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This edition was generated on Tue May 15 08:45:01 EDT 2012

General News Update

U.S. stock futures rebound ahead of economic data AP - 14 mins ago
Stock futures are rising ahead of economic data focusing on consumers and businesses. More »U.S. stock futures rebound ahead of economic data
Stock futures are rising ahead of economic data focusing on consumers and businesses.
Iran hangs alleged Mossad agent for scientist's killing Reuters - 2 hrs 5 mins ago
Iran has hanged a man it said was an agent for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad whom it convicted of killing one of its nuclear scientists in 2010, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday. More »Iran hangs alleged Mossad agent for scientist's killing
Iran has hanged a man it said was an agent for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad whom it convicted of killing one of its nuclear scientists in 2010, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.
EU force strikes Somali pirate land base AFP - 57 mins ago
A helicopter gunship swooped over the Somali coast to strike at a pirate stronghold Tuesday in a major escalation of an international effort to protect vital shipping lanes. More »EU force strikes Somali pirate land base
A helicopter gunship swooped over the Somali coast to strike at a pirate stronghold Tuesday in a major escalation of an international effort to protect vital shipping lanes.
Facebook hikes IPO range to raise $12.1 billion Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins ago
Facebook Inc has increased the price range in Silicon Valley's biggest-ever initial public offering to raise more than $12 billion, giving the No.1 social network a valuation potentially exceeding $100 billion. More »Facebook hikes IPO range to raise $12.1 billion
Facebook Inc has increased the price range in Silicon Valley's biggest-ever initial public offering to raise more than $12 billion, giving the No.1 social network a valuation potentially exceeding $100 billion.
John Edwards' eldest daughter to take the stand AP - 57 mins ago
The eldest daughter of John Edwards is set to take the stand in her father's defense. More »John Edwards' eldest daughter to take the stand
The eldest daughter of John Edwards is set to take the stand in her father's defense.
Hollande sworn in as French president AFP - 53 mins ago
Francois Hollande was sworn in as president of France on Tuesday with a solemn vow to find a new growth-led strategy to end the debt crisis threatening to unravel the eurozone. More »Hollande sworn in as French president
Francois Hollande was sworn in as president of France on Tuesday with a solemn vow to find a new growth-led strategy to end the debt crisis threatening to unravel the eurozone.
Romney set to pick up more delegates in Oregon ABC OTUS News - 1 hr 16 mins ago
Mitt Romney is set to pick up more delegates Tuesday in the Oregon primary. There's also a GOP presidential primary in Nebraska. More »Romney set to pick up more delegates in Oregon
Mitt Romney is set to pick up more delegates Tuesday in the Oregon primary. There's also a GOP presidential primary in Nebraska.
More deaths as Syria's revolt enters 15th month AFP - 49 mins ago
Syria's anti-regime revolt entered its 15th month on Tuesday amid relentless violence that has killed more than 12,000 people and growing fears by Arab countries that a UN-backed peace plan will fail.
JPMorgan's Dimon to face calls to split top roles @ Yahoo! Finance - 2 hrs 51 mins ago
Jamie Dimon faces growing calls to give up the chairmanship of JPMorgan Chase & Co when shareholders of the bank convene on Tuesday, days after it revealed losses of billions of dollars in trades.
Over 55 and jobless, Americans face tough hunt Reuters - 8 hrs ago
Jean Coyle, 67, has a new kind of ministry. The former professor had just begun a career as a Presbyterian minister in Virginia when the economic downturn forced her church to let her go in 2007.
Iran says nuclear talks with U.N. 'good, constructive' Reuters - 40 mins ago
Iran's talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog about Tehran's atomic activities are going well, a senior Iranian official said on Tuesday, the second day of discussions.
Astronauts launch toward space station 9 hrs ago
Greece races against time to form government AFP - 2 hrs 13 mins ago
Greece tries again on Tuesday to form a government, hoping a technocrat solution to disputes over a tough EU-IMF bailout deal will avoid new polls and keep it in the eurozone as time runs down fast.
Shift on marriage energizes immigration activists AP - 5 hrs ago
President Barack Obama's shift to support gay marriage is energizing young Hispanic voters who have been working side-by-side with gay activists in their push for immigration reform. The alliance has been growing across the country, helping dispel what many say is an outdated notion that Hispanics are less tolerant of …
Ron Paul: Winding down, but not out ABC OTUS News - 9 hrs ago
Ron Paul’s long-shot presidential campaign started winding down — done in by the candidate’s lack of funds, senior aides admit. “It was a financial consideration definitely,” campaign spokesman Gary Howard said.
'Stand Your Ground' defense fails in Florida shooting case Reuters - 9 hrs ago
Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law is coming under more scrutiny, this time in a case involving a woman sentenced to 20 years in prison after firing a gun in the direction of her abusive husband. Marissa Alexander was sentenced last week after a Florida judge rejected her defense citing the "Stand Your Ground" law, which …
Arizona wildfires scorch thousands of acres Reuters - 10 hrs ago
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Hundreds of firefighters battled several Arizona wildfires on Monday that charred nearly 11 square miles (28 square km) of parched ponderosa forest, brush and grassland, consuming several buildings and threatening a small town, authorities said. The Sunflower Fire, the largest of at least four blazes …
Govt adopts landmark strategy to fight Alzheimer's AP - 7 hrs ago
The Obama administration adopts a landmark national strategy to fight Alzheimer's on Tuesday, setting the clock ticking toward a deadline of 2025 to finally find effective ways to treat, or at least stall, the mind-destroying disease.

Sports News

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Ukraine puts off Tymoshenko appeal hearings Reuters - 1 hr 44 mins ago
KIEV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian court delayed hearings on Tuesday into former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko's appeal against last year's abuse-of-office conviction, a verdict seen by many Western nations … More »Ukraine puts off Tymoshenko appeal hearings
KIEV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian court delayed hearings on Tuesday into former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko's appeal against last year's abuse-of-office conviction, a verdict seen by many Western nations as politically motivated. The European Union has condemned the former Soviet republic's ruling and Tymoshenko's seven-year …
London faces up to 'greenest' Games pledge AFP - 2 hrs 35 mins ago
London has pledged to host the greenest Olympic Games ever staged, but it could take years before the promises start to flower. More »London faces up to 'greenest' Games pledge
London has pledged to host the greenest Olympic Games ever staged, but it could take years before the promises start to flower.
Memorable: Man City's win among top comebacks AP - 2 hrs 39 mins ago
exciting, thrilling, stunning, heart-stopping. More »Memorable: Man City's win among top comebacks
exciting, thrilling, stunning, heart-stopping.
Tindall in star-studded Barbarians rugby squad AFP - 2 hrs 47 mins ago
England's Mike Tindall is set to play his first international rugby for seven months after being included in the Barbarians' squad for their upcoming tour. More »Tindall in star-studded Barbarians rugby squad
England's Mike Tindall is set to play his first international rugby for seven months after being included in the Barbarians' squad for their upcoming tour.
Villa's Herd new face in Australia squad AFP - 3 hrs ago
Aston Villa's Chris Herd was the only new face in a 26-man Australian squad named Tuesday for next month's friendly against Denmark and their World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan. More »Villa's Herd new face in Australia squad
Aston Villa's Chris Herd was the only new face in a 26-man Australian squad named Tuesday for next month's friendly against Denmark and their World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan.
Football edges closer to technology goal AFP - 3 hrs ago
Decades after the invention of spy satellites capable of detecting a golf ball from outer space, referees may soon be equipped with technology that will enable them to tell if a football has crossed the … More »Football edges closer to technology goal
Decades after the invention of spy satellites capable of detecting a golf ball from outer space, referees may soon be equipped with technology that will enable them to tell if a football has crossed the goal-line.
Van Persie poised for Arsenal talks as City circle AFP - 3 hrs ago
Arsenal are preparing to smash their current wage structure as they prepare to hold contract talks with captain Robin van Persie, it was reported Tuesday. More »Van Persie poised for Arsenal talks as City circle
Arsenal are preparing to smash their current wage structure as they prepare to hold contract talks with captain Robin van Persie, it was reported Tuesday.
Pacquiao's success foiling Filipino hopes Reuters - 3 hrs ago
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The success of Manny Pacquiao is delivering a knockout blow to Filipino dreams of a first Olympic gold medal, with young boxers fast-tracking to the professional ranks in a desperate … More »Pacquiao's success foiling Filipino hopes
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The success of Manny Pacquiao is delivering a knockout blow to Filipino dreams of a first Olympic gold medal, with young boxers fast-tracking to the professional ranks in a desperate bid to escape poverty and emulate the success of their hero. Manny Pinol, a former governor of North Cotabato and current …
Column: Olympic first, a home from home in London AP - 3 hrs ago
Excited, likely jet-lagged, bursting with ambition and surely a little nervous, too, the thousands of Olympians speaking a multitude of tongues will find and settle into their rooms at London's new, purpose-built … More »Column: Olympic first, a home from home in London
Excited, likely jet-lagged, bursting with ambition and surely a little nervous, too, the thousands of Olympians speaking a multitude of tongues will find and settle into their rooms at London's new, purpose-built Olympic Village this July. And, in what is now Olympic tradition, they will celebrate their presence by draping …
76ers even series with 82-81 win over Celts AP - 4 hrs ago
After taking out the top seed in the Eastern Conference in the opening round of the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76er's weren't about to get discouraged by a one-point loss to Boston to start the second … More »76ers even series with 82-81 win over Celts
After taking out the top seed in the Eastern Conference in the opening round of the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76er's weren't about to get discouraged by a one-point loss to Boston to start the second round.
Neymar, Ganso to miss Brazil friendly against Denmark Reuters - 4 hrs ago
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Forward Neymar and midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso will miss Brazil's friendly against Denmark after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) agreed to release the Santos pair … More »Neymar, Ganso to miss Brazil friendly against Denmark
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Forward Neymar and midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso will miss Brazil's friendly against Denmark after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) agreed to release the Santos pair for a club match. The CBF said in a statement it had accepted a request by Santos to allow them and team mate Rafael …
Australia coach slams FIFA over Oman qualifier kick-off Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Australia coach Holger Osieck has slammed global soccer governing body FIFA for scheduling the Socceroos' away World Cup qualifier against Oman in the late afternoon, fearing the effects of … More »Australia coach slams FIFA over Oman qualifier kick-off
(Reuters) - Australia coach Holger Osieck has slammed global soccer governing body FIFA for scheduling the Socceroos' away World Cup qualifier against Oman in the late afternoon, fearing the effects of extreme heat on his players. FIFA has listed the kickoff for the June 8 qualifier at 5 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) in Muscat, …
Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1 AP - 4 hrs ago
For the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss. More »Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90 in Game 1
For the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss.
Lundqvist, Kreider lift NYR over Devils in opener AP - 4 hrs ago
Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 21 shots by the New Jersey Devils that got through to him. The other 26 attempts blocked in front by his teammates were every bit as important in the New York Rangers' Eastern … More »Lundqvist, Kreider lift NYR over Devils in opener
Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 21 shots by the New Jersey Devils that got through to him. The other 26 attempts blocked in front by his teammates were every bit as important in the New York Rangers' Eastern Conference finals opening win.
Ukraine high court postpones Tymoshenko appeal AFP - 4 hrs ago
The Ukrainian high court on Tuesday postponed until June 26 hearing the appeal of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko against her seven year jail term on abuse of power charges. More »Ukraine high court postpones Tymoshenko appeal
The Ukrainian high court on Tuesday postponed until June 26 hearing the appeal of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko against her seven year jail term on abuse of power charges.
Dodgers put Kemp on DL after streak ends Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers put slugger Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list on Monday just hours after the outfielder's streak of 399 consecutive games came to an end. A left hamstring injury … More »Dodgers put Kemp on DL after streak ends
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers put slugger Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list on Monday just hours after the outfielder's streak of 399 consecutive games came to an end. A left hamstring injury forced Kent to exit Sunday's game early before he sat out of the lineup the next day, bringing to an end the longest active …
Secret drug relationship outlined at Clemens trial AP - 5 hrs ago
Brian McNamee described for jurors a relationship with Roger Clemens that had the hallmarks of an illicit affair — except their secret was steroids. More »Secret drug relationship outlined at Clemens trial
Brian McNamee described for jurors a relationship with Roger Clemens that had the hallmarks of an illicit affair — except their secret was steroids.
Ferrari pile more pressure on Massa Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Ferrari added to the pressure on Felipe Massa on Monday by highlighting how poorly the Brazilian has performed this season and making clear that they expected him to shift up a gear in Monaco … More »Ferrari pile more pressure on Massa
(Reuters) - Ferrari added to the pressure on Felipe Massa on Monday by highlighting how poorly the Brazilian has performed this season and making clear that they expected him to shift up a gear in Monaco next week. Massa has not been on the Formula One podium since 2010 and has scored just two points from five races this …
Money troubles raises corruption risk in football AFP - 5 hrs ago
There are thousands of players like Mario Cizmek in football, professionals who never fulfilled their early promise yet whose passion for the game takes them to unfashionable clubs to earn a living from … More »Money troubles raises corruption risk in football
There are thousands of players like Mario Cizmek in football, professionals who never fulfilled their early promise yet whose passion for the game takes them to unfashionable clubs to earn a living from the game they love.
I needed to hit rock bottom, says pole vaulter Hooker Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Hitting rock bottom six months before the London Games was the best thing that could have happened to Steve Hooker, the Olympic pole vault champion said, after climbing out of an … More »I needed to hit rock bottom, says pole vaulter Hooker
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Hitting rock bottom six months before the London Games was the best thing that could have happened to Steve Hooker, the Olympic pole vault champion said, after climbing out of an abyss of self-doubt to qualify last week. The 29-year-old jets off to Shanghai on Tuesday for the weekend's Diamond League …
Multi-tasking Michel rides her way to London Reuters - 6 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Being an excellent rider is not enough for Jessica Michel. For what is likely to be just a brief appearance at the London Olympics dressage competition, she has also had to prove herself … More »Multi-tasking Michel rides her way to London
PARIS (Reuters) - Being an excellent rider is not enough for Jessica Michel. For what is likely to be just a brief appearance at the London Olympics dressage competition, she has also had to prove herself as a horse trader and shrewd businesswoman for the past six years. The only French representative in the discipline …
Column: 'If we're tired, something's the matter' AP - 6 hrs ago
Coach John Tortorella's postgame news conference was so short you might think that just like the rest of the Rangers, he was trying to conserve energy. More »Column: 'If we're tired, something's the matter'
Coach John Tortorella's postgame news conference was so short you might think that just like the rest of the Rangers, he was trying to conserve energy.
Scholes to play on another season Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes will play on for another season, the Premier League club's manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday. The 37-year-old former England international … More »Scholes to play on another season
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes will play on for another season, the Premier League club's manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday. The 37-year-old former England international quit at the end of the 2010-11 campaign but came out of retirement in January and played a key role in helping United …
Manchester-bound Hazard named Ligue 1 top player Reuters - 6 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Lille midfielder Eden Hazard was named Ligue 1's best player for the second year in a row on Monday before a probable move to Manchester. The Belgian playmaker, also named the French … More »Manchester-bound Hazard named Ligue 1 top player
PARIS (Reuters) - Lille midfielder Eden Hazard was named Ligue 1's best player for the second year in a row on Monday before a probable move to Manchester. The Belgian playmaker, also named the French League's top prospect in 2009 and 2010, beat Montpellier midfielder Younes Belhanda, Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud …
Ferrari pile more pressure on Massa Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Ferrari added to the pressure on Felipe Massa on Monday by highlighting how poorly the Brazilian has performed this season and making clear that they expected him to shift up a gear in Monaco … More »Ferrari pile more pressure on Massa
(Reuters) - Ferrari added to the pressure on Felipe Massa on Monday by highlighting how poorly the Brazilian has performed this season and making clear that they expected him to shift up a gear in Monaco next week. Massa has not been on the Formula One podium since 2010 and has scored just two points from five races this …

Business News

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JPMorgan's Dimon to face calls to split top roles Reuters - 48 mins ago
(Reuters) - Jamie Dimon faces growing calls to give up the chairmanship of JPMorgan Chase & Co when shareholders of the bank convene on Tuesday, days after it revealed … More »JPMorgan's Dimon to face calls to split top roles
(Reuters) - Jamie Dimon faces growing calls to give up the chairmanship of JPMorgan Chase & Co when shareholders of the bank convene on Tuesday, days after it revealed losses of billions of dollars in trades that were supposed to protect it from risk. The meeting, at the bank's back-office complex in Tampa, Florida, will …
Home Depot sales miss estimates; shares fall Reuters - 24 mins ago
(Reuters) - Home Depot Inc reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales on Tuesday after demand slowed in April following a jump in home improvement projects spurred … More »Home Depot sales miss estimates; shares fall
(Reuters) - Home Depot Inc reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales on Tuesday after demand slowed in April following a jump in home improvement projects spurred by warm weather earlier in the year. The news sent shares of the world's largest home improvement chain down more than 3 percent and caused an analyst to …
Coty withdraws $10.7 billion offer to buy Avon Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Fragrance company Coty Inc withdrew its $10.7 billion takeover bid for Avon Products Inc on Monday, saying the world's largest cosmetics direct seller had … More »Coty withdraws $10.7 billion offer to buy Avon
(Reuters) - Fragrance company Coty Inc withdrew its $10.7 billion takeover bid for Avon Products Inc on Monday, saying the world's largest cosmetics direct seller had missed a deadline to start discussing a deal that Coty first proposed in March. The move leaves Avon shareholders relying on new Chief Executive Sheri McCoy …
Facebook hikes IPO range to raise $12.1 billion Reuters - 1 hr 47 mins ago
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc has increased the price range in Silicon Valley's biggest-ever initial public offering to raise more than $12 billion, … More »Facebook hikes IPO range to raise $12.1 billion
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc has increased the price range in Silicon Valley's biggest-ever initial public offering to raise more than $12 billion, giving the No.1 social network a valuation potentially exceeding $100 billion. The company founded in a Harvard dorm room by Mark Zuckerberg raised the price …
Sony, Panasonic in talks to make OLED TVs: sources Reuters - 31 mins ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp and Panasonic Corp are in talks to develop the technology to mass produce next-generation OLED televisions, sources close to the matter said … More »Sony, Panasonic in talks to make OLED TVs: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp and Panasonic Corp are in talks to develop the technology to mass produce next-generation OLED televisions, sources close to the matter said on Tuesday, but may already be running to catch up with South Korean rivals in a technology widely seen replacing current LCD TVs. Samsung Electronics and …
Germany saves euro zone from recession, split deepens Reuters - 1 hr 3 mins ago
BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany pulled the euro zone's economy back from the brink of recession at the start of 2012 but stagnation in France and contraction in southern … More »Germany saves euro zone from recession, split deepens
BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany pulled the euro zone's economy back from the brink of recession at the start of 2012 but stagnation in France and contraction in southern Europe underlined sharply differing fortunes in a bloc laboring under the effects of austerity. Overall gross domestic product was unchanged in the …
Insight: In Europe, carmakers talk plant closures Reuters - 29 mins ago
GENEVA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Under the lights of the Geneva motor show in March, Europe's top auto executives boasted about the new features of their latest models and … More »Insight: In Europe, carmakers talk plant closures
GENEVA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Under the lights of the Geneva motor show in March, Europe's top auto executives boasted about the new features of their latest models and tried to out-hype their rivals. The next morning, in a hotel conference room just across the way from Geneva's convention centre, the same executives all …
No sign of shareholder revolt against Dimon AP - 11 hrs ago
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon owned up to stock analysts and went on TV to accept blame for a $2 billion trading mistake. Next he faces shareholders, who are considerably … More »No sign of shareholder revolt against Dimon
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon owned up to stock analysts and went on TV to accept blame for a $2 billion trading mistake. Next he faces shareholders, who are considerably less wealthy since the blunder was disclosed.
Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears AP - 21 mins ago
Facebook on Tuesday increased the price range at which it plans to sell stock to the public, as investor enthusiasm in the offering continued to mount and boost the … More »Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears
Facebook on Tuesday increased the price range at which it plans to sell stock to the public, as investor enthusiasm in the offering continued to mount and boost the potential value of the world's most popular social network.
Poll: Half of Americans call Facebook a fad AP - 27 mins ago
Half of Americans think Facebook is a passing fad, according to the results of a new Associated Press-CNBC poll. And, in the run-up to the social network's initial public … More »Poll: Half of Americans call Facebook a fad
Half of Americans think Facebook is a passing fad, according to the results of a new Associated Press-CNBC poll. And, in the run-up to the social network's initial public offering of stock, half of Americans also say the social network's expected asking price is too high.
Eurozone avoids recession as Germany powers ahead AP - 57 mins ago
Europe dodged a bullet Tuesday after the economy of the 17 countries that use the euro narrowly avoided a recession in the first quarter of the year despite a raging … More »Eurozone avoids recession as Germany powers ahead
Europe dodged a bullet Tuesday after the economy of the 17 countries that use the euro narrowly avoided a recession in the first quarter of the year despite a raging debt crisis that's raising the specter of the breakup of the currency union.
France's new leader Hollande has tough to-do list AP - 1 hr 4 mins ago
Francois Hollande campaigned for the French presidency with some pretty radical promises. But his carefully worded agenda and his political record suggest that after … More »France's new leader Hollande has tough to-do list
Francois Hollande campaigned for the French presidency with some pretty radical promises. But his carefully worded agenda and his political record suggest that after he takes over Tuesday, he's likely to revert to the moderate consensus-building that has characterized his career.
Ex-tabloid editor faces phone hacking charges AP - 51 mins ago
Ex-News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks, her husband and four others were charged Tuesday over alleged attempts to conceal evidence of Britain's tabloid phone hacking … More »Ex-tabloid editor faces phone hacking charges
Ex-News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks, her husband and four others were charged Tuesday over alleged attempts to conceal evidence of Britain's tabloid phone hacking scandal, prosecutors said.
With Avon not calling, Coty slams the door AP - 42 mins ago
Avon shares plunged 14 percent in premarket trading Tuesday after Coty dropped its $10.7 billion takeover bid for the cosmetics company. More »With Avon not calling, Coty slams the door
Avon shares plunged 14 percent in premarket trading Tuesday after Coty dropped its $10.7 billion takeover bid for the cosmetics company.
China faces pressure to reverse economic slump AP - 5 hrs ago
Gao Runping, who makes mechanical components for the oil industry, founded his business in the central city of Taiyuan with equipment bought from failing companies after … More »China faces pressure to reverse economic slump
Gao Runping, who makes mechanical components for the oil industry, founded his business in the central city of Taiyuan with equipment bought from failing companies after the 2008 global crisis.
Oil hovers below $95 amid Europe worries AP - 38 mins ago
Oil prices hovered below $95 a barrel Tuesday, near a five-month low, as concerns about Europe's debt crisis offset encouraging growth figures in Germany. More »Oil hovers below $95 amid Europe worries
Oil prices hovered below $95 a barrel Tuesday, near a five-month low, as concerns about Europe's debt crisis offset encouraging growth figures in Germany.
Warmer weather pushes Home Depot 1Q profit up AP - 1 hr 42 mins ago
Home Depot says its fiscal first-quarter profit climbed 27.5 percent as warmer weather brought consumers out for spring gardening and lawn products. More »Warmer weather pushes Home Depot 1Q profit up
Home Depot says its fiscal first-quarter profit climbed 27.5 percent as warmer weather brought consumers out for spring gardening and lawn products.
US retail sales rose slight 0.1 percent in April AP - 5 mins ago
U.S. consumers barely increased their spending on retail goods in April. The weak gain was affected by cheaper gas prices and possibly a mild winter, which may have … More »US retail sales rose slight 0.1 percent in April
U.S. consumers barely increased their spending on retail goods in April. The weak gain was affected by cheaper gas prices and possibly a mild winter, which may have encouraged consumers to make purchases in the previous two months.
JPMorgan's Dimon to face shareholders AP - 5 mins ago
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is facing shareholders five days after disclosing a $2 billion trading loss. More »JPMorgan's Dimon to face shareholders
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is facing shareholders five days after disclosing a $2 billion trading loss.
US consumer prices flat as gas costs fall AP - 3 mins 14 secs ago
U.S. consumer prices were flat last month as cheaper gas offset modest increases for food, clothing and housing. The data indicate that inflation remains in check. More »US consumer prices flat as gas costs fall
U.S. consumer prices were flat last month as cheaper gas offset modest increases for food, clothing and housing. The data indicate that inflation remains in check.

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - May 15, 2012

It takes too much energy to be against something unless it's really important.: Madeleine L'Engle (1918 - )
There are people who think that everything one does with a serious face is sensible.: Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 - 1799)
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.: Anonymous, often attributed to Dan Quayle
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Stuffed deer heads on walls are bad enough, but it's worse when they are wearing dark glasses and have streamers in their antlers because then you know they were enjoying themselves at a party when they were shot.: Ellen DeGeneres

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