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Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:37:53 GMT
Release of Chinese activist brings crackdown to his village
SHANGHAI - Controversy has returned to the village of Dongshigu, and with it, a security crackdown. The source of both: the release of Chen...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:37:33 GMT
Washington Nationals lose to New York Mets, 3-2, despite first major league homer from Wilson Ramos
Rookie catcher Wilson Ramos's first career home run takes some of the sting out of the Nationals' wasted opportunities. Washington Nationals - New...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:36:59 GMT
Political Economy: U.S. trade gap contracts sharply
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed significantly in July and applications for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast, according to government...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:36:51 GMT
USOC, IOC reach agreement in financial dispute
The U.S. Olympic Committee says it has reached agreement with the IOC on a key financial issue that has divided the two organizations.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:36:19 GMT
Avg. mortgage rate up to 4.35 pct. off decades-low
Mortgage rates mostly edged up last week as investors' fears about the economy eased.
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:34:17 GMT
New filings for U.S. jobless benefits tumble
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Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:34:09 GMT
Nigeria: 2 kidnapped Russian sailors released
Authorities say two kidnapped Russian sailors have been released after a month in captivity in Nigeria's oil-rich and restive southern delta. Nigeria...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:33:52 GMT
Patriots: Brady expected at practice after wreck
Sources say New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was unhurt after a two-car accident in Boston. New England Patriot - Tom Brady - Sport - NFL -...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:31:51 GMT
Summary Box: McDonald's sales rise on drinks
THE RESULTS: August's summer heat provided a lift for fast-food giant McDonald's, pushing a key revenue figure up 4.6 percent in the U.S. during the...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:31:19 GMT
US data buoys world markets
Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. spiked higher Thursday after better than expected U.S. jobs and trade data further eased concerns that the...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:29:09 GMT
Fearless honey badger escapes from Prague zoo
Prague zoo says one of its fearless honey badgers is on the run. Zoo spokeswoman Jana Ptacinska Jiratova says the female honey badger named Kaca...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:28:52 GMT
American Kayla Harrison wins gold at judo worlds
Kayla Harrison defeated Mayra Aguiar of Brazil in the 78-kilogram final Thursday to become the first American woman to win a gold medal at the judo...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:28:24 GMT
No place like home: Toronto film fest opens new HQ
The overseers of the glossy new home of the Toronto International Film Festival have two key aims: to infuse their building with the spirit of...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:26:51 GMT
3M acquires heating blanket maker for $810 million
Manufacturing conglomerate 3M Co. has agreed to pay $810 million for Arizant Inc., a company that makes heating devices for surgical patients. The...
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:26:19 GMT
Consumer agency candidate Warren meets with Obama
Elizabeth Warren, a popular but polarizing consumer advocate, met with President Barack Obama at the White House Tuesday, adding to speculation she...