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World Stocks Lower After Big Sell-Off
clues on what policymakers in Europe and the U . S . will do to support economic growth somewhat limited on Friday as investors in the U . S . and Britain prepare for a long holiday showed some of its policy makers want the U . S . central bank to start withdrawing its
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Federer to Skip Switzerland's Davis Cup Playoff
Ecuador in September. Federer says "it's better" he announce now that he'll miss the Sept. 13-15 series at home after the U . S . Open. The 31-year-old Federer previously said he would schedule more breaks for family and recovery time this year. But
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Randy Jackson: Why He's Leaving 'American Idol'
performances and lots of drama involving the judges themselves, " American Idol" judge Randy Jackson is leaving the show, saying his Golodryga asked. RELATED: Randy Jackson is Leaving ' American Idol' Jackson's answer was simple: "We got so lucky
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Tavis Smiley Marks 10th Year on PBS
stand protectively by the first African- American president, he's adamant about his exhibition, "America I Am: The African American Imprint," that wrapped this year after whether Hollywood has a role in adding to American divisiveness. Smiley speaks to an overwhelmingly
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Some Unions Now Angry About Health Care Overhaul
she said the law helps bring down costs and improve quality of care. Katie Mahoney, executive director of health policy at the U . S . Chamber of Commerce, said employers were concerned about possible increases in health care costs and would do what was needed
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The Note: Alright Already, We'll All Drone On
perceptions of the U . S . abroad. But Obama does not believe the U . S . government can target and kill American citizens without astronomical agency of the United States ," Biden said the attacks on an American consulate in Libya
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Saratoga Marks 150 Years of Thoroughbred Racing
At the Spa: NY's Saratoga marks 150 years of thoroughbred racing with events, festivals
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This Week in the Civil War
This Week in The Civil War, for week of Sunday, May 26: Fighting for control of the lower Mississippi River. Union forces acted this week in 1863 in a coordinated onslaught against Confederates holding Port Hudson, La., bidding to dislodge them while Ulysses S. Grant ratcheted up his offensive
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Kerry, Lavrov to Meet in Paris
Paris to discuss peace talks in Syria. U . S . officials say they want to advance efforts one day to dine Monday with Lavrov. The U . S . wants to convince Syrian rebel leaders Assad's regime to attend as well. The U . S . hopes that by bringing both parties to
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Boston Bombing Suspect's Hearing Rescheduled Again
probable cause hearing for surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv). U . S . Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler on Thursday scheduled the hearing for July 10. Bowler earlier this week granted a joint request
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US Durable Goods Orders Rise 3.3 Percent in April
U . S . orders for long-lasting manufactured goods slower global growth had reduced demand for U . S . exports. Economists had also worried that One bright spot for the economy has been the American consumer, who has shown surprising resilience
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At Cannes' Movie Palace, Talk of TV's Rise
everything about the television." One of this year's most notable films in competition won't even be released theatrically in the U . S .: Steven Soderbergh's Liberace melodrama "Behind the Candelabra." Hollywood studios passed on the film, which stars Michael
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UN Nuke Agency's Iran Probe Driven by US-Led Intel
depends on the United States and its allies world looks at U . S . intelligence suspicious eye, given American claims a decade destruction. The U . S . used those comes from the United States and its allies critics — the U . S ., Israel, Britain
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Futures Slide; Markets Appear Headed for Down Week
Stock futures are sinking and it appears major U . S . indexes are heading for a down week roiled by corporate earnings, good and bad, and confusion about what the Fed will do next
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Brewers Team up on Beer to Help Military Families
their areas, with all proceeds being donated to local chapters of the charity. Bottles in the Richmond market even include American flag caps. "It doesn't really get any more Americana than beer, baseball and America's troops," Ray said. While Ray
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Stop Tricking Us, Kid Tells McDonald's CEO
overseas. The 175-year-old company's Tide detergent, Crest toothpaste and other products can be found in 98 percent of American households. But it is struggling to grow under increased competition and global economic challenges. Another ugly quarter
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Pakistan: US Diplomat Kills Pedestrian in Accident
The U . S . Embassy says an American diplomat accidentally killed a pedestrian while driving in the Pakistani capital. The embassy said in a statement sent to reporters
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Top Swiss Negotiator in Tax Disputes Steps Down
disputes over tax evasion with Europe and the U . S . is stepping down. The Finance Ministry which is trying to reach a deal with the U . S . to save Swiss banks and their employees from prosecution for aiding U . S . tax cheats. During Ambuehl's three-year
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Takei Says Cho Good Choice for Latest 'Star Trek'
younger people." The Japanese- American Takei said Abrams at first had his Kumar" star Cho, who is Korean- American , to portray Sulu. "He told me that he looked hard for a Japanese- American to play Sulu and asked me what I thought
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Taking the Kids: First Lady Talks Summer Vacationswhat makes them happy. Neither do we. American travelers recently ranked getting healthier according to research from the new Portrait of American Travelers from MMGY Global/Harrison At the same time, kids surveyed by the U . S . Travel Association said that what they
