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General News Update

White House: Holder contempt vote 'transparently political' The Ticket - 15 hrs ago
The White House denounced the Republican-led House vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, accusing President Barack Obama's foes of looking to score political points. More »White House: Holder contempt vote 'transparently political'
The White House denounced the Republican-led House vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, accusing President Barack Obama's foes of looking to score political points.
Army battalion commander killed in Fort Bragg shooting Good Morning America - 10 hrs ago
A U.S. Army battalion commander was killed by a fellow soldier on Thursday in a shooting incident at Fort Bragg, N.C. The alleged gunman then shot himself and is in custody; a third soldier was slightly injured. More »Army battalion commander killed in Fort Bragg shooting
A U.S. Army battalion commander was killed by a fellow soldier on Thursday in a shooting incident at Fort Bragg, N.C. The alleged gunman then shot himself and is in custody; a third soldier was slightly injured.
European leaders agree on long-term union AP - 8 hrs ago
After tough all-night bargaining, European leaders appeared to salvage what had seemed to be a summit teetering toward failure by agreeing early Friday to use the continent's bailout fund to funnel money directly to struggling banks, and in the longer term to the idea of a tighter union.
RIM to cut 5,000 jobs, delay new Blackberrys @ Yahoo! Finance - 6 hrs ago
Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. said Thursday it will delay the launch of new phones deemed critical to the company's survival and revealed its business is crumbling faster than thought.
Snoop Dogg busted by drug-sniffing dog in Norwegian airport AP - 22 hrs ago
OSLO - Norwegian media are reporting that Snoop Dogg was briefly detained in Norway after entering the country with marijuana and a large amount of cash.
How the health care ruling could affect hiring @ Yahoo! Finance - 13 hrs ago
For American businesses, uncertainty over the health care law is anything but over.

Sports News

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Rain delays Wimbledon action AFP - 54 mins ago
Rain delayed the start of play on the fifth day of Wimbledon on Friday as the third round was due to get underway. More »Rain delays Wimbledon action
Rain delayed the start of play on the fifth day of Wimbledon on Friday as the third round was due to get underway.
Image a problem despite Ukraine's soccer party success Reuters - 1 hr 23 mins ago
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine kept the embarrassing case of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko largely out of sight, the West's token protests barely registered and Ukraine, in the end, threw a smiling, trouble-free … More »Image a problem despite Ukraine's soccer party success
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine kept the embarrassing case of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko largely out of sight, the West's token protests barely registered and Ukraine, in the end, threw a smiling, trouble-free party that made it many friends among Europe's soccer-going public. The only crowd violence - a persistent fear …
Arsenal striker Park named in South Korea soccer squad Reuters - 1 hr 51 mins ago
(Reuters) - Park Chu-young's public apology over his delayed military service seemed to have won over the country's soccer authorities after the Arsenal striker was named in the South Korean squad for … More »Arsenal striker Park named in South Korea soccer squad
(Reuters) - Park Chu-young's public apology over his delayed military service seemed to have won over the country's soccer authorities after the Arsenal striker was named in the South Korean squad for the London Olympics. The 26-year-old recently obtained a 10-year residence permit from Monaco and delayed his mandatory …
Proenca gets nod for second major final AFP - 2 hrs 20 mins ago
Portugal's Pedro Proenca will referee his second major European final in a matter of months as on Friday UEFA announced he would be in charge of Sunday's Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy. More »Proenca gets nod for second major final
Portugal's Pedro Proenca will referee his second major European final in a matter of months as on Friday UEFA announced he would be in charge of Sunday's Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy.
Ferrari president warns of complacency AFP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago
Not content with seeing Fernando Alonso become the first driver this year to win twice, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo was this week winding up the pressure pump ahead of next weekend's British … More »Ferrari president warns of complacency
Not content with seeing Fernando Alonso become the first driver this year to win twice, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo was this week winding up the pressure pump ahead of next weekend's British Grand Prix.
Cyclist Hinault replaces injured Mondory for AG2R AFP - 2 hrs 28 mins ago
French sprint specialist Sebastien Hinault has replaced injured teammate Lloyd Mondory for the Tour de France, the AG2R-La Mondiale team have announced. More »Cyclist Hinault replaces injured Mondory for AG2R
French sprint specialist Sebastien Hinault has replaced injured teammate Lloyd Mondory for the Tour de France, the AG2R-La Mondiale team have announced.
Cyclist Valverde stakes claim for podium spot AFP - 2 hrs 30 mins ago
Spain's Alejandro Valverde insists he can upset the form book and defy the challenges of a time trial-heavy Tour de France to grab a coveted podium spot on this year's race. More »Cyclist Valverde stakes claim for podium spot
Spain's Alejandro Valverde insists he can upset the form book and defy the challenges of a time trial-heavy Tour de France to grab a coveted podium spot on this year's race.
Portugal's Proenca to referee Euro 2012 final Reuters - 2 hrs 30 mins ago
WARSAW (Reuters) - Portugal's Pedro Proenca will take charge of the Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy in Kiev on Sunday, UEFA said. Proenca, 41, refereed last month's Champions League final between … More »Portugal's Proenca to referee Euro 2012 final
WARSAW (Reuters) - Portugal's Pedro Proenca will take charge of the Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy in Kiev on Sunday, UEFA said. Proenca, 41, refereed last month's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. (Writing by Justin Palmer, editing by Ken Ferris)
Australia win toss and field against England AFP - 2 hrs 59 mins ago
Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international against England at Lord's here on Friday. More »Australia win toss and field against England
Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international against England at Lord's here on Friday.
Park joins S. Korea Olympic squad AFP - 3 hrs ago
Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young on Friday joined South Korea's national football team for this summer's London Olympics, despite controversy over his delayed military service. More »Park joins S. Korea Olympic squad
Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young on Friday joined South Korea's national football team for this summer's London Olympics, despite controversy over his delayed military service.
Berry, Nava, Quintana providing unexpected lifts AP - 3 hrs ago
Just before he turned 27 last November, Quintin Berry signed with the Detroit Tigers as a minor league free agent. Little did anyone realize the path his career was about to take. More »Berry, Nava, Quintana providing unexpected lifts
Just before he turned 27 last November, Quintin Berry signed with the Detroit Tigers as a minor league free agent. Little did anyone realize the path his career was about to take.
Balotelli double downs Germany as Italy march on AFP - 3 hrs ago
Mario Balotelli struck twice to seal Italy's 2-1 semi-final win over Germany to leave the Germans' Euro 2012 ambitions in tatters while the Azzurri march on to the final. More »Balotelli double downs Germany as Italy march on
Mario Balotelli struck twice to seal Italy's 2-1 semi-final win over Germany to leave the Germans' Euro 2012 ambitions in tatters while the Azzurri march on to the final.
Nadal shocked as Wimbledon reels from upset AFP - 3 hrs ago
Rafael Nadal crashed to his worst Grand Slam defeat in seven years on Thursday when Czech journeyman Lukas Rosol, the world number 100, pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Wimbledon history. More »Nadal shocked as Wimbledon reels from upset
Rafael Nadal crashed to his worst Grand Slam defeat in seven years on Thursday when Czech journeyman Lukas Rosol, the world number 100, pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Wimbledon history.
Unfancied Italy and Balotelli dreaming of title Reuters - 4 hrs ago
KRAKOW, Poland (Reuters) - The idea of Italy reaching Sunday's Euro 2012 final in Kiev would have been laughed at in the piazzas and pizzerias of Rome and Milan a month ago but now Cesare Prandelli's side … More »Unfancied Italy and Balotelli dreaming of title
KRAKOW, Poland (Reuters) - The idea of Italy reaching Sunday's Euro 2012 final in Kiev would have been laughed at in the piazzas and pizzerias of Rome and Milan a month ago but now Cesare Prandelli's side are there against all the odds. Thursday's 2-1 semi-final win over Germany stunned not just Joachim Loew's side but …
Kenyan world steeplechase champ charged after stabbing AFP - 4 hrs ago
Kenyan police on Thursday charged world 3,000 steeplechase champion and London Olympic hopeful Ezekiel Kemboi with assault after a reported car jacking in which a woman was stabbed. More »Kenyan world steeplechase champ charged after stabbing
Kenyan police on Thursday charged world 3,000 steeplechase champion and London Olympic hopeful Ezekiel Kemboi with assault after a reported car jacking in which a woman was stabbed.
Congressional finally provides US Open test AP - 4 hrs ago
Tiger Woods feels like he is making up for lost time by missing the U.S. Open last year. More »Congressional finally provides US Open test
Tiger Woods feels like he is making up for lost time by missing the U.S. Open last year.
Lagat, Rupp put on quite a show at track trials AP - 5 hrs ago
For a night, the talk at the track wasn't on the controversy surrounding the women's 100. More »Lagat, Rupp put on quite a show at track trials
For a night, the talk at the track wasn't on the controversy surrounding the women's 100.
Time for rubber match between Phelps, Lochte AP - 5 hrs ago
The Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte Show is down to its last act at the U.S. Olympic trials. More »Time for rubber match between Phelps, Lochte
The Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte Show is down to its last act at the U.S. Olympic trials.
Hornets select Davis with No. 1 pick in NBA draft AP - 5 hrs ago
Anthony Davis hugged his college teammate, hugged his coach, and climbed on stage as the No. 1 pick. More »Hornets select Davis with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
Anthony Davis hugged his college teammate, hugged his coach, and climbed on stage as the No. 1 pick.
Rugby Super 15 battle resumes after break AFP - 5 hrs ago
New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs will be looking to consolidate top spot on the Super 15 table when the series resumes this weekend after the international season break. More »Rugby Super 15 battle resumes after break
New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs will be looking to consolidate top spot on the Super 15 table when the series resumes this weekend after the international season break.
Felix, Tarmoh easily win heats of 200 at trials AP - 6 hrs ago
Looking so smooth and exerting little effort, Allyson Felix glided to an easy heat win in the 200 meters. More »Felix, Tarmoh easily win heats of 200 at trials
Looking so smooth and exerting little effort, Allyson Felix glided to an easy heat win in the 200 meters.
Djokovic, Federer hope to avoid Nadal's fate Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer return to centre stage at Wimbledon on Friday hoping to avoid the fate that befell Rafa Nadal who was sent packing by little known Czech gun-slinger … More »Djokovic, Federer hope to avoid Nadal's fate
LONDON (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer return to centre stage at Wimbledon on Friday hoping to avoid the fate that befell Rafa Nadal who was sent packing by little known Czech gun-slinger Lukas Rosol. The two remaining members of tennis's big three will know that whoever reaches this year's final will be an …
Spain and Russia fined over fan racism Reuters - 6 hrs ago
WARSAW (Reuters) - The Spanish and Russian football associations have been fined 20,000 and 30,000 euros respectively after racist incidents among their fans at Euro 2012 matches, UEFA said in a statement … More »Spain and Russia fined over fan racism
WARSAW (Reuters) - The Spanish and Russian football associations have been fined 20,000 and 30,000 euros respectively after racist incidents among their fans at Euro 2012 matches, UEFA said in a statement on Thursday. The 20,000 euro sanction on the Spanish has been imposed after fans sang racist chants and engaged in other …
Rupp runs down Lagat for long-distance double Reuters - 6 hrs ago
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Galen Rupp ran down favorite Bernard Lagat to win a spine-tingling 5,000 meters and secure the first men's long distance double at the U.S. Olympic trials for 60 years on Thursday. … More »Rupp runs down Lagat for long-distance double
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Galen Rupp ran down favorite Bernard Lagat to win a spine-tingling 5,000 meters and secure the first men's long distance double at the U.S. Olympic trials for 60 years on Thursday. Rupp, who also won the 10,000m at the trials, followed his coach's race plan to near perfection and surged past former …
Eto'o accused of tax evasion in Spain Reuters - 7 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish public prosecutor has accused Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o of conspiring to evade 3.5 million euros in taxes owed on income from his image rights when he was playing for Barcelona … More »Eto'o accused of tax evasion in Spain
MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish public prosecutor has accused Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o of conspiring to evade 3.5 million euros in taxes owed on income from his image rights when he was playing for Barcelona between 2006-2009. The former Barca and Inter Milan player, now with Russian Premier League club Anzhi Makhachkala, …

Business News

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Report: JPMorgan trading losses may reach $9B AP - 19 hrs ago
Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. tumbled Thursday as a published report said that the bank's losses on a bad trade may reach as much as $9 billion — far higher than the … More »Report: JPMorgan trading losses may reach $9B
Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. tumbled Thursday as a published report said that the bank's losses on a bad trade may reach as much as $9 billion — far higher than the estimated $2 billion loss disclosed last month.
RIM delays new BlackBerry launch as problems deepen Reuters - 14 hrs ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd delayed the make-or-break launch of its next-generation BlackBerry phones until next year, in a devastating setback to the … More »RIM delays new BlackBerry launch as problems deepen
TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd delayed the make-or-break launch of its next-generation BlackBerry phones until next year, in a devastating setback to the once-dominant technology company whose sales are crumbling. Shares in the company, which also announced a steeper-than-expected quarterly operating loss, plunged …
European leaders agree on long-term union AP - 8 hrs ago
After tough all-night bargaining, European leaders appeared to salvage what had seemed to be a summit teetering toward failure by agreeing early Friday to use the continent's … More »European leaders agree on long-term union
After tough all-night bargaining, European leaders appeared to salvage what had seemed to be a summit teetering toward failure by agreeing early Friday to use the continent's bailout fund to funnel money directly to struggling banks, and in the longer term to the idea of a tighter union.
Casual e-mails tell chilling story of market fixes AP - 14 hrs ago
The e-mails sound casual: Dude reaching out to dude, begging for favors and offering rewards ranging from coffee to fine champagne. More »Casual e-mails tell chilling story of market fixes
The e-mails sound casual: Dude reaching out to dude, begging for favors and offering rewards ranging from coffee to fine champagne.
Reid: Time for Congress to deal with other matters AP - 21 hrs ago
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pleased by the Supreme Court's ruling in the health care case, and says it's time now for Congress to move on to other business … More »Reid: Time for Congress to deal with other matters
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pleased by the Supreme Court's ruling in the health care case, and says it's time now for Congress to move on to other business.
Rush to report US health ruling trips up CNN, Fox AP - 13 hrs ago
President Barack Obama worried and Republicans celebrated when they first heard the news. But not so fast: In the split-second rush to report the Supreme Court's health … More »Rush to report US health ruling trips up CNN, Fox
President Barack Obama worried and Republicans celebrated when they first heard the news. But not so fast: In the split-second rush to report the Supreme Court's health care decision Thursday, CNN and Fox News Channel got it wrong.
Top court upholds healthcare law in Obama triumph Reuters - 15 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's healthcare law on Thursday in an election-year triumph for him and fellow Democrats who championed … More »Top court upholds healthcare law in Obama triumph
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's healthcare law on Thursday in an election-year triumph for him and fellow Democrats who championed the most sweeping overhaul since the 1960s of the unwieldy U.S. healthcare system. In a 5-4 ruling based on the power of Congress to impose taxes, the …
Chaos, confusion mark cable TV reports on Supreme Court ruling Reuters - 14 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sometimes, breaking news requires a little fixing. The antique traditions of the U.S. Supreme Court collided with the now-now-now news media on … More »Chaos, confusion mark cable TV reports on Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sometimes, breaking news requires a little fixing. The antique traditions of the U.S. Supreme Court collided with the now-now-now news media on Thursday, resulting in chaos and chagrin as two U.S. cable television networks wrongly reported that the heart of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare …
Supreme Court upholds Obama's healthcare law Reuters - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's healthcare law on Thursday in an election-year triumph for him and fellow Democrats who championed … More »Supreme Court upholds Obama's healthcare law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's healthcare law on Thursday in an election-year triumph for him and fellow Democrats who championed the most sweeping overhaul since the 1960s of the unwieldy U.S. healthcare system. In a 5-4 ruling based on the power of Congress to impose taxes, the …
15 years after China takeover, Hong Kong uneasy AP - 1 hr 9 mins ago
For thousands of Hong Kongers, this weekend's 15th anniversary of China's takeover of the semiautonomous territory isn't a moment to celebrate but a chance to air grievances … More »15 years after China takeover, Hong Kong uneasy
For thousands of Hong Kongers, this weekend's 15th anniversary of China's takeover of the semiautonomous territory isn't a moment to celebrate but a chance to air grievances from corruption scandals to human rights to a widening gap between rich and poor.
High court upholds Obama health law by 5-4 vote AP - 19 hrs ago
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld virtually all of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, including the hotly debated core requirement that nearly … More »High court upholds Obama health law by 5-4 vote
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld virtually all of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, including the hotly debated core requirement that nearly every American have health insurance.
Queen's Jubilee fails to lift consumer mood: GFK Reuters - 9 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The extra holiday and festivities for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee failed to lift the spirits of Britain's consumers, a survey from researchers GfK … More »Queen's Jubilee fails to lift consumer mood: GFK
LONDON (Reuters) - The extra holiday and festivities for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee failed to lift the spirits of Britain's consumers, a survey from researchers GfK NOP showed on Friday. GfK NOP's headline consumer confidence index held steady at -29 in June, in line with forecasts in a Reuters economist poll. "Any suggestions …
No quick-fix for China's troubled dairy industry AP - 1 hr 55 mins ago
China learned hard lessons from a contaminated milk scandal that left six babies dead four years ago but its dairy industry is still plagued by quality lapses, from … More »No quick-fix for China's troubled dairy industry
China learned hard lessons from a contaminated milk scandal that left six babies dead four years ago but its dairy industry is still plagued by quality lapses, from toxic mold in milk to mercury in baby formula.
AB InBev buys out Corona maker Modelo for $20 billion Reuters - 1 hr 32 mins ago
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest brewer, will swallow the half of Grupo Modelo it does not already own for $20.1 billion in the latest in … More »AB InBev buys out Corona maker Modelo for $20 billion
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest brewer, will swallow the half of Grupo Modelo it does not already own for $20.1 billion in the latest in a string of deals by big brewers looking for growth in emerging markets. The owner of Budweiser and Stella Artois beers said on Friday that it had reached …
InBev to buy out Modelo for $20.1 billion AP - 6 mins ago
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA agreed Friday to buy the half of Corona maker Grupo Modelo it doesn't already own for $20.1 billion in cash, in a deal that will greatly increase … More »InBev to buy out Modelo for $20.1 billion
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA agreed Friday to buy the half of Corona maker Grupo Modelo it doesn't already own for $20.1 billion in cash, in a deal that will greatly increase the size and dominance of the world's largest brewer.
Europe summit surprises with bold moves AP - 28 mins ago
After 18 disappointing summits, Europe's leaders appeared Friday to have finally come up with a set of short-term measures and long-term plans that show they are serious … More »Europe summit surprises with bold moves
After 18 disappointing summits, Europe's leaders appeared Friday to have finally come up with a set of short-term measures and long-term plans that show they are serious about solving their crippling debt crisis.
RIM to cut 5,000 jobs, delay new phones AP - 9 hrs ago
Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. said Thursday it will delay the launch of new phones deemed critical to the company's survival and revealed its business … More »RIM to cut 5,000 jobs, delay new phones
Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. said Thursday it will delay the launch of new phones deemed critical to the company's survival and revealed its business is crumbling faster than thought.
China set to install new but disliked HK leader AP - 4 hrs ago
For thousands of Hong Kongers, this weekend's 15th anniversary of China's takeover of the semiautonomous territory isn't a moment to celebrate but a chance to air grievances … More »China set to install new but disliked HK leader
For thousands of Hong Kongers, this weekend's 15th anniversary of China's takeover of the semiautonomous territory isn't a moment to celebrate but a chance to air grievances from corruption scandals to human rights to a widening gap between rich and poor.
RIM delays new BlackBerry launch; sales crumble Reuters - 7 hrs ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd delayed the make-or-break launch of its next-generation BlackBerry phones until next year, in a devastating setback to the … More »RIM delays new BlackBerry launch; sales crumble
TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd delayed the make-or-break launch of its next-generation BlackBerry phones until next year, in a devastating setback to the once-dominant technology company whose sales are crumbling. Shares of the company, which also announced a steeper-than-expected quarterly operating loss and …
EU summit deal sends shares, euro sharply higher Reuters - 5 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares were sharply higher and the single currency surged over 1 percent on Friday after euro zone leaders agreed a deal to stabilize the … More »EU summit deal sends shares, euro sharply higher
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares were sharply higher and the single currency surged over 1 percent on Friday after euro zone leaders agreed a deal to stabilize the region's debt markets and recapitalize its banks, easing the funding strains on Spain and Italy. The deal caught markets by surprise, sending safe-haven German …

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The trouble with America is that there are far too many wide-open spaces surrounded by teeth.: Charles Luckman
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History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.: Edward Gibbon (1737 - 1794)
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What happens when the future has come and gone?: Robert Half
What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.: Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)

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