johnson wins 300th

at AP – Thu Jun 4, 11:39 pm ET

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal (11) scores against Detroit Red Wings

Staal's goal starts Pens' comeback, evens finals

at AP – 2 hrs 1 min ago

Slideshow: Stanley Cup Finals

Safina, Kuznetsova renew rivalry in French final at AP – Fri Jun 5, 3:08 am ET
Yankees' Burnett suspended 6 games, appeals at AP – Thu Jun 4, 12:55 pm ET
Donald takes early lead at the Memorial at AP – Thu Jun 4, 7:23 pm ET

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NFLPA settles lawsuit with retired players
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 8:17 pm ET

Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley is encouraged that the NFL Players Association has taken "an historic first step" in reconciling its long-standing rift with the old guard by settling a lawsuit with its retired players on Thursday. Full Story »
Bryant leads Lakers in Game 1 blowout
at AP – Fri Jun 5, 3:33 am ET

AP

LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant may as well spend the night at Staples Center. So focused on winning an NBA title, he's not much fun to be around these days. Full Story »
Hamels, Phillies beat Dodgers 3-0
at AP – Fri Jun 5, 1:01 am ET

AP

LOS ANGELES - Cole Hamels turned in another dominating performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching a five-hitter for his third career shutout, and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-0 victory Thursday night. Full Story »
Kaka still with AC Milan says Berlusconi
at AFP – Thu Jun 4, 5:50 am ET

AFP

ROME (AFP) - Brazilian playmaker Kaka remains an AC Milan player, despite reports from Spain he is heading for Real Madrid in a 65-million-euro deal, Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi said. Full Story »
Sid and the Kids even up Stanley Cup finals
at AP – Fri Jun 5, 4:26 am ET

AP

PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby still lives at home, even if it is Mario Lemieux's. Jordan Staal can't legally buy a drink in Pittsburgh for a couple more months. Evgeni Malkin still loves eating mom's home cooking. Full Story »
Trial delay sought in Rick Pitino extortion case
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 6:38 pm ET

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The lawyer for a woman accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino has asked a federal judge to delay her trial. Full Story »

Nadal out of Wimbledon warm-up at Queen's
at AFP – 4 mins ago

AFP/File

LONDON (AFP) - Defending champion Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from next week's Wimbledon warm-up tournament at Queen's after being told by doctors he needs to rest his knees. Full Story »
Pak shares first-round lead at State Farm
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 9:32 pm ET

AP

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The young South Koreans on the LPGA Tour mention the late nights glued to the television set watching Se Ri Pak when they see her. They tell her they idolized her growing up. Full Story »
Berto easily retains welterweight title
at AP – Sun May 31, 12:50 am ET

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Andre Berto retained his World Boxing Council welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Colombia's Juan Urango on Saturday night. Full Story »
Danica not distracted by talk about her future
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 6:38 pm ET

AP

FORT WORTH, Texas - Danica Patrick says she won't be distracted by talk about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series. Full Story »
Get a wrestling gold, get a lot of green
at AP – Wed Jun 3, 6:39 pm ET

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A gold medal at the London Olympics will be worth $250,000 for U.S. wrestlers. Full Story »

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AP

Jobless rate hits 9.4 percent in May; layoffs slow

at AP – 6 mins ago

WASHINGTON – With companies in no mood to hire, the unemployment rate jumped to 9.4 percent in May, the highest in more than 25 years. But the pace of layoffs eased, with employers cutting 345,000 jobs, the fewest since September. Full Story »

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2004 file photo, operations technicians work the Saturn

AP Source: GM to sell Saturn brand to Roger Penske

at AP – 8 mins ago

Oil prices mixed after scaling seven-month peaks

Oil steady after approaching $70

at AP – 2 hrs 17 mins ago

Slideshow: Oil Industry

Appeals court to hear argument vs. Chrysler sale at AP – 2 hrs 1 min ago
US stock futures up ahead of May unemployment data at AP – 32 mins ago
CFTC's Gensler sees no need to merge with U.S. SEC at Reuters – Thu Jun 4, 1:13 pm ET

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Tony Las Vegas development struggles in downturn
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 8:50 pm ET

AP

LAS VEGAS - It was a symbol of Las Vegas largesse during the good times. Now it's an emblem of recession blues. Full Story »
Hhgregg Q4 profit up; FY view misses estimates
at Reuters – Tue Jun 2, 8:03 am ET

(Reuters) - Electronics and appliance retailer hhgregg Inc posted a 34 percent jump in quarterly profit, but forecast full-year earnings below market estimates, fearing weak sales. Full Story »
Dutch far right gains in EU vote: exit polls
at Reuters – Thu Jun 4, 6:20 pm ET

Reuters

BRUSSELS/THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Exit polls showed a Dutch anti-immigration party made gains on Thursday on the first day of a European Parliament election that is expected to punish governments struggling to cope with the global economic crisis. Full Story »
Bond yields rise after better jobless claims data
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 5:22 pm ET

NEW YORK - Bond yields are heading higher again, a troubling trend for potential homebuyers or mortgage holders looking to refinance. Full Story »
US retailers report May sales declines
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 7:28 pm ET

AP

NEW YORK - Although consumer confidence may be increasing, it's not showing up at the cash register yet. Many retailers posted disappointing May sales on Thursday, and food and necessities remained high on shoppers' lists. Full Story »

Investors Try Angles On Auction Market
at Investor's Business Daily – Thu Jun 4, 5:57 pm ET

Property investors are recycling foreclosed homes, deploying a variety of inventive business strategies to make a profit. Full Story »
Stocks, oil surge after U.S. jobs data
at Reuters – 4 mins ago
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks and oil prices extended gains and government bonds tumbled on Friday after closely-watched data showed the U.S. economy lost a fewer-than-expected 345,000 jobs in May. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Stock Markets
- Interactive: Is history repeating itself? at AP
Ex-Countrywide CEO accused on fraud
at AFP – Thu Jun 4, 4:30 pm ET

AFP/Getty Images/File

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US regulators Thursday filed civil fraud charges against the former chief executive of failed mortgage giant Countrywide Financial, saying he misled investors about the company's risky loans. Full Story »
Mortgage rates above 5 pct for 1st time in 3 mos
at AP – Thu Jun 4, 1:12 pm ET

WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year home loans surged above 5 percent for the first time in nearly three months this week as investors pushed up rates on long-term government debt, which is closely tied to mortgage rates. Full Story »
Genentech's Cloud Cover
at BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

When Michael Roh, a sales representative for Genentech (DNA.), calls on physicians, he's never really on his own. The cloud is shadowing him. Full Story »

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - June 5, 2009

There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on.: Robert Byrne
What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.: Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892, Act III
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Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.: Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727)
Get the facts, or the facts will get you. And when you get them, get them right, or they will get you wrong.: Dr. Thomas Fuller (1654 - 1734), Gnomologia, 1732
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