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Democrats pushed 'birther' issue -- in 1880 Yahoo! Contributor Network - 12 hrs ago
Back in 1880, Democrats tried to ride a birther controversy into the White House, hoping to offset a string of electoral defeats dating back to 1856. But they failed miserably. More »Democrats pushed 'birther' issue -- in 1880
Back in 1880, Democrats tried to ride a birther controversy into the White House, hoping to offset a string of electoral defeats dating back to 1856. But they failed miserably.
Canada searches for 'body parts' suspect ABC News - 14 hrs ago
Authorities have issued a “Canada-wide arrest warrant” for Rocco Luka Magnotta, a suspect police have connected to a homicide and the mailings of two body parts. Magnotta, 29, also goes by the pseudonyms Eric Clinton Newman … More »Canada searches for 'body parts' suspect
Authorities have issued a “Canada-wide arrest warrant” for Rocco Luka Magnotta, a suspect police have connected to a homicide and the mailings of two body parts. Magnotta, 29, also goes by the pseudonyms Eric Clinton Newman and Vladimir Romanov, according to the Montreal Police Department,...
Eagle Scout challenges Boy Scouts' anti-gay policy with petition @ Good Morning America - 1 hr 7 mins ago
Zach Wahls delivered a petition on behalf of Jennifer Tyrrell, a lesbian mom who was forced to stop volunteering for being gay. More »Eagle Scout challenges Boy Scouts' anti-gay policy with petition
Zach Wahls delivered a petition on behalf of Jennifer Tyrrell, a lesbian mom who was forced to stop volunteering for being gay.
'Hundreds detained' in Tibet after self-immolations Reuters - 5 hrs ago
Hundreds of Tibetans in Lhasa have been detained by Chinese security officers after two self-immolation protests against Chinese rule over Tibet, a U.S.-broadcaster said, stoking concerns of spreading unrest among Tibetans … More »'Hundreds detained' in Tibet after self-immolations
Hundreds of Tibetans in Lhasa have been detained by Chinese security officers after two self-immolation protests against Chinese rule over Tibet, a U.S.-broadcaster said, stoking concerns of spreading unrest among Tibetans in China.
Where are the rats? Alaska's Rat Island gets new name Reuters - 8 hrs ago
The remote Aleutian site known for two centuries as Rat Island, notorious as the first spot in Alaska despoiled by rats, has a new, more dignified name to celebrate its hard-won rodent-free status - but it may be harder for … More »Where are the rats? Alaska's Rat Island gets new name
The remote Aleutian site known for two centuries as Rat Island, notorious as the first spot in Alaska despoiled by rats, has a new, more dignified name to celebrate its hard-won rodent-free status - but it may be harder for some to pronounce.
Bedouins abduct 2 U.S. tourists in Sinai AFP - 3 hrs ago
Two US tourists have been kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai peninsula by Bedouins protesting the arrest of one of their tribesmen on a drugs charge, a security official said on Thursday. More »Bedouins abduct 2 U.S. tourists in Sinai
Two US tourists have been kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai peninsula by Bedouins protesting the arrest of one of their tribesmen on a drugs charge, a security official said on Thursday.
NYC seeks ban on sale of big sugary drinks Reuters - 1 hr 33 mins ago
Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said on Wednesday. More »NYC seeks ban on sale of big sugary drinks
Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said on Wednesday.
Obama video says 'robotic' Romney repeating failed promises ABC OTUS News - 2 hrs 1 min ago
Mitt Romney’s record as governor of Massachusetts has been something of a taboo topic on the campaign trail, with the Republican candidate rarely discussing his years in public office, preferring to trumpet his private sector experience instead. President Obama’s re-election team now wants to change...
Retired justice says campaign finance ruling made cash king Reuters - 10 hrs ago
John Paul Stevens leveled new criticism against the Supreme Court's landmark 2010 campaign finance ruling, saying it had allowed corporations to ramp up spending and non-voters to influence the outcome of elections.
More families seek kidney donations on Facebook HealthDay - 8 hrs ago
More patients and families are using Facebook to seek kidney donations, but it's not clear if doing do improves the chances of obtaining a donor organ, a new study finds.
Wal-Mart latest to leave conservative advocacy group Reuters - 8 hrs ago
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer and biggest seller of firearms in the U.S., is dropping out of a conservative advocacy group that has been criticized for promoting "Stand Your Ground" gun laws.
Bush returns to the White House, and more to watch today in politics The Ticket - 2 hrs 6 mins ago
George W. Bush will be back in the White House on Thursday for the official unveiling of his and former first lady Laura Bush's portraits. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will host the occasion. Also attending: Vice President Joe Biden, former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara …
Condoleezza Rice endorses Romney The Ticket - 13 hrs ago
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice endorsed fellow Republican Mitt Romney late Wednesday at a fundraiser in California.
Man killed in homemade plane crash ABC News - 17 hrs ago
A 65-year-old man was killed and his daughter seriously injured after the home-built plane they were flying in crashed at a Colorado airport.
Bedouin seize two U.S. tourists in Egypt's Sinai Reuters - 3 hrs ago
ISMAILIA, Egypt (Reuters) - Armed Bedouin tribesmen have kidnapped two U.S. tourists in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula to demand the release of a tribesman arrested in a drugs case, Egyptian police said on Thursday. The American men, both 31, were seized while driving near the resort of Dahab. "There are negotiations now between …
Springsteen lashes out at bankers in Berlin show Reuters - 11 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Rocker Bruce Springsteen touched on a nerve of widespread discontent with the financiers and bankers at a Berlin concert on Wednesday, railing against them as "greedy thieves" and "robber barons." Springsteen, a singer-songwriter dubbed "The Boss" who has long championed populist causes, played to a sold-out …
‘Fox and Friends’ airs 4-minute anti-Obama video The Cutline - 15 hrs ago
"Fox & Friends" aired a nearly-four-minute video about President Barack Obama on Wednesday, drawing the ire of critics who say it looked, felt and sounded like a political attack ad. "We decided to take a look back at the president's first term to see if it lived up to hope and change," co-host Gretchen Carlson [...]
FDA rejects new name for high fructose corn syrup AP - 12 hrs ago
High fructose corn syrup won't get a wholesome new name after all.

Sports News

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Pietersen retires from one-day international Reuters - 1 hr 8 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - England batsman Kevin Pietersen has retired from all forms of one-day international cricket with immediate effect, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday. The 31-year-old, … More »Pietersen retires from one-day international
LONDON (Reuters) - England batsman Kevin Pietersen has retired from all forms of one-day international cricket with immediate effect, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday. The 31-year-old, who will continue to play tests, cited the increasing demands of international cricket on his body for his decision …
Pietersen retires from limited overs cricket AFP - 1 hr 13 mins ago
England star Kevin Pietersen retired from all forms of international limited overs cricket on Thursday, a decision which took the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) by surprise. More »Pietersen retires from limited overs cricket
England star Kevin Pietersen retired from all forms of international limited overs cricket on Thursday, a decision which took the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) by surprise.
Zeman set to become new Roma coach Reuters - 1 hr 30 mins ago
ROME (Reuters) - Zdenek Zeman is set to be the new AS Roma manager after Pescara president Daniele Sebastiani revealed on Thursday that he was leaving his newly-promoted side. "Zeman will go Roma, but … More »Zeman set to become new Roma coach
ROME (Reuters) - Zdenek Zeman is set to be the new AS Roma manager after Pescara president Daniele Sebastiani revealed on Thursday that he was leaving his newly-promoted side. "Zeman will go Roma, but a piece of his heart will always be in Pescara," Sebastiani told Radio Manà Manà Sport. "His choice (to go to Roma) was …
Zeman returns to coach Roma, says Pescara chief: report AFP - 1 hr 38 mins ago
Zdenek Zeman will be the new coach of Roma according to the 65-year-old Czech's current boss at Pescara, Daniele Sebastiani. More »Zeman returns to coach Roma, says Pescara chief: report
Zdenek Zeman will be the new coach of Roma according to the 65-year-old Czech's current boss at Pescara, Daniele Sebastiani.
Michalak recalled for France tour to Argentina Reuters - 1 hr 39 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - France manager Philippe Saint-Andre recalled Sharks flyhalf Frederic Michalak when he named his 28-man squad for next month's two-test tour of Argentina on Thursday. Michalak returns … More »Michalak recalled for France tour to Argentina
PARIS (Reuters) - France manager Philippe Saint-Andre recalled Sharks flyhalf Frederic Michalak when he named his 28-man squad for next month's two-test tour of Argentina on Thursday. Michalak returns to the side for the first time since a Six Nations game against Wales in 2010, although Saint-Andre did opt to rest captain …
Kvitova safely through in Paris Reuters - 2 hrs 12 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Czech fourth seed Petra Kvitova strolled into the French Open third round with a comprehensive 6-1 6-3 win over Pole Urszula Radwanska on Thursday. Kvitova, who had only dropped three … More »Kvitova safely through in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) - Czech fourth seed Petra Kvitova strolled into the French Open third round with a comprehensive 6-1 6-3 win over Pole Urszula Radwanska on Thursday. Kvitova, who had only dropped three games in her opening round, was never threatened by the world number 79, hitting 30 winners in a one-sided match on Court …
Barcelona's Abidal could return to play again: doctor Reuters - 2 hrs 19 mins ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Eric Abidal could return to play football again after his liver transplant, the surgeon who carried out the operation has said. The France international, 32, had surgery … More »Barcelona's Abidal could return to play again: doctor
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Eric Abidal could return to play football again after his liver transplant, the surgeon who carried out the operation has said. The France international, 32, had surgery to remove a tumour from his liver last year, but after returning to play again, was forced to undergo a transplant …
Majeed's appeal in Pakistan cricket scam rejected AFP - 12 hrs ago
Mazhar Majeed, the agent behind the Pakistan cricket betting scam that rocked the sport, on Thursday lost a legal challenge against his conviction. More »Majeed's appeal in Pakistan cricket scam rejected
Mazhar Majeed, the agent behind the Pakistan cricket betting scam that rocked the sport, on Thursday lost a legal challenge against his conviction.
Premier League footballers' wages hit record highs AFP - 2 hrs 42 mins ago
English Premier League clubs have been warned to bring their spending under control, after a new review into football finances showed that players' wages were at record levels, outstripping growth in club … More »Premier League footballers' wages hit record highs
English Premier League clubs have been warned to bring their spending under control, after a new review into football finances showed that players' wages were at record levels, outstripping growth in club revenues.
Japan's vehicle output soars 174% in April AFP - 2 hrs 49 mins ago
Japan's auto sector on Thursday reported huge increases in production for April from a year earlier, reflecting a steep recovery after last year's quake-tsunami disaster crippled output and demand. More »Japan's vehicle output soars 174% in April
Japan's auto sector on Thursday reported huge increases in production for April from a year earlier, reflecting a steep recovery after last year's quake-tsunami disaster crippled output and demand.
LA judge deciding on trial in attack on Giants fan AP - 3 hrs ago
More than a year after a San Francisco Giants fan was brutally beaten at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium, a judge is hearing evidence to determine if two suspects should be tried for a crime that stunned … More »LA judge deciding on trial in attack on Giants fan
More than a year after a San Francisco Giants fan was brutally beaten at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium, a judge is hearing evidence to determine if two suspects should be tried for a crime that stunned both cities.
Kings keep rolling, beat Devils 2-1 in overtime AP - 3 hrs ago
It doesn't matter whom Los Angeles Kings face or where they play. More »Kings keep rolling, beat Devils 2-1 in overtime
It doesn't matter whom Los Angeles Kings face or where they play.
Hornets win draft lottery, will pick No. 1 in NBA AP - 4 hrs ago
After a painful wait for a new owner, the search for a new star was a breeze for the New Orleans Hornets. More »Hornets win draft lottery, will pick No. 1 in NBA
After a painful wait for a new owner, the search for a new star was a breeze for the New Orleans Hornets.
Federer sets another major record at French Open AP - 4 hrs ago
For Roger Federer, setting records on the tennis court is getting to be ho-hum. More »Federer sets another major record at French Open
For Roger Federer, setting records on the tennis court is getting to be ho-hum.
Heat overcome Rondo, top Boston 115-111 in Game 2 AP - 4 hrs ago
Rajon Rondo posted a stat line never before seen in NBA playoff history. He was on the court for every second of a game that finished more than three hours after it started. He scored more points in a … More »Heat overcome Rondo, top Boston 115-111 in Game 2
Rajon Rondo posted a stat line never before seen in NBA playoff history. He was on the court for every second of a game that finished more than three hours after it started. He scored more points in a single overtime than anyone this season.
Yankees hold on to end Angels winning streak Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The New York Yankees held off a spirited comeback to snap the Los Angeles Angels's eight-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday. More »Yankees hold on to end Angels winning streak
(Reuters) - The New York Yankees held off a spirited comeback to snap the Los Angeles Angels's eight-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday.
Liverpool poised to wrap up Rodgers deal AFP - 5 hrs ago
Liverpool were poised to wrap up their two-week search for a manager later Thursday by completing the signing of Brendan Rodgers from Swansea. More »Liverpool poised to wrap up Rodgers deal
Liverpool were poised to wrap up their two-week search for a manager later Thursday by completing the signing of Brendan Rodgers from Swansea.
Kopitar's OT goal lifts Kings over Devils 2-1 AP - 5 hrs ago
East. West. It doesn't make a difference to the Los Angeles Kings. More »Kopitar's OT goal lifts Kings over Devils 2-1
East. West. It doesn't make a difference to the Los Angeles Kings.
Former Clemens catchers back up pitcher at trial AP - 5 hrs ago
Two catchers who were teammates of pitcher Roger Clemens said he played with integrity and refused to cut corners, the opposite of the image painted by prosecutors who're portraying him as a man who cheated … More »Former Clemens catchers back up pitcher at trial
Two catchers who were teammates of pitcher Roger Clemens said he played with integrity and refused to cut corners, the opposite of the image painted by prosecutors who're portraying him as a man who cheated to gain an edge and then lied about it to Congress.
Neymar powers Brazil over host US AFP - 5 hrs ago
Brazil playmaker Neymar scored one goal and set up two more to spark the five-time World Cup champions past the United States 4-1 in an international football friendly. More »Neymar powers Brazil over host US
Brazil playmaker Neymar scored one goal and set up two more to spark the five-time World Cup champions past the United States 4-1 in an international football friendly.
France step up Euro preparations against Serbia AFP - 5 hrs ago
France play host to Serbia in Reims on Thursday in their second pre-Euro 2012 warm-up match with coach Laurent Blanc looking for an improvement from their showing against Iceland last weekend. More »France step up Euro preparations against Serbia
France play host to Serbia in Reims on Thursday in their second pre-Euro 2012 warm-up match with coach Laurent Blanc looking for an improvement from their showing against Iceland last weekend.
Stars back as Loew looks to brush off Swiss shock AFP - 5 hrs ago
Germany are looking to avoid their third straight friendly defeat and pick up a much-needed pre-Euro 2012 confidence booster in Thursday's warm-up game against Israel in Leipzig. More »Stars back as Loew looks to brush off Swiss shock
Germany are looking to avoid their third straight friendly defeat and pick up a much-needed pre-Euro 2012 confidence booster in Thursday's warm-up game against Israel in Leipzig.
Kings beat Devils to draw first blood Reuters - 6 hrs ago
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings road show cruised into Newark and sped away with a 2-1 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, continuing their drive towards a first … More »Kings beat Devils to draw first blood
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings road show cruised into Newark and sped away with a 2-1 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, continuing their drive towards a first Stanley Cup. Anze Kopitar scored 8:13 into overtime to lift Los Angeles to a ninth straight playoff road win as the …
Heat hold on for overtime win over Celtics AFP - 6 hrs ago
LeBron James scored 34 points and Dwyane Wade added 23 as Miami withstood a stellar performance by Boston's Rajon Rondo to beat the Celtics 115-111 in over-time in game two of the NBA Eastern Conference … More »Heat hold on for overtime win over Celtics
LeBron James scored 34 points and Dwyane Wade added 23 as Miami withstood a stellar performance by Boston's Rajon Rondo to beat the Celtics 115-111 in over-time in game two of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Rondo's one-man show earns kudos but not victory Reuters - 6 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Rajon Rondo delivered an extraordinary playoff performance for the Boston Celtics, racking up 44 points against the Miami Heat, but still ended up on the losing side in a heartbreaking … More »Rondo's one-man show earns kudos but not victory
MIAMI (Reuters) - Rajon Rondo delivered an extraordinary playoff performance for the Boston Celtics, racking up 44 points against the Miami Heat, but still ended up on the losing side in a heartbreaking overtime loss on Wednesday.

Business News

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Houston Waiter Gets $5K Tip to Replace Car ABC News Blogs - 23 hrs ago
Greg Rubar has waited tables at D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe in Houston for 16 years. But his car was flooded during a thunderstorm weeks ago and so he had … More »Houston Waiter Gets $5K Tip to Replace Car
Greg Rubar has waited tables at D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe in Houston for 16 years. But his car was flooded during a thunderstorm weeks ago and so he had been taking taxis to work and borrowing the restaurant’s catering truck from the owners. But on...
FDA rejects new name for high fructose corn syrup AP - 12 hrs ago
High fructose corn syrup won't get a wholesome new name after all. More »FDA rejects new name for high fructose corn syrup
High fructose corn syrup won't get a wholesome new name after all.
Wal-Mart latest to leave conservative ALEC advocacy group Reuters - 8 hrs ago
ROGERS, Arkansas (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retailer and biggest seller of firearms in the United States, is dropping out of a conservative … More »Wal-Mart latest to leave conservative ALEC advocacy group
ROGERS, Arkansas (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retailer and biggest seller of firearms in the United States, is dropping out of a conservative advocacy group in the United States that has been criticized for promoting "Stand Your Ground" gun laws. Wal-Mart was suspending its membership in the American …
Gov't cracking down on unsafe bus companies AP - 22 mins ago
Twenty-six bus operations that transported more than 1,800 passengers a day along Interstate 95 between New York and Florida have been closed for safety violations in … More »Gov't cracking down on unsafe bus companies
Twenty-six bus operations that transported more than 1,800 passengers a day along Interstate 95 between New York and Florida have been closed for safety violations in what federal officials say is the government's largest single safety crackdown of the motor coach industry in at least a decade.
Analysis: Dewey's bankruptcy: Let the rumble begin Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - As law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf embarks on the humbling process of working through bankruptcy, creditors and former partners are bracing themselves for a nasty … More »Analysis: Dewey's bankruptcy: Let the rumble begin
(Reuters) - As law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf embarks on the humbling process of working through bankruptcy, creditors and former partners are bracing themselves for a nasty court battle that could drag on for years. Dewey, a storied firm with deep Wall Street connections, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Monday night. The …
Malaysia seeks $3.3 billion in palm oil IPO AP - 28 mins ago
Malaysian palm oil giant Felda said Thursday its initial public offering in June could raise up to 10.5 billion ringgit ($3.3 billion), making it the world's second-biggest … More »Malaysia seeks $3.3 billion in palm oil IPO
Malaysian palm oil giant Felda said Thursday its initial public offering in June could raise up to 10.5 billion ringgit ($3.3 billion), making it the world's second-biggest IPO this year after Facebook.
Stocks plummet as outlook in Europe dims AP - 17 hrs ago
U.S. stocks and other risky investments are plunging as fear intensifies about a rupture in Europe's financial system. More »Stocks plummet as outlook in Europe dims
U.S. stocks and other risky investments are plunging as fear intensifies about a rupture in Europe's financial system.
Iran: 'Flame' virus fight began with oil attack AP - 17 hrs ago
Computer technicians battling to contain a complex virus last month resorted to the ultimate firewall measures — cutting off Internet links to Iran's Oil Ministry, rigs … More »Iran: 'Flame' virus fight began with oil attack
Computer technicians battling to contain a complex virus last month resorted to the ultimate firewall measures — cutting off Internet links to Iran's Oil Ministry, rigs and the hub for nearly all the country's crude exports.
Volkswagen's German workers win 4.3 percent pay rise Reuters - 2 hrs 56 mins ago
HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) - German car maker Volkswagen agreed with the IG Metall union to raise wages for western German workers by 4.3 percent over 13 months, echoing … More »Volkswagen's German workers win 4.3 percent pay rise
HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) - German car maker Volkswagen agreed with the IG Metall union to raise wages for western German workers by 4.3 percent over 13 months, echoing a pay contract signed by the union for the country's industry-wide engineering staff. The pay rise for 97,000 VW production workers and 5,000 employees …
RIM sinks, but patents, network have value AP - 7 hrs ago
Research In Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry, is in steep decline. The company, once the crown jewel of the Canadian technology industry, is now worth 1 percent … More »RIM sinks, but patents, network have value
Research In Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry, is in steep decline. The company, once the crown jewel of the Canadian technology industry, is now worth 1 percent of Apple's market capitalization. One way for RIM to stop the downward tailspin: It could sell itself to a competitor or financial firm. But who would …
Thomas Cook sees Grexit boosting travel industry Reuters - 3 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - British tour operator Thomas Cook expects a surge in bookings to Greece if it leaves the euro zone as holidays to the Mediterranean nation would become … More »Thomas Cook sees Grexit boosting travel industry
LONDON (Reuters) - British tour operator Thomas Cook expects a surge in bookings to Greece if it leaves the euro zone as holidays to the Mediterranean nation would become better value for hard-pressed travelers. "If Greece exits (the euro), for the tourism industry it could be very profitable," interim chief executive Sam …
Rosengren wants more Fed easing; Dudley, Fisher don't Reuters - 11 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO/WORCESTER, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Underscoring the divide at the U.S. Federal Reserve over its next move, Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren on Wednesday … More »Rosengren wants more Fed easing; Dudley, Fisher don't
SAN ANTONIO/WORCESTER, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Underscoring the divide at the U.S. Federal Reserve over its next move, Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren on Wednesday called further policy easing to bring down high unemployment even as two other top Fed officials said no further action was now needed. "I believe further …
Draghi calls for centralized banking control AP - 3 hrs ago
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi has urged Europe to set up a centralized way of shoring up its troubled banks, criticizing national regulators for choosing "the … More »Draghi calls for centralized banking control
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi has urged Europe to set up a centralized way of shoring up its troubled banks, criticizing national regulators for choosing "the worse possible way" to help their banking sectors by delaying tough decisions.
German unemployment rate dips below 7 percent AP - 32 mins ago
Germany's unemployment rate dropped below 7 percent in May, the labor agency reported Thursday, as Europe's largest economy performed well despite problems in the eurozone. … More »German unemployment rate dips below 7 percent
Germany's unemployment rate dropped below 7 percent in May, the labor agency reported Thursday, as Europe's largest economy performed well despite problems in the eurozone. However, the labor market's momentum showed signs of slowing.
VW workers in Germany get 4.3 percent raise AP - 2 hrs 36 mins ago
Automaker Volkswagen AG is giving its employees in Germany a 4.3 percent wage raise over the next year, in line with a recent deal for other German manufacturing wo … More »VW workers in Germany get 4.3 percent raise
Automaker Volkswagen AG is giving its employees in Germany a 4.3 percent wage raise over the next year, in line with a recent deal for other German manufacturing workers.
Stock futures trim gains after ADP data Reuters - 18 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures trimmed gains on Thursday after a private-sector report showed the economy added fewer jobs than expected in May, but the market … More »Stock futures trim gains after ADP data
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures trimmed gains on Thursday after a private-sector report showed the economy added fewer jobs than expected in May, but the market still pointed higher after the S&P 500 posted its worst drop in two weeks. S&P 500 futures rose 4.2 points and were above fair value, a formula that evaluates …
EU throws Spain two potential lifelines Reuters - 16 hrs ago
BRUSSELS/MADRID (Reuters) - The European Commission threw Spain, the latest frontline in Europe's debt war, two potential lifelines on Wednesday, offering more time to … More »EU throws Spain two potential lifelines
BRUSSELS/MADRID (Reuters) - The European Commission threw Spain, the latest frontline in Europe's debt war, two potential lifelines on Wednesday, offering more time to reduce its budget deficit and direct aid from a euro zone rescue fund to recapitalize distressed banks. Spanish government borrowing costs lurched higher …
Mirror moves to 7-day publishing, sacks editors Reuters - 23 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Trinity Mirror fired the long-serving editors of its flagship daily and Sunday tabloids, saying on Wednesday it was moving to a seven-day publishing … More »Mirror moves to 7-day publishing, sacks editors
LONDON (Reuters) - Trinity Mirror fired the long-serving editors of its flagship daily and Sunday tabloids, saying on Wednesday it was moving to a seven-day publishing model to improve efficiency. The company, which is also seeking a new chief executive, appointed Lloyd Embley, previously editor of its Sunday tabloid The …
JPMorgan restructures unit that had $2 billion loss: report Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co is spinning off the "special investments group" from its scandal-plagued chief investment office (CIO) in a bid to overhaul the division … More »JPMorgan restructures unit that had $2 billion loss: report
(Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co is spinning off the "special investments group" from its scandal-plagued chief investment office (CIO) in a bid to overhaul the division that cost the bank more than $2 billion in trading losses this month, the Financial Times reported. The special investments group, which was not implicated …
Instant View: Euro zone inflation drops to 15-month low Reuters - 2 hrs 0 mins ago
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation eased by more than expected to its lowest level in more than a year in May, giving the European Central Bank a little more room … More »Instant View: Euro zone inflation drops to 15-month low
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation eased by more than expected to its lowest level in more than a year in May, giving the European Central Bank a little more room to lower interest rates to help revive economic growth across the continent. Consumer price inflation in the 17 nations sharing the euro fell to 2.4 percent …

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - May 31, 2012

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.: Aesop (620 BC - 560 BC)
The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.: Paul Fix
Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men.: Kin Hubbard (1868 - 1930)
I am just going outside and may be some time.: Captain Lawrence Oates (1880 - 1912), last words

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