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Alibaba.com shares halted; Yahoo update?ReutersBy Samuel Shen and Twinnie Siu | SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Trading in shares of Alibaba.com Ltd was halted on Thursday pending an announcement regarding its parent, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, which reportedly plans to buy back the 40 ... Alibaba.com shares suspended, pending parent announcementReuters India all 35 news articles » [Link]
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Brent above $117 on demand hopes, Iran woesReutersBy Manash Goswami | SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude held near six-month highs above $117 on Thursday on hopes of demand growth revival as Greece inched closer to getting its debt crisis under control while concerns over supply disruption from the ... and more » [Link]
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More US workers put 401(k) investments on autopilotReutersBy Tim McLaughlin | BOSTON (Reuters) - More US workers with 401(k) plans are selecting or defaulting to simple target-date mutual funds, an investment strategy that took its lumps during the credit crisis, but have emerged with greater popularity. and more » [Link]
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Greek minister heads to Brussels with incomplete bailout dealReutersBy George Georgiopoulos and Harry Papachristou | ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek leaders failed on Thursday to agree on a reform and austerity program, the price of a financial bailout to avoid a messy default, forcing Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos to ... Asian markets guarded as Athens strives to reach dealReuters India ... [Link]
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Fraught relationship preceded lacrosse player's deathReutersBy Ian Simpson and Brandon Shulleeta | CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend said on Wednesday her death was the drunken culmination of a ... and more » [Link]
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Colorado student charged in "glitter bomb" of RomneyReutersBy Keith Coffman | DENVER (Reuters) - A Colorado student faced misdemeanor charges on Wednesday for flinging glitter toward Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney in an increasingly frequent protest act some commentators say should be subject to ... and more » [Link]
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markets guarded as Athens strives to reach dealReutersBy Chikako Mogi | TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares struggled but the euro recovered on Thursday, as markets were left without a clear direction after Greek political leaders failed again to conclude a deal for a bailout package, which Athens needs to avoid a ... and more » [Link]
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Apollo Investment Q3 misses, cuts dividendReutersBy Sharanya Hrishikesh (Reuters) - Apollo Investment Corp (AINV.O) posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on losses made on its investments, cut its quarterly dividend and said it may raise additional capital, sending its shares down 15 percent. and more » [Link]
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Mississippi executes murderer who claimed to have mental illnessReutersBy Robbie Ward | STARKVILLE, Miss (Reuters) - A Mississippi man convicted of murdering two people during convenience store robberies was executed on Wednesday by lethal injection, becoming the first person to be put to death in the state this year, ... and more » [Link]
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Nikkei drops from 3-mth high, machinery stocks fallReutersBy Mari Saito | TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average eased from a three-month high to below 9000 on Thursday after China's inflation rate accelerated faster than market expectations, while uncertainty over Greek bailout talks also weighed on the ... and more » [Link]
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Syria's Homs bombarded again, Turks push for solution |ReutersBy Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said on Thursday, worsening the humanitarian situation and ... and more » [Link]
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Mortgage deal nears as holdout states joinReutersBy Aruna Viswanatha and Karen Freifeld (Reuters) - California and New York, two big holdout states in a $25 billion mortgage settlement, are expected to join the deal, smoothing the way for an announcement on Thursday, according to a person familiar ... and more » [Link]
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Diamond removes CEO, CFO after walnut payment probeReutersBy Mihir Dalal (Reuters) - Diamond Foods Inc removed top management after a probe by its audit committee found that the company improperly accounted for payments to walnut growers, sending its shares down 40 percent in after-hours trading. and more » [Link]
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Chinese espionage cases touch DuPont, MotorolaReutersBy Dan Levine and James Kelleher | SAN FRANCISCO/CHICAGO (Reuters) - US prosecutors expanded a criminal case over the alleged theft of industrial secrets from chemical giant DuPont, securing an indictment against a Chinese company on economic ... and more » [Link]
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News Corp profit up but hacking costs uncertainReutersBy Yinka Adegoke (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp (NWSA.O) beat Wall Street profit forecasts on Wednesday on the performance of its cable and movie units but warned the cost of the high-profile phone hacking scandal remains an unpredictable issue ... and more » [Link]
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US enlists 5 EU nations in offshore tax crackdownReutersBy Lynnley Browning (Reuters) - The US Treasury Department on Wednesday enlisted five EU nations to help crack down on offshore tax evasion by Americans and ease the burdens the effort has imposed on many banks and financial institutions. and more » [Link]
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Family, fashion dominate the days of Carolina HerreraReuters UKBy Jan Paschal | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Designer Carolina Herrera didn't grow up dreaming of a fashion career. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, she spent her childhood riding horses and pursuing favourite pastimes on the family estate. and more » [Link]
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Exclusive: American Airlines creditors want to talk mergerReutersBy Soyoung Kim and Kyle Peterson | NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Some American Airlines unsecured creditors increasingly feel the bankrupt airline should explore a deal with US Airways Group or another carrier, after hearing parent company AMR Corp's ... and more » [Link]
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Gay marriage wins final legislative approval in Washington stateReutersBy Nicole Neroulias | OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state won final legislative approval on Wednesday in a largely party-line vote that moved the state to the cusp of becoming the seventh in the nation to ... and more » [Link]
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Teens learn robotics as factories lack skilled workersReutersBy Scott Malone | MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - At the Escuela Vieau School in downtown Milwaukee, seventh-grader Camila Garcia was building a model wind turbine in a class intended to spark interest in engineering. "At first, I thought, 'This is for boys, ... and more » [Link]
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The criminal probe of Sheldon Adelson's casino empireReutersBy Peter Henderson and James Pomfret | SAN FRANCISCO/MACAU, China (Reuters) - It's never good for the candidate when a big donor runs afoul of the law - as President Barack Obama learned this week: his campaign returned large donations from Chicago's ... and more » [Link]
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Detroit bridge owner to finish disputed projectReuters(Reuters) - A bridge company that owns the busiest crossing between the United States and Canada will comply with a judge's order to finish a road project in part to keep its billionaire owner from being jailed for contempt, officials said on Wednesday ... and more » [Link]
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Groupon loss and weak sales clobber sharesReutersBy Alistair Barr (Reuters) - Groupon Inc reported a loss on Wednesday as user growth slowed from the breakneck pace of past quarters, potentially signaling consumer fatigue with daily deals and wiping 13 percent off its shares. Groupon reports quarterly net lossReuters India all 388 news articles » [Link]
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Fraught relationship preceded lacrosse player's deathReutersBy Ian Simpson | CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend said on Wednesday her death was the drunken culmination of a deteriorating ... and more » [Link]
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Grammy spotlight shines on AdeleReutersBy Sue Zeidler | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Grammys in recent years have targeted young audiences even as older acts won key awards to the surprise of some music fans, but this Sunday's honors will shine its spotlight on Adele, whose popularity ... and more » [Link]
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Romney gets a wake-up call from Republican votersReutersBy Steve Holland | ATLANTA (Reuters) - Mitt Romney acknowledged on Wednesday that his path to the Republican presidential nomination is not going to be easy after three shock losses to newly ascendant rival Rick Santorum. A day after Santorum beat him ... and more » [Link]
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Washington state House poised to pass gay marriage billReutersBy Nicole Neroulias | OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - The Washington state House of Representatives was expected to endorse gay marriage on Wednesday in a vote that puts the state on the cusp of becoming the seventh in the nation to recognize same-sex ... and more » [Link]
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New York City hotels to give panic buttons to maidsReutersBy Aman Ali | NEW YORK Feb 8 (Reuters) - Hotels in New York City have agreed to give housekeepers personal panic buttons in the wake of a hotel maid's charge she was sexually assaulted by former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn. and more » [Link]
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California tax initiatives test power of populismReutersBy Jim Christie | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California voters this fall may have the chance to answer a question of deep interest to politicians around the United States: will populist appeals to "tax the rich" resonate more than pragmatic arguments ... and more » [Link]
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Eczema tied to higher impotence riskReutersBy Amy Norton | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who have the allergic skin condition eczema may have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction than other men, a new study finds. The study, of nearly 4000 Taiwanese men with ED, hints at a connection between ... and more » [Link]
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Suit wants "morning-after pill" available to girlsReutersBy Jessica Dye | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Reproductive rights advocates on Wednesday asked a federal judge in Brooklyn to make the "morning-after pill" immediately available to girls of all ages without a prescription. The move by a coalition headed by the ... Lawsuit asks court to lift all restrictions on Plan B accessThomson ... [Link]
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Facebook afterglow lights up IPO marketsReutersBy Ashutosh Pandey (Reuters) - The excitement generated by Facebook's IPO filing rubbed off on companies listing on US stock exchanges on Wednesday, with four of them seeing strong first-day gains. Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR. and more » [Link]
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Axed musicians to protest outside Grammy Awards showReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Angry musicians will protest outside Sunday's Grammy Awards ceremony over a decision to cut 31 ethnic and minority musical categories from the music industry's top awards. Organizers said on Wednesday they hoped dozens of music ... and more » [Link]
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Phelps finds inspiration abounds in New YorkReutersBy Julian Linden | NEW YORK (Reuters) - For Michael Phelps, inspiration comes in all different shapes and sizes. On a whistle-stop visit to New York, for the global launch of Head and Shoulders' "Wash In Confidence" campaign, the world's most decorated ... and more » [Link]
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Al Shabaab car bomber kills 11 in MogadishuReutersBy Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar | MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber killed at least 11 people Wednesday near a hotel where lawmakers gather in the Somali capital, a sign of the fragile security situation in Mogadishu even after Islamist rebels ... and more » [Link]
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Dying tax breaks: Use them while they're hotReutersBy Amy Feldman (Reuters) - Every year, dozens of little bits of the tax code fall by the wayside or, more typically, get ritually renewed by Congress. This half-in, half-out nature of the tax code frustrates accountants, individual taxpayers and ... and more » [Link]
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Who pays the highest taxes?ReutersBy Kathleen Kingsbury (Reuters) - Paying taxes is bad enough. Finding out you pay a larger percentage of your income than presidential candidate Mitt Romney or billionaire Warren Buffet makes it even worse. But that's the case for millions of American, ... and more » [Link]
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Indiana fines company, union in deadly stage collapseReutersBy Mary Wisniewski (Reuters) - Indiana officials fined and cited the State Fair Commission, a stagehands union and a private company for safety violations on Wednesday over the summer stage collapse that killed seven people and injured dozens. and more » [Link]
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Brent ends at 6-month high on Greek hopesReutersBy Gene Ramos | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude oil futures rose for the seventh straight day on Wednesday, closing at the highest in more than six months on hopes that a deal to bail out debt-strapped Greece was near. Geopolitical risks, as violence ... Canada crude-Spreads recover a bit from week's ... [Link]
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Airbus A380 wing checks extended to entire fleetReutersBy Tim Hepher and Laurence Frost | KUALA LUMPUR/PARIS (Reuters) - European air safety officials extended checks for Airbus A380 wing cracks to the entire superjumbo fleet on Wednesday and said the widespread defects could pose a safety risk if left ... and more » [Link]
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Hartford soars as Paulson pushes breakupReuters(Reuters) - Shares of insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HIG.N) soared on Wednesday after the company said it had considered the possibility of a breakup and its largest shareholder pushed it to be more aggressive on that front, ... and more » [Link]
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New York City hotels to give panic buttons to maidsReutersBy Aman Ali | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hotels in New York City agreed to give housekeepers personal panic buttons in the wake of a hotel maid's charge she was sexually assaulted by former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn. The panic buttons were among ... and more » [Link]
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Grand Canyon to ban bottled water salesReutersBy David Schwartz | PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - The Grand Canyon will soon ban the sale of bottled water, responding to concerns that empty plastic bottles scattered around the park are spoiling views of the natural wonder. The National Park Service ... and more » [Link]
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Deutsche Bank to defer some bonuses - sourceReutersBy Douwe Miedema and Sarah White LONDON Feb 8 (Reuters) - Germany's Deutsche Bank will defer any part of an employee's bonus above 200000 euros ($264800) this year, a source close to the bank said, making it the latest industry player to limit pay in ... and more » [Link]
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Dying tax breaks: Use them while they're hotReutersBy Amy Feldman Feb 8 (Reuters) - Every year, dozens of little bits of the tax code fall by the wayside or, more typically, get ritually renewed by Congress. This half-in, half-out nature of the tax code frustrates accountants, individual taxpayers and ... and more » [Link]
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Tax headaches? Where to find help for freeReutersBy Linda Stern Feb 8 (Reuters) - Even if your financial situation isn't complex, your taxes might be. That's why the Internal Revenue Service and some private nonprofits offer free tax preparation and counseling for older people and low-income filers ... and more » [Link]
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Consumers want tougher probe of engineered salmonReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three consumer groups petitioned the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to subject a new genetically engineered salmon to a more rigorous review process than is now in place before the fish can be approved as safe to eat. and more » [Link]
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AOL hires chief content officer for troubled PatchReutersBy Peter Lauria (Reuters) - AOL Inc, which has been investing heavily in content to make up for declining revenue from dial-up Internet access, has hired an executive for the newly created position of chief content officer at its struggling Patch ... and more » [Link]
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Who pays the highest taxes?ReutersBy Kathleen Kingsbury Feb 8 (Reuters) - Paying taxes is bad enough. Finding out you pay a larger percentage of your income than presidential candidate Mitt Romney or billionaire Warren Buffet makes it even worse. But that's the case for millions of ... and more » [Link]
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Iran says can hit US interests worldwide if attackedReutersBy Vladimir Soldatkin | MOSCOW (Reuters) - Iran is capable of carrying out military strikes on US interests all around the world if the Islamic Republic is attacked by the United States, Iran's ambassador to Moscow said on Wednesday. and more » [Link]
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American Airlines pension default Q&AReutersBy Mark Miller | NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Airlines is heading toward the largest default of a defined-benefit pension plan in US history. It's a messy story involving 130000 covered workers, four underfunded pension plans, bankruptcy court ... and more » [Link]
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Optimism springs eternal in Cisco shares ahead of resultsReutersBy Angela Moon and Doris Frankel | NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cisco's earnings have had a way of crushing the dreams of optimists in the last two years. Shares of the computer networking giant have often rallied into earnings, sparking bullish ... and more » [Link]
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CVS raises forecast due to rivals' riftReutersBy Jessica Wohl (Reuters) - CVS Caremark Corp (CVS.N) raised its full-year profit forecast as it wins over former patrons of Walgreen Co (WAG.N) who fill prescriptions with pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Inc (ESRX.O). and more » [Link]
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Ron Paul reimbursed twice for airline tickets: reportReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican White House candidate and champion for smaller government Ron Paul appears to have been reimbursed twice for travel between his congressional district and Washington with both taxpayer and campaign funds, the Roll Call ... and more » [Link]
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DIARY - US Company Conference Call/Webcast for Day AheadReutersTHOMSON REUTERS, Corporate Conference Call/Webcast for US Companies for Wednesday, February 8, 2012. S&P 500 Earnings - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings - Day Ahead Non S&P 500 - Weekly Non S&P 500 - Day Ahead ConferenceCall/Webcast - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings ... and more » [Link]
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Signs build that Iran sanctions disrupt food importsReutersBy Niluksi Koswanage and Parisa Hafezi | KUALA LUMPUR/TEHRAN (Reuters) - More evidence emerged on Tuesday of the crippling impact of new sanctions on Iran, with international traders saying Tehran is having trouble buying rice, cooking oil and other ... Iran feels sanctions pinch as Asia traders cut tiesReuters Canada all 399 news ... [Link]
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"Downton Abbey" brings cool TV crowd to America's PBSReutersBy Jill Serjeant | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Move over, "Mad Men" and Kim Kardashian. There's a new darling in US pop culture, with a much posher accent and even fancier clothes. British World War One-era drama "Downton Abbey" and its colorful cast of ... and more » [Link]
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Sprint loss widens on iPhone costsReutersBy Sinead Carew (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel (SN) posted a wider quarterly loss because of the higher costs of selling Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) iPhone and the popular device delivered a smaller-than-expected boost to subscriber numbers, sending the company's ... and more » [Link]
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Navy likely new black at New York Fashion WeekReutersBy Michelle Nichols | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Navy is likely to replace black on the catwalk when New York Fashion Week starts on Thursday, with experts expecting rich fabrics, waist-defining jackets and some 1920s-inspired styles sparked by movies like ... and more » [Link]
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Israel's JVP fund blazes digital gaming trailReutersBy Tova Cohen | JERUSALEM (Reuters) - When Sam Glassenberg, a former gaming division manager at Microsoft, began to advocate building a games industry in Israel, he found support from Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), a venture capital firm focused on ... and more » [Link]
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Rajaratnam trial "personally challenging", judge saysReutersBy Grant McCool | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Presiding over the high-profile insider-trading trial and sentencing of Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam was "personally challenging," says Richard Holwell, who left the federal judiciary to start a new ... and more » [Link]
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Court overturns California gay marriage ban, appeal plannedReutersBy Peter Henderson and Dan Levine | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that may lead to a showdown in the Supreme Court. Supporters of the ban said they would appeal the ... and more » [Link]
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In shift, Obama campaign to support Super PAC fundraiserReutersBy Jeff Mason | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, worried about the influx of money to groups supporting Republican candidates, said on Monday it would start supporting the struggling Super PAC designed to help Obama ... and more » [Link]
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EU watchdog offers banks hope on US ratingsReutersBy Huw Jones | LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union's top markets regulator signaled on Wednesday that credit ratings from the United States were close to satisfying EU rules, without which banks would face the cost and upheaval of finding ... and more » [Link]
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Daredevil CEOs may put their companies at riskReutersBy Ben Berkowitz | BOSTON (Reuters) - The death of Micron Chief Executive Steve Appleton in the crash of an experimental plane is raising fresh questions about what a company should disclose to investors when a senior executive has a high-risk hobby. and more » [Link]
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Japan firms talk on system chip tie in reform drive: sourcesReutersBy Reiji Murai and Maki Shiraki | TOKYO (Reuters) - Renesas Electronics and two other big Japanese chip makers are in talks to combine their struggling system chip operations in a government-backed deal, sources said, as pressure mounts for drastic ... and more » [Link]
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A Minute With: Rachel McAdams on remembering her "Vow"ReutersBy Zorianna Kit | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eight years ago, Rachel McAdams hit Hollywood's map in teary, romantic drama "The Notebook." Since then, she has broadened her range of work to include laugh-out-loud comedies such as "Wedding Crashers," ... and more » [Link]
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Europe shares hit six-month high on economic optimismReutersBy Brian Gorman | LONDON (Reuters) - European shares hit a new six-month high on Wednesday, with cyclical stocks extending a strong run as investors became more confident that economic growth would boost company earnings, and eclipse concerns about ... and more » [Link]
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Wall Street ends flat; Cisco gains after the bellReutersBy Ryan Vlastelica | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session on Wednesday as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default. and more » [Link]
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Greek deal prospects rise, euro ministers to meetReutersBy Lefteris Papadimas and John O'Donnell | ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Prospects of a deal on a second international bailout for Greece rose on Wednesday when euro zone finance ministers were summoned to talks in Brussels while Greek political leaders ... Greek party leaders fail to sign off on bailoutReuters UK all 5,523 news ... [Link]
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Prosecution urges rejection of Sandusky request over visitReutersBy Mark Shade | HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - Pennsylvania prosecutors who have charged Jerry Sandusky with sexually abusing boys filed a fierce response on Tuesday to the former Penn State assistant football coach's request to be allowed to see his ... and more » [Link]
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Syngenta eyes more earnings growth in 2012ReutersSyngenta full-year net profit rises to $1.599 billion * Ahead of average estimate of $1.566 bln in Reuters poll * Price hikes, cost cuts to offset currency headwinds * Expects earnings, sales to improve further in 2012 ZURICH, Feb 8 (Reuters) ... and more » [Link]
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Faurecia Profit Surges on US auto recoveryReutersPARIS (Reuters) - Faurecia (EPED.PA), the world's biggest maker of car interiors and exhausts, said second-half profit surged 30 percent on a strong recovery in US auto production. Operating income rose to 311 million euros ($412 million), ... and more » [Link]
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Banks to slam wide reach of Dodd Frank swap rulesReutersBy Alexandra Alper | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Foreign and US banks plan to warn lawmakers on Wednesday that broad application of US swaps rules could undermine US competitiveness abroad, increase the cost of hedging and even provoke brinkmanship among ... and more » [Link]
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Faurecia Profit Surges on US Auto RecoveryReuters(Adds CEO comment, detail) PARIS Feb 8 (Reuters) - Faurecia, the world's biggest maker of car interiors and exhausts, said second-half profit surged 30 percent on a strong recovery in US auto production. Operating income rose to 311 million euros ($412 ... and more » [Link]
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Chinese official takes "leave" in blow to ambitious Bo XilaiReutersBy Chris Buckley and Sui-Lee Wee | BEIJING (Reuters) - The ambitious Communist Party chief of Chongqing in southwest China, Bo Xilai, was hit by a political storm on Wednesday after his deputy and long-time ally took "leave" amid rumors of infighting ... and more » [Link]
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Washington state same-sex marriage supporters cheer court rulingReutersBy Nicole Neroulias | SEATTLE (Reuters) - Gay marriage proponents in the Pacific Northwest cheered a US court ruling on Tuesday that overturned a California ban on same-sex nuptials, in what they saw as boost to their cause a day before a key vote to ... Court overturns California gay marriage ban, ... [Link]
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House panel advances Keystone pipeline planReutersBy Roberta Rampton | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan to fast-track the stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline was passed by a key committee in the US House of Representatives, as Republicans made yet another attempt to spur approval of the project that has ... and more » [Link]
Posted 28 hours ago
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Asian shares edge up, euro eases as Greek talks dragReutersBy Chikako Mogi | TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares nudged up near their highest in more than five months on Wednesday and the euro hovered close to an 8-week high as investors kept hopes alive for an agreement on details of a new Greek bailout package ... Greeks seek ... [Link]
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Ellen breaks silence on furor over JC Penney gigReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres said she was "proud and happy" that retail store JC Penney had stood by her in the face of a conservative anti-gay campaign, and said there was no such thing as a "pro-gay bandwagon. and more » [Link]
Posted 29 hours ago
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AIG reviewing succession as chairman takes new jobReutersBOSTON (Reuters) - Bailed-out insurer American International Group (AIG.N) will review its succession plans after its chairman accepted a job as the chief executive of an airplane maker, the company said on Tuesday. AIG CEO Bob Benmosche has been in ... and more » [Link]
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He has victories, now Santorum needs money, support |ReutersBy Jon Nielsen | MCKINNEY, Texas (Reuters) - Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum, fresh off a stunning sweep of three states' nominating contests, scrambled in Texas on Wednesday to round up support and money he needs to take on rival Mitt ... and more » [Link]
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Yahoo chairman exits, review drags onReutersBy Alexei Oreskovic | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chairman Roy Bostock and three other directors will step down as the struggling company ploughs ahead with an internal overhaul, including discussions on dealing with its stakes in China's ... and more » [Link]
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White House defends contraception rules as criticism mountsReutersBy Susan Heavey | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities, hospitals and other church-affiliated employers to implement a new policy that requires health insurers to offer birth control coverage, ... and more » [Link]
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Teen recovering after losing family in Florida crashReutersBy David Beasley | ATLANTA (Reuters) - Lidiane Carmo remains hospitalized and unable to walk without assistance more than a week after a series of horrific crashes littered a dark Florida highway shrouded by smoke and fog. and more » [Link]
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Amazon and Viacom close to Web video dealReutersBy Yinka Adegoke (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is about to announce a Web video deal with Viacom Inc in what sources said was one of the last steps in a plan to launch a standalone subscription service to compete with Netflix Inc. The online retailer will ... and more » [Link]
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Court says woman with limited English can be kept off ballotReutersBy Mary Slosson (Reuters) - Arizona's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a city council candidate with limited English language skills can be kept off the ballot in a largely bilingual town on the Mexico border. A Yuma County Superior Court judge ... and more » [Link]
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Rajaratnam trial "personally challenging" - JudgeReutersBy Grant McCool | NEW YORK Feb 7 (Reuters) - Presiding over the high-profile insider-trading trial and sentencing of Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam was "personally challenging," says Richard Holwell, who left the federal judiciary to start a ... and more » [Link]
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The Fray display "Scars" with confidence on new albumReutersBy Piya Sinha-Roy | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Of all the people impacted over the years by the lovable Muppets -- singing frog Kermit, sassy Miss Piggy and their friends -- perhaps the most unlikely is rock band, The Fray. Following the success of their ... and more » [Link]
Posted 34 hours ago
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Obama boosts funds for Alzheimer's researchReutersBy Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) - The Obama administration plans to spend an additional $156 million over the next two years to help find an effective treatment for Alzheimer's, a fatal brain-wasting disease that affects more than 5 million Americans. and more » [Link]
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Times Square vendor who thwarted car bomb runs for CongressReutersBy Jonathan Allen | NEW YORK (Reuters) - A street vendor who helped thwart a bombing attack in Times Square in May 2010 has announced he is running for Congress. Duane Jackson, a disabled Vietnam veteran, was working at his handbag stall on May 1, ... and more » [Link]
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Hedge funds start new year with 2.63 percent gain - dataReutersBy Svea Herbst-Bayliss | BOSTON Feb 7 (Reuters) - Hedge funds started the new year with gains thanks to rallying stock markets that gave them their best monthly performances in more than a year, new data released on Tuesday show. and more » [Link]
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California gay marriage ban overturned, appeal plannedReutersBy Peter Henderson and Dan Levine | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that may lead to a showdown in the Supreme Court. Supporters of the ban said they would appeal the ... A timeline of U.S. laws ... [Link]
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US aluminum premiums jump on bullish outlookReutersBy Chris Kelly | NEW YORK Feb 7 (Reuters) - Midwest spot market aluminum premiums for prompt delivery were up at the start of the year, underpinned by a healthier demand outlook and persistent cash-and-carry deals at the warehouses that have choked off ... and more » [Link]
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How a wealth manager uses energy psychologyReutersBy Lou Carlozo (Reuters) - Energy psychology combines Eastern approaches to mind, body and spirit with Western psychology and psychotherapy, delving into unconscious and subconscious patterns that go back to childhood. So what exactly does that have to ... and more » [Link]
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Dierks Bentley new album brings country fans "Home"ReutersBy Vernell Hackett | NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - If the single "Home" is the cornerstone of Dierks Bentley's latest album of the same name, then the song "Thinking of You" is the CD's hearth because the fire within it warms both body and soul. and more » [Link]
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Bread is culprit in Americans consuming too much saltReutersBy David Beasley (Reuters) - Nine out of 10 American adults consume too much salt and the leading culprit is not potato chips or popcorn but slices of bread and dinner rolls, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday. and more » [Link]
Posted 35 hours ago
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Romney's lead dips despite wins: pollReutersBy Patricia Zengerle | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite his strong showing in early state contests in the race for the Republican US presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a ... Santorum eyes revival in Republican contestsReuters Canada all 4,099 news articles » [Link]
Posted 36 hours ago
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Banks largely reserved for US mortgage pact costReutersBy Rick Rothacker and David Henry (Reuters) - As the nation's five largest mortgage lenders edge close to a $25 billion settlement over foreclosure abuses, it's becoming clear that the deal will have little or no impact on their future bottom lines. and more » [Link]
Posted 37 hours ago
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Komen VP steps down after Planned Parenthood flapReutersBy David Morgan | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior executive of breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure resigned on Tuesday, a week after the group became the target of a public furor for cutting funding to women's health organization, ... and more » [Link]
Posted 37 hours ago
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MONEY MARKETS-SEC money fund rules could roil bank loan ratesReutersBy Karen Brettell | NEW YORK Feb 7 (Reuters) - The cost for banks and other borrowers to raise funds in short-term markets could jump if regulatory proposals for money market funds result in large redemptions in the industry. The Wall Street Journal on ... and more » [Link]
Posted 37 hours ago
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A timeline of US laws on same-sex marriageReutersSAN FRANCISCO Feb 7 (Reuters) - A US appeals court ruled on Tuesday that California's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is illegal in the vast majority of US states, while only six -- New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, ... and more » [Link]
Posted 37 hours ago
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MF Global shortfall worsened as bankruptcy nearedReutersBy Nick Brown (Reuters) - In its chaotic final days, MF Global's floundering brokerage used increasingly large chunks of customer money in an effort to keep the company afloat, creating a massive shortfall in customer funds, the trustee liquidating the ... and more » [Link]
Posted 38 hours ago
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Internet Cupids often miss their markReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - Combing dating websites for that perfect love match can be very frustrating, and a group of US psychology professors released a report on Monday explaining why there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face. and more » [Link]
Posted 38 hours ago
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Bernanke's testimony on economy to Senate panelReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Below are highlights from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony on Tuesday on the state of the US economy to the Senate Budget Committee. Bernanke's prepared testimony was virtually identical to testimony on Thursday ... Bernanke urges Congress to address Bush tax cutsReuters Canada all 494 news articles » ... [Link]
Posted 39 hours ago
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Insight: Two firms flourish in frenzied MF Global aftermathReutersBy Jeanine Prezioso and Cezary Podkul | NEW YORK (Reuters) - The mad rush to move client money out of MF Global Inc. after its collapse left two firms with the bulk of customer accounts, while other brokerages emerged with only minor gains from the ... and more » [Link]
Posted 39 hours ago
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Delaware officials wrestle over mortgage dealReutersBy Rick Rothacker and Aruna Viswanatha (Reuters) - Delaware stands to leave up to $40 million in homeowner relief on the table, if it does not join a multi-state mortgage settlement, according to a letter from the state's banking commissioner seen by ... and more » [Link]
Posted 40 hours ago
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Coca-Cola beats Street, eyes cost savingsReutersBy Martinne Geller | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co reported better-than-expected quarterly results and announced a new cost-savings program on Tuesday that it will use to boost its brands and mitigate higher commodity costs. and more » [Link]
Posted 40 hours ago
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Factbox: Likely tax proposals in Obama's 2013 budgetReuters(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will outline a slew of tax proposals in his 2013 budget on February 13, including a revival of past ideas and some new ones aimed at jump-starting US hiring. The proposals are his 'wish list' to Congress, ... and more » [Link]
Posted 40 hours ago
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White House defends contraception rules as criticisms mountReutersBy Susan Heavey | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities, hospitals and other church-affiliated employers to implement a new policy that requires health insurers to offer birth control coverage, ... and more » [Link]
Posted 40 hours ago
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US natural gas off 3 pct midday despite cooler forecastReutersBy Joe Silha | NEW YORK (Reuters) - US natural gas futures lost ground by midday on Tuesday, after early buying, on growing concerns about record high supplies, which offset support from forecasts for cooler weather in the Northeast and Midwest later ... and more » [Link]
Posted 40 hours ago
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BP preparing "vigorously" for oil spill lawsuitsReutersBy Tom Bergin | LONDON (Reuters) - BP said it was preparing "vigorously" for lawsuits related to its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, which are due to start later this month, as it unveiled a rise in fourth-quarter earnings boosted by higher oil prices and ... and more » [Link]
Posted 41 hours ago
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Fisker announces layoffs, renegotiates loanReutersBy Nichola Groom | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Electric car startup Fisker Automotive Inc said on Monday it has suspended work at its US manufacturing plant and laid off 26 workers there while it renegotiates the terms of its $529 million loan from the US ... and more » [Link]
Posted 41 hours ago
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JPMorgan settles overdraft fee case for $110 millionReutersBy Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co has agreed to pay $110 million to settle consumer litigation accusing it of charging excessive overdraft fees. The largest US bank by assets joined Bank of America Corp and several smaller lenders in ... and more » [Link]
Posted 41 hours ago
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Agco profit increases, beats expectationsReuters(Reuters) - Agco Corp (AGCO.N) reported a 33 percent rise in quarterly earnings and beat analyst expectations Tuesday due to strong global demand for farm equipment and cost reduction actions, and it reiterated its forecast for more growth in 2012. and more » [Link]
Posted 41 hours ago
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Forward Calendar - US corporate bond new issuesReutersFeb 7 (Reuters) - The following are lists of upcoming high-grade and high-yield corporate bond offerings in the United States. The information was gathered from Thomson Reuters US new issues team, and other market sources: *Denotes 144a private ... and more » [Link]
Posted 42 hours ago
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DIARY - US Company Conference Call/Webcast for Day AheadReutersTHOMSON REUTERS, Corporate Conference Call/Webcast for US Companies for Tuesday, February 7, 2012. S&P 500 Earnings - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings - Day Ahead Non S&P 500 - Weekly Non S&P 500 - Day Ahead ConferenceCall/Webcast - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings ... and more » [Link]
Posted 42 hours ago
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Alcohol abuse higher among college students: studyReutersBy James B. Kelleher | CHICAGO (Reuters) - US college students seeking treatment for substance abuse are more likely to be having trouble with alcohol but less likely to be abusing drugs like heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine than their non-student ... and more » [Link]
Posted 42 hours ago
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Becton Dickinson cuts full-year profit outlookReuters(Reuters) - Medical technology company Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX.N) lowered its full-year profit forecast because of the strengthening dollar, sending its shares down 4 percent. It cut its full-year profit forecast from continuing operations to $5.60 ... and more » [Link]
Posted 42 hours ago
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Fidelity money fund clients sour on SEC proposalsReutersBy Tim McLaughlin | BOSTON (Reuters) - Adding to the outcry against new rules for money-market funds, Fidelity Investments has warned regulators that more than half of its money-fund clients would move some or all of their assets out of the investments ... and more » [Link]
Posted 43 hours ago
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Hacker releases Symantec source codeReutersBy Joseph Menn and Frank Jack Daniel (Reuters) - A hacker released the source code for antivirus firm Symantec's pcAnywhere utility on Tuesday, raising fears that others could find security holes in the product and attempt takeovers of customer ... and more » [Link]
Posted 45 hours ago
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JAL sees 787 delivery delay as Boeing tackles fresh glitchReutersBy Tim Kelly and Kyle Peterson | TOKYO (Reuters) - Flag carrier Japan Airlines said on Tuesday it no longer expects its first Dreamliner from Boeing Co. by the end of February as a fresh manufacturing glitch is seen adding pressure to an already-tight ... and more » [Link]
Posted 45 hours ago
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World Chefs: Besh focuses on simple, family cookingReutersBy Richard Leong | NEW YORK (Reuters) - American chef John Besh looked to his wife and four sons for inspiration for his second cookbook book which contains tips and recipes for busy parents and couples to cook simple, delicious meals. and more » [Link]
Posted 46 hours ago
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World Chefs: Besh focuses on simple, family cookingReutersBy Richard Leong | NEW YORK Feb 7 (Reuters) - American chef John Besh looked to his wife and four sons for inspiration for his second cookbook book which contains tips and recipes for busy parents and couples to cook simple, delicious meals. and more » [Link]
Posted 47 hours ago
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Skateboarder Hoffart living the dream in CaliforniaReutersBy Mark Lamport-Stokes | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ever since Jordan Hoffart decided to turn his back on the seemingly incessant rain of his native Vancouver, he has been living his dream as a professional skateboarder in the perpetual sunshine of ... and more » [Link]
Posted 47 hours ago
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All staff replaced at LA school after sex abuse allegationsReutersBy Alex Dobuzinskis | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In an attempt to regain parents' trust, educational officials said on Monday they are replacing all staff at a Los Angeles school where two instructors are accused of having sexually abused children. and more » [Link]
Posted 47 hours ago
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California gay marriage ban overturned, appeal plannedReutersBy Peter Henderson and Dan Levine | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A US appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to lead to a showdown on the issue in the US Supreme Court. A timeline of U.S. laws on same-sex marriageThomson Reuters News ... [Link]
Posted 48 hours ago
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Oil rises on spread trade, Canadian outageReutersBy Robert Gibbons | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent oil rose slightly on Tuesday and US crude jumped more than 1.5 percent, bolstered by an unplanned outage at a Canadian oil sands plant and optimism about an agreement on Greece's debt problems. Japan's JX, Cosmo cutting Iran crude imports -reportReuters Africa Analysis: Canadian ... [Link]
Posted 48 hours ago
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Exclusive: Iran defaults on rice payments to IndiaReutersBy Ratnajyoti Dutta and Mayank Bhardwaj | NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Iranian buyers have defaulted on payment for about 200000 tonnes of rice from their top supplier India, exporters and rice millers said on Tuesday, as trade between the two countries comes ... and more » [Link]
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Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"ReutersBy Jessica Wohl (Reuters) - After a lengthy debate, Walmart decided that eggs are indeed healthy. Eggs are among the foods getting a new "Great For You" icon from the world's largest retailer as it tries to convince shoppers that they can make healthy, ... and more » [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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US farmers to plant largest corn area in 68 years: pollReutersBy Sam Nelson and Mark Weinraub (Reuters) - US farmers this spring will seed the largest area with corn since World War Two as a mild and dry winter has raised expectations for a quick planting this spring , a Reuters poll of 24 analysts showed, ... GRAINS-US grains ... [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Lockheed's F-35 fighter jet under renewed pressureReutersBy Andrea Shalal-Esa | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Key US senators raised fresh questions about Lockheed Martin Corp's $382 billion F-35 fighter program on Monday as the Pentagon's top weapons buyer underscored deep flaws in the way the multinational arms ... and more » [Link]
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Father in Washington state house blast left farewell messageReutersBy Laura L. Myers | SEATTLE (Reuters) - Josh Powell, in a farewell voicemail message left for relatives before he triggered a fiery blast that killed himself and his two young sons, said he could not live without them and was "not able to go on anymore ... and more » [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Greece wrangling tempers market momentum; RBA holds ratesReutersBy Chikako Mogi | TOKYO (Reuters) - Greek resistance to the strict conditions attached to a bailout fund on Tuesday sapped recent momentum in markets spurred by hopes the global economy is improving, and the euro fell on renewed fears of a messy debt ... Greek leaders face crunch talks, unions strikeReuters ... [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Chrysler spokesman Eastwood was critic of auto bailoutReutersBy Deepa Seetharaman DETROIT Feb 6 (Reuters) - Before he emerged in a controversial Super Bowl ad as the gravelly voice of Chrysler's resurgence, Clint Eastwood was a critic of the government bailout that saved the US automaker. and more » [Link]
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Santorum eyes revival in Republican contestsReuters(Reuters) - Republican candidate Rick Santorum is gunning for a victory in at least one of the three states holding presidential nominating contests on Tuesday in a bid to slow front-runner Mitt Romney and revive his fading White House hopes. and more » [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Russia's Lavrov seeks peace in Syria as forces bombard HomsReutersBy Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Russia won a promise from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday to bring an end to bloodshed in Syria, but Western and Arab states acted to isolate Assad further after activists and rebels said his ... Attacks in Syria resume after Russian peace ... [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Virginia Senate votes to repeal limit on gun purchasesReutersBy Matthew A. Ward | PORTSMOUTH, Va (Reuters) - Virginia lawmakers on Monday moved toward lifting a 19-year-old law limiting handgun purchases to one per month, despite a recent history of campus shootings and critics' concerns that the state will ... and more » [Link]
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Wall St edges up in quiet day; Disney down lateReutersBy Ryan Vlastelica | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days. The S&P has gained almost 7 percent in ... and more » [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Oscar producers urge fans to celebrate movie memoriesReutersBy Bob Tourtellotte | BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - Facing a future where many movies will be seen in homes, Oscar organizers on Monday unveiled this year's awards show theme at an annual luncheon honoring nominees by asking fans to relish ... and more » [Link]
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Egyptians cancel meetings with US lawmakers after aid warningsReutersBy Susan Cornwell | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Egyptian military delegation abruptly cancelled its meetings with US lawmakers to return to Cairo on Monday after warnings from both Congress and the White House that Egypt's crackdown on non-governmental ... Egypt army urges swift move to presidential electionReuters Africa all 3,089 news articles ... [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Facebook governance a concern for California pension fundReutersBy Paritosh Bansal and Soyoung Kim | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook's corporate governance rules, which give shareholders little say in how the social networking website would be run as a public company, are raising the hackles of one of the largest US ... and more » [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Super Bowl, Madonna set new TV audience records |Reuters(Reuters) - Quarterback Eli Manning and his New York Giants may have beaten superstar Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at Sunday's Super Bowl, but none them could outmuscle Madonna -- at least, where TV audiences were concerned. New York celebrates Super Bowl, New England suffersReuters India all 19,865 news articles ... [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Amanda Knox appeals slander conviction in ItalyReutersBy Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) - Lawyers for Amanda Knox, who was cleared of murder in October by an Italian court, on Monday asked an appeals court there to overturn her slander conviction as well, a spokesman said. Knox family spokesman David Marriott ... and more » [Link]
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US judge grants more time for accused Tucson shooterReutersBy Joseph Schuman | SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A federal judge has agreed that the man charged with a deadly shooting spree last year that gravely wounded then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has made "measureable progress" in regaining his mental fitness ... and more » [Link]
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Former lobbyist Abramoff balks at naming ex-associatesReutersBy David Ingram | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jack Abramoff, the former lobbyist at the center of a US bribery scandal six years ago, said on Monday he does not want to publicly identify former associates because he does not want to see more people hurt. and more » [Link]
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Mortgage deal faces setbacks, againReutersBy Aruna Viswanatha and Karen Freifeld (Reuters) - A multi-state mortgage settlement in the works for more than a year will likely be pushed back again as dissident US states continue to press specific concerns and ignore a Monday deadline to decide ... and more » [Link]
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Cab driver admits giving cash to militant linked to al QaedaReutersBy Mary Wisniewski | CHICAGO (Reuters) - A Chicago cab driver pleaded guilty on Monday to giving hundreds of dollars to a senior Pakistan-based al Qaeda operative implicated in militant plots in South Asia and Europe who was killed in a suspected US ... and more » [Link]
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After Honda verdict, will consumers head to court?ReutersBy Mitch Lipka Feb 6 (Reuters) - Heather Peters' win in a Los Angeles small claims court against Honda Motor Co has all the makings of a David vs. Goliath battle, but some experts are skeptical it will spur angry consumers nationwide to do what she ... and more » [Link]
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Internet Cupids often miss their mark: researchersReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - Combing dating websites for that perfect love match can be very frustrating, and a group of US psychology professors released a report on Monday explaining why there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face. and more » [Link]
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Fed to meet this week on Capital One-ING dealReutersBy Alexandra Alper | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will meet on Wednesday to consider Capital One Financial Corp's (COF.N) bid to acquire ING Groep NV's (ING.AS) US online banking unit, a deal criticized by some consumer groups. and more » [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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Moussa vision for Egypt could upset militaryReutersBy Paul Ingrassia and Tom Perry | CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egypt run by Amr Moussa would be a civilian state with an army that enjoys respect but not "a life of its own," a vision that could challenge the privileges of generals who have been ruling since ... and more » [Link]
Posted 2 days ago
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FDA staff unsure about new use for Amgen's XgevaReutersBy Anna Yukhananov | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Reviewers from Food and Drug Administration said they were not sure whether Amgen Inc's Xgeva bone drug should be also approved as a treatment to delay the spread of cancer to the bone. and more » [Link]
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US judge grants more time for accused TucsonReutersBy Joseph Schuman | SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A federal judge has granted prison doctors four more months to attempt to restore the mental competency of the man charged with a deadly shooting spree in Arizona that gravely wounded then-Congresswoman ... and more » [Link]
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Strong fund flows drive new US junk-bond fundsReutersBy Sam Forgione | NEW YORK Feb 6 (Reuters) - Money managers and hedge funds have discovered a newfound love for junk. Legg Mason, First Eagle and Armored Wolf are among institutional investors launching new high-yield "junk" bond funds this month, ... and more » [Link]
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FED FOCUS-Fed's focus on jobs lays path for inflation targetReutersBy Ann Saphir and Jonathan Spicer Feb 6 (Reuters) - When Federal Reserve officials gathered in late 2006 to talk about setting an inflation target, most favored the idea but worried Democrats in Congress would cry foul. However, when the US central ... and more » [Link]
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Fitness and "fatness" both matter to the heartReutersBy Amy Norton | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart -- but avoiding either one of those fates may protect the ticker, a study published Monday suggests. US researchers found that of more ... and more » [Link]
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Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: studyReutersBy Genevra Pittman | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The revised definition of a brain condition called mild cognitive impairment means that many people now considered to have mild or early Alzheimer's disease could easily be given that diagnosis instead, ... and more » [Link]
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Russia, China lose credit in Arab world: League chiefReutersBy Paul Ingrassia and Edmund Blair | CAIRO (Reuters) - The Arab League chief said on Monday that Russia and China had lost diplomatic credit in the Arab world by vetoing a UN resolution on Syria and may have sent a message to Damascus that it had a ... ... [Link]
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Reuters UK journalists plan 48-hour strike this weekReutersLONDON Feb 6 (Reuters) - Reuters journalists in Britain plan to stage a two-day strike on Thursday and Friday this week, their first in more than 25 years, after rejecting parent company Thomson Reuters' offer of 3 percent allocated in the budget for ... and more » [Link]
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Analysis: Brent premium to US oil set for another blowout?ReutersBy David Sheppard | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude's premium to US oil could be poised for another record run after jumping 50 percent over the past week, as an expected build in Midwest inventories again exerts pressure on the US benchmark. and more » [Link]
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Skepticism grows around Medco/Express Scripts dealReutersBy Diane Bartz | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Objections to Express Scripts' $29 billion plan to buy rival pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions are accumulating as US antitrust regulators weigh whether they have enough evidence to stop the ... and more » [Link]
Posted 3 days ago
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Judge likely to extend commitment of accused Tucson gunmanReutersBy Joseph Schuman | SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A federal judge was expected on Monday to order Jared Loughner, the man charged with last year's deadly Arizona shooting rampage, to remain confined to a prison hospital where doctors are trying restore his ... and more » [Link]
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Lazard in the red on weak revenue, higher costsReutersBy Lauren Tara LaCapra (Reuters) - Weak revenue and high expenses pushed Lazard Ltd (LAZ.N) into the red in the fourth quarter, a big miss against analyst forecasts that sent the investment bank's shares lower. Lazard's results reflect clients' ... and more » [Link]
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After Honda verdict, will consumers head to court?ReutersBy Mitch Lipka (Reuters) - Heather Peters' win in a Los Angeles small claims court against Honda Motor Co has all the makings of a David vs. Goliath battle, but some experts are skeptical it will spur angry consumers nationwide to do what she did: ... and more » [Link]
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Verizon, Redbox plan Netflix challengeReutersBy Sinead Carew and Yinka Adegoke (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc and Coinstar's Redbox unit have formed a joint venture to sell video services aimed at competing against video rental giant Netflix Inc. The venture will combine the Redbox DVD ... and more » [Link]
Posted 3 days ago
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Super Bowl TV audience reaches record 111.3 millionReuters(Reuters) - A record 111.3 million viewers watched the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots 21-17 in the Super Bowl on Sunday, just beating the 2011 TV audience for the game, according to ratings data on Monday. The Nielsen company said ... New York celebrates Super Bowl, New England suffers ... [Link]
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Egypt telecom tycoon Naguib Sawiris eyes new horizonsReutersBy Paul Ingrassia and Tom Pfeiffer | CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian telecoms magnate Naguib Sawiris wants to get back on the acquisition trail, eyeing businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa after selling a chunk of assets to Russia's Vimpelcom. and more » [Link]
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DEA raids 2 CVS pharmacies in drug abuse probeReuters(Reuters) - Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration raided two CVS pharmacies in Florida as part of an effort to curb the abuse of prescription painkillers and other potentially addictive substances. The action on Saturday came one day after ... and more » [Link]
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Global forex volumes dip, up in N.AmericaReutersNEW YORK/LONDON Feb 6 (Reuters) - Foreign exchange turnover slipped in much of the world in late 2011, a move analysts attributed to intervention by central banks damping speculation even as hopes for a stronger US economy drove volume up in North ... and more » [Link]
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US arms buyer says F-35 jet purchase was bungledReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon's initial plan to start producing Lockheed Martin Corp $382 billion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter years before testing was complete amounted to "acquisition malpractice," the Defense Department's acting chief arms buyer ... and more » [Link]
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After Honda verdict, will consumers head to court?ReutersBy Mitch Lipka (Reuters) - Heather Peters' win in a Los Angeles small claims court against Honda Motor Co has all the makings of a David vs. Goliath battle, but some experts are sceptical it will spur angry consumers nationwide to do what she did: ... and more » [Link]
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Humana forecast is below Street view; shares fallReutersBy Lewis Krauskopf (Reuters) - Humana Inc (HUM.N) forecast a profit for this year below Wall Street estimates, suggesting that investors may be overestimating how much it will earn from a burgeoning Medicare business, and its shares fell almost 6 ... and more » [Link]
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Marathoners who go the distance 100 times or moreReutersBy Dorene Internicola | NEW YORK (Reuters) - For most people running one marathon is a daunting prospect but research scientist Leslie Miller belongs to group of runners who have completed 100 or more marathons, many of them just for the fun of it. and more » [Link]
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Fed should raise rates in 2013, Bullard saysReutersBy Ann Saphir | CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should start raising interest rates next year, a top Fed official said on Monday, arguing that many years of near-zero rates will do little to return economic output to pre-recession levels and ... and more » [Link]
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Exclusive: Asia buys record Africa oil volumes after Iran cutsReutersBy Christopher Johnson | LONDON (Reuters) - Asia's imports of crude from West Africa are at record highs as sanctions on Iran cut supplies from the Islamic Republic to China, a Reuters survey of West African oil flows suggest. Med Crude-Urals steady, Saudis up prices for EuropeReuters Africa all 564 news ... [Link]
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DEA raids 2 CVS pharmacies in drug abuse probeReuters(Reuters) - Agents from the US Drug Enforcement Administration raided two CVS pharmacies in Florida as part of an effort to curb the abuse of prescription painkillers and other potentially addictive substances. The action on Saturday came one day after ... and more » [Link]
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Half of employees globally open to working abroadReutersBy Patricia Reaney | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly half of workers around the world would consider moving to another country for the right job, a pay rise and other incentives such as trips home and language training, according to a new survey released ... and more » [Link]
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Half of employees globally open to working abroadReutersBy Patricia Reaney | NEW YORK Feb 6 (Reuters) - Nearly half of workers around the world would consider moving to another country for the right job, a pay rise and other incentives such as trips home and language training, according to a new survey ... and more » [Link]
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FDA staff unsure about new use for Amgen's XgevaReutersBy Anna Yukhananov | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Reviewers from the US Food and Drug Administration said on Monday that they were not sure whether Amgen Inc's Xgeva bone drug should be approved for a wider use of delaying the spread of cancer to the bone. and more » [Link]
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With economy improving, Obama would beat Romney: pollReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama - bolstered by a stronger economic outlook and recent job growth - would win in a match-up against the two leading Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a poll on Monday showed. and more » [Link]
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China bans airlines from joining EU emissions schemeReutersBy Chris Buckley | BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Monday barred its airlines from joining an EU scheme that could charge for carbon emissions from flights in and out of Europe, escalating a global trade row over the taxing of foreign carriers. Chinese airlines are complying with carbon scheme -EUReuters Africa all 431 ... [Link]
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Fed should raise rates in 2013, Bullard saysReutersBy Ann Saphir CHICAGO Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should start raising interest rates next year, a top Fed official said on Monday, arguing that many years of near-zero rates will do little to return economic output to pre-recession levels ... and more » [Link]
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ON THE MOVE: MSSB team goes independent, joins DynastyReutersBy Ashley Lau Feb 6 (Reuters) - Dynasty Financial, a fast-growing network of financial advisers, has snagged another breakaway practice. After more than two decades working as a broker at several Wall Street firms, financial adviser Larry King tapped ... and more » [Link]
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ON THE MOVE: MSSB team goes independent, joins DynastyReutersBy Ashley Lau Feb 6 (Reuters) - Dynasty Financial, a fast-growing network of financial advisers, has snagged another breakaway practice. After more than two decades working as a broker at several Wall Street firms, financial adviser Larry King tapped ... and more » [Link]
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DIARY - US Company Conference Call/Webcast for Day AheadReutersTHOMSON REUTERS, Corporate Conference Call/Webcast for US Companies for Monday, February 6, 2012. S&P 500 Earnings - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings - Day Ahead Non S&P 500 - Weekly Non S&P 500 - Day Ahead ConferenceCall/Webcast - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings ... and more » [Link]
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COLUMN-Making fracking politically acceptable: John KempReuters(John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own) By John Kemp LONDON Feb 6 (Reuters) - Fracturing oil and gas from tight rock formations promises secure energy supplies for generations, but only if industry and regulators can ... and more » [Link]
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Lamborghini to follow Porsche with SUVReutersBy Laurence Frost and Andreas Cremer | PARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) - Lamborghini, the maker of low-slung supercars once advertised as "closer to the road", is planning a new model that will be further from the tarmac than ever: An SUV. and more » [Link]
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Pakistan factory collapses in gas blast, 5 dead, many trappedReutersBy Mubasher Bukhari | LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - A three-storey factory collapsed on Monday in the Pakistani city of Lahore after a gas explosion, killing at least five people and trapping dozens, emergency officials said. "The factory has completely ... Many trapped after Pakistan factory collapses, three deadReuters Africa ... [Link]
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Eyeing greener acres, new farmers reap growing US aidReutersBy Carey Gillam | HALLSVILLE, Missouri (Reuters) - Dan Pugh wishes he had a bigger tractor and his wife Laura worries about their chickens in the winter weather. But as new farmers putting down roots in rural Missouri, the Pughs are counting on more ... and more » [Link]
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Super Bowl rematch fuels rivalry of the NY-Boston money-setReutersBy David Gaffen (Reuters) - Wall Street traders and fund managers have opinions on almost everything - from politics to religion to the price of a spectacular bottle of wine. But ask about this Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants ... Forgotten Manningham delivers with Super Bowl on the ... [Link]
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Carnival cruise ship passengers struck with virusReuters(Reuters) - More than 100 people on board a cruise ship operated by a unit of Carnival Corp have fallen ill with a stomach virus, the latest setback facing the world's biggest cruise company, which came under scrutiny last month for the Costa Concordia ... and more » [Link]
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US targets food stamp fraud as election loomsReutersBy Lisa Baertlein | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stung by election-year criticism of a program used by one in seven Americans, administrators of US food stamp benefits are intensifying efforts to combat fraud and protect the $75.3 billion plan from the ... and more » [Link]
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Taiwan smartphone maker HTC sees Q1 revenue laggingReutersBy Clare Jim | TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan smartphone maker HTC Corp expects to post much lower-than-expected revenue in the first quarter, underscoring analyst views that it will face another weak quarter and an uphill struggle to prove to investors it ... and more » [Link]
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Miami named most miserable US cityReutersBy Dorene Internicola | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll. and more » [Link]
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Analysis: Iran economy could limp along under sanctionsReutersBy Andrew Torchia | DUBAI (Reuters) - Tightening international sanctions against Iran look set to shrink its economy, push up inflation and further erode its currency, but they may fail to deliver a knock-out blow that forces Tehran to compromise on ... and more » [Link]
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Abbas to head new unity Palestinian government: senior officialReutersRAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas agreed at a meeting in Qatar on Monday to form a unified Palestinian government for the West Bank and Gaza headed by Palestinian President and Fatah chief Mahmoud Abbas, ... and more » [Link]
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Police raids highlight Italy's fight against tax evasionReutersBy James Mackenzie | ROME (Reuters) - The two-man workshop close to the Vatican had been busy when tax police raided it last week, seizing about a million religious articles and souvenirs ranging from rosaries to images of Pope John Paul II. and more » [Link]
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Factbox: MF Global trustee breaks down the money trailReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Since the October 31 bankruptcy of brokerage MF Global, about 72 percent of frozen customer funds have been returned, according to a recent update. MF Global kept an estimated $5.9 billion in US customer segregated funds, ... and more » [Link]
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Many kids still exposed to secondhand smoke in carsReutersBy Genevra Pittman | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new government study reports that while fewer kids and teens are getting exposed to secondhand smoke while riding in the car, rates of exposure are still high enough to warrant concern. and more » [Link]
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Child abuse experts calls for US campaignReutersBy Frederik Joelving | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly 4600 US children were hospitalized with broken bones, traumatic brain injury and other serious damage caused by physical abuse in 2006, according to a new report. Babies younger than one were ... and more » [Link]
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INSIGHT-Two firms flourish in frenzied MF Global aftermathReutersRJ O'Brien, Rosenthal Collins win out * Largest brokers showed little interest in MF accounts * Brokers couldn't pick and chose accounts, took them in bulk By Jeanine Prezioso and Cezary Podkul NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The mad rush to move client ... INSIGHT - Two firms flourish in frenzied MF ... [Link]
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German stocks - Factors to watch on February 6ReutersFRANKFURT Feb 6 (Reuters) - The DAX top-30 index looked set to open 0.4 percent lower on Monday, according to premarket data from brokerage Lang & Schwarz at 0706 GMT. The following are some of the factors that may move German stocks: DEUTSCHE BOERSE ... Deutsche Boerse board member wants CEO out: ... [Link]
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Giants' defense comes up big in Super Bowl winReutersBy Steve Keating | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Eli Manning may have been voted most valuable player of the Super Bowl but it was a relentless New York Giants defense that earned much of the credit for a heart-stopping 21-17 win over the New England ... and more » [Link]
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Insight: Two firms flourish in frenzied MF Global aftermathReutersBy Jeanine Prezioso and Cezary Podkul | NEW YORK (Reuters) - The mad rush to move client money out of MF Global Inc. after its collapse left two firms with the bulk of customer accounts, while other brokerages emerged with only minor gains from the ... INSIGHT - Two firms flourish in ... [Link]
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Welker distraught after key drop in Super Bowl lossReutersBy Simon Evans | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - With tears welling up in his eyes, New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker was inconsolable after dropping a crucial catch in the 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. and more » [Link]
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Madonna dazzles with slick Super Bowl halftime showReuters(Adds details) By Chris Michaud Feb 5 (Reuters) - Pop superstar Madonna dazzled football fans and more than 100 million television viewers on Sunday when she performed during a glittery, spectacular Super Bowl halftime show. Madonna, the first female ... and more » [Link]
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Resilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super BowlReutersBy Lisa Richwine | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - General Motors scored with an Armageddon-proof Chevy truck while a Clint Eastwood pep talk for America won notice for rival Chrysler during the high-stakes brand battle at Sunday's Super Bowl. and more » [Link]
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Global Aviation files for bankruptcyReutersFeb 5 (Reuters) - Global Aviation Holdings Inc , the largest commercial provider of charter air transportation for the US military, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to achieve "industry competitiveness" by cutting costs and debt load. and more » [Link]
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Goldman's Blankfein campaigns for gay marriageReutersBy Greg Roumeliotis | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein, one of Wall Street's most powerful figures, has become the first major business leader to join a national media campaign in support of same-sex marriage ... and more » [Link]
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Giants win Super Bowl thriller against PatriotsReutersBy Julian Linden | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The New York Giants reclaimed the greatest prize in North American sports with a nail-biting 21-17 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Inspired by their dynamic ... Analysis: String of mistakes opens door for Giants' Super win ... [Link]
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Euro softens as Greek deadline loomsReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The euro took something of a hit on Monday as Greek coalition parties dithered on approving the terms for a new bailout with a deadline just hours away. Greece's coalition members must tell the European Union by noon on Monday (1000 ... and more » [Link]
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Stanley and Levin in dramatic reversals of fortuneReuters(Reuters) - In a stunning reversal of fortune, Kyle Stanley bounced back from his own nightmare a week ago to win the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona by one shot Sunday as Spencer Levin suffered an agonizing meltdown. While Stanley came from eight ... Stanley overhauls fading Levin to win Phoenix ... [Link]
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Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands actionReutersBy Lefteris Papadimas and Daniel Flynn | ATHENS/PARIS (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country's political leaders responded by ... and more » [Link]
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Gold rebounds after heavy loss; Asia rushes to buyReutersBy Rujun Shen | SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Spot gold rebounded on Monday as Asian buyers rushed to snatch bargains after better-than-expected US jobs data helped prices fall nearly 2 percent in the previous session, but the uncertain global economic outlook ... and more » [Link]
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Gingrich vows to take fight to "timid" RomneyReutersBy John Whitesides | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican Newt Gingrich vowed on Sunday to press ahead with his struggling presidential bid after a big loss in Nevada, saying he will focus on drawing a contrast with "timid" rival Mitt Romney. Republican Romney sails to easy win in NevadaReuters Africa Romney looks to ... [Link]
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Police clear DC Occupy site, protesters look to a new dayReutersBy Lily Kuo | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US police officers cleared tents from an "Occupy" protest site in downtown Washington on Sunday, but demonstrators said even without the camp they would continue to fight for economic equality and other issues. and more » [Link]
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Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fixReutersBy Laura MacInnis and Parisa Hafezi | WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the ... Iran threatens to hit any country used to ... [Link]
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stocks rise as US jobs gain outweighs fearsReutersBy Chikako Mogi | TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares rose on Monday as surprisingly robust US jobs data bolstered investor risk appetite, overshadowing worries about a lack of progress in Greek debt restructuring talks that are vital to containing the euro ... and more » [Link]
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CommVault says will go it alone, despite M&A buzzReutersBy Nadia Damouni | NEW YORK (Reuters) - CommVault Systems Inc has managed to skirt rampant consolidation in the fast-growing storage software market, and CEO Bob Hammer is planning to keep it that way. CommVault, which has a market value of about $2.3 ... and more » [Link]
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"Intentional" explosion kills husband, two sons of missing womanReutersBy Mary Slosson (Reuters) - An "intentional" house explosion on Sunday near Tacoma, Washington killed the husband and two sons of a Utah woman missing since December 2009, fire department officials said. The explosion happened shortly after a Child ... and more » [Link]
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Rangers extend dominance over FlyersReuters(Reuters) - Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference traded blows until the New York Rangers landed a third-period knockout over Philadelphia in a 5-2 win on Sunday that extended their domination over the Flyers. Scoring three straight goals in ... and more » [Link]
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Catholics urged to write Congress on birth control ruleReutersBy Greg McCune | CHICAGO (Reuters) - American Catholic clergy called on the faithful to write Congress to protest new birth control rules from President Barack Obama's administration, stepping up a campaign that began a week ago with denunciations from ... and more » [Link]
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Nikkei set to rise after strong US jobs dataReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's leading share index is expected to open higher on Monday as the US economy showed further improvement with forecast-beating jobs data, raising hopes for Japanese companies, which have disappointed in the latest quarterly ... and more » [Link]
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GM, Ford feud over Super Bowl adReutersBy Bernie Woodall | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A simmering feud between General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co heated up on Sunday as Ford objected to GM's Super Bowl advertisement for its Chevy Silverado pickup truck. The ad, which will run on NBC's ... and more » [Link]
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House explosion kills husband, two sons of missingReutersBy Mary Slosson (Reuters) - An "intentional" house explosion on Sunday near Tacoma, Washington killed the husband and two sons of a Utah woman missing since December 2009, fire department officials said. The explosion happened shortly after a Child ... and more » [Link]
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Catholics urged to write Congress on birth control ruleReutersBy Greg McCune | CHICAGO (Reuters) - Catholic clergy on Sunday called on the faithful to write Congress to protest new birth control rules from President Barack Obama's administration, stepping up a campaign that began a week ago with denunciations ... and more » [Link]
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Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations, to attend EGMReutersTOKYO/LONDON Feb 6 (Reuters) - Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, ... Olympus to hold shareholder meeting on April 20Reuters Canada all 27 news articles » ... [Link]
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Local firms vie for Yum's slice of China marketReutersBy Terril Yue Jones | BEIJING (Reuters) - Four floors up overlooking the bustle of the cavernous Joy City Mall in Beijing, diners take a break from shopping to slurp noodles and nibble on dumplings at an Ajisen restaurant. It's an increasingly common ... and more » [Link]
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Merger fails, but D.Boerse CEO says allies a mustReutersFRANKFURT (Reuters) - D.Boerse CEO eyes new allies as NYSE deal crumbles Deutsche Boerse (DB1Gn.DE) does not believe it can survive in the long term without a new partner despite the collapse of its proposed $7.4 billion merger with NYSE Euronext (NYX. and more » [Link]
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Clinton calls UN Syria vote a "travesty"ReutersBy Arshad Mohammed | SOFIA (Reuters) - Russia and China's veto of a UN Security Council resolution on Syria was a travesty, the United States said on Saturday, saying it would work with other nations to support democratic change in the Arab nation. Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria ... [Link]
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NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding rowReutersBy Edmund Blair and Marwa Awad | CAIRO (Reuters) - The cases of 40 foreign and Egyptian activists, including 19 Americans subject to travel bans over their work for pro-democracy and other groups, have been referred to court, judicial sources said ... Egypt's Mubarak may move to prison hospital ... [Link]
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Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalizedReutersPANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Manuel Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital after suffering a possible stroke, the national police said on Sunday. Noriega, 77, was moved from the El Renacer ... and more » [Link]
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Europe's shadow darkens outlookReutersBy Pedro Nicolaci da Costa | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A renewed focus on Europe's banking and debt crisis may quickly sap the nascent optimism about global economic prospects that followed a remarkably solid US January employment report. and more » [Link]
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UN victory may push Syria's Assad into unwinnable warReutersBy Joseph Logan | BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's victory in dodging a UN resolution it deemed a license for regime change may only escalate its internal conflict into a full-fledged civil war that many analysts believe President Bashar al-Assad cannot ... and more » [Link]
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Small Super Bowl protest for anti-union lawReutersBy Susan Guyett | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - A small group of about 50 activists marched to Lucas Oil Stadium where the Super Bowl will be played later on Sunday to peacefully protest Indiana's new anti-union "right-to-work" law. Belichick says Gronkowski will play: reportReuters Canada all 6,252 news articles » [Link]
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Forget Romney, Obama: Tim Tebow Tops Reuters PollReutersAsked which NFL playoff quarterback they would choose for president of the United States in the coming election, more than one in four voters go for Tebow, according to the results of a new Reuters/Ipsos poll of likely voters released on Friday. and more » [Link]
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'Chronicle' wins tight box office raceReutersBy Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES Feb 5 (Reuters) - Teen boys with superpowers helped lift the movie box office to unexpected heights over Super Bowl weekend as thriller "Chronicle" edged "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe's haunted house movie "The Woman ... "Chronicle" edges "Woman in Black" at box officeReuters Canada all 475 news articles » ... [Link]
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Fighting over captured Yemeni city kills fiveReutersADEN (Reuters) - Four Islamists linked to al Qaeda and a soldier have been killed in clashes in southern Yemen, security sources said Sunday, hours after the government said it had begun a cease-fire to secure the area before a presidential election ... Militants attack Yemen army base in southReuters Canada all 104 ... [Link]
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Carnival cruise ship passengers struck with virusReutersFeb 5 (Reuters) - More than 100 people on board a cruise ship operated by a unit of Carnival Corp have fallen ill with a stomach virus, the latest setback facing the world's biggest cruise company, which came under scrutiny last month for the Costa ... and more » [Link]
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Israel's Netanyahu to visit US next monthReutersBy Jeffrey Heller | JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next month, his office said Sunday, amid heightened speculation that Israel might attack Iranian nuclear facilities despite US reservations. and more » [Link]
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Anger, disarray and double defeat take toll on GingrichReutersBy Ros Krasny | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. And Republican Newt Gingrich certainly will hope the disarray that marred his campaign in Nevada last week will not doom his White House bid as he heads toward a possible ... Republican Romney sails to easy win ... [Link]
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Mushroom pickers found in Oregon after six days lostReutersBy Teresa Carson | PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - Three people out picking mushrooms who disappeared for six days in a southwest Oregon forest were recovering from their ordeal after being found on Saturday, authorities said. Belinda and Daniel Conne, 47, ... and more » [Link]
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'Chronicle' edges 'Woman in Black' at box officeReutersLOS ANGELES Feb 5 (Reuters) - Thriller "Chronicle" edged haunted house film "The Woman in Black" in a tight box-office race that saw both movies beating pre-weekend forecasts, studio estimates released on Sunday showed. "Chronicle," a story about three ... and more » [Link]
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US, Japan agree to partial Marine transfer from Okinawa-mediaReutersTOKYO Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United States and Japan have agreed to tweak a six-year-old agreement on Marines based on the southern island of Okinawa, allowing Washington to deploy forces to the Pacific island of Guam regardless of the debate over ... and more » [Link]
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Iran threatens to hit any country used to attack its soilReutersBy Parisa Hafezi | TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will target any country used as a launchpad for attacks against its soil, the deputy Revolutionary Guards commander said, expanding Tehran's range of threats in an increasingly volatile stand-off with world ... Iranians bemoan sanctions hardship as vote approachesReuters India ... [Link]
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ET, the new alien scaring global marketsReuters IndiaBy Huw Jones (Reuters) - The United States is coming to be seen as a global threat, acting unilaterally with aggressive new market rules that critics say will hurt US firms, foreign banks, and international markets in one swoop. and more » [Link]
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Anti-Putin protesters show staying power in RussiaReutersBy Timothy Heritage | MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin's opponents vowed on Sunday to press on with demonstrations against his 12-year domination of Russia after tens of thousands attended a march which kept up the momentum of their protest movement. and more » [Link]
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BBC says Iran targeting families of its journalistsReutersLONDON Feb 5 (Reuters) - Iranian authorities are increasingly arresting and threatening the families of British Broadcasting Corporation journalists to force them to quit its Persian news service, the BBC's head said on Sunday. and more » [Link]
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Attack on Iran "would be disaster," must talk: TurkeyReutersMUNICH (Reuters) - Turkey and Qatar urged the West Sunday not to attack Iran to solve a nuclear row, but to make greater efforts to negotiate an end to the dispute. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, a gathering of security officials and ... and more » [Link]
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Euro zone insists no Greek rescue without reformsReutersBy Jan Strupczewski | BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers told Greece it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately held debt until it guaranteed to implement reforms to secure a second financing package from the euro ... Clock ticks on Greece's bailout deadlineReuters India all 2,252 news ... [Link]
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Subs, silos, UAVs: Rumors cloud Israel's Iran cloutReutersBy Dan Williams | JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Asked about the profusion of foreign reports that their armed forces could soon attack Iran, Israeli officials tend to smile and shrug enigmatically, seemingly content to let such guesswork simmer. Iranians bemoan sanctions hardship as vote approachesReuters India Iran says will hit any country used ... [Link]
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Chile Codelco: tough to match 2011 output in 2012ReutersSANTIAGO Feb 5 (Reuters) - The world's No.1 copper producer, Chilean state giant Codelco, will struggle this year to match record 2011 copper output of 1.735 million tonnes, CEO Diego Hernandez said in the El Mercurio newspaper's Sunday edition. and more » [Link]
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Obama has small-check donor advantage over RomneyReutersBy Alina Selyukh and Alexander Cohen | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It does not guarantee him re-election in November, but it is an advantage President Barack Obama is likely to carry into the fall: a broad base of supporters who have given him the symbolic ... and more » [Link]
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Deutsche Boerse board member wants CEO out: paperReutersFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Boerse's (DB1Gn.DE) chief executive Reto Francioni should step down following the collapse of its $7.4 billion plan to merge with NYSE Euronext (NYX.N), a member of the German exchange operator's supervisory board told a ... and more » [Link]
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China's Wen says farmers' rights flouted by land grabsReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China has failed to give farmers adequate protection from arbitrary seizures of land, Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published on Sunday in which he acknowledged that the resulting discontent is fanning protests. Wen says China has stake in helping EuropeReuters Canada all 412 news articles » [Link]
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Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashesReutersBy Edmund Blair and Yasmine Saleh | CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing ... NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding row ... [Link]
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Militants claim attack on Nigeria Eni oil pipelineReutersBy Tife Owalabi | YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - A Nigerian militant group based in the oil-producing Niger Delta said on Sunday it had attacked an oil pipeline owned by Italian firm Eni where witnesses said there was a fire late on Saturday. and more » [Link]
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Bahrain opposition launch week-long rally for reformReutersBy Andrew Hammond | MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahraini opposition parties, launching a week-long 'sit-in' for political reforms at a mass rally, swore on Sunday to take their campaign to the centre of last year's democracy protest in the capital Manama. and more » [Link]
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Iran raid likely to drag in US and hurt global economyReutersBy William Maclean | MUNICH (Reuters) - An Israeli raid on Iran's nuclear facilities would deliver a painful shock to the global economy, revive flagging Islamist militancy and possibly drag the United States into a regional war whether it backed its ... ANALYSIS-Subs, silos, UAVs: Rumours cloud Israel's Iran clout ... [Link]
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Police, some on horseback, clear Occupy DC protestersReuters IndiaBy Lily Kuo and Ian Simpson | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Police removed protesters as they confiscated bedding and most tents on Saturday from an "Occupy" protest site just blocks from the White House, enforcing a no-camping rule for the public McPherson ... Police begin clearing Occupy DC protest siteReuters all 879 ... [Link]
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Military comeback a distant dream for Afghan TalibanReutersBy Rob Taylor | KABUL (Reuters) - A secret NATO report showing the strength of confidence among the Afghan Taliban is raising concerns from Kabul to Washington that the militant group might overrun the country again when foreign combat forces finally ... Civilian deaths in Afghan war up for fifth straight year ... [Link]
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Coyotes take bite out of SharksReuters(Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes broke out of an extended slump in form with a confidence-boosting 5-3 home win over Pacific Division rival San Jose on Saturday. The Coyotes (23-21-8) won for just the fourth time in their past 13 games and halted the ... and more » [Link]
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Three Tibetans self-immolate in western China: reportReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - Three Tibetans in southwestern China have set themselves ablaze in protest against Chinese rule, Radio Free Asia reported, the latest in a series of self-immolations over the past year. The three set themselves on fire on Friday in ... and more » [Link]
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Micron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's deathReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash. Hours after Appleton's death on Friday ... and more » [Link]
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Running back Martin among six players into Hall of FameReutersBy Larry Fine | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Curtis Martin, who ranks fourth on the National Football League's all-time rushing list, was one of six players elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday. Martin, who played for the Patriots and Jets, ... and more » [Link]
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Gingrich vows to take fight to "timid" RomneyReutersBy John Whitesides | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican Newt Gingrich vowed on Sunday to press ahead with his struggling presidential bid after another big loss in Nevada, saying he will focus on drawing a contrast with "timid" rival Mitt Romney. Republican Romney sails to easy win in NevadaReuters Africa Romney looks ... [Link]
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Anger after Russia, China block UN action on SyriaReutersBy Joseph Logan and Patrick Worsnip | BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Western and Arab states voiced outrage Sunday after Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution that would have backed an Arab plan urging Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up ... Arab League to pursue Syria efforts after UN ... [Link]
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American Levin extends lead at Phoenix OpenReuters(Reuters) - Little-known American Spencer Levin held his nerve over the tricky closing stretch to move six shots clear after Saturday's third round of the frost-delayed Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona. The cigarette-puffing Levin recovered from a ... and more » [Link]
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Cancer survivors line up as opponents in Super BowlReutersBy Simon Evans | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - There can only be one winner in Sunday's Super Bowl but for two opposing players, a bigger battle has already been won, victory over cancer. New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich and New England Patriots ... and more » [Link]
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Mali says 20 rebels killed, thousands fleeReutersBy Tiemoko Diallo and Adama Diarra | BAMAKO/KIDAL, Mali (Reuters) - Mali's defense ministry said on Saturday the armed forces had killed about 20 northern separatist rebels and taken a dozen more prisoner during two days of clashes in the Timbuktu ... and more » [Link]
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Indianapolis officials urge Super Bowl crowds to play it safeReuters(Reuters) - Indianapolis authorities called on Super Bowl celebrants to play it safe on Saturday night at festivities near the city's football stadium, after at least 10 people were injured the previous evening. As part of the buildup to the ... and more » [Link]
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Euro zone loses patience with GreeceReutersBy Jan Strupczewski | BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers told Greece on Saturday it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately-held debt until it guaranteed it would implement reforms needed to secure a second ... New Greek package may need up to 145 bln from euro zone - sources ... [Link]
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US Army in Europe eyes greater partner trainingReutersBy Alexandra Hudson | MUNICH (Reuters) - The US military, which is cutting its presence in Europe, plans to expand its training of European partners to cope with new threats posed by interlinked criminal and militant networks smuggling weapons and ... and more » [Link]
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Parents urge more tests as twitches spread at New York schoolReutersBy Neale Gulley | LE ROY, New York (Reuters) - State health officials have added three more names to a growing list of students in this working-class town who are experiencing mysterious tics and twitching, while authorities on Saturday sought to ... and more » [Link]
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Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenesReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young star said in an interview. and more » [Link]
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Bahrainis hold independent dialogue over political crisisReutersBy Andrew Hammond | MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrainis of different political stripes faced off in a rare forum on Saturday to try to bridge deep rifts against a backdrop of continued disturbances outside the Gulf Arab state's capital. and more » [Link]
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Senegal opposition signs anti-Wade pactReutersBy Diadie Ba | DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade's main rivals pledged on Saturday to campaign together in an effort to force him to withdraw from an election next month. The group did not give details on how they would try to ... and more » [Link]
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European chill moves west, 122 die in UkraineReutersBy Richard Balmforth | KIEV (Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe swept westwards over the continent on Saturday, blanketing Rome's Colosseum with snow for the first time in three decades and disrupting ... Ukraine death toll from cold rises to 122Reuters India all 1,725 ... [Link]
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Major snowstorm barrels down on Central PlainsReutersBy Eric Johnson | CHICAGO (Reuters) - A major winter storm that dumped two feet of snow on the Denver area marched eastward on Saturday, buffeting the Central Plains with heavy snowfall and wind gusts of 25 miles per hour. The snowstorm that pummeled ... and more » [Link]
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Egypt council wants earlier presidential voteReutersCAIRO (Reuters) - A civilian council appointed to advise Egypt's military rulers said on Saturday preparations for a presidential election should begin on February 23, a step that would bring forward the presidential election from an expected June date ... and more » [Link]
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Tunisia "to withdraw recognition" of Syria governmentReutersBy Tarek Amara | TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia has started the procedure for withdrawing its recognition of the Syrian leadership under President Bashar al-Assad and for expelling the Syrian ambassador, the Tunisian president said on Saturday. Russia, China veto UN resolution on SyriaReuters Canada Obama: UN must take stand against Syria brutality ... [Link]
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RPT-Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzzReutersBy Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Super Bowl is still two days away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their yet-to-be-aired commercials score millions of hits online and rack up pre-game buzz. and more » [Link]
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Egypt's military rulers face calls for earlier voteReutersBy Tom Perry and Sherine El Madany | CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's military faced pressure on Saturday to speed up its transfer of power to civilians, as top public figures demanded a faster transition and street protests against army rule disrupted the ... Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight on ... [Link]
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Arizona candidate says English challenge an abuse of powerReutersBy Mary Slosson | SAN LUIS, Arizona (Reuters) - An Arizona city council candidate struck from the ballot over her limited English skills concedes she isn't fluent in the language but called the legal challenge an abuse of power that could keep her from ... and more » [Link]
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Jury convicts Indiana elections chiefReutersBy Susan Guyett | NOBLESVILLE, Ind (Reuters) - An Indiana jury convicted embattled Republican Secretary of State Charlie White in the early hours of Saturday on six out of seven felony charges including perjury, theft and voter fraud. and more » [Link]
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Missile defense cooperation could be "game-changer" for US, Russia: reportReutersBy Susan Cornwell | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Missile defense, an issue that has poisoned US-Russia relations, could be a "game-changer" that transforms ties if the two sides cooperate on a shared system, says a report by former top officials from both ... and more » [Link]
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Police begin clearing Occupy DC protest siteReutersBy Ian Simpson | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Police removed bedding and most tents on Saturday at an "Occupy" protest site just blocks from the White House, enforcing a no-camping rule at a public square that has housed protesters for months. and more » [Link]
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Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun controlReutersBy Emily Flitter | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Among the slick, million-dollar ads for the likes of Pepsi and Honda during the Super Bowl this Sunday, viewers in Washington will see a far more modest spot. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor ... and more » [Link]
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Deutsche Boerse board member wants CEO out: paperReutersFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Boerse's (DB1Gn.DE) chief executive Reto Francioni should step down following the collapse of its $7.4 billion plan to merge with NYSE Euronext (NYX.N), a member of the German exchange operator's supervisory board told a ... Deutsche Boerse board member wants CEO out - paperReuters UK all 156 news ... [Link]
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Olympics-Not about medals for cash-splashing SwedenReutersBy Phil O'Connor | STOCKHOLM Feb 4 (Reuters) - Sweden's sports and culture minister has told Reuters the government does not expect a gold rush of Olympic medals despite investing almost 200 million euros ($264 million) in sport. and more » [Link]
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Police mass at scene of Occupy protest in WashingtonReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Police officers wearing helmets and carrying shields arrived at the site where protesters with the "Occupy" movement have been staging a demonstration since October, but it was not immediately clear whether they would evict the ... and more » [Link]
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Greece says faces 24-hour deadline to clinch rescueReutersBy George Georgiopoulos and Renee Maltezou | ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has just one day left to strike a deal with impatient lenders and reluctant political party leaders on a 130 billion rescue plan before the country is pushed towards a chaotic ... New Greek package may need up to 145 bln from ... [Link]
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Obama presses Congress to pass aid to homeownersReutersBy Caren Bohan | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday pressed lawmakers to pass his proposal to provide up to $10 billion in aid to struggling homeowners, saying a failure to address the housing crisis would put the rest of the ... and more » [Link]
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Russians stage rival protests over PutinReutersBy Thomas Grove and Alissa de Carbonnel | MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Russians defied bitter cold in Moscow on Saturday to demand fair elections in a march against Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, while supporters of the prime minister staged ... and more » [Link]
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Senior Indiana official convicted of perjury, fraudReutersBy Susan Guyett | NOBLESVILLE, Indiana (Reuters) - A jury early on Saturday convicted Indiana's Republican Secretary of State Charlie White on six felony counts including perjury, theft and voter fraud but cleared him on a seventh charge. and more » [Link]
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Gingrich raps New York's Bloomberg on religion issueReutersBy Ros Krasny | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich inserted himself into the long-running controversy about whether religious groups should be allowed to hold services in New York City public schools, ... Romney looks to boost front-runner status in NevadaReuters India all 18,317 news articles » [Link]
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Army drops charges against last soldier in Afghan murder caseReutersBy Laura L. Myers | SEATTLE (Reuters) - The US Army has dismissed all charges against the last of five soldiers to face a court-martial in the slaying of unarmed Afghan civilians, officials from their home base near Tacoma, Washington, said on Friday. and more » [Link]
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Alabama police shoot dead fugitive cop killerReutersBy Kelli Dugan | MOBILE, Alabama (Reuters) - Authorities shot and killed an escaped inmate Friday who stabbed one Mobile police officer to death and wounded a second after fleeing in a stolen police car. Cpl. Christopher Levy, spokesman for the Mobile ... and more » [Link]
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Prosecutor links accused California killer to 2 more murdersReutersBy Troy Anderson | SANTA ANA, California (Reuters) - An Iraq war veteran already charged in the "thrill" killings of four Orange County homeless men has been linked by DNA evidence to the murders of the mother and brother of a high school friend, ... and more » [Link]
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Actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81ReutersBy Piya Sinha-Roy | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a Manhattan hospital, ... and more » [Link]
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Author traces roots of US political conspiracy theoriesReutersBy Andrea Burzynski | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Extremist political conspiracies such as "birthers" and "truthers" may be a dominant theme of post-9/11 America, but in a new book by Arthur Goldwag, he argues that modern conservative groups may be a ... and more » [Link]
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Death toll hits 217 in shelling of Syria's Homs-groupReutersBEIRUT (Reuters) - At least 217 people were killed in shelling by Syrian forces in the city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human rights said on Saturday. "The death toll is now at least 217 people killed in Homs, 138 of them killed in the ... Syrians storm embassy in ... [Link]
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Wall Street analysts struggle to predict AppleReutersBy Poornima Gupta and Noel Randewich | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - By day, Robert Leitao manages a Catholic church in Southern California. By night, he indulges his other passion: predicting Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) results. Leitao is part of a cadre of ... and more » [Link]
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Occupy activists to protest right-to-work at Super BowlReutersINDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Anti-Wall Street activists said on Friday they will march to protest Indiana's new anti-union "right-to-work" law in downtown Indianapolis this weekend, where the New England Patriots and New York Giants will face off in the ... and more » [Link]
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New York sues banks over electronic mortgage systemReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Friday sued three major US banks, accusing them of fraud for using an electronic mortgage database that resulted in deceptive and illegal practices. and more » [Link]
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Virginia lawmakers pass abortion, adoption billsReutersBy Matthew A. Ward | PORTSMOUTH, Va (Reuters) - Virginia would halt taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income women in cases where the fetus is severely physically deformed or mentally deficient under Republican-backed legislation passed Friday by state ... and more » [Link]
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Last three victims identified from Florida pileupsReutersBy Barbara Liston | ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - A medical examiner has positively identified the final unknown victims of the grisly Florida highway pileups that claimed 11 lives last weekend, authorities said Friday. The three victims were traveling in a ... and more » [Link]
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Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly: studyReutersBy Kerry Grens | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a ... and more » [Link]
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US college ratings game set for shakeupReutersBy Stephanie Simon (Reuters) - An elite California college's admission this week that it tried to boost its reputation by inflating the test scores of incoming freshmen has stoked a heated debate over the outsized influence and controversial ... and more » [Link]
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Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzzReutersBy Lisa Richwine | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Super Bowl is still two days away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their yet-to-be-aired commercials score millions of hits online and rack up pre-game buzz. and more » [Link]
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Bernanke defends low rate policy for weak economyReutersBy Pedro Nicolaci da Costa | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday defended the US central bank's policies against charges from Republican lawmakers they risked sparking inflation, saying the economy still needs ... and more » [Link]
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Republicans eye government jobs to limit defense cutsReutersBy Donna Smith | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Senate Republicans wanting to spare the military from further deep spending cuts on Thursday unveiled a money-saving proposal to slash the federal workforce by 5 percent instead. and more » [Link]
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Analysis:Nuclear crisis bolsters Japan push for utilities reformReutersBy Linda Sieg | TOKYO (Reuters) - Mayor Nobuto Hosaka had more than saving taxpayers' money on his mind when he recently invited bids from rivals of giant utility Tokyo Electric Power Co to supply power to his ward in Japan's capital. and more » [Link]
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Amid peace bid, US got purported letter from TalibanReutersBy Missy Ryan and Warren Strobel | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House received a letter last year purported to come directly from Mullah Omar, the reclusive leader of the Taliban, asking the United States to deliver militant prisoners whose ... and more » [Link]
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Jobs numbers boost Obama, needs lasting trendReutersBy Patricia Zengerle | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An unexpectedly strong jobs report on Friday boosted President Barack Obama's re-election prospects, but the trend must last to deny his opponents the biggest cudgel they have to bash him before the ... and more » [Link]
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Dow Chemical considers locking in low gas pricesReutersBy Ernest Scheyder | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co (DOW.N), one of the largest US buyers of natural gas, is considering a hedging program for the first time in a decade to lock in rock-bottom prices for the fuel. The move by Dow, the largest US ... and more » [Link]
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Nerve disorder does not recur after later vaccines: studyReutersBy Kerry Grens | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns by some that vaccines might cause a crippling nerve disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, a new study finds that people who receive vaccines after previously having been diagnosed with ... and more » [Link]
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Going mobile: Travel's eventual high-tech futureReutersBy Peter Myers | LONDON (Reuters) - Welcome to the airport terminal of the future. There are self-service bag drops but no check-in desks. Your passage is seamless, punctuated behind the scenes only by discrete Near Field Communication (NFC) sensors. and more » [Link]
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Miami named most miserable US cityReutersBy Dorene Internicola | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll. and more » [Link]
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Tyson shares up on profit beat, beef outlookReutersBy Martinne Geller (Reuters) - Tyson Foods Inc's (TSN.N) first-quarter profit blew past Wall Street estimates and the meat processor said it expects beef margins to recover in the back half of the year, helping to send its shares up more than 5 percent ... and more » [Link]
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Estee Lauder raises ad spendingReutersBy Nivedita Bhattacharjee (Reuters) - Cosmetics company Estee Lauder Cos Inc (EL.N) forecast quarterly earnings far below Wall Street estimates, saying it suffered because of foreign exchange rates and would increase investments in advertising, ... and more » [Link]
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Plosser slams Fed's 2014 low-rate forecastReutersBy Jonathan Spicer | GLADWYNE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A top Federal Reserve official sharply criticized the US central bank's decision last week to telegraph ultra low interest rates for nearly three more years, saying on Wednesday the move ... and more » [Link]
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EU regulators want Google to halt new privacy policyReutersBy Claire Davenport | BRUSSELS Feb 3 (Reuters) - A group of European regulators has written to Google Inc calling on it to halt the introduction of its new privacy policy, saying it needs to investigate whether the proposals sufficiently protect users' ... and more » [Link]
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Libya enjoys political flowering ahead of electionsReutersBy Mahmoud Habboush | GHARYAN, Libya (Reuters) - As explosions reverberated from the hills near Gharyan, a group met in a college auditorium to hear how one party wants to ensure democracy takes root in Libya. "A nation without democracy means nothing ... and more » [Link]
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US tourists seized in Egypt's Sinai releasedReutersCAIRO (Reuters) - Two American women kidnapped by gunmen in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Friday were released into army custody a few hours later, security sources said. The gunmen in the isolated desert region had apparently been seeking a ransom, ... and more » [Link]
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Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge |ReutersBy Lucia Mutikani | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to a near three-year low, giving a boost to President Barack Obama. and more » [Link]
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US indicts Wegelin bank for helping Americans avoid taxReutersBy Lynnley Browning (Reuters) - The United States indicted Wegelin, the oldest Swiss private bank, on charges that it enabled wealthy Americans to evade taxes on at least $1.2 billion hidden in offshore bank accounts, the US Justice Department said on ... Swiss bankers' nerves fray after Wegelin indictmentReuters UK all 179 ... [Link]
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Ford draws on luxury hotel experience for Lincoln overhaulReutersBy Deepa Seetharaman | DETROIT (Reuters) - In the plan to overhaul its luxury Lincoln brand, Ford Motor Co is embarking on a new approach, leaving behind the routine ideas of the auto industry and instead taking cues from the likes of high-end boutique ... and more » [Link]
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Instant view: January nonfarm payrolls rose by 243000ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The US economy created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate dropped to a near three-year low of 8.3 percent, indicating last quarter's growth carried into early 2012. COMMENTS: WILLIAM LARKIN ... Snap analysis: US job creation accelerates broadlyReuters Canada ... [Link]
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Some colleges cut tuition, hasten graduationReutersBy Jilian Mincer and Stephanie Simon (Reuters) - Even before President Barack Obama announced plans last month to push colleges to improve affordability, a number of schools beat him to the punch by lowering tuition and helping students graduate in ... and more » [Link]
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Snap analysis: Job creation accelerates broadlyReutersBy Jason Lange | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Job creation is accelerating throughout the economy, giving President Barack Obama's reelection bid a boost and increasing the chances the jobless rate could improve faster than the Federal Reserve expects. and more » [Link]
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RPT-UPDATE 2-Hungary's Malev stops flying as planes held overseasReuters(Repeats to additional Reuters clients) * All Malev flights grounded as of 0500 GMT on Friday * Says situation unsustainable, stopped to minimise losses * Comes after EU ruling in January to repay state aid * Malev accounts for 40 pct of Budapest ... and more » [Link]
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DIARY - US Company Conference Call/Webcast for Day AheadReutersTHOMSON REUTERS, Corporate Conference Call/Webcast for US Companies for Friday, February 3, 2012. S&P 500 Earnings - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings - Day Ahead Non S&P 500 - Weekly Non S&P 500 - Day Ahead ConferenceCall/Webcast - Weekly S&P 500 Earnings ... and more » [Link]
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Delta says unit revenue up, may cut jobsReuters(Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) on Thursday said unit revenue rose in January as corporate travel continues to be strong, and added it was looking for opportunities to cut headcount in a bid to pare costs. Delta President Edward Bastian also said ... and more » [Link]
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Oil up sharply on US jobs surge, IranReutersBy Robert Gibbons | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude prices rose to a near three-month peak on Friday in heavy volume trading after a report showed the US economy in January created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months, fueling hopes of stronger ... and more » [Link]
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Sprint investors in purgatory until 2013ReutersBy Sinead Carew | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel (SN), like its bigger rivals, is expected to report a steep decline in fourth-quarter profit margins due to its launch of the costly Apple Inc (AAPL.O) iPhone. But the comparison ends there, ... and more » [Link]
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US stock index futures point to slightly higher startReutersLONDON Feb 3 (Reuters) - * US stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher opening on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 all up between 0.1 and 0.3 percent at 1001 GMT. and more » [Link]
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EU regulators want Google to halt new privacy policyReutersBy Claire Davenport | BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A group of European regulators has written to Google Inc calling on it to halt the introduction of its new privacy policy, saying it needs to investigate whether the proposals sufficiently protect users' ... and more » [Link]
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Iran threatens retaliation over oil embargoReutersBy Parisa Hafezi | TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's supreme leader threatened on Friday to retaliate against the West for sanctions, a day after a US newspaper said defense secretary Leon Panetta believed Israel was likely to bomb Iran within months to stop ... U.S. charges prompt debate over Iran threatReuters AlertNet all 2,807 news ... [Link]
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Senate OKs insider trading curbs on lawmakersReutersBy David Lawder | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday approved new curbs aimed at preventing lawmakers from trading shares based on inside information, but also extended the bill's disclosure requirements to more than 300000 other federal ... and more » [Link]
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Shipwreck may hold $3 bln in platinum, Maine seaman saysReutersBy Zach Howard (Reuters) - A Maine seafarer said he had found the wreck of a World War II merchant ship off the Massachusetts coast, sunk while carrying a cargo of the precious metal platinum valued today at nearly $3 billion, an unprecedented find ... and more » [Link]
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Gold falls 1 percent on jobs, posts small weekly lossReutersBy Frank Tang and Jan Harvey | NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Gold fell 1 percent on Friday, its biggest one-day loss in over a month, after encouraging US payrolls data smashed hopes of extra stimulus from the Federal Reserve, which had been priced into ... PRECIOUS-Gold retreats towards $1750/oz after US ... [Link]
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Merged Glencore, Xstrata would take aim at iron oreReutersBy James Regan | SYDNEY (Reuters) - An $80 billion marriage of commodities trader Glencore and miner Xstrata could lead to a new round of takeovers in iron ore, creating a goliath eager to muscle its way onto one of mining's richest and most closely ... Global miners tipped to ... [Link]
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Nasdaq vaults to 11-year high on surge in jobsReutersBy Edward Krudy | NEW YORK (Reuters) - A surge in hiring in the world's largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high on Friday as optimism grew that the labor market is on a steady path to recovery. The broad-based gains on solid ... Wall St rises ... [Link]
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Panasonic headed for record $10 billion annual lossReutersBy Tim Kelly and Yoko Kubota | TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Panasonic Corp warned of a record annual $10.2 billion net loss, joining beleaguered rivals Sony and Sharp in a sea of red ink as they struggle to fix their broken TV businesses and show they ... and more » [Link]
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European shares jump after US jobs dataReutersBy Joanne Frearson | LONDON (Reuters) - European shares surged past a resistance level after US non-farm payrolls data beat expectations, raising optimism that the world's largest economy was on track for a recovery. US non-farm payrolls rose at their ... and more » [Link]
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Snap analysis: US job creation accelerates broadlyReutersBy Jason Lange | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US job creation is accelerating throughout the economy, giving President Barack Obama's reelection bid a boost and increasing the chances the jobless rate could improve faster than the Federal Reserve expects. and more » [Link]
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Analysis: A sobering look at FacebookReutersBy Sarah McBride and Poornima Gupta | SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - It's the year's hottest initial public offering, but some wealth managers find themselves having a hard time recommending Facebook to their clients. The world's biggest social network is ... and more » [Link]
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Europe Factors-Shares to edge lower; focus on US jobs dataReutersBy Francesco Canepa LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - European shares were set to edge lower on Friday from six-month highs as investors awaited US jobs data to gauge the pace of recovery in the world's largest economy and the likelihood of fresh monetary ... and more » [Link]
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Fed still divided as Fisher sees no need for QE3ReutersBy Jonathan Spicer | AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A third round of large-scale asset purchases by the Federal Reserve is not needed and would compound the difficulties of tightening monetary policy when the time finally comes, a top Fed official said on ... Bernanke defends low rate policy for weak ... [Link]
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Russia to veto UN Syria resolution if put to Friday voteReutersBy Louis Charbonneau | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia shot down suggestions from some UN Security Council members of an imminent deal on a draft resolution aimed at stopping Syria's bloody upheaval, warning it would veto the text if it were put to a ... Arabs, West seek to ... [Link]
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Street battle rages near Egypt's Interior MinistryReutersBy Patrick Werr and Tom Pfeiffer | CAIRO (Reuters) - Rock-throwing protesters fought riot police through clouds of tear gas near Egypt's Interior Ministry on a second day of clashes triggered by the deaths in Port Said of 74 people - the country's ... Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight onReuters ... [Link]
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Gay marriage foes to fight expected Washington state lawReutersBy Nicole Neroulias | SEATTLE (Reuters) - As gay couples and their supporters cheered the Washington state Senate's unexpectedly swift and decisive passage of a same-sex marriage bill, opponents were already considering how to take down the anticipated ... and more » [Link]
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Panetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring: reportsReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta believes there is a growing possibility Israel will attack Iran as early as April to stop Tehran from building a nuclear bomb, US media reported on Thursday. The Washington Post first reported that ... and more » [Link]
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Singapore Stocks-Poor SIA earnings may weighReutersSINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Singapore shares may open lower with Singapore Airlines stock likely to be under pressure after poor earnings while investors will be reluctant to take fresh positions ahead of key US employment report on Friday. and more » [Link]
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US data boosts dollar, global stocksReutersBy Luciana Lopez | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks jumped and the dollar climbed on Friday as a surge in US job creation fueled investor optimism about the world's biggest economy. The January jobs report propelled the Nasdaq index . GLOBAL MARKETS-US jobs lift stocks, dollarReuters Africa all 13 news articles » [Link]
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Romney plays Trump card in Las VegasReutersBy Sam Youngman and Ros Krasny | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - After stumbling with remarks suggesting he was indifferent to America's poor, Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney was endorsed on Thursday by one of the country's most famous wealthy ... and more » [Link]
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US shuts 16 sports piracy websites pre-Super BowlReutersBy Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - Three days before Super Bowl XLVI, US prosecutors said they seized 16 websites that illegally streamed live sports and pay-per-view events over the Internet, and charged a Michigan man with running nine of those websites ... and more » [Link]
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AMD's CEO prepares chipmaker for a fightReutersBy Noel Randewich | SUNNYVALE, California (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices' new chief executive delivered an enthusiastic pitch in his debut before Wall Street analysts, saying he was getting the struggling PC chipmaker "fit to fight" in a ... and more » [Link]
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Judge's order could force Pittsburgh protesters to moveReutersBy Matt Stroud | PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday issued an order that could force the anti-Wall Street protesters in Pittsburgh to leave the Mellon Square property they have inhabited since October. The order by Allegheny County ... and more » [Link]
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Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood fundingReutersBy David Morgan and Anna Yukhananov | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry ... and more » [Link]
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Think you can't get pregnant? Try again, study saysReutersBy Genevra Pittman | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Almost half of women who said they'd been struggling to get pregnant for at least a year ended up having a baby despite not getting fertility treatment, in a new study from Australia. and more » [Link]
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NFL players will not be "bullied" into HGH test: unionReutersBy Larry Fine | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - National Football League players will not be bullied into human growth hormone (HGH) testing and want further assurances of the validity and fairness of the test for the performance enhancing drug, ... and more » [Link]
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Veterans help manufacturers plug skills gapReutersBy Lucia Mutikani | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three years ago Gabe Collins was on the front line in Kandahar province, one of the most dangerous places in war-ravaged Afghanistan, conducting search and rescue missions with the US Navy. and more » [Link]
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Court sanctions lawyers behind September 11 conspiracy caseReutersBy Terry Baynes (Reuters) - A federal appeals court sanctioned two California lawyers on Thursday over a lawsuit they filed, dismissed as frivolous, that accused former officials in the Bush administration of allowing the September 11 Pentagon attack ... Court sanctions lawyers behind 9/11 caseThomson Reuters News & ... [Link]
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Komen move on Planned Parenthood sparks abortion rowReutersBy David Morgan | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A decision by Susan G. Komen for the Cure to cut funding for Planned Parenthood erupted into a crisis over abortion rights on Thursday, fueling an angry public debate about the future of the leading breast ... and more » [Link]
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Bahrain police break up opposition protest in capitalReutersBy Andrew Hammond | MANAMA (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters clashed with Bahraini police in Manama on Thursday, a rare protest in the capital as majority Shi'ite Muslims try to sustain pressure for more reforms ahead of the February 14 ... and more » [Link]
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Under the hood: GM blueprint for Volt 2.0ReutersBy Ben Klayman | TROY, Michigan (Reuters) - The Chevrolet Volt stands as the most heavily promoted - and harshly scrutinized - vehicle from General Motors Co in decades. And that's just version 1.0. Amid the debate, one aspect of the Volt has escaped ... and more » [Link]
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Madonna: Super Bowl show a "dream" come trueReutersBy Simon Evans | INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Pop superstar Madonna said it was a dream come true to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and conceded she was feeling pressure at the idea of singing in front of the huge live television ... and more » [Link]
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"Last Storyteller" Delaney knows how to get attentionReutersBy Andrea Burzynski | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Frank Delaney knows a surefire way to capture a person's attention. In fact, the New York Times bestselling author and former BBC broadcaster claims he can do it with only eight words. and more » [Link]
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Jessica Alba goes toxin-free with The Honest CompanyReutersBy Piya Sinha-Roy | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Working mom Jessica Alba is adding entrepreneur to her many titles, shifting from movie star to businesswoman with a venture that provides parents easy access to eco-friendly natural products for babies and ... and more » [Link]
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Ulcer-causing bug tied to higher diabetes riskReutersBy Kerry Grens | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who have been infected with the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes later on as people who do not have signs of the infection, according to a ... and more » [Link]
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Insight: Deficits, the US election and politics of fearReutersBy Jason Lange and Laura MacInnis (Reuters) - The top contenders in the US presidential race seem to have a simple plan for the gaping budget deficit: use it to strike fear into the hearts of voters. Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney says President ... and more » [Link]
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Bernanke defends low rate policy for weak economyReutersBy Pedro Nicolaci da Costa | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday defended the US central bank's policies against charges from Republican lawmakers they risked sparking inflation, saying the economy still needs ... Euro, stocks choppy on Bernanke, debt crisisReuters India all 840 news articles » [