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Sean Hoare: journalists remember 'old fashioned Fleet Street character'

The Guardian -
Sean Hoare, a tabloid reporter who worked at the Sun and the People as well as the News of the World, in his sitting room at home.
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Special report: Banks continue robo-signing

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An empty mail box is seen at the front door of a foreclosed house in Miami Gardens, Florida in this September 15, 2009 file photo.

Senate to Stay in Session Until Debt Limit Increase Passes

BusinessWeek -
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate's top leaders said the chamber will remain in session until lawmakers hammer out an agreement to raise the US debt limit, as President Barack Obama threatened to veto a proposal to ...

US women's soccer team looks to the future

Los Angeles Times -
After a determined run through the Women's World Cup, which ended in a loss to Japan in the final, the American players begin to ponder future tournaments and opportunities to redeem themselves.

Murdoch may lose grip on News Corp

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Analysts say it is possible Rupert Murdoch may lose his grip on News Corporation if its shares continue to fall. News Corporation Class A shares trading on the New York stock exchange closed down more than 4 per cent, or 67 cents, to $14.96 this ...

LulzSec is back, hacks Rupert Murdoch's Sun tabloid

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LulzSec is back and this time they have gone after Rupert Murdoch's embattled News Corp., hacking the website of to its British tabloid, the Sun.

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Libya Rebels Battle for Key Oil Town

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Libyan rebels appeared close to a breakthrough on the eastern front on Monday, as they battled for control of a key oil town and pressed a wave of momentum in which they have made gains on every front in the war in recent weeks.

Keeping Nelson Mandela's legacy alive

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(CNN) -- Nelson Mandela is a symbol of the human struggle for justice and equality. In celebration of his 93rd birthday on Monday, you may be asking yourself how best to honor him.

Reports of Deadly Sectarian Clashes in Syria

New York Times -
BEIRUT, Lebanon - At least 6 people were killed over the weekend in a wave of sectarian bloodshed in the central city of Homs, set off by the discovery of three mutilated bodies, activists and residents there said on Monday.

Today in the news: Midwest bakes in heat; East will get hit later this week

Pratt Tribune -
By Anonymous High-temperature records are falling all over the Midwest as the middle part of the US suffers through a nasty heat wave.

Casey Anthony's Attorney: We Need to Start Respecting the Verdict

Fox News -
In an exclusive interview Sunday with Geraldo Rivera on Fox News' "Geraldo at Large," Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez discussed his reaction to the public outrage surrounding the verdict.

Longtime book retailer Borders heading toward liquidation

USA Today -
By Bloomberg News Shoppers pass by a Borders book store with signs announcing that it will be cloing its doors, in Washington, DC, March 4, 2011.

Japanese, Australia Stock Futures Fall on U.S., Europe Debt Crisis Concern

Bloomberg -
Japanese and Australian stock futures fell on concern US lawmakers will fail to reach a deal on the country's debt limit two weeks before a deadline and Europe's worsening crisis will ...

Cisco to trim 6500 jobs to cut costs

Los Angeles Times -
The San Jose tech giant plans to lay off 4400 workers after 2100 others accepted early retirement offers last month. By Brandon Bailey Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday that it will eliminate 6500 jobs as part of a broad overhaul aimed at making the ...

Crude Oil Trades Near Two-Day Low in New York on Europe, US Debt Concern

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Oil traded near a two-day low in New York as investors bet the debt crisis in Europe and the US may slow the economy and crimp fuel demand.

Hacker collective Anonymous to launch social networking site

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Computerworld - Anonymous, which has claimed credit for several high-profile cyber attacks in recent months, plans to launch what it says will be a new social networking site called AnonPlus.

Will iPhone 5 bring the perfect storm?

BetaNews -
It's a good question to ask now that ChangeWave claims that 46 percent of 4163 consumers surveyed plan to buy iPhone within 90 days.

Lo Blow

E! Online -
I'm sure by now you've all heard the news that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are ending their marriage. I don't know what caused the love birds to go their separate ways, perhaps it was becoming too costly to keep Marc well dressed since he can no ...

Sheen to star in 'Anger Management' series

The Olympian -
Four months after getting axed from CBS' "Two and a Half Men" when he publicly attacked his bosses, Charlie Sheen was officially announced Monday as the star in "Anger Management," a ...

People: Betty White newest celebrity invited to Marine Corps Ball

San Jose Mercury News -
World War II soldiers had the Hollywood and Broadway canteens if they wanted a chance to dance with screen or stage stars. Today's Marines have YouTube, the Marine Corps Ball and, judging by the latest invitee, good taste.

Open champion Darren Clarke reveals he almost quit in April

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Darren Clarke was persuaded to go on holiday after a dismal round in Morocco and three months later he won the Open. Photograph: Kieran Doherty/Reuters Darren Clarke thought about giving up professional golf in April after a round of 81 in Morocco but ...

Stewart-Haas turn 1-2 gem at New Hampshire

USA Today -
LOUDON, NH - Tony Stewart called New Hampshire a perfect weekend for his organization. And with good reason. Ryan Newman's first victory of the season from the pole and Stewart's second-place finish gave Stewart-Haas ...

Rangers CEO Ryan hospitalized, will have tests

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Rangers CEO and president Nolan Ryan underwent a series of precautionary tests in a Houston hospital on Monday that revealed no new developments with the recurrence of his heart condition, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Space shuttle's science brought payoffs to Earth

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Science from the space shuttle helped open Earth's eyes to the cosmos and sister planets. It created perhaps the most detailed topographical map of Earth.

You May Be Part Neanderthal, Scientists Say

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Hyper-realistic busts of human ancestors -- like this version of homo neandertal -- give us a glimpse of what our ancient relatives may have looked like.

NASA spacecraft is orbiting massive asteroid

San Jose Mercury News -
AP PASADENA, Calif.—NASA says its Dawn spacecraft is preparing to study the massive asteroid Vesta after being captured into its orbit during the weekend.

Grandparent drivers keep kids safer in crashes

msnbc.com -
Richard S. Victor, shown with his grandson Stirling, now 1 year old, says when he drives his grandchildren he's always aware “I have precious cargo in the back seat of my car,” he says.

Head injuries in war, sports may boost dementia

AFP -
PARIS - Brain injuries sustained on the battlefield and the gridiron of American football likely boost the risk of dementia later in life, according to two studies released Monday.

Big fork could be key to small waistline, study says

USA Today -
One way to avoid overeating at your favorite restaurant may be to order bigger cutlery, a new study suggests. To avoid overeating, the researchers suggested that people learn to better recognize and understand their ...

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