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Justice Dept.: 1st Gitmo detainee arrives in US at AP – 46 mins ago

WASHINGTON – U.S. authorities have brought the first Guantanamo Bay detainee to the United States, flying him into New York to face trial for bombing U.S. embassies, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Full Story »

Graphic shows amount of capital select banks will raise to repay outstanding

Feds set to say which banks can repay bailout cash at AP – 57 mins ago

FILE - In this May 29, 2009 file photo, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne speaks at the

Fiat commits to Chrysler deal despite court delay at AP – 21 mins ago

Pace quickens for impeaching convicted judge
at AP – 1 hr 40 mins ago

WASHINGTON - Members of Congress are moving quickly to force a convicted federal judge from Texas out of office so they can avoid paying his annual salary while he serves time in prison. Full Story »
US, Europe look to partnership on Mars exploration
at AP – 2 hrs 3 mins ago

AP

LOS ANGELES - For almost half a century, the United States has dominated the exploration of Mars from the first grainy black-and-white pictures of the craggy surface to the more recent discovery of ice. Full Story »
John Travolta thanks colleagues for promoting film
at AP – 2 hrs 1 min ago

AP

LOS ANGELES - John Travolta is thanking his colleagues from "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" for promoting the film while he continues to mourn the death of his 16-year-old son, Jett, who died after a seizure in January. Full Story »
Lakers come to Orlando, look to make Magic vanish
at AP – 1 hr 7 mins ago
AP
ORLANDO, Fla. - The NBA finals move to Orlando tonight with the Los Angeles Lakers holding a two games to none lead. Full Story »
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Guantanamo al Qaeda suspect in New York for trial
at Reuters – 1 hr 12 mins ago

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An al Qaeda suspect accused in the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Africa was transferred from Guantanamo Bay Tuesday for prosecution in a New York court, the Justice Department said. Full Story »
Fiat "won't walk" after court delays Chrysler deal
at Reuters – 2 hrs 3 mins ago

MILAN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Italian automaker Fiat SpA will not walk away from its deal to buy bankrupt Chrysler LLC, a spokesman said on Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court order put the deal in doubt. Full Story »
Reporters' families seek mercy, North Korea makes threats
at Reuters – 30 mins ago
AP
SEOUL (Reuters) - Relatives of two U.S. journalists sentenced to 12 years hard labor in North Korea called on the reclusive state to show compassion, while Pyongyang threatened to use nuclear weapons to defend itself. Full Story »
- Slideshow: North Korea

U.S. pushes for Israeli-Palestinian discussions
at Reuters – Mon Jun 8, 6:34 pm ET
Reuters
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States said on Monday it would make a new push for Israeli-Palestinian talks and U.S. envoy George Mitchell, en route to the region, hoped to lay the groundwork. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Israeli troops invade Gaza
U.S. to allow 10 banks to repay TARP money: report
at Reuters – Mon Jun 8, 11:57 pm ET

(Reuters) - The Treasury Department will allow 10 banks to pay back Troubled Asset Relief Program funds, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter. Full Story »
Air France to replace sensors at once: union
at Reuters – 1 hr 55 mins ago
Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - Air France has said all its flights using long-haul Airbus jets will be equipped immediately with new speed sensors after last week's disaster over the Atlantic, a pilots' union said on Tuesday. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Air France jet crashes into Atlantic
Boston Globe union rejects cuts, Times to slash pay
at Reuters – Mon Jun 8, 11:47 pm ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Globe's largest union narrowly rejected concessions on Monday that owner New York Times Co said would save $10 million, raising the possibility of the 137-year-old daily newspaper's demise. Full Story »
U.S. bailout panel: more bank stress tests needed
at Reuters – Tue Jun 9, 12:56 am ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank stress tests should be repeated if the U.S. unemployment rate rises beyond levels assumed by regulators in a recent round of examinations that provided relief to markets, according to a report released by a bailout watchdog panel on Tuesday. Full Story »
First Gitmo detainee arrives in US: Justice Dept
at AFP – 20 mins ago

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The first Guantanamo Bay detainee to be transferred to US soil arrived early Tuesday in New York to face terrorism charges, the Justice Department said. Full Story »

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Pittsburgh Pirates Freddy Sanchez (12) slides into third safely on a triple as

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Braves outlast Pirates in 15, 7-6

at AP – Tue Jun 9, 12:17 am ET

ATLANTA – David Ross' bases-loaded infield single in the 15th inning drove in Jeff Francoeur to give the Atlanta Braves a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that lasted almost 5 hours Monday night. Full Story »

Vikings seek Favre decision this week: report

Possible deadline for Favre if he wants to play

at AP – Mon Jun 8, 9:09 pm ET

Vols reviewing another potential minor violation

at AP – Mon Jun 8, 2:27 pm ET

Man pleads not guilty in Nick Adenhart's death at AP – Mon Jun 8, 3:48 pm ET
Hamilton to miss 4-6 weeks at AP – Mon Jun 8, 8:14 pm ET
Cowboys deny interest in Pacman Jones at AP – Mon Jun 8, 3:54 pm ET

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Suspended NFL star Vick due in bankruptcy court
at AP – Tue Jun 9, 5:44 am ET

NORFOLK, Va. - Suspended NFL star Michael Vick is returning to bankruptcy court in Virginia. Full Story »
Lakers come to Orlando, look to make Magic vanish
at AP – 1 hr 7 mins ago
AP
ORLANDO, Fla. - The NBA finals move to Orlando tonight with the Los Angeles Lakers holding a two games to none lead. Full Story »
- Slideshow: NBA Finals
Fun in Fenway for Yanks, then home to face Mets
at AP – 1 hr 56 mins ago

AP

NEW YORK - After another winning night of home run derby, the Yankees headed to Boston for some fun at Fenway. Then it's back home for the first Subway Series against the Mets at the new bandbox in the Bronx. Full Story »
Kaka aiming for new era at Real Madrid
at AFP – Tue Jun 9, 5:37 am ET

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ROME (AFP) - Brazil's 2007 world footballer of the year Kaka completed his transfer from Serie A side AC Milan to Real Madrid late on Monday, both clubs announced. Full Story »
Lidstrom hopes to hoist Cup in Steel City again
at AP – Tue Jun 9, 3:33 am ET
AP
PITTSBURGH - Nicklas Lidstrom carried his traveling bag back into the hotel for the Red Wings' final road trip of the season. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Stanley Cup Finals
For Mainieri, LSU success brings joy and relief
at AP – Tue Jun 9, 3:33 am ET

AP

BATON ROUGE, La. - Paul Mainieri's eyes smiled as he envisioned a purple-and-gold armada bringing jambalaya, gumbo and Mardi Gras beads north to Nebraska. Full Story »

Sharapova makes winning grass return
at AFP – Mon Jun 8, 4:35 pm ET

AFP

BIRMINGHAM (AFP) - Former world number one Maria Sharapova cruised into the second round of the WTA Birmingham grasscourt event here on Monday with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Canada's Stephanie Dubois. Full Story »
Jim Furyk optimistic as he eyes return to Bethpage
at AP – Tue Jun 9, 3:34 am ET

AP

LAFAYETTE HILL, Pa. - Jim Furyk doesn't have fond memories of the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, but he hopes changes in the course setup and hopefully better weather will boost his chances to contend at next week's U.S. Open. Full Story »
Foreman III stops Weaver in pro debut
at AP – Sun Jun 7, 1:17 am ET

AP

KINDER, La. - George Foreman III won in his professional debut, stopping Clyde Weaver at 1:16 of the first round Saturday night at Coushatta Casino Resort. Full Story »
RPM lets 9 employees go and cuts salaries
at AP – Mon Jun 8, 9:20 pm ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Richard Petty Motorsports laid off nine employees Monday and reduced salaries throughout the organization, a byproduct of Chrysler's bankruptcy filing. Full Story »
Putin names new Sochi Olympics construction chief
at AP – Sat Jun 6, 9:21 am ET

NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has appointed Taimuraz Bolloyev as the new construction chief for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Full Story »

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Fiat commits to Chrysler deal despite court delay

at AP – 21 mins ago

MILAN – Italian automaker Fiat said Tuesday it will not turn its back on a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Chrysler despite a U.S. Supreme Court stay on the sale. Full Story »

Feds set to say which banks can repay bailout cash

at AP – 57 mins ago

An investor looks at the stock price monitor at a private securities company

World stocks take breather as they seek direction

at AP – 28 mins ago

FAA to inspect pilot training at regional airlines at AP – 1 hr 6 mins ago
Oil rises to near $69 as investors weigh outlook at AP – 1 hr 45 mins ago
Wall Street ponders if rally can run further at AFP – Sat Jun 6, 12:03 am ET

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Apple halves iPhone to $99 to galvanize sales
at Reuters – Mon Jun 8, 6:39 pm ET
Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc halved the price of its entry-level iPhone to $99 on Monday in a move that could widen the trendy device's mass-market appeal as competition for smartphones heats up. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Apple Inc.
Dollar General profit soars as shoppers seek value
at Reuters – Tue Jun 2, 10:08 am ET

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Dollar General Corp reported a sharply higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, as cost-conscious consumers flocked to the discount retailer's stores for bargains in the recession. Full Story »
EU finance chiefs eye budget tightening
at AFP – Tue Jun 9, 5:25 am ET

AFP

LUXEMBOURG (AFP) - European finance ministers were looking on Tuesday to ease the flow of billions of euros they are pumping into their withered economies to limit the damage to their public finances. Full Story »
Not so fast: Will the recent housing recovery last?
at BusinessWeek Online – Mon Jun 8, 8:08 am ET
AP
Stocks of homebuilders have had an impressive run recently, thanks to a stream of improving macroeconomic data, including home sales and consumer confidence, climbing an average of 38% since March 9. But will the recovery last? Recent gains in long-dated U.S. Treasury yields augur rising mortgage rates, while the likelihood of increasing foreclosures could further bloat the housing supply in the months ahead. Full Story »
- Video: Signs of Recovery in Housing Market at ABC News
43,000 jobs at risk as German retail giant goes bust
at AFP – 43 mins ago

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BERLIN (AFP) - Retail and tourism giant Arcandor said on Tuesday it had filed for bankruptcy with the likely loss of around 43,000 jobs in Germany, after Berlin dismissed its request for emergency state aid. Full Story »

The Expanded First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: 10 Common Questions (and Answers)
at U.S. News & World Report – Mon Jun 8, 3:19 pm ET

In late May, Uncle Sam rolled out a policy change that provided home buyers with expedited access to a recently-enacted tax credit worth up to $8,000. The change allows home buyers to put this tax incentive toward closing costs or part of their down payment, instead of waiting until after tax season to get their hands on the funds. But while helpful, the program to "monetize" the tax credit can be puzzling to consumers. ... Full Story »
Oil flirts with $69 as dollar eases
at Reuters – 1 hr 38 mins ago
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil rose on Tuesday, snapping a two-day slide, to climb toward $69 as the U.S. dollar retreated. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Oil Industry
Sunstone prepared to turn over W San Diego to bank
at AP – Sun Jun 7, 7:47 pm ET

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. said Sunday it will default on the June mortgage payment for its swanky W Hotel San Diego property and turn over the 258-room downtown hotel to lenders, after failing to lower interest payments. Full Story »
AP analysis: recession' grip eases in April
at AP – Mon Jun 8, 3:22 pm ET

AP

The economy's tailspin gave way to a more controlled descent in the spring, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of economic stress in more than 3,100 U.S. counties. Still, troubles persist in California related to the housing bust and in the Midwest, pounded by manufacturing layoffs. Full Story »
Oxford's Said: Admissions Q&A
at BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

The University of Oxford is the world's oldest English-speaking university with one of the newest business programs: Said Business School (Said Full-Time MBA Profile). Established in 1996, the full-time MBA program still ranks among the top 10 international business schools. Full Story »

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