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Senate passes $149 bln for jobless aid, tax breaks - Reuters

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:35
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Senate passes $149 bln for jobless aid, tax breaks
Reuters
People looking for jobs meet professionals from more than 30 employers at the UJA-Federation of New York's Connect to Care job fair in New York, in this file image from March 2, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Wednesday passed a $149 billion ...
Student-Loan Bill May Enter Health-Care MixWall Street Journal
Senate passes jobless aid, business tax breaksThe Associated Press
"Slaughter Solution?" GOP Uses Lawmaker's Name to Hit Health CareCBS News
Bloomberg -CNNMoney.com -FOXNews
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McDonnell edict: Don't discriminate against gays - The Virginian-Pilot

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:23
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Washington Post
McDonnell edict: Don't discriminate against gays
The Virginian-Pilot
In a strongly worded edict, Gov. Bob McDonnell today instructed state agencies not to discriminate against gay and lesbian workers during the hiring process or in the workplace. His directive comes in the wake of a recent firestorm ...
Students irate at Cuccinelli over gay-rights policiesWashington Post
New discrimination prohibitions include sexual orientationAugusta Free Press
Virginia governor counters state atty. gen.'s advice on gaysBoston Herald
Roanoke Times -NBC 29 News -WDBJ7.com
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Chief Justice Roberts 'Troubled' by Scene at the State of the Union Address - ABC News

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:19
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Chief Justice Roberts 'Troubled' by Scene at the State of the Union Address
ABC News
It's been a busy few days for Chief Justice John Roberts. Last week, he was the subject of a viral Internet rumor that he was going to retire, and last night the White House pounced on comments he made about the partisan atmosphere ...
Chief justice chides State of the Union as 'political pep rally'CNN
Chief Justice John Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling'Washington Post
White House Vs. Supreme Court: It's Getting RidiculousCBS News
Los Angeles Times -AOL News -Baltimore Sun
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Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal - The Associated Press

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:13
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Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home. ...
Mich. women WWII pilots receive Congressional Gold MedalThe Detroit News
Michigan woman is among World War II pilots honoredDetroit Free Press
Female WWII Aviators Honored With Gold MedalNPR
Air Force Link -ABC News -Cincinnati.com
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How did US groups react to Biden's condemnation of Israel? - Ha'aretz

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:10
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How did US groups react to Biden's condemnation of Israel?
Ha'aretz
in East Jerusalem was welcomed on Wednesday by advocacy groups and analysts who called for Israel to be held accountable for actions that undermine peace talks with the Palestinians. The US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation (US Campaign) lauded ...
Biden: US won't play favorites between Israelis, PalestiniansCNN
Dr. Mitchell's Mideast Talking CureWall Street Journal
Joe Biden, in Ramallah, stymied by new settlement constructionChristian Science Monitor
The Associated Press -BBC News -Ynetnews
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Corey Haim's Life Mirrored Pop Culture - MTV.com

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:08
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Corey Haim's Life Mirrored Pop Culture
MTV.com
'There's nothing I can say except a person's got to go through what they've got to go through,' Haim said of his ups and downs. By James Montgomery Early Wednesday morning (March 10), actor Corey Haim was pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph's ...
Corey Haim's Last MovieTMZ.com (blog)
Corey Haim, Lost BoyVanity Fair
'80s teen idol Corey Haim dies of apparent drug overdose at age 38New York Daily News
E! Online (blog) -Hollywood.com -Chicago Sun-Times
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Terrorists execute World Vision workers - ABC Online

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:05
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Terrorists execute World Vision workers
ABC Online
There are concerns aid groups are becoming targets for militant groups in Pakistan, after six aid workers were killed when militants struck a World Vision office in the North-West Frontier Province. It is not the first time an aid ...
6 Employees of US Charity Killed in Attack in PakistanNew York Times
After Pakistan attack, World Vision suspends operationsChristian Science Monitor
Six killed in attack on World Vision office in PakistanBBC News
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Drug abuse is problem among Afghan police recruits

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Drug abuse is a big problem in Afghanistan's police force, with four of every 10 recruits testing positive for illicit substances in some areas, said a report by the investigati...
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U.S. says hikers detained in Iran call families

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three American detained in Iran last year and accused of spying have been allowed to telephone their families, although formal consular access has not been granted, the U.S. Sta...
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Senate passes $149 bln for jobless aid, tax breaks - Reuters


MiamiHerald.com
Senate passes $149 bln for jobless aid, tax breaks
Reuters
People looking for jobs meet professionals from more than 30 employers at the UJA-Federation of New York's Connect to Care j...
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Health

FDA to Investigate Possible Osteoporosis Drug-Femur Fracture Link After ABC ... - ABC News


ABC News
FDA to Investigate Possible Osteoporosis Drug-Femur Fracture Link After ABC ...
ABC News
The US Food and Drug Administration announced today that it will look into whether a link exists between t...
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General Business

Wall St gains on economy bets; banks, techs lead

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank and technology shares lifted Wall Street on Wednesday on hopes a revival in business demand will boost corporate profits.

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SciTech

Apple holds second place US smartphone share - Macworld


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Apple holds second place US smartphone share
Macworld
Market research firm ComScore is back with the latest numbers on the battle for consumers' hearts and minds in the US smartphone ar...
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Sports

More Crosby 'hype,' and great goals debate - ESPN


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More Crosby 'hype,' and great goals debate
ESPN
Last week's e-mail bag proved again that Sidney Crosby is a lightning rod. The e-mails have not stopped coming in since a rather innocuo...
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Entertainment

'Mad Men' characters don't just look like Barbies... - Entertainment Weekly


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'Mad Men' characters don't just look like Barbies...
Entertainment Weekly
They will be Barbies! Mattel is planning versions of Barbie and Ken modeled after Mad Men's J...
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US Markets

Oil rises after inventory report

Oil prices rose Wednesday as the government's weekly inventory report showed a smaller than expected increase in oil supplies and a dip in gasoline inventory.
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Economy and Government

Jobless claims bill OK'd by Senate

The Senate on Wednesday approved a wide-ranging bill that would push back the deadline to file for extended unemployment insurance until year-end and extends dozens of expired tax breaks.
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International Finance

Royal Dutch Shell halts gasoline sales to Iran

Royal Dutch Shell has stopped selling gasoline to Iran, the company confirmed Wednesday, adding to a list of oil giants that have stopped sales after a threat of future U.S. sanctions.
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Commodities

Bearish USDA Crop Report For The Grain Markets (source: About)

The USDA released their monthly crop report on Wednesday and it was considered to be bearish by traders.  It was not a bad report, but it wasn't good.  World ending stocks were raised over last month...
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Currencies

Morici: Greece's Tragedy and Naked Swaps

It never ceases to amaze how political leaders can shamelessly blame free markets and faceless speculators for the consequences of their lousy financial decisions.
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Mergers & Aquisitions

UPDATE 1-Disney keeps ABC options open, including spin-off

* Disney elects Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to board (Adds analyst's comment, details on TV dispute)
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Investing Strategies

Stock Picker: Baltic Dry Index Still a Good Indicator

The Baltic Dry Index, a leading economic indicator used by market insiders to gauge global demand for dry commodities, is up over 20 percent in the past month. While some critics have claimed that the...
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Investing Ideas

Mad Money's Most Memorable Moments

Check out these top highlights of the show's past five years and then vote for your favorite.
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Banking

Realty Check: Insurers vs. Banks

CNBC's Diana Olick has been investigating yet another side of bad loans that could cost big banks billions.
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Mortgages

Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Treasury Auction. Fail to Recover Afterward

Much like Monday, yesterday was a data-less day in the marketplace, leaving me at a loss for words and new guidance. Mortgage-backed securities prices did managed to move higher following a very stron...
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Treasuries

Treasurys Lower as 10-Year Sale Looms

U.S. government debt prices fell Wednesday ahead of a 10-year note auction, the second of three scheduled for this week that will inject a total of $74 billion of new supply into the market.
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Interest Rates

Mortgage Insurers Won't Pay on Bad Loans

Mortgage insurers are rescinding (denying) claims, claiming themselves that the loans were fraudulent and misrepresented to them.
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Real Estate

Realty Check Update

A check on the real estate market, with CNBC's Diana Olick.
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Federal Reserve

Fed Might Have to Accept Higher Jobless Rate: Official

A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that policy-makers may be accepting a higher level of unemployment as their goal in the future.
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Hedge Funds

Forbes 'World's Richest' List Reveals Billionaire Rebound

The annual Forbes billionaire face-off is back. And this year the billionaires are back, too.  In 2009, a financial bloodbath slashed the assets of the world's wealthiest in half.  In 2010? A revival....
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Top 5 Up Unusual Volume

10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume

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Change 		Price %
Change 		News
  FACT 16406%  27.01% news
  PSYS 1404%  29% news
  ITMN 687%  38.39% news
  VNDA 603%  11.52% news
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Video Feeds

Cisco has a lot to learn about hype

Mar. 10 - Breakingviews columnist Rolfe Winkler says Cisco -- with CEO John Chambers, left -- has a lot to learn from Steve Jobs and Apple about hyping its new products.
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Opinion

e-banking is growing across globe

By Robin Trehan

The future of investment banking will likely involve ever greater volumes of transactions being conducted online. e-Banking, which provides real-time banking services over the Internet,...

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Fashion Report

iPurse wear a Sexy Look

No matter what she’s wearing, nothing is as unsexy as an oversized, clunky handbag obscuring a sexy outfit and a beautiful face. All eyes are on the oversized, clunky bag as she makes her way through ...

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