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Over 200 people killed in Syria as U.N. prepares to vote
(Reuters) Reuters - More than 200 people were killed in shelling by Syrian forces in the city of Homs, activists said on Saturday, as the U.N. Security Council prepared to vote on a draft resolution backing an Arab call for President Bashar al-Assad to give up power.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:27:29 GMT
Iran threatens retaliation over oil embargo
(Reuters) Reuters - Iran's supreme leader threatened on Friday to retaliate against the West for sanctions, a day after a U.S. newspaper said defense secretary Leon Panetta believed Israel was likely to bomb Iran within months to stop it building a nuclear bomb.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:37:27 GMT
Amid peace bid, U.S. got purported letter from Taliban
(Reuters) Reuters - The White House received a letter last year purported to come directly from Mullah Omar, the reclusive leader of the Taliban, asking the United States to deliver militant prisoners whose transfer is now at the heart of the Obama administration's bid to broker peace in Afghanistan.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:03:14 GMT
Cost drives NATO bid for smaller Afghan army
(Reuters) Reuters - Afghanistan could end up fighting Taliban insurgents with a national army and police force two-thirds the size envisaged, if plans discussed on Friday by NATO defense ministers, trying to balance security needs with budget cuts, gain traction.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:45:45 GMT
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Calhoun taking indefinite medical leave (AP) UConn's Jim Calhoun doesn't mince words when it comes to his health. So, when the Hall of Fame coach of the defending national champions, who turns 70 in May, had just about had it with his back problems, he let people know. "The bottom line is I'm going to need some work done," Calhoun told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:56:31 PST
Hamilton calls relapse 'weak moment' (AP) Josh Hamilton shed no tears, used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. The Texas Rangers slugger and recovering drug addict said he had "three or four" drinks during dinner at a Dallas restaurant and bar Monday and continued drinking later that night.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:41:30 PST
No setbacks for Gronkowski in practice (AP) Another practice, another day of progress for Rob Gronkowski. The All-Pro tight end was listed as questionable for the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl against the New York Giants on Sunday after moving without a limp on Friday as the Patriots walked through their offensive plays. Gronkowski practiced on a limited basis Thursday after being hurt 11 days earlier in the Patriots 23-20 win over...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:17:32 PST
Bradshaw misses practice but should play (AP) Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed the New York Giants' Super Bowl practice Friday because of a sore right foot. Coach Tom Coughlin listed Bradshaw as probable for Sunday's game, and said he expects him to play. Bradshaw has a broken bone in his right foot and it was sore after two days of practice at the University of Indianapolis' practice bubble.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:29 PST
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Nasdaq vaults to 11-year high on surge in jobs
(Reuters) Reuters - A surge in hiring in the world's largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high on Friday as optimism grew that the labor market is on a steady path to recovery.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:42:37 GMT
Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge
(Reuters) Reuters - The United States created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to a near three-year low, giving a boost to President Barack Obama.
New York sues banks over electronic mortgage system
(Reuters) Reuters - New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Friday sued three major U.S. banks, accusing them of fraud for using an electronic mortgage database that resulted in deceptive and illegal practices.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:54:10 GMT
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Washington state abandons all tourism marketing
(AP) AP - Washington state is shuttering the official tourism agency that unifies its marketing message and abandoning all public support for one of its largest industries.
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:37:15 GMT
TSA re-inspects elderly woman over wet diaper
(AP) AP - The family of a gravely ill 95-year-old woman says federal inspectors wouldn't let her mother board a plane because her adult diaper was wet, setting off alarms.
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