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Goldman Sachs Emerges From Senate Showdown Ahead $549 MillionBusinessWeek - - 37 minutes ago April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executives endured more than 10 hours of congressional grilling in one of the most public, and most hostile, political lashings in the firm's 141-year history. GOP unveils plan on financial sectorBoston Globe - 31 minutes ago WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans, attacked for twice blocking legislation to rein in Wall Street, floated a partial alternative proposal yesterday and said it could lead to a compromise on an issue that commands strong public support. Obama to Republicans: Let Senate debate Wall Street reform CNN International Senate Republicans block Wall Street financial reform for second straight day New York Daily News Obama visits Iowa to start Midwest tourLos Angeles Times - - 41 minutes ago The president launches a two-day, campaign-style visit through three states. His focus is on current policy matters, but with an eye toward the midterm elections. Video: In Iowa, Obama Touts Wind Energy, Stimulus Help 
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Ukraine's extension of Russian base's lease may challenge US goals in region
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MOSCOW -- Ukraine's decision to host a Russian naval base for 25 more years in exchange for cheaper gas, a deal ratified Tuesday despite egg-throwing and a brawl over it in the Ukrainian parliament, does little to alter the immediate ...
Gordon Brown, Still Full of Fight, Still Lags With Voters in Britain
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Pace of Planning for East Jerusalem Projects Slows
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Oil Rig Blast Complicates Push for Energy and Climate Bill
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WASHINGTON - The loss of life and the looming ecological catastrophe from the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico have piled political complications onto the push for energy and climate change legislation here, officials and ...
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New York Governor Proposes Mandatory Employee Furloughs
Wall Street Journal - - 4 hours ago
ALBANY--Struggling to pass a state budget, Gov. David A. Paterson said Tuesday he wants to force about 100000 state employees to stay home one day a week without pay until he and lawmakers agree on a spending plan.
Sen. Lindsay Graham's bipartisan efforts bog down
Los Angeles Times - - 2 hours ago
The Republican lawmaker, under attack from both parties, backs off from efforts to work with Democrats on immigration, energy and Guantanamo Bay.
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Europeans Fear Greek Debt Crisis Liable to Spread
New York Times - - 2 hours ago
As Greece inches closer to the brink of financial collapse, fear that the debt crisis will spread is engulfing Europe. Thanassis Stavrakis/Associated Press Unemployed school teachers chanted slogans at an anti-government ...
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City leaders eager to hold on to Continental
Houston Chronicle - - 11 minutes ago
Patrick Oxford, left, chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership, speaks with Sen. Rodney Ellis after a news conference Tuesday urging Continental to keep its Houston headquarters.
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Consumer confidence is up, but test looms
Washington Post - - 1 hour ago
Consumers expressed more confidence in the economy than they have since 2008, but that goodwill -- a key to the recovery -- will be tested in the next few months as government stimulus programs wind down.
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Lost iPhone prototype spurs legal action (roundup)
CNET - - 3 hours ago
by CNET News staff First, it was all about the details of a purported "iPhone 4G." Then the saga of how Gizmodo got that device exploded into a criminal investigation and questions about journalists' rights and responsibilities.
Four senators ask Facebook to make privacy fixes to new features
Los Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago
They object to the social networking site sharing users' personal information with other websites without the explicit consent of the users.
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RIM shows new operating system
Reuters - - 7 hours ago
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'American Idol': The Top 6 tackle Shania Twain tunes. How'd they do?
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'Iron Man 2' toys at Burger King: Awesome or sexist?
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Today, Burger King announced that its promotional tie-ins with Iron Man 2 will include the Whiplash Whopper –”an intense, red-hot flavor combination featuring a flame-broiled Whopper sandwich topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese, ...
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The Celtics Oust Wade and the Heat in Five Games
New York Times - 28 minutes ago
By AP Keep up with the latest news, on the court and off, with The Times's basketball blog. Ray Allen scored 24 points, making five 3-pointers in the second half, to help Boston beat visiting Miami, 96-86, in Game 5 of their first-round series on ...
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Treanor, Wilson lead the Rangers to victory
SI.com - 14 minutes ago
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Twins ride Liriano's gem past Tigers
MLB.com - - 57 minutes ago
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It's a sad day for Happy Meals in Santa Clara County
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County officials vote to ban toys and other promotions that restaurants offer with high-calorie children's meals. By Sharon Bernstein, Los Angeles Times Happy Meal toys and other promotions that come with high-calorie children's meals will soon be ...
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Test linked to fewer colorectal cancer deaths
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Next in health care war: Applying the law
USA Today - - Apr 26, 2010
By Carrie Cochran, AP By John Fritze, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - The debate in Congress over President Obama's health care law is done.
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Immigrant soldier reacts to Arizona law
CNN - - Apr 26, 2010
Phoenix, Arizona (CNN) -- At a vigil protesting the passage of Arizona's tough new illegal immigration law, a young man in Army fatigues and a beret lit a candle at a makeshift shrine.
17 Years Later, Stage 4 Survivor Is Savoring a Life Well Lived
New York Times - - Apr 26, 2010
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World's 50 best restaurants
CNN - - 12 hours ago
This year's top-ranked restaurant, Denmark's Noma, helmed by chef René Redzepi, ranked at No. 3 in 2009. No. 1 spot on annual list goes to Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark After four years at No.
Tea Party With a Difference
New York Times - - Apr 24, 2010
I've been trying to understand the Tea Party Movement. Sounds like a lot of angry people who want to get the government out of their lives and cut both taxes and the deficit.
Obama meets, prays with Rev. Billy Graham
CNN Political Ticker - Apr 25, 2010
By the CNN Wire Staff The Rev. Billy Graham and President Obama agreed to meet as soon as possible during a phone call in November.