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Government May Step In to Resolve Rail Strike
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:23pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Canada’s government has enforced back-to-work legislation to end strikes in the past. With a breakdown in talks, the government may be leaning more in that direction.
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Radioactive Release at Fukushima Plant Was Underestimated
Posted: May 25th, 2012, 2:47pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The amount of radioactive materials released in the first days of the Fukushima nuclear disaster was almost two and a half times the initial estimate.
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Radioactive Release at Fukushima Plant Was Underestimated
Posted: May 25th, 2012, 2:47pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The amount of radioactive materials released in the first days of the Fukushima nuclear disaster was almost two and a half times the initial estimate.
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Medtronic Says U.S. Investigation Has Closed
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 4:30pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The Justice Department and the United States attorney’s office in Massachusetts have closed their investigation related to the orthopedic product Infuse, Medtronic said.
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Roberto Ferrari Captures 11th Stage of Giro D’Italia
Posted: May 16th, 2012, 7:43pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Italian Robert Ferrari won stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia in a bunch sprint on Wednesday while Spain’s Joaquín Rodríguez retained the overall lead.
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U.S. Wholesale Prices Falls
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 4:12pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Producer prices unexpectedly fell in the United States in April, largely because of a big drop in gasoline costs.
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Weak Data From China Suggest Policy Response May Be Needed
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 8:27am EDT by By REUTERS
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The weak growth signaled that the effect of a prolonged credit crunch in the Chinese real estate sector, and of flagging demand from key export markets, was more severe than first thought.
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Novak Djokovic Lashes Out at Madrid Open
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:37am EDT by By REUTERS
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Novak Djokovic lashed out at Madrid Open organizers and the ATP over the event’s controversial blue clay courts after fighting off Spanish qualifier Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2 2-6 6-3 in the second round on Tuesday.
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Heart Disease Killed Micah True
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:27am EDT by By REUTERS
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Ultramarathon runner Micah True died from heart disease while on a run last March in the rugged wilderness of southwestern New Mexico, an autopsy report revealed Tuesday.
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Chelsea Defeats Liverpool
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:25am EDT by By REUTERS
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Chelsea must win the Champions League to play in Europe's elite club competition next season after a 4-1 defeat at Liverpool on Tuesday ended their hopes of qualifying via the Premier League.
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Vertex’s Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Is Called ‘Game-Changing’
Posted: May 8th, 2012, 1:46pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The data suggested that Vertex could have a multibillion-dollar franchise in treating cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disorder that affects about 70,000 people worldwide.
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Connecticut Passes a Marijuana Bill
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 2:04am EDT by By REUTERS
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The Connecticut Senate passed a bill on Saturday legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, with tight restrictions.
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Mixed Signs on Recovery Send Shares Down
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 9:23pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Disappointing growth in the services sector drove trading, and several retailers missed sales estimates, dragging the market down.
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National Briefing | Washington: More Than 100 Are Charged in Medicare Fraud Sweep
Posted: May 2nd, 2012, 11:24pm EDT by By REUTERS
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United States authorities have charged 107 people, including doctors and nurses, for trying to defraud the federal Medicare health care program for the elderly and disabled of about $452 million.
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United Continental’s Loss Widens
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 8:34pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The loss, less than forecast by analysts, was the result of high-priced fuel and costs associated with their merger, United Continental said.
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Zynga Beats Estimates, Boosted by OMGPOP Acquisition
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 6:16pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Zynga Inc posted first-quarter revenue of $321 million, beating Wall Street expectations on the back of strong performances from new titles, including "Hidden Chronicles" and "Slingo," as well as the acquisition of social gaming startup OMGPOP.
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Mexico Attorney General Starts Walmex Probe
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 5:56pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Mexican authorities turned up the heat on Wal-Mart Stores Inc’s operations in the country, with the attorney general’s office announcing a preliminary investigation into bribery accusations.
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Nintendo Hurt by New Rivals
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 5:24pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The Japanese games maker reported its first-ever operating loss with a deficit of ¥37.3 billion, or $460 million, for the financial year that ended March 31.
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Starbucks Profit Up, but Europe Is a Challenge
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 5:07pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Starbucks Corp reported higher quarterly profit but global sales at established coffee shops fell short of analysts' estimates due to weakness in Europe.
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Amsterdam Train Crash Injures Almost 125 People
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 5:18pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Almost 125 people were injured, many seriously, when two commuter trains crashed head-on in Amsterdam on Saturday.
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For I.M.F., Pledges, and Demands, Are Rolling In
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 12:11pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The International Monetary Fund is obtaining commitments for the $400 billion it is seeking for a bailout fund, but emerging economies are insisting that Europe’s influence be scaled back.
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Falcao Double Gives Atletico Semifinal Edge
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 11:47pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Radamel Falcao scored two goals to help host Atlético Madrid beat Valencia, 4-2, in the first leg of the Europa League semifinals on Thursday.
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Shares Fall for a Second Day on Economic Weakness
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 10:01pm EDT by By REUTERS
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New jobless claims and several reports of lower-than- expected earnings pushed stock gauges lower.
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France, Spain Clear Bond Auction Hurdle
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 7:29am EDT by By REUTERS
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France and Spain sold all the bonds they wanted at auction on Thursday, though for Spain the cost was rising yields, indicating growing concerns the government will not be able to tame its deficit.
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National Briefing | Health: New Analysis Debunks Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Attack
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 12:57am EDT by By REUTERS
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For 20 years, researchers have reported a link between gum disease and heart attacks or stroke, but a new analysis finds that claim seriously flawed.
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European Stocks Close Down Sharply
Posted: April 10th, 2012, 12:20pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Wall Street was heading down again after four consecutive days of declines, while European stock markets fell by nearly 3 percent.
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Syria Demands Guarantees Before a Troop Pullback
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 10:11am EDT by By REUTERS
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The new conditions by the Syrian government cast fresh doubt over a truce that was scheduled to begin this week.
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Samsung Posts Record Quarterly Profit
Posted: April 6th, 2012, 9:59am EDT by By REUTERS
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Rapid sales of its Galaxy smartphones and the Note mini-tablet and phone drove its operating profit from January to March to $5.1 billion, almost double the level of a year ago.
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Greg Mortenson, ‘Three Cups of Tea’ Author, to Repay Charity
Posted: April 6th, 2012, 2:42am EDT by By REUTERS
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The writer Greg Mortenson has agreed to pay $1 million to compensate his Montana-based charity for using the group to promote and buy copies of his books.
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Stocks Trade Sharply Lower
Posted: April 4th, 2012, 3:00pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Wall Street stocks traded down more than 1 percent, despite encouraging payrolls data, as investors digested information suggesting further monetary stimulus action is unlikely from the Fed.
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Stocks Trade Sharply Lower
Posted: April 4th, 2012, 3:00pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Wall Street stocks traded down more than 1 percent, despite encouraging payrolls data, as investors digested information suggesting further monetary stimulus action is unlikely from the Fed.
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Messi Sparks Barcelona
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 9:51pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Lionel Messi converted two penalty kicks in the first half to lead host Barcelona over A.C. Milan, 3-1, on Tuesday night and into the Champions League semifinals for the fifth consecutive season.
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Japanese Star Makes Games
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 9:50pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Kosuke Kitajima qualified for his fourth consecutive Olympics by winning the men’s 100-meter breaststroke at the Japanese swimming championships.
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China Considers Allowing Direct Investments Overseas
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 8:58am EDT by By REUTERS
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Zhou Xiaochuan, the central bank governor, said China encouraged capital outflows, which would help reduce imbalances caused by net capital inflows.
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Reggie Miller Highlights Hall of Fame Selections
Posted: April 2nd, 2012, 11:24pm EDT by By REUTERS
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The five-time All-Star Reggie Miller and the longtime coach Don Nelson were chosen for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday.
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Giants Keep Cain With $112.5 Million Extension
Posted: April 2nd, 2012, 11:24pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Matt Cain and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a six-year contract, the largest deal for a right-handed pitcher in baseball history.
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Ultramarathon Runner Micah True Found Dead in New Mexico
Posted: April 1st, 2012, 2:00am EDT by By REUTERS
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The ultrarunner Micah True, 58, was found in the mountainous Gila National Forest in New Mexico, with no obvious signs of injury, after his disappearance while on a 12-mile run.
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F.D.A. Plans a New Review of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Posted: March 30th, 2012, 3:13am EDT by By REUTERS
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An advisory panel will gather input from experts to determine if new standards or tests are needed before a device can be sold in the United States.
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ConAgra Lowers Profit Outlook
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 9:34pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Costs of raw materials pushed the food company to raise prices of its products, which decreased consumer demand.
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Drop in Orders Overseas Sets Off an Investor Retreat
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 9:17pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Stocks in the United States slid on continued signs of a weakening economy in China and disappointing indicators from some crucial sectors in Europe.
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French Police Execute Raid on Toulouse Jewish School Shooting Suspects
Posted: March 21st, 2012, 12:15am EDT by By REUTERS
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Two French police officers were injured in a shoot-out during a raid on a house in Toulouse on Wednesday to arrest suspects in the killings at a Jewish school this week, a police source said.
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Three Killed in Shooting Outside French Jewish School
Posted: March 19th, 2012, 4:25am EDT by By REUTERS
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A man on a scooter opened fire outside a Jewish school in Toulouse in southwestern France on Monday, killing one adult and two children, a police source said.
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Soccer Roundup: Soccer — Everton and Sunderland Face Replay in England’s F.A. Cup
Posted: March 17th, 2012, 11:53am EDT by By REUTERS
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Everton and Sunderland will replay their English F.A. Cup quarterfinal match after playing to a 1-1 tie on Saturday.
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Marseille Advances in Champions League
Posted: March 13th, 2012, 11:17pm EDT by By REUTERS
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A stoppage-time goal by the substitute Brandão sent visiting Marseille through to the Champions League quarterfinals at the expense of Inter Milan despite a 2-1 loss on Tuesday.
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Wiggins Holds Off Westra to Win Paris-Nice
Posted: March 11th, 2012, 9:46pm EDT by By REUTERS
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Bradley Wiggins beat Lieuwe Westra by two seconds in the decisive mountain time trial to become the first Briton to win the Paris-Nice race since Tom Simpson in 1967.
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Barcelona 7, Bayer Leverkusen 1: Messi’s Five Goals Lead Barcelona Into Quarterfinals
Posted: March 8th, 2012, 12:07am EST by By REUTERS
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Lionel Messi took Bayer Leverkusen apart with a record five-goal Champions League haul as Barcelona swept past the Germans and into the quarterfinals.
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Barcelona 7, Bayer Leverkusen 1: Messi’s Five Goals Lead Barcelona Into Quarterfinals
Posted: March 8th, 2012, 12:07am EST by By REUTERS
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Lionel Messi took Bayer Leverkusen apart with a record five-goal Champions League haul as Barcelona swept past the Germans and into the quarterfinals.
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House Approves Bill That Would Impose Duties on Imported Goods
Posted: March 7th, 2012, 12:44am EST by By REUTERS
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Lawmakers voted to ensure that the United States could impose duties on subsidized goods from China and Vietnam.
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Stocks Off Sharply
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:17pm EST by By REUTERS
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Wariness led to a sharp sell-off after China lowered its growth forecast and worry about Greece continued.
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Stocks Off Sharply
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:17pm EST by By REUTERS
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Wall Street followed market indexes in Europe in a sharp decline Tuesday on fears that the global growth outlook was darkening.
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Stocks Off Sharply
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:17pm EST by By REUTERS
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Wall Street shares followed market indexes in Europe in their sharpest decline of the year on fears that the global growth outlook was darkening.
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Stocks Off Sharply
Posted: March 6th, 2012, 12:17pm EST by By REUTERS
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Wall Street followed market indexes in Europe in a sharp decline Tuesday on fears that the global growth outlook was darkening.
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British Rhythmic Gymnasts Given Reprieve
Posted: March 5th, 2012, 10:43pm EST by By REUTERS
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Britain’s rhythmic gymnastics group won an appeal and will compete in the London Olympics.
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Ex-KBR CEO Gets 30 Months for Nigeria Scheme
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:50pm EST by By REUTERS
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The former chief executive of KBR Inc was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Thursday for his role in a massive, decade-long scheme to bribe Nigerian government officials to win $6 billion in contracts for a liquefied natural gas facility.
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Ex-KBR CEO Gets 30 Months for Nigeria Scheme
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:50pm EST by By REUTERS
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The former chief executive of KBR Inc was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Thursday for his role in a massive, decade-long scheme to bribe Nigerian government officials to win $6 billion in contracts for a liquefied natural gas facility.
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Sears Announces Moves to Reduce Debt
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:33pm EST by By REUTERS
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Sears Holdings said it planned to spin off some businesses and stores in a bid to raise $400 million to $500 million, sending its stock soaring.
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Former Executives and Bankers Arrested Over Olympus Fraud
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 12:16am EST by By REUTERS
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Three former executives of disgraced medical equipment and camera maker Olympus Corp were arrested on Thursday over their role in a $1.7 billion accounting fraud, one of Japan's biggest corporate scandals.
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Former Executives and Bankers Arrested Over Olympus Fraud
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 12:16am EST by By REUTERS
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Three former executives of disgraced medical equipment and camera maker Olympus Corp were arrested on Thursday over their role in a $1.7 billion accounting fraud, one of Japan's biggest corporate scandals.
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A.C. Milan Overwhelms Arsenal
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 12:03am EST by By REUTERS
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A.C. Milan put aside its recent struggles against English teams by routing visiting Arsenal, 4-0, in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 on Wednesday.
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Iran Stops Oil Exports to Six E.U. Countries
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 7:34am EST by By REUTERS
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Iran has stopped oil exports to six European states in retaliation for European Union sanctions imposed on the Islamic state's key export, the country's English language Press TV reported on Wednesday.
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Counterfeit Doses of Avastin Distributed in the U.S.
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 12:43am EST by By REUTERS
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Roche, the maker of Avastin, and its American biotech unit said it was informed that the fake drugs came from another country.
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Daily Stock Market Activity
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 10:15am EST by By REUTERS
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Stocks declined in early trading after the Commerce Department reported that retail sales increased 0.4 percent last month, less than expected.
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Tévez Criticizes Manager
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 11:15pm EST by By REUTERS
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Striker Carlos Tévez said he was ready to return and play for Manchester City. But in an interview with Fox Sports, he said he was ordered around “like a dog” by Manager Roberto Mancini.
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Daily Stock Market Activity
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 12:02pm EST by By REUTERS
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Banking shares rebounded after the Greek Parliament approved strict budget cuts in order to secure its latest bailout package.
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Airbus Worried About Fallout of E.U. Plan to Charge for Airline Emissions
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 10:02am EST by By REUTERS
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Ahead of the Singapore Airshow, the Airbus chief executive expressed concern that the European plan could lead to a full-blown trade war.
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Chinese Official Brushes Aside Calls to Buy European Debt
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 9:27am EST by By REUTERS
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The head of China's $410 billion sovereign wealth fund said such investments were "difficult" for long-term investors, but he expressed interest in infrastructure and industrial assets.
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Olympus Forecasts Loss for Its Financial Year
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 7:50am EST by By REUTERS
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The loss estimate for the financial year ending in March, ¥32 billion, highlights the urgent need for Olympus to shore up its finances after its $1.7 billion accounting scandal.
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Cabrera-Bello Sinks Late Birdie to Win in Dubai
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 10:18pm EST by By REUTERS
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Rafael Cabrera-Bello was the surprise winner of the Dubai Desert Classic Sunday after sinking a nerveless birdie on the 17th hole to end on 18 under par.
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Suárez Apologizes for Snubbing Evra
Posted: February 12th, 2012, 10:18pm EST by By REUTERS
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Luis Suárez of Liverpool apologized Sunday for refusing to shake hands with Manchester United’s Patrice Evra the day before.
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Soccer Roundup: Manchester United Wins as Suárez and Evra Joust in a New Confrontation
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 2:16pm EST by By REUTERS
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Wayne Rooney sent Manchester United to the top of the Premier League Saturday after a win over Liverpool in a match preceded by Luis Suárez’s refusal to shake Patrice Evra’s hand.
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Claims for Jobless Benefits Fall, Suggesting a Trend
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By REUTERS
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The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, the latest sign of recovery in the nation’s labor market.
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Kodak to Stop Making Digital Cameras to Cut Costs
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 10:25am EST by By REUTERS
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Eastman Kodak, the inventor of the hand-held camera, plans to stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in the first half of 2012 in an effort to cut costs.
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Inflation Up in China on Lunar New Year Spending
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 6:26am EST by By REUTERS
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The size of the seasonal distortion makes the January data hard to read, but economists said it is likely to have squeezed out any expectation of a cut in bank reserve ratio requirements.
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Inflation Up in China on Lunar New Year Spending
Posted: February 9th, 2012, 6:26am EST by By REUTERS
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The size of the seasonal distortion makes the January data hard to read, but economists said it is likely to have squeezed out any expectation of a cut in bank reserve ratio requirements.
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Houston to Host 2013 All-Star Game
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 11:20pm EST by By REUTERS
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Houston has been selected to host the 2013 NBA All-Star game for the second time in seven years, the league said on Wednesday.
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North Dakota Returns to ‘Fighting Sioux’ Nickname
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 11:12pm EST by By REUTERS
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The University of North Dakota will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the N.C.A.A., the university’s president said Wednesday.
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Suárez Rejoins Liverpool
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:07pm EST by By REUTERS
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Liverpool’s Luis Suárez returned from an eight-game suspension he received after he racially abused an opponent, but his team was held to a 0-0 tie by Tottenham in England’s Premier League.
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Berdych Beats Monfils in Final
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 9:25pm EST by By REUTERS
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Top-seeded Tomas Berdych won his seventh career title, beating the defending champion Gaël Monfils, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, in the Open Sud de France final in Montpellier.
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Lawrie Takes Lead in Shortened Tournament
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 3:10pm EST by By REUTERS
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Paul Lawrie shot a five-under 67 and took a one-shot lead over Nicolas Colsaerts after the second round of the Qatar Masters.
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Steve Appleton, Micron Technology C.E.O., Dies in Plane Crash
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By REUTERS
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Steve Appleton, whose death was considered a major loss for the struggling company, was piloting the small craft in Boise, Idaho.
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New York Suing 3 Banks Over Mortgage Database
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:53pm EST by By REUTERS
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The state attorney general asserted that fraudulent use of the tracking system allowed Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase to avoid the need for recording mortgage transfers.
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New York Suing 3 Banks Over Mortgage Database
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:53pm EST by By REUTERS
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The state attorney general asserted that fraudulent use of the tracking system allowed Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase to avoid the need for recording mortgage transfers.
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Daily Stock Market Activity
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:24pm EST by By REUTERS
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Recent data that suggests the economy is recovering has helped stocks rally, but the January jobs report will test the rally.
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Stunning Badu Goal Sends Ghana Through With Mali
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:24am EST by By REUTERS
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Ghana sealed its place in the quarterfinals at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Guinea on the final day of group matches in Franceville, Gabon.
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Daily Stock Market Activity
Posted: January 31st, 2012, 8:33pm EST by By REUTERS
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All three indexes rose in January, but fell on Tuesday as the market received negative numbers on the progress of the economy and corporate earnings.
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Sandusky’s Prosecutors Want an Outside Jury
Posted: January 31st, 2012, 7:52pm EST by By REUTERS
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State prosecutors asked the judge in the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse case to bring in a jury from another Pennsylvania county, saying it was needed because of pretrial publicity.
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Daily Stock Market Activity
Posted: January 30th, 2012, 12:16pm EST by By REUTERS
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Shares in New York declined on renewed pessimism over the European debt crisis, but the major indexes cut their steepest losses of the day.
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New Zealand Teen Becomes Youngest Pro Winner
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 10:36pm EST by By REUTERS
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Lydia Ko, a 14-year-old amateur from New Zealand, became the youngest winner of a professional tour event when she captured the New South Wales Open in Sydney.
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Syrian Troops Try to Retake Damascus Suburbs
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 5:48pm EST by By REUTERS
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Heavy clashes were reported as troops and tanks were sent to vanquish rebels, and Russia indicated it would oppose any effort to have President Bashar al-Assad step down.
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Syrian Troops Try to Retake Damascus Suburbs
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 5:48pm EST by By REUTERS
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The fighting came a day after the Arab League suspended its monitoring because the government crackdown made it too dangerous to proceed.
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Soccer Roundup: Liverpool Beats Manchester United in F.A. Cup
Posted: January 28th, 2012, 12:16pm EST by By REUTERS
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Bayern Munich maintained its lead in Germany’s Bundesliga on goal differential over Dortmund as both teams won their games Saturday.
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Fitch Downgrades Ratings of Italy and Other Countries
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 8:36pm EST by By REUTERS
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Citing near-term vulnerability, the agency lowered the credit ratings of Italy, Belgium, Cyprus, Slovenia and Spain and indicated there could be further cuts.
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Gabon, Tunisia Advance With Last-Gasp Goals
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 7:45pm EST by By REUTERS
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The African Nations Cup provided a double helping of last-minute drama on Friday as Tunisia beat Niger 2-1 and co-hosts Gabon stunned Morocco 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals.
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Shares Hesitate After Growth Disappoints
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 4:08pm EST by By REUTERS
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Wall Street traded mixed Friday after data showed the American economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter.
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Connecticut Killer Sentenced to Die for 'Unimaginable Horror'
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 3:14pm EST by By REUTERS
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A judge ordered Joshua Komisarjevsky to be executed this summer for the 2007 murders of a mother and her two daughters during a brutal home invasion in Connecticut, saying on Friday that he committed a crime of "unimaginable horror."
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Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Charge for Hip Recall
Posted: January 24th, 2012, 8:51pm EST by By REUTERS
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The company forecast 2012 earnings of $5.05 to $5.15 a share, below the Wall Street consensus of $5.21.
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Gulf Arabs Quit Syria Monitoring Mission
Posted: January 24th, 2012, 8:29am EST by By REUTERS
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Saudi Arabia's Gulf allies joined Riyadh on Tuesday in pulling out of an Arab League monitoring team to Syria, risking the collapse of a mission whose presence has not halted more than 10 months of violence.
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Wilson’s Final-Hole Birdie Putt Clinches Win
Posted: January 22nd, 2012, 9:44pm EST by By REUTERS
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Mark Wilson made a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Humana Challenge on Sunday in La Quinta, Calif., beating Robert Garrigus, John Mallinger and Johnson Wagner by two strokes.
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Greek Deal Unlikely Before Next Week
Posted: January 21st, 2012, 1:43pm EST by By REUTERS
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The Institute of International Finance said on Saturday that talks on a Greek debt swap deal were continuing and its chief's departure from Athens was scheduled and not unexpected.
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Business Briefing | Legal News: Chevron Appeals $18 Billion Judgment in Ecuador
Posted: January 21st, 2012, 1:09am EST by By REUTERS
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Chevron has filed an appeal with Ecuador’s National Court of Justice to review an order that it must pay $18 billion in damages for polluting the Amazon jungle.