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General News Update

Meet marijuana's semi-famous superdonors ABC OTUS News - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
As political causes go, legalizing pot isn’t as glitzy as re-electing Barack Obama. Sarah Jessica Parker and George Clooney are not on marijuana’s A-list. More »Meet marijuana's semi-famous superdonors
As political causes go, legalizing pot isn’t as glitzy as re-electing Barack Obama. Sarah Jessica Parker and George Clooney are not on marijuana’s A-list.
Syrian pilot defects to Jordan with plane AP - 31 mins ago
A Syrian fighter pilot flew his plane to Jordan on Thursday and asked for political asylum, the first defection of an air force pilot with his plane during the 15-month uprising against President Bashar Assad. More »Syrian pilot defects to Jordan with plane
A Syrian fighter pilot flew his plane to Jordan on Thursday and asked for political asylum, the first defection of an air force pilot with his plane during the 15-month uprising against President Bashar Assad.
Report: Ecuador decision on Assange asylum imminent Reuters - 5 hrs ago
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Ecuador's deputy foreign minister said his government expects to make a decision on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's asylum application within the next 24 hours, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation … More »Report: Ecuador decision on Assange asylum imminent
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Ecuador's deputy foreign minister said his government expects to make a decision on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's asylum application within the next 24 hours, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Thursday. Assange, seeking political asylum in Ecuador's embassy in London, faces …
Global economic outlook darkens as Europe, China sink Reuters - 2 hrs 12 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The downturn in the euro zone's private sector is becoming entrenched and Chinese factories are finding the going increasingly tough, business surveys showed on Thursday, painting a darker outlook for the … More »Global economic outlook darkens as Europe, China sink
LONDON (Reuters) - The downturn in the euro zone's private sector is becoming entrenched and Chinese factories are finding the going increasingly tough, business surveys showed on Thursday, painting a darker outlook for the world economy. June was the fifth consecutive month that activity across the euro zone has declined, …
Sex abuse trial of ex-coach Sandusky heads to jury Reuters - 2 hrs 39 mins ago
(Note: explicit sexual content in 9th graph) BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The jury in the child sexual abuse trial of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky starts deliberations on Thursday in a case that has captured national attention. The defense wrapped up its case on Wednesday after little more than …
Vote result delay frays Egyptian nerves Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins ago
CAIRO (Reuters) - Allegations of fraud delayed the result of Egypt's presidential election on Thursday, fraying nerves as the Muslim Brotherhood, which claims victory, called for street protests against moves by the ruling generals to deny them power. Hundreds of protesters gathered for a third day in Cairo's Tahrir Square, …
WH rejects requests for 'targeted killing' papers AP - 5 hrs ago
The Obama administration has rejected requests from The New York Times and the American Civil Liberties Union seeking information about its "targeted killing" program against suspected terrorists, saying the release of the requested documents would harm national security.
Indonesia military plane crashes into homes; 9 die AP - 2 hrs 0 mins ago
An Indonesian air force plane slammed into homes and ignited a fireball in the crowded capital while trying to land Thursday, killing at least nine people, a military official said.
Police chief fired over Trayvon Martin shooting AP - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
Saying he's lost the trust of officials, a city manager fired a central Florida police chief who was criticized for his agency's initial investigation of Trayvon Martin's shooting death at the hands of a neighborhood watch volunteer.

Sports News

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Black Caviar suited for Royal Ascot success Reuters - 28 mins ago
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A win in Saturday's Diamond Jubilee Stakes will not only strengthen Black Caviar's claim as the world's best sprinter but may also boost an Australian designer's hopes of an Olympic … More »Black Caviar suited for Royal Ascot success
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A win in Saturday's Diamond Jubilee Stakes will not only strengthen Black Caviar's claim as the world's best sprinter but may also boost an Australian designer's hopes of an Olympic stamp of approval for his unique equine compression suit. The champion Australian mare sported the snug outfit on her flight …
Beijing gave me a "kick up the bum", says Murray Reuters - 1 hr 1 min ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray, who has yet to win a tennis grand slam or an Olympic medal, intends to rectify one of those failings over the next two months on Wimbledon grass. Selected on Thursday as … More »Beijing gave me a "kick up the bum", says Murray
LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray, who has yet to win a tennis grand slam or an Olympic medal, intends to rectify one of those failings over the next two months on Wimbledon grass. Selected on Thursday as the first tennis player in Team GB, and the 248th athlete in a 550-strong British squad for the London Games, Murray said …
Frustrated France defuse tension before Spain game Reuters - 1 hr 2 mins ago
DONETSK (Reuters) - Tensions may have risen in the France dressing room after they lost their final Euro 2012 group game but they are ready to start from scratch against Spain in Saturday's quarter-final. … More »Frustrated France defuse tension before Spain game
DONETSK (Reuters) - Tensions may have risen in the France dressing room after they lost their final Euro 2012 group game but they are ready to start from scratch against Spain in Saturday's quarter-final. Assistant coach Alain Boghossian, a 1998 world champion who was on the staff at the 2010 World Cup when off-pitch dramas …
Rudisha cruises through heats in Kenyan trials Reuters - 1 hr 17 mins ago
NAIROBI (Reuters) - World 800 metres champion David Rudisha, the hot favourite for gold at the London Olympics, cruised through his heat at the Kenyan trials on Thursday while Commonwealth champion Boaz … More »Rudisha cruises through heats in Kenyan trials
NAIROBI (Reuters) - World 800 metres champion David Rudisha, the hot favourite for gold at the London Olympics, cruised through his heat at the Kenyan trials on Thursday while Commonwealth champion Boaz Lalang failed to qualify for Saturday's final. Lalang, who won the Commonwealth title in New Delhi two years ago, finished …
Adidas ups 2012 soccer goal as German jerseys fly Reuters - 1 hr 22 mins ago
WARSAW (Reuters) - Adidas raised its forecast for sales of soccer products in 2012 to a new record of more than 1.6 billion euros ($2 billion) as fans rushed to snap up jerseys from Germany, hotly-tipped … More »Adidas ups 2012 soccer goal as German jerseys fly
WARSAW (Reuters) - Adidas raised its forecast for sales of soccer products in 2012 to a new record of more than 1.6 billion euros ($2 billion) as fans rushed to snap up jerseys from Germany, hotly-tipped in the Euro 2012 tournament, and replica match balls. The world's second largest sportswear firm, which also provides …
Czech punters betting on Portugal - reports AFP - 1 hr 34 mins ago
Czech punters are largely pessimistic about the country's chances in the Euro 2012 quarter final against Portugal, so much so that most of them have put money on a Portugal win, newspapers said on Thu … More »Czech punters betting on Portugal - reports
Czech punters are largely pessimistic about the country's chances in the Euro 2012 quarter final against Portugal, so much so that most of them have put money on a Portugal win, newspapers said on Thursday.
Dogged England revive memories of a golden summer Reuters - 2 hrs 3 mins ago
KRAKOW, Poland (Reuters) - With every determined night's work and each slice of good fortune that passes their way at Euro 2012, the England squad and their manager Roy Hodgson prompt memories of the nation's … More »Dogged England revive memories of a golden summer
KRAKOW, Poland (Reuters) - With every determined night's work and each slice of good fortune that passes their way at Euro 2012, the England squad and their manager Roy Hodgson prompt memories of the nation's most successful team - the 'wingless wonders' of 1966. Then, as now, a team built on the foundations of a solid …
Rosicky won't start quarter-final - Smicer AFP - 2 hrs 11 mins ago
Czech Republic playmaker Tomas Rosicky will definitely not start the Euro 2012 quarter-final against Portugal later on Thursday, team manager Vladimir Smicer told Czech TV. More »Rosicky won't start quarter-final - Smicer
Czech Republic playmaker Tomas Rosicky will definitely not start the Euro 2012 quarter-final against Portugal later on Thursday, team manager Vladimir Smicer told Czech TV.
Drogba timing sweet for Chinese football AFP - 2 hrs 36 mins ago
Chelsea star Didier Drogba's signing is sweetly timed as China looks to turn the page on its legendary corruption -- but it's also sparked heated debate over a new wave of foreign players. More »Drogba timing sweet for Chinese football
Chelsea star Didier Drogba's signing is sweetly timed as China looks to turn the page on its legendary corruption -- but it's also sparked heated debate over a new wave of foreign players.
Sex abuse trial of ex-coach Sandusky heads to jury Reuters - 2 hrs 39 mins ago
(Note: explicit sexual content in 9th graph) BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The jury in the child sexual abuse trial of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky starts deliberations on Thursday … More »Sex abuse trial of ex-coach Sandusky heads to jury
(Note: explicit sexual content in 9th graph) BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The jury in the child sexual abuse trial of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky starts deliberations on Thursday in a case that has captured national attention. The defense wrapped up its case on Wednesday after little more than …
India names Olympic doubles pairs after player row AFP - 2 hrs 48 mins ago
India's top tennis doubles player will team up with a poorly-rated and inexperienced partner at the Olympics after two higher-ranked players refused to play with him, officials said Thursday. More »India names Olympic doubles pairs after player row
India's top tennis doubles player will team up with a poorly-rated and inexperienced partner at the Olympics after two higher-ranked players refused to play with him, officials said Thursday.
Lescott confident of winning Balotelli duel AFP - 2 hrs 54 mins ago
England defender Joleon Lescott is determined to quell the threat of Italy striker Mario Balotelli when he comes up against his Manchester City team-mate on Sunday. More »Lescott confident of winning Balotelli duel
England defender Joleon Lescott is determined to quell the threat of Italy striker Mario Balotelli when he comes up against his Manchester City team-mate on Sunday.
England ring changes ahead of final South Africa test Reuters - 3 hrs ago
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - Alex Goode and Thomas Waldrom will make their first starts for England in the third and final test against South Africa after coach Stuart Lancaster named a side … More »England ring changes ahead of final South Africa test
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - Alex Goode and Thomas Waldrom will make their first starts for England in the third and final test against South Africa after coach Stuart Lancaster named a side containing six changes on Thursday. Seeking a consolation victory after two defeats, injuries to flanker and captain Chris …
Soccer: Americans tuning into Euros in record numbers Reuters - 3 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Almost twice as many Americans are watching soccer's European Championship compared to four years ago according to data released by tournament broadcaster ESPN. The 24 games in the group stage … More »Soccer: Americans tuning into Euros in record numbers
(Reuters) - Almost twice as many Americans are watching soccer's European Championship compared to four years ago according to data released by tournament broadcaster ESPN. The 24 games in the group stage of Euro 2012 averaged just over one million viewers compared to 552,000 for Euro 2008 - the latest sign of the impressive …
Portugal face Czechs in first Euros quarter-final AFP - 3 hrs ago
Portugal have rallied around captain Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Thursday's first Euro 2012 quarter-final against the Czech Republic in Warsaw. More »Portugal face Czechs in first Euros quarter-final
Portugal have rallied around captain Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Thursday's first Euro 2012 quarter-final against the Czech Republic in Warsaw.
College football closes in on a playoff _ finally AP - 4 hrs ago
College football has always relied on polls and bowls to crown a national championship. It is an inexact science that has left many fans frustrated and wondering why they can't settle it on the field … More »College football closes in on a playoff _ finally
College football has always relied on polls and bowls to crown a national championship. It is an inexact science that has left many fans frustrated and wondering why they can't settle it on the field — like every other sport — with a playoff.
James, Heat on brink of a title AP - 4 hrs ago
The only thing that can stop LeBron James' championship coronation is another Thunder comeback. More »James, Heat on brink of a title
The only thing that can stop LeBron James' championship coronation is another Thunder comeback.
Sideshow Lolo in 100 hurdles Olympic fight AFP - 5 hrs ago
But Jones, who led the 2008 Beijing Olympics final before falling over the penultimate hurdle and finishing seventh, will be in likely the hardest fight of any discipline simply to earn a US team berth … More »Sideshow Lolo in 100 hurdles Olympic fight
But Jones, who led the 2008 Beijing Olympics final before falling over the penultimate hurdle and finishing seventh, will be in likely the hardest fight of any discipline simply to earn a US team berth at the London Olympics.
As Title IX turns 40, legacy goes beyond numbers AP - 5 hrs ago
Emily Miller remembers learning about Title IX during history class, probably sometime in junior high. She's a little fuzzy on the details, including how and why it came about. More »As Title IX turns 40, legacy goes beyond numbers
Emily Miller remembers learning about Title IX during history class, probably sometime in junior high. She's a little fuzzy on the details, including how and why it came about.
London politicians call for Munich '72 remembrance Reuters - 5 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - London politicians urged the International Olympic Committee to show political courage and allow a minute's silence during the opening or closing ceremonies of the London Games to mark … More »London politicians call for Munich '72 remembrance
LONDON (Reuters) - London politicians urged the International Olympic Committee to show political courage and allow a minute's silence during the opening or closing ceremonies of the London Games to mark the 40th anniversary of the Munich massacre. Eleven Israeli team members died at the 1972 Olympics in Munich after being …
Probed German banker admits to secret Ecclestone deal Reuters - 5 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Former BayernLB Chief Risk Officer Gerhard Gribowsky admitted in court on Wednesday that he accepted bribes during the lender's 2006 sale of its Formula One stake. "I allowed myself … More »Probed German banker admits to secret Ecclestone deal
BERLIN (Reuters) - Former BayernLB Chief Risk Officer Gerhard Gribowsky admitted in court on Wednesday that he accepted bribes during the lender's 2006 sale of its Formula One stake. "I allowed myself to be bribed," Gribowsky told a regional court in Munich, admitting he had a secret agreement with Formula One supremo Bernie …
On NH's remote ponds, fish fly before fly fishing AP - 5 hrs ago
Some New Hampshire ponds and lakes are so remote, the only way anglers can get to them is by hiking for miles through the woods. But the fish? They arrive by helicopter. More »On NH's remote ponds, fish fly before fly fishing
Some New Hampshire ponds and lakes are so remote, the only way anglers can get to them is by hiking for miles through the woods. But the fish? They arrive by helicopter.
Russia's Malkin named NHL's Most Valuable Player AFP - 5 hrs ago
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, who scored a career-high 50 goals this season, won the Hart Trophy as the National Hockey League's Most Valuable Player. More »Russia's Malkin named NHL's Most Valuable Player
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, who scored a career-high 50 goals this season, won the Hart Trophy as the National Hockey League's Most Valuable Player.
Swimmer Magnussen has the Cielo strut, says teammate Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Swimming world champion James Magnussen's bullet-proof confidence is reminiscent of Cesar Cielo in his world record-breaking pomp and is unlikely to waver on the starting blocks at … More »Swimmer Magnussen has the Cielo strut, says teammate
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Swimming world champion James Magnussen's bullet-proof confidence is reminiscent of Cesar Cielo in his world record-breaking pomp and is unlikely to waver on the starting blocks at London, according to relay gold medal hope Matt Targett. Targett, a member of Australia's Olympic 100 meters freestyle …
Drogba praised, Moreno next for ambitious Shanghai Reuters - 5 hrs ago
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - As Shanghai Shenhua players purred about lining up alongside new signing Didier Drogba, manager Sergio Batista said he was closing in on the transfer of Colombian international Giovanni … More »Drogba praised, Moreno next for ambitious Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - As Shanghai Shenhua players purred about lining up alongside new signing Didier Drogba, manager Sergio Batista said he was closing in on the transfer of Colombian international Giovanni Moreno to further boost the Chinese Super League strugglers. Ivory Coast striker Drogba announced he had agreed a …

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

Wall Street edges down in volatile post-Fed trade Reuters - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks edged lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve acted to aid the fragile economy with stimulus measures that were in line with market expectations … More »Wall Street edges down in volatile post-Fed trade
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks edged lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve acted to aid the fragile economy with stimulus measures that were in line with market expectations but went no further. Stocks rallied in recent days in the hope that the U.S. central bank would extend Operation Twist, a bond-buying program designed …
G20 backs Europe's overhaul to fight crisis Reuters - 21 hrs ago
LOS CABOS, Mexico (Reuters) - Europe won support from world leaders on Tuesday for an ambitious but slow-moving overhaul of the euro zone, even as pressure built in financial … More »G20 backs Europe's overhaul to fight crisis
LOS CABOS, Mexico (Reuters) - Europe won support from world leaders on Tuesday for an ambitious but slow-moving overhaul of the euro zone, even as pressure built in financial markets for quicker solutions to its debt crisis that threatens the world economy. Europe told a Group of 20 summit it intends to work on concrete …
Samsung, LG bet on new display to revive TV sales AP - 10 hrs ago
South Korean TV manufacturers are making billion-dollar bets on a new display technology that promises an even thinner screen and imagery of eye-popping clarity. It … More »Samsung, LG bet on new display to revive TV sales
South Korean TV manufacturers are making billion-dollar bets on a new display technology that promises an even thinner screen and imagery of eye-popping clarity. It might prove to be a costly last gasp of innovation from an industry finding it harder to excite consumers wowed by smartphones and tablets.
German govt, opposition reach deal on fiscal pact AP - 1 hr 11 mins ago
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's governing coalition reached a deal Thursday with the opposition parties to ensure that the country ratifies Europe's budget discipline … More »German govt, opposition reach deal on fiscal pact
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's governing coalition reached a deal Thursday with the opposition parties to ensure that the country ratifies Europe's budget discipline pact, agreeing to push for a financial transaction tax and support investments to foster economic growth.
Canada to tighten mortgage rules: source Reuters - 9 hrs ago
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is set to tighten mortgage rules on Thursday as it seeks to cool a heated housing market, by cutting the maximum term of mortgages and reducing … More »Canada to tighten mortgage rules: source
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is set to tighten mortgage rules on Thursday as it seeks to cool a heated housing market, by cutting the maximum term of mortgages and reducing the amount a home buyer can borrow, a government official said on Wednesday. The announcement, expected at a news conference with Finance Minister Jim …
Hawaii Gov.: Oracle's Ellison to buy most of Lanai AP - 9 hrs ago
Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison has reached a deal to buy 98 percent of the island of Lanai from its current owner, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Wednesday. More »Hawaii Gov.: Oracle's Ellison to buy most of Lanai
Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison has reached a deal to buy 98 percent of the island of Lanai from its current owner, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Wednesday.
Fed ramps up economic stimulus, ready to do more Reuters - 14 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday delivered another round of monetary stimulus and said it was ready to do even more to help an increasingly … More »Fed ramps up economic stimulus, ready to do more
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday delivered another round of monetary stimulus and said it was ready to do even more to help an increasingly fragile U.S. economic recovery. The central bank expanded its "Operation Twist" by $267 billion, meaning it will sell that amount of short-term securities …
Exclusive: Gunvor's Timchenko eyes downstream buys Reuters - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Russian billionaire Gennady Timchenko, co-owner of Gunvor, wants to transform his fast-growing trading house into an integrated oil … More »Exclusive: Gunvor's Timchenko eyes downstream buys
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Russian billionaire Gennady Timchenko, co-owner of Gunvor, wants to transform his fast-growing trading house into an integrated oil company by expanding production and refining after having already bought two plants in Europe this year. Timchenko told Reuters on Thursday he believed it …
Boeing 787's dimmable windows not dark enough, says ANA Reuters - 19 hrs ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Boeing Co's launch customer for its 787 Dreamliner, Japan's All Nippon Airways says the plane's electronic dimmable windows are not dark enough for … More »Boeing 787's dimmable windows not dark enough, says ANA
TOKYO (Reuters) - Boeing Co's launch customer for its 787 Dreamliner, Japan's All Nippon Airways says the plane's electronic dimmable windows are not dark enough for long haul flights and has asked the U.S. plane maker to make the plane's cabin darker. The Japanese airline is looking to install pull-down blinds on 787s …
Air France to cut jobs as seeks recovery Reuters - 56 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - French carrier Air France unveiled plans to cut more than 5,000 jobs by the end of next year as part of an effort to slash costs and debt to return … More »Air France to cut jobs as seeks recovery
PARIS (Reuters) - French carrier Air France unveiled plans to cut more than 5,000 jobs by the end of next year as part of an effort to slash costs and debt to return to growth in the face of tough market conditions in Europe and political pressure at home. The job cuts come as the world's airline industry grapples with …
Fed extends 'Twist' program to drive rates lower AP - 14 hrs ago
The Federal Reserve is trying again to jolt the American economy out of its stalled recovery. It's extending a program that aims to encourage borrowing and spending … More »Fed extends 'Twist' program to drive rates lower
The Federal Reserve is trying again to jolt the American economy out of its stalled recovery. It's extending a program that aims to encourage borrowing and spending by reducing long-term interest rates.
JPMorgan upgrades Indian equities to "overweight" Reuters - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
MUMBAI (Reuters) - J.P.Morgan upgraded Indian equities to "overweight" from "neutral", despite acknowledging the risk factors facing the economy, encouraged by what it … More »JPMorgan upgrades Indian equities to "overweight"
MUMBAI (Reuters) - J.P.Morgan upgraded Indian equities to "overweight" from "neutral", despite acknowledging the risk factors facing the economy, encouraged by what it called a number of more positive factors including historic valuations. The bank said its year-end target for the BSE index was at 19,000 points, a nearly …
Limited Fed action disappoints global markets AP - 2 hrs 15 mins ago
Global markets fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve balked at providing major new stimulus to the U.S. economy, while key surveys showed manufacturing activity continued … More »Limited Fed action disappoints global markets
Global markets fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve balked at providing major new stimulus to the U.S. economy, while key surveys showed manufacturing activity continued to contract in both China and Europe, raising concern over the outlook for the world economy.
Growth worries hit shares and commodities Reuters - 50 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Rising concern about global growth triggered falls in shares and commodities on Thursday after data showed Chinese and European factory activity slowing … More »Growth worries hit shares and commodities
LONDON (Reuters) - Rising concern about global growth triggered falls in shares and commodities on Thursday after data showed Chinese and European factory activity slowing and the Federal Reserve extended its stimulus policy due to a weakening U.S. recovery. In Europe, preliminary manufacturing and service sector data across …
Ex-Orioles player Eddie Murray is part of insider trading inquiry Reuters - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hall of Fame baseball player Eddie Murray is one of several former professional athletes under investigation by federal authorities in a U.S. insider … More »Ex-Orioles player Eddie Murray is part of insider trading inquiry
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hall of Fame baseball player Eddie Murray is one of several former professional athletes under investigation by federal authorities in a U.S. insider trading case stemming from the buyout of a medical device company, people familiar with the three-year-old probe said. Federal prosecutors and securities …
Giant coupon company to come out of merger AP - 1 hr 31 mins ago
Coupon-clippers, take note. More »Giant coupon company to come out of merger
Coupon-clippers, take note.
Pilots' union rejects American contract offer Reuters - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pilot union leaders at American Airlines have rejected the carrier's final contract offer, leaving it to a judge to decide whether to grant the company's … More »Pilots' union rejects American contract offer
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pilot union leaders at American Airlines have rejected the carrier's final contract offer, leaving it to a judge to decide whether to grant the company's request to vacate the labor group's collective bargaining agreement in bankruptcy court. The Allied Pilots Association said on Wednesday that its …
Oil drops to fresh 8-month low near $80 in Asia AP - 4 hrs ago
Oil prices dropped to fresh 8-month lows near $80 a barrel Thursday in Asia after the U.S. central bank balked at implementing vigorous stimulus measures to boost waning … More »Oil drops to fresh 8-month low near $80 in Asia
Oil prices dropped to fresh 8-month lows near $80 a barrel Thursday in Asia after the U.S. central bank balked at implementing vigorous stimulus measures to boost waning economic growth.
Analysis: U.S. hospitals find a few defenders on Wall Street Reuters - 36 mins ago
(Reuters) - In economically distressed northeastern Pennsylvania, Community Health Systems Inc is investing heavily in more than half a dozen hospitals it has bought … More »Analysis: U.S. hospitals find a few defenders on Wall Street
(Reuters) - In economically distressed northeastern Pennsylvania, Community Health Systems Inc is investing heavily in more than half a dozen hospitals it has bought in the last three years. At Wilkes-Barre General, the company is spending $53 million to build a new emergency room that doubles the size of the previous ER …
New dangers lurk for rudderless Spain Reuters - 2 hrs 15 mins ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain seems trapped on a conveyor belt carrying it toward a furnace - an international rescue of the euro zone's fourth biggest economy. Bad commercial … More »New dangers lurk for rudderless Spain
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain seems trapped on a conveyor belt carrying it toward a furnace - an international rescue of the euro zone's fourth biggest economy. Bad commercial loans, economic decline and sliding real estate prices are all aggravating problems at Spain's over-extended banks, which lent too much too freely during …

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - June 21, 2012

The radical of one century is the conservative of the next. The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out the conservative adopts them.: Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), Notebook, 1935
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The best way to predict the future is to invent it.: Alan Kay
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Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.: Timothy Leary (1920 - 1996)
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Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.: Plato (427 BC - 347 BC)

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