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Gross Says Fed ‘Saving Ammunition,' to Buy More DebtBloomberg - 26 minutes ago
By Kathleen Hays and Dakin Campbell April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Gross, who run the world's biggest bond fund at Pacific Investment Management Co.
AT A GLANCE: Fed Leaves Rates Near Zero; Econ Outlook Improved Wall Street Journal
Biden hopes Specter backs card check compromiseThe Associated Press - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he believes Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter would have "an open mind" on voting for a bill that makes it easier to form unions if a compromise emerges.
Democrats angry at Reid for promising Specter choice committee slots Los Angeles Times
Biden says Specter felt GOP had abandoned him Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
UN: Without a cease-fire, Sri Lankan civilians remain in dangerous ...Xinhua - 23 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Approximately 50000 civilians are still trapped with Sri Lankan rebels on a tiny sliver of beach in the northeast of the island country, the top UN humanitarian official said here Wednesday after returning from a ...
Sri Lanka rejects EU call for truce Aljazeera.net
European Envoys Fail to Win Sri Lankan Cease-Fire Voice of America
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Pakistan wrests control of town from Taliban
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
But militants have taken over a police station and dozens of officers are hostage. The military actions are an effort to push the Taliban back into its base in the Swat Valley.
Pakistan still conflicted over battling Taliban The Associated Press
NKorea isolates itself further with nuclear test threat
AFP - 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States warned North Korea that it is deepening its international isolation with its threats Wednesday to carry out a second nuclear test.
Obama welcomes Australia's decision to increase troops to Afghanistan
Xinhua - 15 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- US President Barack Obama welcomes Australia's decision to increase troops to Afghanistan, saying Canberra's contribution is "critical" to prevent the central Asian country from becoming terrorists' safe heaven, ...
Poppies a Target in Fight Against Taliban New York Times
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House passes budget plan endorsing Obama goals
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats in Congress capped President Barack Obama's 100th day in office by advancing a $3.4 trillion federal budget for next year - a third of it borrowed - that prevents Republicans from blocking his proposed trillion-dollar ...
House approves $3.44 trillion budget resolution CNN International
House Approves Budget Plan New York Times
New Hampshire State Senate Approves Gay Marriage
FOXNews - 2 hours ago
The House now must consider the proposal, which is similar to one it rejected earlier this year. AP The state Senate has voted to make New Hampshire the fifth state to allow gay marriage.
NH Senate votes to allow gay marriage Fresno Bee
State Senate passes gay marriage Nashua Telegraph
Supreme Court conservatives criticize voting rights law
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By James Vicini WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Supreme Court conservatives on Wednesday sharply criticized a central part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that is aimed at more than a dozen states with a history of racial discrimination.
Voting Rights Act section that singles out South may be abolished Los Angeles Times
Chrysler Union Members Vote; Accord Likely To Pass
Wall Street Journal - 52 minutes ago
By Jeff Bennett and Sharon Terlep Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES DETROIT (Dow Jones)--Chrysler LLC's United Auto Workers union members voiced their anger and disappointment as they began voting Wednesday on a new cost-concession agreement essential to the auto ...
Comment by Gary ChaisonProf. of Industrial Relations, Clark University
BofA delays release of votes on Lewis, directors
Forbes - 13 minutes ago
By IEVA M. AUGSTUMS and MITCH WEISS , 04.29.09, 05:04 PM EDT Ken Lewis is keeping his seat on the Bank of America Corp. board, but his job title is less certain.
Vote on BofA's Lewis too close to call Bizjournals.com
Starbucks profit falls 77% on store closure charges
MarketWatch - 20 minutes ago
By Matt Andrejczak, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Starbucks late Wednesday reported its quarterly profit fell 77% from a year ago, hurt by hefty charges to close stores, and said sales were clipped by a decline in the number of customer ...
Starbucks Profit Falls 77%; Company Touts Cost-Cutting Wall Street Journal
Tweeters in Flight: Does Twitter Have Staying Power?
TechNewsWorld - 21 minutes ago
By Richard Adhikari At just two years old, Twitter is gaining the kind of name recognition only Oprah can deliver. However, trying Twitter doesn't always translate into sticking around.
Is quitting Twitter more popular than re-tweeting? The Associated Press
Many New Twitter Users Not Coming Back for More PC Magazine
DOJ probes Google book search settlement
Computerworld - 12 minutes ago
By Sharon Gaudin April 29, 2009 (Computerworld) If the US Department of Justice launches an antitrust case against Google Inc. challenging last fall's settlement of a lawsuit filed against it by major authors and publishers, it could strike a blow to ...
Google Defends Online Book Deal PC Magazine
Verizon Possibly Playing Microsoft Against Apple For Phone Deal
PC World - 1 hour ago
Is it really a surprise that, right after the rumors of AT&T and Verizon pairing off start hitting the news (again), suddenly Microsoft enters the picture?
Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone InformationWeek
How I Learned To Quit Wolverine And Love The Deadpool Debut
MTV.com - 42 minutes ago
You'll have to excuse me, but I'm going through something of an identity crisis right now. And it involves mutants. Growing up, my favorite “X-Men” character was pure and simple, black and white: Wolverine.
'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' is a 'superhero fiasco' New York Daily News
Chris Brown's assualt case may hinge on leaked photo of a beaten ...
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
BY Nancy Dillon A photo of Rihanna taken after Chris Brown allegedly beat her was leaked to TMZ.com. LOS ANGELES - The outcome of Chris Brown's felony assault case could hinge on the leaked police photo showing a battered and bloodied Rihanna.
Did iTunes reveal ‘American Idol' final two?
msnbc.com - 1 hour ago
By Kate Ward A supposed glitch on iTunes last week revealed that Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are the most downloaded contestants of “American Idol's” season 8. More specifically, six songs by Lambert crack the top 10 of an Idol-themed chart on iTunes, ...
'American Idol' recap: I smell a Rat (Pack)! Entertainment Weekly
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NBA: No penalty for Rondo's hard foul on Miller
Washington Post - 20 minutes ago
AP WALTHAM, Mass. -- The NBA says Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo won't be penalized for his hard foul on Chicago's Brad Miller in the closing seconds of Game 5. League spokesman Tim Frank said Wednesday that the play "stands as called.
NBA OK with Rondo foul Boston Globe
I Want Revenge Is Early Derby Favorite
New York Times - 3 hours ago
I Want Revenge, left, coming off the track at Churchill Downs on Wednesday after a work out. The Colt is the morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby.
I Want Revenge favored for 135th Kentucky Derby MiamiHerald.com
Ross clutch as Marlins edge Mets
MLB.com - 52 minutes ago
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com NEW YORK -- All the focus was on the starters, and for good reason. Josh Johnson vs. Johan Santana is a marquee matchup, and it was the headliner for Wednesday's matinee at Citi Field.
Bullpen blows lead for Johan Santana as Marlins beat Mets in ... New York Daily News
Putz blows lead for Santana, Marlins beat Mets 4-3 The Associated Press
186 mln in US live with dangerous air pollution
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Six in 10 US residents -- more than 186 million people -- live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution, the American Lung Association reported on Wednesday.
Harris County, Houston get ‘F' on air quality, survey says Bizjournals.com
Metro ATL air quality improves Atlanta Journal Constitution
Genes 'have key role in autism'
BBC News - 21 hours ago
Scientists have produced the most compelling evidence to date that genetics play a key role in autism. They highlighted tiny genetic changes that appear to have a strong impact on the likelihood of developing autism and related conditions.
Researchers find common genetic variations in autistic people Los Angeles Times
Prostate Cancer Provenge Strong in Trial
WebMD - 59 minutes ago
By Salynn Boyles April 29, 2009 - A novel, experimental treatment vaccine improved the survival of men with advanced prostate cancer in the largest trial yet of the therapy, researchers reported Tuesday.
Dendreon Drug Clears Difficult Hurdle, But Others Remain Wall Street Journal
Hariri assassination suspects freed in blow to Syria's opponents
Christian Science Monitor - 39 minutes ago
In an unexpected twist, the UN tribunal investigating the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has ordered the release of four senior Lebanese officials.
Lebanon Frees Four Generals Held in Hariri Killing Wall Street Journal
Suspects in Lebanese Premier's Death Released New York Times
Muslims get long sentences for US Army base plot
Reuters - 24 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA, April 29 (Reuters) - Two Muslim men convicted of plotting to kill soldiers at a US Army base received long prison sentences on Wednesday for a plan prosecutors said was inspired by holy war against the United States.
4 life terms, 1 33-year sentence in Fort Dix case The Associated Press
Fort Dix terror plot leads to lengthy prison terms for two ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
US Treasury endorses House credit card reforms
Reuters - 18 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner threw his support on Wednesday behind two credit card reform bills in the US House of Representatives and the Senate, saying that unfair rate increases and fees should be banned.
Treasury Outlines Principles For Credit-Card Reform Wall Street Journal
Geithner pushes for credit card reform The Associated Press