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This edition was generated on Tue May 1 08:45:01 EDT 2012

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Invisible man casts shadow over US-China talks AP - 8 hrs ago
The blind Chinese lawyer at the center of a diplomatic storm between Washington and Beijing is a taboo topic in each capital. Neither side wants the biggest human-rights issue between the two since Tiananmen Square to disrupt … More »Invisible man casts shadow over US-China talks
The blind Chinese lawyer at the center of a diplomatic storm between Washington and Beijing is a taboo topic in each capital. Neither side wants the biggest human-rights issue between the two since Tiananmen Square to disrupt high-level strategic and economic talks set to begin Thursday.
Santorum wants promises from Romney before backing AP - 4 hrs ago
Rick Santorum wants to ensure the GOP's policy platform represents conservatives' interests. Newt Gingrich wants help retiring his campaign debt and repairing his reputation. More »Santorum wants promises from Romney before backing
Rick Santorum wants to ensure the GOP's policy platform represents conservatives' interests. Newt Gingrich wants help retiring his campaign debt and repairing his reputation.
UK lawmakers to give verdict on Murdochs Reuters - 3 hrs ago
Rupert Murdoch and son James will be in the firing line on Tuesday when a parliamentary committee issues its verdict on a phone-hacking scandal that has convulsed the family media empire and undermined the British government. … More »UK lawmakers to give verdict on Murdochs
Rupert Murdoch and son James will be in the firing line on Tuesday when a parliamentary committee issues its verdict on a phone-hacking scandal that has convulsed the family media empire and undermined the British government.
Secret Service closes ranks in sordid scandal AP - 5 hrs ago
After two weeks of disturbing revelations about a tawdry prostitution scandal, the Secret Service and its supporters are circling the wagons to restore the "secret" part of its mission. More »Secret Service closes ranks in sordid scandal
After two weeks of disturbing revelations about a tawdry prostitution scandal, the Secret Service and its supporters are circling the wagons to restore the "secret" part of its mission.
Formerly conjoined twins thrive post-separation AP - 4 hrs ago
Doctors have given a clean bill of health to two-year-old twins who were born attached at the chest and abdomen and who underwent separation surgery at Stanford University children's hospital six months ago. More »Formerly conjoined twins thrive post-separation
Doctors have given a clean bill of health to two-year-old twins who were born attached at the chest and abdomen and who underwent separation surgery at Stanford University children's hospital six months ago.
Obama denies ‘excessive celebration’ of bin Laden anniversary The Ticket - 15 hrs ago
President Obama denied charges that he has improperly politicized the first anniversary of the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden, declaring , "I hardly think that you've seen any excessive celebration taking place here." More »Obama denies ‘excessive celebration’ of bin Laden anniversary
President Obama denied charges that he has improperly politicized the first anniversary of the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden, declaring , "I hardly think that you've seen any excessive celebration taking place here."
Wrongly convicted Colorado man set free after 16 years Reuters - 9 hrs ago
A man wrongly convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of a woman found strangled with a dog leash was exonerated on the basis of new DNA evidence and set free after 16 years behind bars. More »Wrongly convicted Colorado man set free after 16 years
A man wrongly convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of a woman found strangled with a dog leash was exonerated on the basis of new DNA evidence and set free after 16 years behind bars.
May Day eve quickly turns ugly in San Francisco The Atlantic Wire - 3 hrs ago
A day that is expected to be filled with anti-establishment protests all around the globe began last night with a roving band of "anarchists" smashing car windows and storefronts in San Francisco's Mission District.
Founders, CEOs hand Wis. governor campaign cash AP - 5 hrs ago
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's fan list reads like a who's who of some of the richest people in America — financial gurus, a Las Vegas casino president, even an NBA team owner.
White powder envelopes sent to banks found non-toxic @ Good Morning America - 12 hrs ago
Envelopes containing suspicious powder were sent through the mail to at least seven locations in Manhattan, primarily Wells Fargo banks, police officials said.
India ferry capsizes; 103 dead, 100 missing AP - 30 mins ago
Army divers and rescue workers pulled 103 bodies out of a river after a packed ferry capsized in heavy winds and rain in remote northeast India, an official said Tuesday.
Number of US newborns with drug withdrawal triples AP - 14 hrs ago
Disturbing new research says the number of U.S. babies born with signs of opiate drug withdrawal has tripled in a decade because of a surge in pregnant women's use of legal and illegal narcotics.
White House: U.S. drone killings legal to combat threats Reuters - 16 hrs ago
The U.S. campaign of drone strikes to kill militants in other countries is legal under international law, President Obama's counterterrorism adviser insisted in a rare public admission and justification of the controversial tactic.
RFK assassination witness: 'There definitely was another shooter' The Sideshow - 14 hrs ago
A key witness to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy has retracted her official statements in the case and now claims that convicted assassin Sirhan Sirhan did not act alone.
Bob McDonnell — another VP tryout? The Ticket - 14 hrs ago
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a potential running mate for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, will appear alongside Romney in Virginia on Thursday, Yahoo News has learned.
Former nursing student pleads not guilty in Oakland rampage Reuters - 11 hrs ago
A former nursing student accused of killing seven people and wounding three others in a shooting rampage at a tiny Christian college in Oakland pleaded not guilty on Monday to murder and attempted murder charges.
Edwards trial: Ex-aide's wife breaks down on witness stand The Ticket - 15 hrs ago
During an emotional day at John Edwards' federal corruption trial, Cheri Young, the wife of former Edwards aide Andrew Young, broke down during her testimony as she detailed how the couple hid his affair with Rielle Hunter.
Don't blame me for Whitney's death, Bobby Brown says Reuters - 17 hrs ago
Whitney Houston's ex-husband Bobby Brown struck back at claims he was responsible for getting the pop star hooked on drugs or that he somehow played a role in her cocaine-fueled death in February.
Depressed bin Laden thought about ‘al-Qaida’ name change The Ticket - 18 hrs ago
Ever wish you could escape your troubles by changing your name and moving away? Well, according to President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser at the White House, Osama bin Laden knew the feeling.

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BP profit falls as Gulf spill costs still weigh Reuters - 2 hrs 14 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc reported a bigger-than-expected profit drop on the back of a fall in production prompted by the need to sell oil fields to pay for the Gulf … More »BP profit falls as Gulf spill costs still weigh
LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc reported a bigger-than-expected profit drop on the back of a fall in production prompted by the need to sell oil fields to pay for the Gulf of Mexico disaster, raising concerns about the oil group's turnaround plan. Europe's second-largest oil company by market value said on Tuesday output would …
Avon's profit sinks as sales continue to slide Reuters - 41 mins ago
(Reuters) - Avon Products Inc reported a 2 percent drop in quarterly sales after seeing the number of active sales representatives fall and the company dealt with higher … More »Avon's profit sinks as sales continue to slide
(Reuters) - Avon Products Inc reported a 2 percent drop in quarterly sales after seeing the number of active sales representatives fall and the company dealt with higher costs. Avon, the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics, also said net income fell 81.5 percent in the first quarter, hurt by more "reps" leaving, …
Insight: As chip plants get pricey, U.S. risks losing edge Reuters - 11 mins ago
CHANDLER, Arizona (Reuters) - It goes by the anodyne moniker Fab 42, but the new Intel Corp factory being built in the Arizona desert is hardly a run-of-the-mill production … More »Insight: As chip plants get pricey, U.S. risks losing edge
CHANDLER, Arizona (Reuters) - It goes by the anodyne moniker Fab 42, but the new Intel Corp factory being built in the Arizona desert is hardly a run-of-the-mill production facility. At $5 billion, it will be the most advanced chip factory ever constructed, producing microchips with transistors so tiny that over 100 million …
Chrysler April sales rise 20 percent Reuters - 1 hr 11 mins ago
DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC's U.S. new-vehicle sales rose 20 percent last month, marking the best April performance in four years, as the industry headed for … More »Chrysler April sales rise 20 percent
DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC's U.S. new-vehicle sales rose 20 percent last month, marking the best April performance in four years, as the industry headed for another strong performance. Chrysler, controlled by Fiat SpA of Italy, said Tuesday that sales hit 141,165 vehicles, compared with 117,225 in the same month …
India's exports fall for the first time since 2009 Reuters - 1 hr 38 mins ago
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's exports in March fell for the first time since the 2009 global financial crisis as demand weakened in the United States and Europe, further … More »India's exports fall for the first time since 2009
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's exports in March fell for the first time since the 2009 global financial crisis as demand weakened in the United States and Europe, further clouding the outlook for the country's balance of payments. Exports fell 5.7 percent to $28.7 billion from the same period a year earlier, continuing a …
Analysis: Permit glut points to new EU carbon policy tool Reuters - 2 hrs 5 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Any one-off European Union intervention to clear the massive glut of permits now clogging its emissions trading scheme is likely to lead to a ‘central … More »Analysis: Permit glut points to new EU carbon policy tool
LONDON (Reuters) - Any one-off European Union intervention to clear the massive glut of permits now clogging its emissions trading scheme is likely to lead to a ‘central bank' or other policy tool to manage future imbalances in the world's biggest carbon market. If it does act, the European Commission, the bloc's executive, …
Dubai sukuk to fund airport expansion: Sheikh Ahmed Reuters - 1 hr 2 mins ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai will employ $1.25 billion raised through an Islamic bond last week to fund the expansion of its airport and sees no risk to repaying creditors … More »Dubai sukuk to fund airport expansion: Sheikh Ahmed
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai will employ $1.25 billion raised through an Islamic bond last week to fund the expansion of its airport and sees no risk to repaying creditors at its flagship conglomerate Dubai World on time, a top Dubai official told Reuters on Tuesday. "We will use proceeds from the $1.25 billion sukuk to fund …
Chrysler sales rise 20 percent in April AP - 16 mins ago
Chrysler's U.S. sales rose 20 percent in April as the company continued its comeback from financial disaster. More »Chrysler sales rise 20 percent in April
Chrysler's U.S. sales rose 20 percent in April as the company continued its comeback from financial disaster.
Pfizer Q1 profit falls 19 pct on generic Lipitor AP - 5 mins ago
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit fell 19 percent, mainly because new generic competition to its blockbuster cholesterol pill Lipitor cut U.S. sales … More »Pfizer Q1 profit falls 19 pct on generic Lipitor
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit fell 19 percent, mainly because new generic competition to its blockbuster cholesterol pill Lipitor cut U.S. sales by 15 percent as the drugmaker offered big rebates and discounts to keep patients on its brand.
Europe workers denounce austerity on May Day AP - 14 mins ago
Banging drums and waving flags, tens of thousands of workers marked May Day in European cities Tuesday with a mix of anger and gloom over austerity measures imposed … More »Europe workers denounce austerity on May Day
Banging drums and waving flags, tens of thousands of workers marked May Day in European cities Tuesday with a mix of anger and gloom over austerity measures imposed by leaders trying to contain the eurozone's intractable debt crisis.
UK lawmakers: Rupert Murdoch unfit to lead company AP - 16 mins ago
News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch must take responsibility for serious failings that caused Britain's tabloid phone hacking scandal, lawmakers said Tuesday in a scathing … More »UK lawmakers: Rupert Murdoch unfit to lead company
News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch must take responsibility for serious failings that caused Britain's tabloid phone hacking scandal, lawmakers said Tuesday in a scathing report — as a narrow majority also insisted the tycoon was unfit to lead his global media empire.
Markets lack momentum in thin holiday trading AP - 1 hr 52 mins ago
Global markets mostly edged higher on Tuesday on signs that Chinese manufacturing continues to grow, though trading volumes were thin due to a holiday in much of Europe … More »Markets lack momentum in thin holiday trading
Global markets mostly edged higher on Tuesday on signs that Chinese manufacturing continues to grow, though trading volumes were thin due to a holiday in much of Europe and Asia.
Avon Products 1Q profit tumbles AP - 28 mins ago
Avon Products Inc.'s first-quarter profit dropped 82 percent, hurt by a bigger restructuring charge, commodity costs and higher labor costs as the company fends off … More »Avon Products 1Q profit tumbles
Avon Products Inc.'s first-quarter profit dropped 82 percent, hurt by a bigger restructuring charge, commodity costs and higher labor costs as the company fends off makeup company Coty's takeover overture and adjusts to its new CEO.
P.F. Chang's reaches $1.09B deal to go private AP - 48 mins ago
P.F. Chang's is going private in a deal with a private equity firm that is valued at around $1.09 billion. More »P.F. Chang's reaches $1.09B deal to go private
P.F. Chang's is going private in a deal with a private equity firm that is valued at around $1.09 billion.
US stock futures rise ahead of manufacturing data AP - 7 mins ago
U.S. market futures are gaining modestly as automakers report April sales and ahead of reports on the manufacturing and construction sectors. More »US stock futures rise ahead of manufacturing data
U.S. market futures are gaining modestly as automakers report April sales and ahead of reports on the manufacturing and construction sectors.
UK doctors blast McDonalds' Olympic sponsorship AP - 2 mins 24 secs ago
McDonald's is a sponsor for the London Olympics — and a British doctors' group says that's sending the wrong message in a country with ballooning obesity. More »UK doctors blast McDonalds' Olympic sponsorship
McDonald's is a sponsor for the London Olympics — and a British doctors' group says that's sending the wrong message in a country with ballooning obesity.
Facebook to make it easier to become organ donor AP - 19 mins ago
Facebook wants to help you share your organs. More »Facebook to make it easier to become organ donor
Facebook wants to help you share your organs.
UK official fends off critics over Heathrow waits AP - 3 mins 49 secs ago
Britain's immigration minister Damian Green says the government is taking action to address long waits at airport immigration lines amid further criticism from an airline … More »UK official fends off critics over Heathrow waits
Britain's immigration minister Damian Green says the government is taking action to address long waits at airport immigration lines amid further criticism from an airline executive.
Pfizer Q1 profit falls 19 pct on generic Lipitor AP - 5 mins ago
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit fell 19 percent, mainly because new generic competition to its blockbuster cholesterol pill Lipitor cut U.S. sales … More »Pfizer Q1 profit falls 19 pct on generic Lipitor
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit fell 19 percent, mainly because new generic competition to its blockbuster cholesterol pill Lipitor cut U.S. sales by 15 percent as the drugmaker offered big rebates and discounts to keep patients on its brand.
Campaign to encourage US tourism launches AP - 8 mins ago
Residents of Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom are getting a taste of the United States' first-ever marketing campaign to try and stave off declining tourism. More »Campaign to encourage US tourism launches
Residents of Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom are getting a taste of the United States' first-ever marketing campaign to try and stave off declining tourism.

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - May 1, 2012

I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.: Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004)
It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value.: Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - )
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A fashion is nothing but an induced epidemic.: George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
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Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life.: Herbert Henry Asquith (1852 - 1928)
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