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Bullet strikes are seen in one of the doors to the United States Holocaust

AP

Holocaust museum closed for day to mark shooting at AP – 1 min ago

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum was shuttered Thursday with its flags at half-staff as it mourned a guard who died stopping a rifle attack by a gunman authorities identified as an 88-year-old white supremacist. Full Story »

Shopper Adeline Carino, of Boston, carries a Macy's bag as she exits a Macy's

Retail sales climb 0.5 percent in May at AP – 8 mins ago

FILE -- In this Jan. 9, 2009 file photo, Sen. Dick Durbin, talks with reporters

Senate to vote on FDA power to regulate tobacco at AP – 54 mins ago

China defends net filtering software amid outcry
at AP – 50 mins ago

AP

BEIJING - Chinese state media on Thursday issued an unprecedented defense of newly required Internet filtering software that must be packaged with every computer sold in China starting next month, after a public outcry at home and abroad. Full Story »
Mug shot shows Phil Spector with bald head
at AP – 1 hr 4 mins ago
AP
LOS ANGELES - A mug shot of Phil Spector released Wednesday reveals that prison has been a hair-raising experience for the legendary music producer. Spector, known for his many elaborate hairstyles over the years, had to abandon his wigs after being sentenced last month to 19 years to life for killing actress Lana Clarkson. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Phil Spector Trial
Parking space in Boston sells for $300,000
at AP – 1 hr 42 mins ago

BOSTON - A real estate agent says a resident of Boston's upscale Back Bay section plunked down $300,000 to own what is believed to be the priciest parking space in the city's history. Full Story »
Magic hoping to even series with Lakers in Game 4
at AP – 1 hr 40 mins ago
AP
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Magic, trying to become the fourth team in history to overcome an 0-2 deficit in the finals, were feeling better about their chances as they prepared for Thursday's Game 4. Full Story »
- Slideshow: NBA Finals
WHO set to declare first flu pandemic since 1968
at Reuters – 10 mins ago
Reuters
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization was poised on Thursday to declare that the new H1N1 virus has caused the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years, health sources said on Thursday. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Swine Flu
May U.S. foreclosures third highest on record
at Reuters – 2 hrs 47 mins ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. foreclosure activity for May ebbed from April's record, but mortgages still failed at a staggering pace as President Barack Obama's rescue programs had not had time to fully take root, RealtyTrac said on Thursday. Full Story »
Air France chief questions sensor role in crash
at Reuters – 2 hrs 4 mins ago
Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - Air France is not yet convinced that faulty speed sensors were to blame for the loss of one of its planes over the Atlantic, but it is replacing old sensors as a precaution, the airline's chief executive said on Thursday. Full Story »
- Video: Air France flight data recorders still missing at AP
- Slideshow: Air France jet crashes into Atlantic

Ahmadinejad's economic record may sway Iran vote
at Reuters – Thu Jun 11, 1:30 am ET

Reuters

TEHRAN (Reuters) - If Iranian voters deny President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad re-election on Friday, it may be more a verdict on his economic performance than on his fierce rhetoric against the United States and Israel, his defense of Iran's nuclear policy or his persistent questioning of the Holocaust. Full Story »
Gunman kills guard at U.S. Holocaust Museum
at Reuters – Wed Jun 10, 7:01 pm ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An elderly gunman linked to an anti-Jewish website killed a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington on Wednesday and was wounded when guards returned fire, officials said. Full Story »
Pakistan kills scores of Taliban in new combat zones
at Reuters – 22 mins ago
Reuters
BANNU, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan unleashed helicopter gunships and artillery to kill scores of Taliban fighters, officials said on Thursday, after opening a second front against militants near their stronghold in the Waziristan tribal region. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Pakistan
North Korea sanctions won't escalate tension: Russia source
at Reuters – 37 mins ago
AFP/File
SEOUL/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia does not expect North Korea to respond to U.N. sanctions for its nuclear test with moves that would further ratchet up tension, Itar-Tass news agency quoted a diplomatic source as saying on Thursday. Full Story »
- Slideshow: North Korea
WHO considers declaring swine flu pandemic
at AFP – 1 hr 42 mins ago
AFP
GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organization gathered its top scientific experts for an emergency meeting on Thursday to decide whether to declare a swine flu pandemic, with 74 countries now affected by the virus. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Bird Flu
Iran wraps up tumultuous election campaign
at AFP – Thu Jun 11, 3:29 am ET
AFP
TEHRAN (AFP) - Campaigning for Iran's hotly contested presidential election wrapped up after three weeks of mass rallies, a series of fiery television debates and mudslinging among the four candidates. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Iran Election

Sports News

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Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis, right, is congratulated at the plate by Jason

AP

Lucky 7s: Red Sox beat Yanks for 7th straight time

at AP – Wed Jun 10, 11:12 pm ET

BOSTON – Mike Lowell homered off struggling Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang, and Kevin Youkilis also connected to help the Red Sox win 6-5 on Wednesday night and improve to 7-0 against New York this year. Full Story »

FILE - In this May 1, 2009 file photo, Phil Mickelson watches his shot on the

An emotional return to golf for Mickelson

at AP – Thu Jun 11, 1:37 am ET

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez throws a pass during the football

Jets ink rookie quarterback Sanchez to 5-year deal

at AP – Thu Jun 11, 4:33 am ET

Utley's 2nd homer of game leads Phillies over Mets at AP – Wed Jun 10, 11:30 pm ET
Source: Stars fire coach Dave Tippett at AP – Wed Jun 10, 11:18 pm ET
Childress: No Favre decision deadline this week at AP – Wed Jun 10, 11:19 pm ET

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Seahawks' Branch says he may never fully recover
at AP – Thu Jun 11, 4:36 am ET

AP

RENTON, Wash. - Deion Branch looked over his shoulder at a grassy hill to the side of the Seahawks' practice field. He shook his head — and did everything but spit on that blasphemous berm. Full Story »
Magic hoping to even series with Lakers in Game 4
at AP – 1 hr 40 mins ago
AP
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Magic, trying to become the fourth team in history to overcome an 0-2 deficit in the finals, were feeling better about their chances as they prepared for Thursday's Game 4. Full Story »
- Slideshow: NBA Finals
Real swoop for Ronaldo in world record bid
at AFP – 13 mins ago

AFP/File

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester United have agreed to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for a world record 80 million pounds, the club said Thursday. Full Story »
Game 7 showdown: Red Wings, Pens duel for the Cup
at AP – Thu Jun 11, 5:16 am ET
AP
DETROIT - Mike Babcock is excited about Game 7. Not restless, nervous or anxious. The Detroit Red Wings coach has every reason to be relaxed and confident. He is the leader of the Stanley Cup champions, who have a chance to repeat with one more win at their home rink — a friendly place where they are 11-1 in the playoffs. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Stanley Cup Finals
AG closes investigation into Andre Smith case
at AP – Wed Jun 10, 6:29 pm ET

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Troy King has closed the investigation into former Alabama star Andre Smith's alleged dealings with a sports agent. Full Story »
German stars rule as Berdych, Tsonga crash out of Halle
at AFP – Wed Jun 10, 3:38 pm ET

AFP/DDP

HALLE, Germany (AFP) - Germany's tennis players kept the home flag flying at Halle's ATP tournament on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals as seeds Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Tomas Berdych were both dumped out. Full Story »

Daly, Mickelson return to PGA Tour for St. Jude
at AP – Thu Jun 11, 4:32 am ET

AP

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - John Daly is trying to restart his PGA Tour career after a six-month suspension. Phil Mickelson hopes to tune up for the U.S. Open and gain a piece of normalcy since his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. 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 »
USOC dismissed from lawsuit over new headquarters
at AP – Wed Jun 10, 4:19 pm ET

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The U.S. Olympic Committee has been dismissed from a lawsuit filed by the company building a new USOC headquarters in Colorado Springs. Full Story »

Business News

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Retail sales climb 0.5 percent in May

at AP – 8 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Retail sales have risen by the largest amount in four months in May, as a rebound in demand at auto dealerships and gas stations helped to offset continued weakness at department stores. Full Story »

New jobless claims drop more than expected to 601K

at AP – 4 mins ago

A passer-by watches the electronic board of a securities firm showing the

European stocks up ahead of key US data

at AP – 1 hr 58 mins ago

Foreclosures fall 6 percent in May from April at AP – 25 mins ago
Oil near $72 on economic recovery hopes at AP – 1 hr 10 mins ago
Anxious Japanese Are Working Themselves to Death at BusinessWeek Online – Wed Jun 10, 8:08 am ET

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Australian jobless rate at 7-year high 5.7 percent
at AP – Thu Jun 11, 12:08 am ET

CANBERRA, Australia - Australia's unemployment rate rose to a seven-year high of 5.7 percent in May, government figures showed Thursday, reflecting job cuts at companies amid the slump. Full Story »
Thrift losses narrow in 1Q; more on 'problem' list
at AP – Tue Jun 2, 3:23 pm ET

WASHINGTON - Losses at U.S. thrifts narrowed considerably in the first quarter, but the number of institutions in trouble increased, the Office of Thrift Supervision said Tuesday. Full Story »
European stocks forge higher
at AFP – Wed Jun 10, 6:03 am ET

AFP/File

LONDON (AFP) - Europe's leading stock markets rose Wednesday, after gains in Tokyo and a mixed showing in New York, with energy and mining companies boosted by strong commodity prices, dealers said. Full Story »
U.S. financial planner accused of $6 million fraud
at Reuters – Wed Jun 10, 12:18 pm ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. money manager who ran a financial planning firm has been arrested on charges of defrauding clients of more than $6 million by stealing from their accounts, authorities said on Wednesday. Full Story »
Irish deflation: retail prices slide 4.7% in May
at AFP – 1 hr 1 min ago

AFP/File

DUBLIN (AFP) - Retail prices in recession-hit Ireland tumbled 4.7 percent in May on a 12-month basis, official data showed Thursday, as the eurozone nation was rocked by the worst deflation since the 1930s. Full Story »

Parking space in Boston sells for $300,000
at AP – 1 hr 42 mins ago

BOSTON - A real estate agent says a resident of Boston's upscale Back Bay section plunked down $300,000 to own what is believed to be the priciest parking space in the city's history. Full Story »
Oil price soars to eight-month peak at $72.30
at AFP – 1 hr 2 mins ago
AFP/File
LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices struck eight-month highs Thursday, breaching 72 dollars in New York, after a big drop in US crude reserves and as the IEA hiked its global demand estimate for the first time in months. Full Story »
- Slideshow: Oil Industry
U.S. mortgage demand withers as loan rates spike
at Reuters – Wed Jun 10, 9:45 am ET

AP

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Spiking U.S. mortgage rates drove down total home loan applications last week as demand for refinancing shriveled to the lowest level since November, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday. Full Story »
May U.S. foreclosures third highest on record
at Reuters – 2 hrs 47 mins ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. foreclosure activity for May ebbed from April's record, but mortgages still failed at a staggering pace as President Barack Obama's rescue programs had not had time to fully take root, RealtyTrac said on Thursday. Full Story »
Home Depot's Higher but Fragile Hopes
at BusinessWeek Online – 36 mins ago

Home Depot (hd.) offered some encouragement to bullish investors on June 10 when the retailer raised its earnings estimates for the year. The home improvement giant also unveiled a variety of ways executives are trying to improve and cut costs in areas ranging from its supply chain to information technology and employee training. Full Story »

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - June 11, 2009

No matter how cynical you get, it is impossible to keep up.: Lily Tomlin (1939 - )
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A nation is a society united by delusions about its ancestry and by common hatred of its neighbors.: William Ralph Inge (1860 - 1954)
How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.: Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
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How my achievements mock me!: William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), Troilus and Cressida, Act IV

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