Two days before the deadline for a possible U.S. government default, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders finally agree on a package to extend the country’s debt limit.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Source: Jets, Cromartie agree to 4 years, $32M
Rebounding from the Nnamdi Asomugha snub, the New York Jets moved to fill their vacant cornerback spot, coming to a contract agreement early Monday morning with Antonio Cromartie, according to a league source.
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Discovery may explain higher asthma risk in blacks
U.S. researchers have discovered a genetic mutation unique to African Americans that could help explain why blacks are so susceptible to asthma.
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NYT: Economists warn spending cuts are ill-timed
The outline of a deal to raise the debt ceiling would complete an about-face in the government's role from post-recession spending to cuts.
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Inside Congress: Coffee, long hours, common ground
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Ukraine mourns for 37 killed miners
Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovych declared Sunday a national day of mourning after 37 people died Friday in incidents at two mines.
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Violence in far west China kills 14
A blast in a northwest China city killed three people Sunday afternoon, state media reported. Police subsequently shot and killed four suspects and arrested four more.
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Norway suspect 'bought gear on eBay'
The suspect in Norway’s terror attacks bought chemicals and tools on eBay that helped him kill 77 people this month, according to a British newspaper.
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Large quake strikes off coast of PNG
A preliminary 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Sunday morning off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
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In Tripoli, Libyans prepare for Ramadan
Last-minute shopping before the start of the Muslim month of Ramadan brought back bustle and commercial activity to the center of a city that is increasingly showing strain from Libya’s grinding civil war.
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Brian Deegan wins X17 RallyCross gold
Brian Deegan won a scintillating RallyCross final Sunday afternoon to capture his first X Games gold medal on four wheels and lead a Ford Fiesta podium sweep, while Travis Pastrana’s up-and-down Pastranathon ended with him T-boning a wall on the last lap and losing what seemed to be a sure-thing bronze medal. Defending champ Tanner Foust took silver and pre-race favorite Marcus Gronholm claimed bronze, shooting by Pastrana — who was driving with hand controls he likened to a video game joystick…
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Casey Anthony Hustler
Casey Anthony Hustler – The very media-sought Casey Anthony might return to all of our lives pretty soon, but not regarding another child homicide case, this time, she's naked! It seems that Larry Flynt, president of Larry Flynt Publications and …
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Tourists 'viciously' killed in Argentina
Police in Argentina are investigating the slaying of two French tourists who were found dead near a hiking trail, state media reported.
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Tourists ‘viciously’ killed in Argentina
Juarez suspect: I ordered 1,500 deaths
A suspected leader of the Juarez drug cartel told authorities he had ordered the deaths of about 1,500 people, a Mexican federal police official said Sunday.
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'Odd odor' diverts United flight to Cuba
A United Airlines flight was diverted to Cuba on Sunday after its crew reported a strong odor in the plane, U.S. aviation and airline spokesmen said.
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Food prices, unrest eclipse Ramadan
The Muslim holy month comes at a time of rising costs and ongoing unrest in the Arab world.
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Sources: Bengals, Benson agree on 1-year deal
The Cincinnati Bengals reached an agreement Sunday with running back Cedric Benson on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.
Red Sox acquire M's Bedard in 3-team trade
The Red Sox have traded for Mariners starter Erik Bedard.
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Burress signs with Jets, agrees to 1-year deal
Wide receiver Plaxico Burress has signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
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'Vulnerable' Miami WR Marshall reveals disorder
Brandon Marshall made a juggling, one-handed catch during a drill, drawing a loud ovation from Miami Dolphins fans in nearby sun-baked stands. A few minutes later, another spectacular grab earned him a fist-bump from coach Tony Sparano and left Marshall c
Menard earns first career win at Brickyard 400
Paul Menard has won his first career Sprint Cup Series race by conserving fuel then holding off Jeff Gordon to pull off an upset victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Source: Red Sox trade for Mariners LHP Bedard
The Red Sox have traded for Mariners starter Erik Bedard, a major league source tells ESPNBoston.com’s Gordon Edes.
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Rangers acquire reliever Adams from Padres
The Padres sent righty Mike Adams to the Rangers in exchange for minor league pitchers Robbie Erlin and Joe Wieland.
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Source: Coach K contact came between events
Duke’s NCAA rules compliance office is seeking an interpretation from the NCAA as to whether or not a recruit can talk to a coach by phone if the recruit is not playing in a tournament but is still on the road.
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Roundup: QB Dixon a no-show at Steelers camp
Quarterback Dennis Dixon, a restricted free agent, did not sign his tender and has yet to report to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp.
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Haynesworth takes part in Patriots practice
Albert Haynesworth practiced with his new Patriots teammates on Sunday.
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Somalis fleeing famine preyed on by rapists
Research shows that women are often attacked when they leave their families to go to the bathroom or gather firewood.
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Tseng cruises to 4-shot Women's British triumph
Yani Tseng won the Women’s British Open on Sunday, beating Brittany Lang of the U.S. by four strokes for her fifth major title.
Insanity ruling not likely in Norway
It’s unlikely that the right-wing extremist who admitted killing dozens in Norway last week will be declared legally insane, according to the chief of the Norwegian Board of Forensic Medicine.
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Saudi lingerie stalls on deadline to hire women
Women in Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s most conservative societies, still have to buy their intimate clothing from male clerks, despite several petitions and two government decrees ordering businesses to hire women.
Braves acquire CF Bourn in trade with Astros
The Braves have acquired center fielder Michael Bourn in a trade with the Astros.
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Burress to sign with Jets, agrees to 1-year deal
receiver Plaxico Burress has agreed to a contract with the New York Jets.
TV reporter shot doing LA weather report
A Los Angeles television reporter was struck in the hand by a BB gun pellet Saturday afternoon while delivering a live weather report, officials said.
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NYT: Rightward tilt leaves Obama with party rift
In differing with liberals, the president risks alienating a key constituency as the 2012 election nears.
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Israeli PM vows financial change
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he will gather a round table to form a plan aimed at easing the financial burden on Israeli citizens in the wake of protests across the country.
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Source: Red Sox closing in on deal for Harden
The Boston Red Sox are close to finalizing a trade with the Oakland A’s to acquire pitcher Rich Harden, according to a baseball official familiar with the deal.
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Rockies' Jimenez dealt to Indians for prospects
Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez made it to the mound Saturday night for his final start for Colorado — but not for long.
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NYT: It's a mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, mad DC
If the rest of the country thinks Washington has gone mad this summer, that is pretty much the view in this bewildered capital.
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Sources: Deal close to send Jimenez to Indians
Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez made it to the mound Saturday night for his final start for Colorado — but not for long.
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U.S. official: Iraq 'less safe' than in 2010
The U.S. official in charge of overseeing reconstruction in Iraq says the country is more dangerous than it was a year ago, a blunt assessment that comes five months before American troops are scheduled to leave.
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Dodgers P Kuroda won't waive no-trade clause
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda will not waive his no-trade clause.
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Sources: Jimenez might be traded before start
Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez was still scheduled to make what could potentially be his final start for Colorado on Saturday night. But it’s possible he might be traded before he makes it to the mound, according to executives of two teams.
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Umenyiora ends holdout, reports to Giants
Osi Umenyiora reported to New York Giants training camp on Saturday night.
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2 die in Wright replica plane crash
A company that makes and flies model Wright Brothers planes is identifying two volunteer pilots killed Saturday when one of its aircraft crashed during testing in rural Ohio.
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Police: Dad sleeps, lets son, 8, drive on I-12
The Louisiana State Police says troopers arrested a Hattiesburg man after he let his 8-year-old son drive on Interstate 12 near Holden.
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All survive jetliner crash in Guyana
A Caribbean Airlines plane with 163 people on board crashes while landing and breaks in two.
Eagles sign DT Jenkins, deal Bunkley to Browns
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins to a five-year contract and traded former defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley to the Clev
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Haynesworth doesn't practice; conditioning fail?
Defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth did not practice Saturday, one day after the New England Patriots officially acquired him, prompting speculation that he didn’t pass the team’s conditioning test.
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Republican leaders claim debt deal is close
Republican congressional leaders indicated Saturday afternoon that they are close to reaching a deal with President Obama to raise the nation’s debt limit.
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Injured Travis Pastrana practices for RallyCross
On Thursday night, Travis Pastrana broke his right leg and ankle and his much-vaunted “Pastranathon” — three X Games events sandwiching his NASCAR debut — was called off. On Saturday morning, buzz around the X Games 17 indicated it may be back on. Pastrana was seen doing laps during rally practice in the morning. Pastrana is still on the list for Sunday’s RallyCross event but he, his team and the medical staff are in the exploratory stages of determining if he will be competitive — and safe…
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Umenyiora ending holdout, to report to Giants
Osi Umenyiora will report to New York Giants training camp on Saturday night, a source said.
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Libya: NATO targeted state broadcaster
NATO strikes killed three employees of Libya’s state broadcaster in Tripoli Saturday and wounded 15 others, Libyan officials said.
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U.S. will start 2014 WCup qualifying vs. Jamaica
The 2014 World Cup has officially begun, with the United States being drawn with Jamaica in qualifying for the North, Central America and Caribbean region for the tournament in Brazil.
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Source: Umenyiora to report to Giants Saturday
Osi Umenyiora will report to New York Giants training camp on Saturday night, a source said.
Source: Eagles, C. Jenkins agree to 5-year deal
Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins reached agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a five-year, $25 million deal, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
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6.4 earthquake hits off Japan
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Sunday morning off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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Ragan edges Kahne to take Brickyard 400 pole
David Ragan has won the pole for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Second royal wedding is low-key affair
Britain celebrate its second royal wedding of the season. Equestrian star Zara Phillips — eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II — marries England rugby stalwart Mike Tindall.
Panthers' Newton happy with deal despite scale
Cam Newton quietly walked around as cameras swarmed Carolina’s new kicker Olindo Mare. Newton peeked out from behind a lens and asked his Panthers’ teammate, “How hot was it today?”
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Duke eyes possible Coach K recruiting violation
Duke is investigating whether an NCAA recruiting rule was violated when coach Mike Krzyzewski reportedly offered a scholarship to a recruit during a summer tournament.
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Friends mourn victims of roller rink shooting
Four siblings killed in a shooting rampage at a Texas roller rink were remembered Saturday as a part of a tight-knit family, even as the hundreds gathered in an Arkansas church to mourn them tried to make sense of the tragedy.
Sources: Peyton agrees to 5-year, $90M deal
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has agreed to a five-year deal for $90 million.
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Report: NFLPA back as union, talking last details
It’s on to the next step for the NFL and its players, who are getting closer to a full-fledged collective bargaining agreement.
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Source: Cards close to deal for Dodgers' Furcal
The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers were in serious negotiations Saturday on a trade that would send shortstop Rafael Furcal and cash to St. Louis, according to a source close to the situation.
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Pakistan puts travel curbs on US diplomats
Pakistan has placed new travel restrictions on American diplomats living in the country, a U.S. official said Saturday, in the latest sign of the breakdown in ties between Islamabad and Washington since the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
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Ochocinco will do it the Patriot Way, talks Brady
Chad Ochocinco met with the media on Saturday and said he’d be a “chameleon” and adapt to the Patriot Way.
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How To Get Credit Card Debt Help Online
For a long time, consumers in the UK could claim with some justification that credit card debt was mainly restricted to their counterparts in the USA. Recent figures clearly indicate that these days have long gone. Yes, Americans are still the biggest spenders out there and continue to pile up vast amounts of debt on their visa-, master- and amex-cards. But the UK are quickly catching up on those sad blueprints. As the Bank of England has reported, outstanding credit card debt, both through physical sales and online purchases, had risen to a towering £57.2 billion towards the end of May 2011. And if that number isn’t enough to get you worrying, then perhaps this one will: Already in 2009, a record £4.1bn was written off by credit card lenders, translating to almost 10% of all the money borrowed on credit cards, as specified by the BBC. Little wonder most experts are considering credit card debt as the most dangerous economic threat, right behind overdrafts. Luckily, plenty of practical help for credit card debt can be found online . The San Francisco Chronicle, for example, recently published an insightful article on credit card debt and suggested fighting it with the so-called „Island Approach". As part of this strategy, you are paying for each aspect of your finances with one specialised credit card. The idea behind the strategy is to identify problematic areas and make sure that at least in terms of daily expenditures, your expenses never exceed your earnings. Another valuable contribution to the debate around credit card debt was recently made by Barclay’s Bank. The bank’s Barclaycard is now offering a credit card with a zero per cent interest rate on balance transfers for 24 months. And yet, examples like the latter are also problematic. While, on the one hand, these zero rate credit cards make for a valuable tool in terms of credit card debt consolidation, they also seem to suggest that profligacy bears no risks – thereby encouraging taking on even more debt. Credit card debt is down to the very particular ease of use of credit cards, but it is by no means inherently different from any other form of debt. This means that there are already plenty of solutions and suggestions available. Speaking generally, debt consolidation is a major keyword here, allowing for different interest rates to be bundled into a single one and for a complex and confusing system of different credit card debts to be significantly streamlined. Here, a specialised debt management agency will be able to help, advise and assist you. They will assess your financial situation, establish contact with your creditors and then negotiate a new debt management plan with them. At the end of the process, your overall credit card debt may have been significantly reduced and you can start working on your future again. Needless to say, not every debt management company takes their job equally seriously. The Debt Advisory Line are among the few that do, their services having already being awarded several times.
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Brewers get utility player Hairston from Nats
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired utility player Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Washington Nationals Saturday.
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Report: NFL players' union has votes to recertify
NFL players are on board to recertify the union, meaning talks can reopen with the league to complete the labor agreement, a person familiar with the number of votes cast told The Associated Press on Saturday.
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Predictions from world's top film visionary
Science fiction is where the future happens first, and that puts futurist Syd Mead at least two steps ahead of the rest of us. Here, Mead makes predictions for what we might one day see in film, in real life, or both.
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Knox trial focuses on DNA evidence
Prosecutors at appeals trial battle it out with independent forensic experts who say some of the key DNA evidence used to convict American student of murder was unreliable.
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Quick turnaround: Burress meets with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers met with free-agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress Saturday morning.
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Police: Norway suspect planned more
The suspect in Norway’s July 22 terror attacks has told police he had plans to attack other targets, Norwegian police said Saturday.
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A First Time Buyer’s Guide to Mortgages
Buying a house can be both scary and exciting, especially for the first time buyer. So here is a comprehensive guide to home loans for the first time buyer: Taking out a mortgage to buy a home is effectively having a loan, which is off-set against your property. When you take out a mortgage you enter a contract with a bank and are responsible for repayments, although some companies offer policies which agree to let you take a break from your instalments if you have a change of circumstances. Interest rates on loans can be confusing. However when shopping around for a mortgage you should remember that you want a high interest rate for savings and low rates for mortgages or borrowing. Remember, when looking at interest rates for mortgages, that variable interest rates many change to keep in line with the economy. This means that you could find your interest rates increase; this will also mean that your monthly repayments will rise accordingly. You should have a clear idea of how much you can afford to borrow. You should be aware that a mortgage is in place for a long period of time and that your circumstances may change. Try and consider likely future events, it is a bad idea to borrow the maximum amount that the bank offers you as you may have difficulty keeping up with your monthly repayments in the future. When you take out a mortgage, you do not have to stay with the same lender for the whole term of the loan. You may be able to transfer to a different lender and save some money, but make sure that this is allowed within your mortgage contract, as some tie you in for the whole term and will charge a fee to switch. Taking out a mortgage is something that you need to consider at long length, so make sure you get advice from your lender and independent bodies. You should always factor in for unseen costs, like a new boiler or other household expenses. If you are entering into the mortgage with another person you should make sure that there is a contract in place just in case someone leaves before the mortgage has been paid off.
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All safe after passenger jet crashes
The 157 passengers and six crew members aboard a Caribbean Airlines plane were safe after it crashed at the airport in Georgetown, Guyana, Saturday morning, the government said.
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Coroner: Ex-Yankees pitcher Irabu hanged self
Hideki Irabu’s famous teammates on the New York Yankees remembered him Friday as a talented pitcher who was fun to be around.
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Steve Jobs Has More Money Than The United States Treasury
Steve Jobs Has More Money Than The United States Treasury – If you have been following the recent debt crisis in the United States this may not come as much of a surprise to you. While the headline may be …
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Uganda: Punishment possible over LLWS team
A Ugandan sports official says the government will punish those responsible if it finds that members of a youth baseball team lied about their age and were denied American visas to play in the Little League World Series.
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11 killed in attack in southwest Pakistan
Unknown gunmen killed 11 people Saturday in an attack on Shia Muslims in southwest Pakistan, police said.
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Coroner: Ex-Yankee pitcher Irabu hanged self
Hideki Irabu’s famous teammates on the New York Yankees remembered him Friday as a talented pitcher who was fun to be around.
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Sources: Frank accepts Pistons' four-year offer
The Detroit Pistons are giving Lawrence Frank another chance to lead an NBA team.
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All-powerful rail ministry takes heat for China crash
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Will Casey Anthony pay any of $700,000 case cost?
The Casey Anthony murder investigation and trial cost taxpayers almost $700,000, based on new tallies on Friday from the major agencies involved in the case.
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QB McNabb: Ponder the future, I'm the present
Before finalizing a trade agreement with the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback Donovan McNabb sought assurances that he would be the team’s starter this season.
Merck plans to cut thousands more jobs
Merck & Co Inc. plans to cut another 12,000 to 13,000 jobs by late 2015 to wring out additional annual cost savings of up to $1.5 billion that can be plowed back into research and deal making.
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Michael Douglas smoking? Docs not shocked
Photographs that appear to show that actor Michael Douglas is still smoking, months after diagnosis and treatment for Stage IV throat cancer don’t surprise health experts who say many cancer-stricken smokers just can’t quit.
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Eagle has landed: Asomugha joins Philadelphia
One day after acquiring Pro Bowl cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from the Cardinals, the Eagles signed another Pro Bowl cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha, to a five-year contract, the team announced Friday.
House passes Boehner debt bill
“I stuck my neck out a mile trying to get an agreement with the president,” House speaker says.
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