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| | Renault hoopt op meer op Silverstone 50 hour(s) ago @ Fernando Alonso lijkt vastberaden om een goed resultaat neer te zetten komend weekend bij de Grand Prix van Groot-Brittannië. Na zijn goede resultaat in Australië, de eerste race van het seizoen waar hij als vierde eindigde, is de Spanjaard nauwelijks voorin te vinden. » Save this article
I wish Twitter would partner with Gnip 50 hour(s) ago @ Yesterday I wrote a teaser piece masquerading as a vision piece. The vision is not mine, it's Eric Marcoullier's, a very affable and brilliant entrepreneur from San Francisco, who founded MyBlogLog and sold it to Yahoo for big bucks a few years back.As we know Twitter is having scaling problems, and in fact, some of the problems are related to people pounding their API when they should just be getting the data through Gnip, Marcoullier's new startup.But Gnip didn't officially exist until 9AM today, but as of now (9:20AM) there is no excuse. Twitter, what are you waiting for? Call Eric n... » Save this article
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U.S. Markets Down Moderately On Tuesday 217 hour(s) ago @ U.S. markets were volatile in Tuesday trading sparked by a big decline in consumer confidence. All three major indices rallied from early lows to trade positive before selling off. - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:25:23 GMT (AHN) » Save this article
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| | Ex-hostage reunited with children in Colombia 33 minutes ago @ yahoo! news Reuters - Ingrid Betancourt, the symbol of rebel hostages in Colombia, hugged and wept with her children for the first time in six years on Thursday after a military rescue that dealt a severe blow to... » Save this article » More news about US
| Freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt reunites with children (yahoo! news) AP - Former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt embraced her children for the first time in six years Thursday, saying the thought of them helped her stay alive until a daring rescue plucked her and 14 other hostages from the jungle.
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| Freed Colombian hostage reunited with children (yahoo! news) AFP - Colombian-French politician Ingrid Betancourt was Thursday tearfully reunited with her children for the first time in six years, a day after her dramatic jungle rescue from Marxist rebels.
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| Ex-hostage hugs children after blow to Colombia rebels (yahoo! news) Reuters - Ingrid Betancourt, the symbol of rebel hostages in Colombia, hugged and wept with her children for the first time in six years on Thursday after a military rescue that dealt a severe blow to already weakened guerrillas.
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| Ex-hostage hugs children after blow to Colombia rebels (reuters) Ingrid Betancourt, the symbol of rebel hostages in Colombia, hugged and wept with her children for the first time in six years on Thursday after a military rescue that dealt a severe blow to already weakened guerrillas.
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| Freed Colombian hostage reunited with children (yahoo! news) AFP - Colombian-French politician Ingrid Betancourt was Thursday tearfully reunited with her children for the first time in six years after her dramatic jungle rescue from Marxist rebels.
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| U.S. assures UK over secret flights, doubts persist (yahoo! news) Reuters - Britain has received new U.S. assurances that the CIA did not secretly smuggle terrorist suspects through its territory, but critics said on Thursday the government had failed to ask Washington the right questions.
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U.S. salmonella probe expands to Mexico: CNN 18 minutes ago @ yahoo! news Reuters - The investigation of a salmonella outbreak in the United States is shifting to the southern border to encompass produce imported from Mexico, CNN reported on Thursday. » Save this article » More news about US
| U.S. salmonella probe expands to Mexico: CNN (yahoo! news) The investigation of a salmonella outbreak in the United States is shifting to the southern border to encompass produce imported from Mexico, CNN reported on Thursday.
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| Hostage search: U.S. spent $250 million (msnbc.com) The U.S. military says it flew thousands of spy flights over Colombian jungles trying to find and free three Pentagon contractors since their kidnapping in 2003.
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| U.N. vote on Zimbabwe sanctions seen next week (reuters) The United States said on Thursday it expects the U.N. Security Council to vote next week on sanctions against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and top aides in response to last week's widely condemned election.
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| Zimbabweans take refuge at U.S. Embassy (cnn.com) About 220 Zimbabweans have fled to the U.S. Embassy in Harare seeking refuge from election-related violence, according to U.S. Embassy spokesman Mark Weinberg. A journalist with the crowd, speaking to CNN on condition of anonymity for his own safety, said the group claimed they had been attacked by supporters of the ruling Zanu-PF party, who had destroyed their homes. The reporter said that several of those seeking refuge had injuries, while some carried blankets and other possessions. Zimbabwe has been plunged into political crisis since a disputed election in March and a presidential runo...
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| Military: Freed American hostages in good shape (yahoo! news) AP - Three U.S. hostages rescued from Colombian rebels after more than five years in captivity are in good condition and undergoing the transition back to normal life, military officials said Thursday.
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| 200 fearful Mugabe foes seek refuge at US Embassy (yahoo! news) AP - Some 200 opposition supporters crowded outside the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe on Thursday, appealing for protection amid new reports of violence aimed at dissenters against the heavy-handed rule of President Robert Mugabe.
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| U.S. expects U.N. vote on Zimbabwe sanctions next week (yahoo! news) Reuters - The United States said on Thursday it expects the U.N. Security Council to vote next week on sanctions against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and top aides in response to last week's widely condemned election.
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Obama wades into controversy with Iraq comments 1 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might refine his views but later ... » Save this article » More news about Obama
| Obama opens door to shift on Iraq (msnbc.com) Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war.
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| Obama opens door to shift on Iraq (msnbc.com) Campaigning in North Dakota, Obama says his upcoming trip to Iraq could alter his plan to bring U.S. troops home within 16 months. The Illinois senator says it all depends on what he hears in consultations with military commanders there.
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| Obama says Iraq trip could refine his policy (yahoo! news) AP - Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war.
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| Obama says he might "refine" his Iraq position (yahoo! news) Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama left open the possibility on Thursday of revising his 16-month timetable for withdrawing U.S. combat forces from Iraq, saying he could "refine" his stance after he visits the country.
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| Obama opens door to refining his Iraq policy (yahoo! news) AP - Democrat Barack Obama opened the door Thursday to refining his plan to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq in 16 months based on what he hears from military commanders during his upcoming trip there.
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| Obama opens door to altering his Iraq policy (yahoo! news) AP - Democrat Barack Obama opened the door Thursday to altering his plan to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq in 16 months based on what he hears from military commanders during his upcoming trip there.
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Prosecutors: Deception ran deep in Vt. kidnapping 1 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news AP - A Vermont man whose 12-year-old niece was found dead near his home carefully orchestrated events and e-mails to make it appear she had gone to see someone she met online, prosecutors said Thursda... » Save this article » More news about Vermont
| Dead Vermont girl's uncle faces kidnap charges (cnn.com) The uncle of a 12-year-old Vermont girl whose body was found yesterday faces kidnapping charges, a prosecutor says. Brooke Bennett's uncle, who could face the death penalty if convicted even without more charges, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another child who told police she was recruited into a sex ring, court papers say.
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| Dead Vermont girl's uncle faces kidnap charges (cnn.com) The uncle of a 12-year-old Vermont girl whose body was found yesterday will face kidnapping charges, a prosecutor says. Brooke Bennett's uncle, who could face the death penalty if convicted even without more charges, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another child who told police she was recruited into a sex ring, court papers say.
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| Kin charged as Vt. girl's body found (msnbc.com) Federal prosecutors have filed kidnapping charges that carry the death penalty against a Vermont man whose 12-year-old niece was found dead near his home.
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| Body of Missing 12-Year-Old Vermont Girl Found (foxnews) Instead of gathering at a vigil to offer prayers for the safe return of a missing 12-year-old girl, residents found themselves mourning the news that Brooke Bennett's body had been found.
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Betancourt hails perfect rescue 15 hour(s) ago @ bbc news French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt says her release from captivity along with 14 other hostages is a miracle. » Save this article » More news about Betancourt
| Colombia hostages rescued (msnbc.com) Colombia freed Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors, including a man who grew up in Connecticut, from leftist guerrillas on Wednesday.
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| Colombia rescues Betancourt (yahoo! news) Reuters - Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. hostages held for years by guerrillas were rescued on Wednesday after soldiers posing as aid workers duped their captors into putting them on a helicopter.
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| Colombia rescues Betancourt, 3 U.S. hostages (yahoo! news) Reuters - Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. hostages held for years by guerrillas were rescued on Wednesday after soldiers posing as aid workers duped their captors into putting them on a helicopter.
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| Colombia hostage Betancourt freed (bbc news) Ingrid Betancourt, the French-Colombian politician held by Farc rebels for more than six years, is rescued by the Colombian military in an undercover operation which also frees three Americans.
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| Betancourt calls her rescue `a miracle' (yahoo! news) AP - Colombian spies tricked leftist rebels into handing over kidnapped presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors Wednesday in a daring helicopter rescue so successful that not a single shot was fired.
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| | Bills, DT Williams agrees to contract extension 1 hour(s) ago @ foxsports.com news f... Defensive tackle Kyle Williams agreed to a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.The two-year starter received a three-year contract extension through 2012 worth $14.5 million, accordi... » Save this article » More news about Wimbledon
| Venus, Serena to clash in Wimbledon final (foxsports.com) Five years since their last title matchup, the Williams sisters are back in the Wimbledon final with another Grand Slam championship and family bragging rights at stake.The sisters won in straight sets Thursday to set up their seventh all-sibling final at a major and third at the All England Club.
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| Venus and Serena Williams reach Wimbledon final (yahoo! news) AP - Five years since their last title matchup, the Williams sisters are back in the Wimbledon final with another Grand Slam championship — and family bragging rights — at stake. The sisters won in straight sets Thursday to set up their seventh all-sibling final at a major and third at the All England Club.
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| Marathon man Schuettler ready for Nadal challenge (yahoo! news) AFP - Germany's Rainer Schuettler defeated Frenchman Arnaud Clement on Thursday to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in a tie which equalled the record for the second longest match in All England Club history.
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| Schuettler into semis after epic match (reuters) German Rainer Schuettler grabbed the last Wimbledon men's semi-final spot on Thursday with a dogged 6-3 5-7 7-6 6-7 8-6 win over France's Arnaud Clement in a match lasting more than five hours.
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Rangers sign Naslund, Kalinin; say goodbye to Jagr 33 minutes ago @ yahoo! news AP - Just as the New York Rangers ushered in the Markus Naslund era on Broadway, they turned out the lights on the Jaromir Jagr show. » Save this article » More news about A-Rod
| George Steinbrenner to attend All-Star game (msnbc) Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said Thursday he will be in attendance for the July 15 game, which is one of the featured events during the final season at the current Yankee Stadium.
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| Just how close are Madonna and A-Rod? (msnbc) Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world 〔 each a chatty bunch 〔 buzzing with questions about the two ã€śfriends.ã€ť
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| Report: Baseball star Alex Rodriguez, wife split (yahoo! news) AP - Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
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| A-Rod reportedly splits from wife (msnbc) Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
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| Report: Rodriguez split from wife (yahoo! news) Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
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| A-Rod to skip HR Derby at Yankee Stadium (foxsports.com) Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez will skip the All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium next month, choosing to protect his finely tuned swing.The reigning AL MVP participated in three derbies before he joined the Yankees in 2004 and he feels the made-for-TV event held the night before the July 15 All-Star game can have an adverse affect on a batter's mechanics."Always has for me," Rodriguez said Tuesday before the Yankees lost to the Texas Rangers.
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Steve Marino takes 1-shot lead at Congressional 32 minutes ago @ yahoo! news AP - Steve Marino used to consider it a treat the few times he played Congressional as a teenager. It was a thrill on Thursday to play bogey-free in the first round of the AT&T National and shoot 5-un... » Save this article » More news about Marino
| Hometown player surprise AT&T National leader (msnbc) Steve Marino used to consider it a treat the few times he played Congressional as a teenager. It was a thrill on Thursday to play bogey-free in the first round of the AT&T National and shoot 5-under 65 for a one-shot lead.
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| Marino takes a 1-shot lead before a hometown fans (yahoo! news) AP - Steve Marino used to consider it a treat the few times he played Congressional as a teenager. It was a thrill on Thursday to play bogey-free in the first round of the AT&T National and shoot 5-under 65 for a one-shot lead.
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Penguins sign goalie Fleury for 7 years, $35M 4 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news AP - The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days. » Save this article » More news about Penguins
| Pens re-sign Fleury for 7 years, $35M (foxsports.com) The Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days.The Penguins did not immediately announce the deal, but Fleury's agent Allan Walsh said the team was expected to hold a news conference later in the day."He is extremely gratified to be part of the Penguins core going forward," Walsh told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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| Penguins sign goalie Fleury for 7 years, $35M (yahoo! news) AP - The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal with one of their younger players in two days.
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| Penguins sign goalie Fleury for 7 years, $35M (yahoo! news) The Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days.
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| Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins for 5 years (yahoo! news) AP - Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. The 21-year-old forward still has one year left on his initial three-year, entry level contract.
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Torres shows younger generation how at U.S. trials 4 hour(s) ago @ reuters Dara Torres grabbed the spotlight from Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps at the U.S. swimming trials on Thursday when the 41-year-old mother launched her bid to qualify for a fifth Olympics in impressive ... » Save this article » More news about US
| New boss confident he can lead NBA referees (msnbc) Ron Johnson spent 32 years in the military leading people through difficult situations. His newest challenge is directing a corps of NBA referees damaged by the Tim Donaghy scandal.
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| Coughlin and Peirsol Blitz to World Records (abc news) Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol blitzed to world records in the 100 meters backstroke to highlight another breathless day of action at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday. Coughlin sparked the record demolition when she stormed to the wall in a time of 58.97 seconds, trimming 0.06 off her own mark to become the first woman to dip under 59 seconds. It was the third time in two days the record had been lowered, with Hayley McGregory and Coughlin swapping the mark in successive preliminary heats on Monday. Even though McGregory briefly held the record, her third- place finish behind...
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| Hoff Steals Phelps's Thunder at U.S. Trials (abc news) Katie Hoff continued to steal Michael Phelps's thunder at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday by clocking the top times in the 200 meters medley and 200 freestyle preliminary heats. While Phelps has eased into the eight day-meeting, Hoff has opened the trials by claiming a world record in the 400 individual medley and a place on the 400 freestyle team. Hoff, who like Phelps learned to swim growing up in Baltimore, began her day by clocking the top time of one minute 57.72 seconds in the 200 free preliminary heats then closed the morning session by pipping rival Natalie Coughlin in ...
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| Coughlin and Peirsol blitz to world records (reuters) Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol blitzed to world records in the 100 meters backstroke to highlight another breathless day of action at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday.
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| | Judge orders Google to give YouTube user data to Viacom 33 minutes ago @ yahoo! news AFP - Google expressed disappointment and privacy groups voiced outrage Thursday after a judge ordered Google to give entertainment giant Viacom details of video-watching habits of visitors to its pop... » Save this article » More news about YouTube
| Privacy advocates decry YouTube court order (msnbc.com) A U.S. judge's order to Google to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy.
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Volcanoes on Mercury solve 30-year mystery 2 hour(s) ago @ msnbc.com A NASA spacecraft"s first flyby of Mercury has yielded a wealth of information about the innermost planet, some of which confirms that volcanism occurred there, settling a longstanding debate. » Save this article » More news about Mercury
| Dramatic volcanism forged Mercury's surface (reuters) Volcanic activity has played a central role in forging the surface of Mercury, scientists said on Thursday based on data collected by a NASA spacecraft that zoomed past the closest planet to the sun in January.
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| Volcanoes on Mercury solve 30-year mystery (msnbc.com) A NASA spacecraft's first flyby of Mercury has yielded a wealth of information about the inner-most planet, some of which confirms volcanism occurred there, settling a longstanding debate.
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Transgender "man" reportedly gives birth 33 minutes ago @ reuters Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman but after surgery and hormone treatment lives as a man, has given birth to a girl at an Oregon hospital, People magazine reported on Thursday. » Save this article » More news about Transgender
Nokia and Telenor sign Internet services deal 9 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news Reuters - The world"s top cellphone maker Nokia said on Thursday it had signed a cooperation agreement with Norwegian telcom group Telenor for its Ovi Internet services platform. » Save this article » More news about Telenor
| Nokia and Telenor sign Internet services deal (reuters) The world's top cellphone maker Nokia said on Thursday it had signed a cooperation agreement with Norwegian telcom group Telenor for its "Ovi" Internet services platform.
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| Nokia, Telenor sign Internet services deal (yahoo! news) The world's top cellphone maker Nokia said on Thursday it had signed a cooperation agreement with Norwegian telcom group Telenor for its "Ovi" Internet services platform.
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Google must handover YouTube log 10 hour(s) ago @ bbc news Google must hand over the log holding details of every user who has watched any video on YouTube, a US court rules. » Save this article » More news about Google
| Google must divulge YouTube log (bbc news) Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube, a US court rules.
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| | Dollar rises sharply on jobs, ECB 5 hour(s) ago @ latest stock market ... The dollar rose against the euro Thursday after a government report on the labor market came in largely as expected despite persistent rumors that a much bleaker number was in store. » Save this article » More news about ECB
| ECB raises key rate to 4.25 percent (yahoo! news) AP - Wary of higher energy and commodity prices, the European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate Thursday by a quarter percentage point to 4.25 percent, a move it hopes will help curtail rising inflation in the 15 countries that use the euro.
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| Dollar rises after jobs report (latest stock market ...) The dollar rose against the euro Thursday after a government report on the labor market came in slightly weaker than expected despite persistent rumors that a much bleaker number was in store.
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| ECB raises benchmark rate to 4.25 pct (yahoo! news) The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate Thursday by a quarter percentage point to 4.25 percent in an effort to rein in escalating inflation in the 15-nation euro zone.
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| Global stocks rise, euro falls after ECB decision (yahoo! news) Reuters - The euro fell and shares and government bonds rallied on Thursday as the European Central Bank poured cold water on speculation of further aggressive interest rate hikes after raising them as expected.
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| Dollar stands firm after European rate hike (business and financi...) The dollar rose against the euro Thursday following the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to boost interest rates, a move that appeared to have been priced into the currency.
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| Futures turn higher (latest stock market ...) Stock futures turned higher early Thursday as investors responded to a key report on the nation's labor market and the European Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates.
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| Futures turn brighter (business and financi...) Stock futures turned higher early Thursday as investors responded to a key report on the nation's labor market and the European Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates.
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Oil price hits yet another record 3 hour(s) ago @ bbc news Oil prices continue to climb with US light crude at a record closing price and London Brent above $146. » Save this article » More news about US
| U.S. economy sheds more jobs (cbc) U.S. employers cut their payrolls by 62,000 jobs in June, marking the sixth straight month of job losses for the weak U.S. economy.
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| U.S. crude surges above $145, a new record high (yahoo! news) Reuters - U.S. crude futures surged to a fresh record high of $145 a barrel on Thursday ahead of U.S. Independence Day holiday amid a larger than expected drop in U.S. oil inventories and a weakening dollar.
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Oil heads past $145 for 1st time; pump cost up too 3 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news AP - Soaring fuel costs are taking some of the celebration out of this holiday weekend. » Save this article » More news about $145
| Oil hits new record above $145, then backs off (yahoo! news) AP - Oil prices briefly soared to a new high near $146 a barrel Thursday, extending the previous day's record-shattering rally before easing somewhat as the dollar gained ground against the euro.
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| Oil hits new record above $145, then backs off (yahoo! news) AP - Oil prices briefly soared to a new high near $146 a barrel Thursday, extending the previous day's record-shattering rally before easing as the dollar gained ground against the euro.
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| Oil tops $145 ahead of holiday weekend (yahoo! news) Reuters - Oil jumped to record highs above $145 a barrel on Thursday as traders rushed to buy ahead of the long holiday weekend in the world's top consumer to mark U.S. Independence Day.
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| Oil tops $145 ahead of U.S. July 4 holiday (yahoo! news) Reuters - Oil jumped to record highs above $145 a barrel on Thursday as traders rushed to buy ahead of the long holiday weekend in the world's top consumer to mark U.S. Independence Day.
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| Oil tops $145 ahead of July 4 holiday (yahoo! news) Reuters - Oil jumped to record highs above $145 a barrel on Thursday as traders rushed to buy ahead of the long holiday weekend in the world's top consumer to mark U.S. Independence Day.
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| Oil rises above $145 on US supply drop (yahoo! news) AP - Oil soared to a record above $145 a barrel Thursday in Asia, fueled by concerns over a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. stockpiles and the threat of conflict with Iran.
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Employers Cut Workers for a Sixth Month 2 hour(s) ago @ nyt > business The unemployment rate held steady as 62,000 jobs disappeared in June, the Labor Department reported. » Save this article » More news about Stocks
| Stocks end mixed following jobs, services data (yahoo! news) AP - Wall Street capped a shortened trading week with a mixed finish Thursday after some uneven economic data: news of a contraction in the nation's services sector and a tame reading on employment. But stocks still had their third dismal week in a row, with the major indexes again posting losses as worries about rising oil prices and the fallout from the credit crisis dogged the market.
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| Stocks end mixed following jobs, services data (yahoo! news) AP - Wall Street capped a shortened trading week with a mixed finish Thursday after some uneven economic data: news of a contraction in the nation's services sector and a tame reading on employment.
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| Stocks mixed on jobs, dollar (latest financial new...) Blue chips rose Thursday morning as investors breathed a sigh of relief that the June payrolls report was mostly in line with forecast, and that the dollar wasn't hurt by a rise in interest rates overseas.
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| Employers cut jobs for sixth straight month (yahoo! news) AP - Employers cut payrolls by 62,000 in June, the sixth straight month of nationwide job losses, underscoring the economy's fragile state. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent.
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| Stocks Mixed After Unemployment Data (nyt > business) Wall Street fluctuated Thursday after the government said the nation?s unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent last month, as expected.
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| Stocks trade mixed as unemployment remains steady (yahoo! news) AP - Wall Street traded mixed in early trading Thursday after the Labor Department said the nation's unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent last month, as expected. The government also reported that 62,000 jobs were lost in June, but that number was close to economists' forecasts.
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| Employers Cut Workers for a Sixth Month (nyt > business) The unemployment rate held steady as 62,000 jobs disappeared in June, the Labor Department reported, in the latest signal that the nation is struggling with a severe downturn.
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U.S. June ISM services index 48.2% vs 51.7 in May 10 hour(s) ago @ marketwatch.com This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breakin... » Save this article » More news about June
| U.S. June ISM services below consensus 51.0% (marketwatch.com) This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news.
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| U.S. June ISM services employment 43.8% vs 48.7% in May (marketwatch.com) This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news.
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| U.S. June ISM services prices 84.5% vs 77.0% in May (marketwatch.com) This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news.
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| Service sector shrinks in June - survey (latest financial new...) Service sector business activity declined in June, according to a key survey released Thursday that showed continued economic weakness.
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| Stock futures flat before June payrolls (yahoo! news) Reuters - Stock futures were little changed on Thursday as oil climbed to a record and investors awaited U.S. non-farm payrolls data for June for clues whether the weak economy has moved closer to recession.
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