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  • Phil Mickelson signs autographs after a practice round for the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
    Column: Mickelson and Woods both need this Open AP - 38 mins ago

    There's a 14-year-old playing in the U.S. Open, as if Phil Mickelson needs a reminder about youth, time and wasted chances. He's had more than his share of the latter in the 21 times he has played this … More »Column: Mickelson and Woods both need this Open

    Phil Mickelson signs autographs after a practice round for the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

    There's a 14-year-old playing in the U.S. Open, as if Phil Mickelson needs a reminder about youth, time and wasted chances. He's had more than his share of the latter in the 21 times he has played this tournament, and all he can hope when he turns 42 on Saturday is that his birthday present is a late tee time among the …

  • Teddy Iron Cloud, left, and Bubba Standing Bear tend to horses on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. The boys, both 16, said they are not opposed to the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname and logo and would have voted to keep it if they were old enough vote. (AP Photo/James MacPherson)
    Tribe quiet as ND voters scrap Fighting Sioux name AP - 52 mins ago

    As North Dakota residents resoundingly decided to scrap their flagship university's Fighting Sioux nickname, the response was far murkier in Sioux County — home to a tribe that had gone decades without … More »Tribe quiet as ND voters scrap Fighting Sioux name

    Teddy Iron Cloud, left, and Bubba Standing Bear tend to horses on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. The boys, both 16, said they are not opposed to the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname and logo and would have voted to keep it if they were old enough vote. (AP Photo/James MacPherson)

    As North Dakota residents resoundingly decided to scrap their flagship university's Fighting Sioux nickname, the response was far murkier in Sioux County — home to a tribe that had gone decades without staking a clear position on the divisive question.

  • Wayne Rooney
    Manchester United to tour South Africa AFP - 1 hr 4 mins ago

    Manchester United will play two matches within four days in South Africa during July, the tour organisers announced Thursday. More »Manchester United to tour South Africa

    Wayne Rooney

    Manchester United will play two matches within four days in South Africa during July, the tour organisers announced Thursday.

  • England's Owen Farrell scores from a penalty against Scotland during their Six Nations rugby union match at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
    England replace Owen Farrell with Toby Flood for second Reuters - 1 hr 36 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Toby Flood will replace Owen Farrell at flyhalf in England's second test against South Africa, coach Stuart Lancaster said on Thursday. Flood's call-up for Saturday's test is one … More »England replace Owen Farrell with Toby Flood for second

    England's Owen Farrell scores from a penalty against Scotland during their Six Nations rugby union match at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Toby Flood will replace Owen Farrell at flyhalf in England's second test against South Africa, coach Stuart Lancaster said on Thursday. Flood's call-up for Saturday's test is one of five changes - two positional - that have been made to the side which lost the first test 22-17 in Durban last weekend. …

  • Netherlands' national soccer player Sneijder attends a training session at Metalist stadium in Kharkiv
    Floundering Dutch search for lost game Reuters - 1 hr 49 mins ago

    KHARKIV (Reuters) - Netherlands need to quickly find the missing style they have been unable to locate at Euro 2012 if they are to have any chance of staying alive in the tournament, playmaker Wesley Sneijder … More »Floundering Dutch search for lost game

    Netherlands' national soccer player Sneijder attends a training session at Metalist stadium in Kharkiv

    KHARKIV (Reuters) - Netherlands need to quickly find the missing style they have been unable to locate at Euro 2012 if they are to have any chance of staying alive in the tournament, playmaker Wesley Sneijder said. Wednesday's 2-1 defeat by Germany, following the opening loss to Denmark, leaves one of the pre-tournament …

  • Lance Armstrong
    Armstrong banned from Nice Ironman: organisers AFP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong will be denied entry to the Nice leg of the Ironman series due to an ongoing doping investigation into the American, the event organisers said Thursd … More »Armstrong banned from Nice Ironman: organisers

    Lance Armstrong

    Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong will be denied entry to the Nice leg of the Ironman series due to an ongoing doping investigation into the American, the event organisers said Thursday.

  • European Parliament members Harms and Schulz hold a placard in front of a hospital where jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister and opposition leader Tymoshenko stands, in Kharkiv
    Tymoshenko's husband cries foul over murder charge Reuters - 2 hrs 12 mins ago

    KIEV (Reuters) - The husband of jailed Ukrainian opposition politician Yulia Tymoshenko accused President Viktor Yanukovich on Thursday of destroying justice in the former Soviet republic after Yanukovich … More »Tymoshenko's husband cries foul over murder charge

    European Parliament members Harms and Schulz hold a placard in front of a hospital where jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister and opposition leader Tymoshenko stands, in Kharkiv

    KIEV (Reuters) - The husband of jailed Ukrainian opposition politician Yulia Tymoshenko accused President Viktor Yanukovich on Thursday of destroying justice in the former Soviet republic after Yanukovich linked his foe to a 16-year-old murder case. Using extremely strong language, Olexander Tymoshenko also accused Yanukovich …

  • Billy Slater (right)
    Test star Slater to miss 4-6 weeks with injury AFP - 2 hrs 23 mins ago

    Australian Test fullback Billy Slater suffered a knee injury in the latest State of Origin game and will be out of action for up to six weeks, his Melbourne club said on Thursday. More »Test star Slater to miss 4-6 weeks with injury

    Billy Slater (right)

    Australian Test fullback Billy Slater suffered a knee injury in the latest State of Origin game and will be out of action for up to six weeks, his Melbourne club said on Thursday.

  • Dick Advocaat
    Advocaat gets thumbs up from Malafeev AFP - 2 hrs 28 mins ago

    Russia's impressive start to their Euro 2012 campaign is down to coach Dick Advocaat, Zenit Saint-Petersburg and Russian first choice goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev told uefa.com. More »Advocaat gets thumbs up from Malafeev

    Dick Advocaat

    Russia's impressive start to their Euro 2012 campaign is down to coach Dick Advocaat, Zenit Saint-Petersburg and Russian first choice goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev told uefa.com.

  • Torch bearer Mathew Cox runs with the London 2012 Olympic torch as the Jarl vikings follow in Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
    London torch relay to visit Buckingham Palace Reuters - 2 hrs 36 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The Olympic torch relay will visit the London residences of both the Queen and Prime Minister on the day before the opening ceremony next month, organizers said on Thursday. Providing … More »London torch relay to visit Buckingham Palace

    Torch bearer Mathew Cox runs with the London 2012 Olympic torch as the Jarl vikings follow in Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, Scotland

    LONDON (Reuters) - The Olympic torch relay will visit the London residences of both the Queen and Prime Minister on the day before the opening ceremony next month, organizers said on Thursday. Providing details of the penultimate day of the relay on July 26, they said 175 torchbearers would take the flame from Camden in …

  • Portugal's Varela celebrates after scoring against Denmark during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match in Lviv
    Ronaldo upstaged by Porto's reserve striker Reuters - 2 hrs 50 mins ago

    POZNAN, Poland (Reuters) - Silvestre Varela could not even hold down a regular starting place at Porto this season yet he still managed to upstage unhappy Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 3-2 win over Denmark … More »Ronaldo upstaged by Porto's reserve striker

    Portugal's Varela celebrates after scoring against Denmark during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match in Lviv

    POZNAN, Poland (Reuters) - Silvestre Varela could not even hold down a regular starting place at Porto this season yet he still managed to upstage unhappy Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 3-2 win over Denmark at Euro 2012. The 27-year-old, whose market value of about seven million euros is less than a tenth of Ronaldo's, …

  • FILE-This June 15, 2007 file photo shows Phil Mickelson reacting after chipping onto the 15th green during the second round of the 107th U.S. Open Golf Championship at the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa.  Oakmont renewed its reputation as among the toughest tracks in America with its combination of thick grass and the fastest greens around.  How severe was it? Mickelson spent so much time chipping from the rough in the two weeks before the championship that he injured his left wrist and had to withdraw from the Memorial later that week (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
    5 toughest US Opens AP - 3 hrs ago

    The U.S. Open is known as the toughest test in golf, and it usually lives up to its reputation. More »5 toughest US Opens

    FILE-This June 15, 2007 file photo shows Phil Mickelson reacting after chipping onto the 15th green during the second round of the 107th U.S. Open Golf Championship at the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa.  Oakmont renewed its reputation as among the toughest tracks in America with its combination of thick grass and the fastest greens around.  How severe was it? Mickelson spent so much time chipping from the rough in the two weeks before the championship that he injured his left wrist and had to withdraw from the Memorial later that week (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

    The U.S. Open is known as the toughest test in golf, and it usually lives up to its reputation.

  • Germany's Gomez shakes hands with his coach Loew during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match against Netherlands in Kharkiv
    Germany eye group win and 'home' advantage Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    GDANSK (Reuters) - Germany can kill two birds with one stone by winning their final Euro 2012 Group B game against Denmark - clinching top spot and setting up a quarter-final at their home base in Gdansk. … More »Germany eye group win and 'home' advantage

    Germany's Gomez shakes hands with his coach Loew during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match against Netherlands in Kharkiv

    GDANSK (Reuters) - Germany can kill two birds with one stone by winning their final Euro 2012 Group B game against Denmark - clinching top spot and setting up a quarter-final at their home base in Gdansk. The Germans are in the driving seat after edging Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to move on to six points with two wins …

  • San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain, left, celebrates with catcher Buster Posey, center, and first baseman Brandon Belt after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league history and first for the Giants, striking out a career-high 14 and getting help from two spectacular catches to beat the Houston Astros 10-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
    Cain pitches first perfecto for Giants AP - 3 hrs ago

    Matt Cain and his wife, Chelsea, returned to the field an hour and a half later for a few more perfect memories. They snapped photos on the mound, posing with the workers who tore it down so the dirt … More »Cain pitches first perfecto for Giants

    San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain, left, celebrates with catcher Buster Posey, center, and first baseman Brandon Belt after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league history and first for the Giants, striking out a career-high 14 and getting help from two spectacular catches to beat the Houston Astros 10-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

    Matt Cain and his wife, Chelsea, returned to the field an hour and a half later for a few more perfect memories. They snapped photos on the mound, posing with the workers who tore it down so the dirt could be sent to the Hall of Fame.

  • FILE - In this July 24, 2022, file photo, cyclist Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, walks out of  the Tour de France's anti-doping control bus after the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Les Deux Alpes and La Plagne, French Alps. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is bringing doping charges against the seven-time Tour de France winner, questioning how he achieved those famous cycling victories.  Armstrong, who retired from cycling last year, could face a lifetime ban from the sport if he is found to have used performance-enhancing drugs. He maintained his innocence, saying: "I have never doped." (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
    US Anti-Doping Agency charges Armstrong AP - 4 hrs ago

    Lance Armstrong is facing more doping allegations just a few months after he thought he had finally put them to rest. More »US Anti-Doping Agency charges Armstrong

    FILE - In this July 24, 2022, file photo, cyclist Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, walks out of  the Tour de France's anti-doping control bus after the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Les Deux Alpes and La Plagne, French Alps. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is bringing doping charges against the seven-time Tour de France winner, questioning how he achieved those famous cycling victories.  Armstrong, who retired from cycling last year, could face a lifetime ban from the sport if he is found to have used performance-enhancing drugs. He maintained his innocence, saying: "I have never doped." (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

    Lance Armstrong is facing more doping allegations just a few months after he thought he had finally put them to rest.

  • Manchester City's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure
    Premier League wins extra £1 bn in new TV deal AFP - 4 hrs ago

    The English Premier League has confirmed its position as one of world sport's most popular tournaments by announcing a new television broadcast deal worth over £1 billion ($1.55 billion) more than the … More »Premier League wins extra £1 bn in new TV deal

    Manchester City's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure

    The English Premier League has confirmed its position as one of world sport's most popular tournaments by announcing a new television broadcast deal worth over £1 billion ($1.55 billion) more than the existing agreement.

  • Russia was also given a six-point deduction in the qualifying round of the next Euro championship in 2016
    Russia tells football fans to behave AFP - 4 hrs ago

    Russia's football union Thursday told fans to be on their best behaviour at Euro 2012 matches after the country was fined and threatened with a six-point deduction from the next Euro qualifying campaign … More »Russia tells football fans to behave

    Russia was also given a six-point deduction in the qualifying round of the next Euro championship in 2016

    Russia's football union Thursday told fans to be on their best behaviour at Euro 2012 matches after the country was fined and threatened with a six-point deduction from the next Euro qualifying campaign because of rowdy supporters.

  • Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives for the third day of his trial at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Sandusky faces 52 counts of child sex-abuse involving 10 boys over a 15-year span. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Accusers talk of Sandusky's sway to win silence AP - 5 hrs ago

    One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers said he stayed quiet to keep going to Penn State football games. More »Accusers talk of Sandusky's sway to win silence

    Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives for the third day of his trial at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Sandusky faces 52 counts of child sex-abuse involving 10 boys over a 15-year span. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers said he stayed quiet to keep going to Penn State football games.

  • To match story OLY-CYCL-CTMKEI-MJAPAN-NUCLEAR/
    Japan's nuclear ghost town cyclist aims to be evacuees "power" Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Even if Japanese track cyclist Kazunari Watanabe's longshot Olympic dream comes true in London, there will be no happy homecoming. The town no longer exists. Watanabe's home town of Futaba … More »Japan's nuclear ghost town cyclist aims to be evacuees "power"

    To match story OLY-CYCL-CTMKEI-MJAPAN-NUCLEAR/

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Even if Japanese track cyclist Kazunari Watanabe's longshot Olympic dream comes true in London, there will be no happy homecoming. The town no longer exists. Watanabe's home town of Futaba sits next to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which was hit by the March 2011 earthquake and massive tsunami that …

  • San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain has notched a career-high 14 strikeouts
    Giants hurler Cain throws rare perfect game AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Matt Cain became the first pitcher in the Giants' long history to pitch a perfect game, retiring all 27 Houston Astros he faced. More »Giants hurler Cain throws rare perfect game

    San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain has notched a career-high 14 strikeouts

    Matt Cain became the first pitcher in the Giants' long history to pitch a perfect game, retiring all 27 Houston Astros he faced.

  • Portugal's Varela celebrates after scoring against Denmark during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match in Lviv
    Varela seals last-gasp win for Portugal Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LVIV (Reuters) - Portugal's Silvestre Varela came off the bench and smashed home an 87th-minute goal to give his side a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Denmark on Wednesday and keep them on course for the … More »Varela seals last-gasp win for Portugal

    Portugal's Varela celebrates after scoring against Denmark during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match in Lviv

    LVIV (Reuters) - Portugal's Silvestre Varela came off the bench and smashed home an 87th-minute goal to give his side a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Denmark on Wednesday and keep them on course for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals. With three minutes left Portugal looked set to drop two more points after another flat tournament …

  • Rory McIlroy took the US Open at Congressional by storm last year
    Olympic to offer classic US Open test AFP - 6 hrs ago

    A year after Rory McIlroy took Congressional by storm, The Olympic Club is ready to remind the world's best golfers what a grind the US Open is supposed to be. More »Olympic to offer classic US Open test

    Rory McIlroy took the US Open at Congressional by storm last year

    A year after Rory McIlroy took Congressional by storm, The Olympic Club is ready to remind the world's best golfers what a grind the US Open is supposed to be.

  • Germany's Gomez celebrates his second goal against Netherlands during their Euro 2012 Group B soccer match at the Metalist stadium in Kharkiv
    Germany sink Dutch to close on quarters Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    KHARKIV (Reuters) - Germany took a big step towards the Euro 2012 quarter-finals on Wednesday when two classy first-half strikes from Mario Gomez secured a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands who are in serious … More »Germany sink Dutch to close on quarters

    Germany's Gomez celebrates his second goal against Netherlands during their Euro 2012 Group B soccer match at the Metalist stadium in Kharkiv

    KHARKIV (Reuters) - Germany took a big step towards the Euro 2012 quarter-finals on Wednesday when two classy first-half strikes from Mario Gomez secured a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands who are in serious danger of elimination. A majestic goal in the 73rd minute from Robin van Persie gave the Dutch a fighting chance …

  • France's soccer players Evra and Ribery attend a training session at the team's training center in Kircha near Donetsk during the Euro 2012
    France feel heat as Ukraine loom Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    KIEV (Reuters) - France's 22-match unbeaten run will count for nothing on Friday when they will face similar challenges as they did against England in a Euro 2012 Group D clash against red-hot Ukraine … More »France feel heat as Ukraine loom

    France's soccer players Evra and Ribery attend a training session at the team's training center in Kircha near Donetsk during the Euro 2012

    KIEV (Reuters) - France's 22-match unbeaten run will count for nothing on Friday when they will face similar challenges as they did against England in a Euro 2012 Group D clash against red-hot Ukraine in Donetsk. Les Bleus, who have not won a game in a major championship since 2006, will have to make their presence count …

  • England soccer coach Hodgson warms-up with players during a training session during the Euro 2012 at the Hutnik stadium in Krakow
    Hodgson goes back to the future v Sweden Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    KRAKOW (Reuters) - Roy Hodgson may wonder if he is looking into a footballing mirror in Kiev on Friday when he travels back to the future as England meet Sweden in their Euro 2012 Group D clash. The new … More »Hodgson goes back to the future v Sweden

    England soccer coach Hodgson warms-up with players during a training session during the Euro 2012 at the Hutnik stadium in Krakow

    KRAKOW (Reuters) - Roy Hodgson may wonder if he is looking into a footballing mirror in Kiev on Friday when he travels back to the future as England meet Sweden in their Euro 2012 Group D clash. The new England manager, who began his long coaching career with a series of Swedish clubs, is fondly remembered by many of the …

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  • A security guard patrols outside the JP Morgan Chase & Co annual shareholders meeting at the bank's back-office complex in Tampa
    Insight: JPMorgan bets sent false signals to wider debt market Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co's disastrous bets on corporate debt may have caused unexpected collateral damage: erratic behavior in a barometer that measures … More »Insight: JPMorgan bets sent false signals to wider debt market

    A security guard patrols outside the JP Morgan Chase & Co annual shareholders meeting at the bank's back-office complex in Tampa

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co's disastrous bets on corporate debt may have caused unexpected collateral damage: erratic behavior in a barometer that measures the financial health of blue-chip U.S. companies. Those bets used Wall Street derivatives called credit default swaps. They are supposed to act like homeowners …

  • A Tokyo Stock Exchange employee looks at a monitor as he works at the bourse in Tokyo
    Spain's debt hits record as euro zone crisis worsens Reuters - 45 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Spain's 10-year bond yield climbed to a euro-era record of 7 percent on Wednesday as the storm surrounding Europe's debt crisis worsened, with fears … More »Spain's debt hits record as euro zone crisis worsens

    A Tokyo Stock Exchange employee looks at a monitor as he works at the bourse in Tokyo

    LONDON (Reuters) - Spain's 10-year bond yield climbed to a euro-era record of 7 percent on Wednesday as the storm surrounding Europe's debt crisis worsened, with fears over its impact on global growth sending world shares lower. U.S. stock index futures pointed to a more mixed start on Wall Street after weak retail sales …

  • FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2012 file picture German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks at buildings during a sightseeing walk, as part of a meeting with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, unseen, in Stralsund, northern Germany. Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has insisted repeatedly that "if the euro fails, Europe fails." Now the crisis in the 17 countries that use the euro is coming back to the boil, with Spain admitting it needs help to rescue its banks and voters in Greece deciding whether to back a party that could pull out of the single currency. And all eyes are on economic powerhouse Germany to see what it will do to save Europe's union from collapse. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file)
    Merkel firmly behind euro, but will she act? AP - 2 hrs 54 mins ago

    Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has insisted repeatedly that "if the euro fails, Europe fails." More »Merkel firmly behind euro, but will she act?

    FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2012 file picture German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks at buildings during a sightseeing walk, as part of a meeting with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, unseen, in Stralsund, northern Germany. Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has insisted repeatedly that "if the euro fails, Europe fails." Now the crisis in the 17 countries that use the euro is coming back to the boil, with Spain admitting it needs help to rescue its banks and voters in Greece deciding whether to back a party that could pull out of the single currency. And all eyes are on economic powerhouse Germany to see what it will do to save Europe's union from collapse. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file)

    Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has insisted repeatedly that "if the euro fails, Europe fails."

  • May sees pickup in homes facing foreclosure risk AP - 8 hrs ago

    Lenders initiated foreclosure proceedings against more U.S. homeowners in May, setting the stage for increases in home repossessions and short sales — scenarios that … More »May sees pickup in homes facing foreclosure risk

    Lenders initiated foreclosure proceedings against more U.S. homeowners in May, setting the stage for increases in home repossessions and short sales — scenarios that could further weigh down home values in coming months.

  • British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives to give evidence at the Leveson inquiry at the Royal Courts of Justice in central London, Thursday, June 14, 2012. The judge-led inquiry was set up following revelations of phone hacking at Murdoch's News of the World tabloid. The scandal has shaken the British establishment and raised questions about whether top politicians helped shield Murdoch from scrutiny. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
    UK PM Cameron testifies at phone hacking inquiry AP - 2 hrs 50 mins ago

    Prime Minister David Cameron says press regulation needs to be improved in Britain as he testified before a U.K. media ethics inquiry. More »UK PM Cameron testifies at phone hacking inquiry

    British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives to give evidence at the Leveson inquiry at the Royal Courts of Justice in central London, Thursday, June 14, 2012. The judge-led inquiry was set up following revelations of phone hacking at Murdoch's News of the World tabloid. The scandal has shaken the British establishment and raised questions about whether top politicians helped shield Murdoch from scrutiny. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

    Prime Minister David Cameron says press regulation needs to be improved in Britain as he testified before a U.K. media ethics inquiry.

  • JPMorgan Chase and Company CEO Jamie Dimon waits to testify before U.S. Senate Committee in Washington
    Dimon says losses indefensible, still reform skeptic Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon used his much anticipated appearance before lawmakers to apologize for the bank's multibillion-dollar … More »Dimon says losses indefensible, still reform skeptic

    JPMorgan Chase and Company CEO Jamie Dimon waits to testify before U.S. Senate Committee in Washington

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon used his much anticipated appearance before lawmakers to apologize for the bank's multibillion-dollar trading loss but he also made clear he will still criticize how Washington tries to curb Wall Street. The Senate Banking Committee scheduled the hearing …

  • Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy leaves after a control session at the Spanish Parliament, in Madrid, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. The interest rate Spain would have to pay to raise money on the world's bond markets continued to rise Wednesday amid worries that a planned bank bailout might not be enough to save the country from needing an overall financial rescue. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
    Spain borrowing rates soar after Moody's downgrade AP - 13 mins ago

    Spain's key borrowing rate hit a fresh high Thursday not seen since the country joined the euro in 1999, after a credit ratings agency downgraded the country's ability … More »Spain borrowing rates soar after Moody's downgrade

    Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy leaves after a control session at the Spanish Parliament, in Madrid, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. The interest rate Spain would have to pay to raise money on the world's bond markets continued to rise Wednesday amid worries that a planned bank bailout might not be enough to save the country from needing an overall financial rescue. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

    Spain's key borrowing rate hit a fresh high Thursday not seen since the country joined the euro in 1999, after a credit ratings agency downgraded the country's ability to just above junk status amid rising fears a bank bailout may not be enough to save the country from economic chaos.

  • Greek bank stocks surge on pro-bailout optimism ahead of vote Reuters - 2 hrs 19 mins ago

    ROME (Reuters) - Greek banking stocks surged on Thursday, rising over 20 percent amid market talk that secret opinion polls were showing that a government favorable to … More »Greek bank stocks surge on pro-bailout optimism ahead of vote

    ROME (Reuters) - Greek banking stocks surged on Thursday, rising over 20 percent amid market talk that secret opinion polls were showing that a government favorable to the international bailout agreement was likely to emerge after the June 17 election. "The market sees that a pro-European government which will push ahead …

  • Moody's sign on 7 World Trade Center tower in New York
    Spanish yields hit seven percent after cut to brink of junk Reuters - 2 hrs 12 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish government bond yields rose above 7 percent on Thursday after Moody's cut the Spain's credit rating to just one notch above "junk", pushing … More »Spanish yields hit seven percent after cut to brink of junk

    Moody's sign on 7 World Trade Center tower in New York

    LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish government bond yields rose above 7 percent on Thursday after Moody's cut the Spain's credit rating to just one notch above "junk", pushing borrowing costs ever higher and raising the prospect of a full-scale bailout. Moody's slashed Spain three notches to Baa3, its lowest investment grade rating, …

  • This June 5, 2012 photo shows Ray Spencer, creative director of Buena Vista Street, and  Lisa Girolami, senior show producer, right, during a media tour os Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif.  The park's five-year, $1 billion-plus revamp has debuted in spurts since 2008. Most of its new features rely on characters that come from Disney's $7.4 billion acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios, the San Francisco-area studio behind "Cars," `'Toy Story," `'Monsters Inc." and "A Bug's Life." (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
    Disney unveils theme park redo with Cars Land AP - 16 hrs ago

    Disney is done with its do-over of Disney California Adventure. More »Disney unveils theme park redo with Cars Land

    This June 5, 2012 photo shows Ray Spencer, creative director of Buena Vista Street, and  Lisa Girolami, senior show producer, right, during a media tour os Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif.  The park's five-year, $1 billion-plus revamp has debuted in spurts since 2008. Most of its new features rely on characters that come from Disney's $7.4 billion acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios, the San Francisco-area studio behind "Cars," `'Toy Story," `'Monsters Inc." and "A Bug's Life." (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

    Disney is done with its do-over of Disney California Adventure.

  • British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives to give evidence at the Leveson inquiry at the Royal Courts of Justice in central London, Thursday, June 14, 2012. The judge-led inquiry was set up following revelations of phone hacking at Murdoch's News of the World tabloid. The scandal has shaken the British establishment and raised questions about whether top politicians helped shield Murdoch from scrutiny. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
    PM Cameron: UK press regulation must be improved AP - 1 hr 41 mins ago

    Press regulation needs to be improved in Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday as he testified before a U.K. media ethics inquiry. More »PM Cameron: UK press regulation must be improved

    British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives to give evidence at the Leveson inquiry at the Royal Courts of Justice in central London, Thursday, June 14, 2012. The judge-led inquiry was set up following revelations of phone hacking at Murdoch's News of the World tabloid. The scandal has shaken the British establishment and raised questions about whether top politicians helped shield Murdoch from scrutiny. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

    Press regulation needs to be improved in Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday as he testified before a U.K. media ethics inquiry.

  • Italian PM Monti shakes hands with his Slovenian counterpart Jansa in Rome
    Italy's Monti urges political backing in euro crisis Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    ROME/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Technocrat Prime Minister Mario Monti appealed to Italy's politicians on Wednesday to back his tough economic medicine to avoid Rome becoming … More »Italy's Monti urges political backing in euro crisis

    Italian PM Monti shakes hands with his Slovenian counterpart Jansa in Rome

    ROME/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Technocrat Prime Minister Mario Monti appealed to Italy's politicians on Wednesday to back his tough economic medicine to avoid Rome becoming the next victim of the euro debt crisis, after a bailout for Spain's banks failed to calm markets. Monti, whose approval rating has slumped as new taxes …

  • This November, 2002 photo provided by Queensland Tourism, a diver snorkels in the Great Barrier Reef off Australia's Queensland state. Australia announced Thursday, June 14, 2012, the creation of the world's largest network of marine reserves covering 3.1 million square kilometers (1.2 million square miles) of ocean including the entire Coral Sea. Environment Minister Tony Burke said the government expects to pay an estimated 100 million Australian dollars ($100 million) to the fishing industry in compensation for the new restrictions on their operations that will take effect late this year. (AP Photo/Queensland Tourism) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
    Australia creates largest area of marine reserves AP - 1 hr 48 mins ago

    Australia has created the world's largest network of marine reserves and will restrict fishing as well as oil and gas exploration in a major step to safeguard the environment … More »Australia creates largest area of marine reserves

    This November, 2002 photo provided by Queensland Tourism, a diver snorkels in the Great Barrier Reef off Australia's Queensland state. Australia announced Thursday, June 14, 2012, the creation of the world's largest network of marine reserves covering 3.1 million square kilometers (1.2 million square miles) of ocean including the entire Coral Sea. Environment Minister Tony Burke said the government expects to pay an estimated 100 million Australian dollars ($100 million) to the fishing industry in compensation for the new restrictions on their operations that will take effect late this year. (AP Photo/Queensland Tourism) EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    Australia has created the world's largest network of marine reserves and will restrict fishing as well as oil and gas exploration in a major step to safeguard the environment and access to food.

  • A woman stands next to Spanish flags as she waits to enter a building in central Madrid
    Moody's slashes Spain debt ratings three notches Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service cut its rating on Spanish government debt on Wednesday by three notches to Baa3 from A3, saying the … More »Moody's slashes Spain debt ratings three notches

    A woman stands next to Spanish flags as she waits to enter a building in central Madrid

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service cut its rating on Spanish government debt on Wednesday by three notches to Baa3 from A3, saying the newly approved euro zone plan to help Spain's banks will increase the country's debt burden. Moody's, which also said it could lower Spain's rating further, …

  • A General Motors logo is seen on a Denali vehicle for sale at the GM dealership in Carlsbad
    Opel unions aim for restructuring deal before Nov Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins ago

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - General Motors and German labor union IG Metall have given themselves just over four months time to hammer out a definitive plan to restructure … More »Opel unions aim for restructuring deal before Nov

    A General Motors logo is seen on a Denali vehicle for sale at the GM dealership in Carlsbad

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - General Motors and German labor union IG Metall have given themselves just over four months time to hammer out a definitive plan to restructure the loss-making operations of the U.S. carmaker's European brand Opel. "The aim of the negotiations is to create a roadmap for Opel through 2016 and even beyond. …

  • Shell puts in more time on Cove Energy offer Reuters - 1 hr 37 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell has given itself more time to decide the next move in its battle to buy Cove Energy , extending the acceptance deadline on its $1.8 … More »Shell puts in more time on Cove Energy offer

    LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell has given itself more time to decide the next move in its battle to buy Cove Energy , extending the acceptance deadline on its $1.8 billion bid as it vies with Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production for an entry into East Africa's big new offshore gas play. Shell said on Thursday …

  • A bank-owned property for sale sign in Arvada
    Foreclosures up for first time in 27 months Reuters - 48 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Foreclosure starts rose year-over-year in May for the first time in more than two years as banks resumed dealing with distressed properties after … More »Foreclosures up for first time in 27 months

    A bank-owned property for sale sign in Arvada

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Foreclosure starts rose year-over-year in May for the first time in more than two years as banks resumed dealing with distressed properties after a mortgage abuse settlement earlier this year, data firm RealtyTrac said on Thursday. The $25 billion settlement between major banks and states, formally …

  • Chairman and CEO of AOL Tim Armstrong speaks during a panel session at The Cable Show in Boston
    AOL shareholders to weigh course in director vote Reuters - 1 hr 41 mins ago

    BOSTON (Reuters) - AOL Inc shareholders vote on Thursday on whether to hold course on the one-time Internet giant's strategy to gradually become an ad-driven media destination … More »AOL shareholders to weigh course in director vote

    Chairman and CEO of AOL Tim Armstrong speaks during a panel session at The Cable Show in Boston

    BOSTON (Reuters) - AOL Inc shareholders vote on Thursday on whether to hold course on the one-time Internet giant's strategy to gradually become an ad-driven media destination or to shake up the company in line with an activist investor's demands. Six months into a battle between existing management and Starboard Value, …

  • World stocks fall after Europe debt crisis worsens AP - 1 hr 21 mins ago

    World stock markets fell Thursday amid ominous signs that a debt crisis roiling Greece and Spain might erupt elsewhere in Europe. More »World stocks fall after Europe debt crisis worsens

    World stock markets fell Thursday amid ominous signs that a debt crisis roiling Greece and Spain might erupt elsewhere in Europe.

  • Shareholders of German carmaker Volkswagen are pictured in a showroom during the annual shareholders meeting in Hamburg.
    Volkswagen shrugs off West Europe decline with monthly sales rise Reuters - 27 mins ago

    BERLIN (Reuters) - German car maker Volkswagen increased group sales 7.8 percent in May as sturdy demand from China, the United States and eastern Europe offset an accelerating … More »Volkswagen shrugs off West Europe decline with monthly sales rise

    Shareholders of German carmaker Volkswagen are pictured in a showroom during the annual shareholders meeting in Hamburg.

    BERLIN (Reuters) - German car maker Volkswagen increased group sales 7.8 percent in May as sturdy demand from China, the United States and eastern Europe offset an accelerating drop in VW's core western European markets. Deliveries of passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles and commercial vans across VW's automotive group …

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