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US House Approves Fannie-Freddie Bill by 272-152 (Update1) - Bloomberg


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US House Approves Fannie-Freddie Bill by 272-152 (Update1)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Brian Faler July 23 (Bloomberg) -- The US House of Representatives approved legislation designed to shore up confidence in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and stem the record surge in mortgage foreclosures, sending the bill to the Senate.
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Smugglers try to use Dolly for cover, officials say - CNN


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Smugglers try to use Dolly for cover, officials say
CNN - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Smugglers tried to use Hurricane Dolly as a cover in at least three attempts to move drugs or illegal aliens through Texas, border officials said Wednesday.
Texan Officials 'Lean Into' Hurricane Demands ABC News
Hurricane Dolly Makes Landfall in Southern Texas (Update2) Bloomberg
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Karadzic to mount his own defence - Financial Times

Karadzic to mount his own defence
Financial Times - 32 minutes ago
By Neil MacDonald in Belgrade The Radovan Karadzic familiar to the world re-emerged yesterday as the former Bosnian Serb leader swapped the long hair and flowing beard of his fugitive years for a hair-cut and shave and defiantly said he would mount his ...
Video: Karadzic's arrest sparks clashes - 23 Jul 08 AlJazeeraEnglish
Karadzic found freedom in the Madhouse Times Online
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Obama to Post: I'll do everything to stop Iran from - Jerusalem Post


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Obama to Post: I'll do everything to stop Iran from
Jerusalem Post - 29 minutes ago
By DAVID HOROVITZ Senator Barack Obama, the visiting Democratic presidential candidate who is leading the race for the White House, told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday evening that, if elected president, he would do "everything in my power" to stop ...
Video: Obama Says He's Committed to Israel's Security AssociatedPress
Obama tells Haaretz: Two states for two peoples Ha'aretz
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With a jig President al-Bashir plays peacemaker in Darfur - Times Online


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With a jig President al-Bashir plays peacemaker in Darfur
Times Online - 3 hours ago
President al-Bashir of Sudan, who was charged last week with masterminding a campaign of rape and genocide in Darfur, flew into the war-ravaged region yesterday, claiming the role of peacemaker and revelling in a hero's welcome from his supporters.
Arrest Warrant Looming, Bashir Goes on Tour New York Times
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Texas executes man for killing woman and infant - Reuters


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Texas executes man for killing woman and infant
Reuters - 55 minutes ago
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - A man convicted of killing his neighbor and her infant son was put to death by lethal injection on Wednesday in Texas, which leads the nation in executions.
Killers executed in Miss., Texas USA Today
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Ship collision shuts Mississippi River, spills fuel - Reuters


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Ship collision shuts Mississippi River, spills fuel
Reuters - 4 hours ago
HOUSTON (Reuters) - A collision between a chemical tanker and a fuel barge on the Mississippi River spilled over 400000 gallons (1560000 liters) of fuel oil and prompted the US Coast Guard to close a 29-mile (47-km) stretch of the waterway around New ...
Massive fuel spill closes part of Mississippi River CNN
No one licensed to pilot tug involved in Mississippi oil spill USA Today
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Pentagon plays down fears over Afghan violence - Reuters


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Pentagon plays down fears over Afghan violence
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By David Morgan WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Wednesday sought to play down the seriousness of growing violence in Afghanistan but declined to say the United States and NATO were winning their fight against Taliban insurgents.
Pentagon: More troops to Afghanistan needed, but unlikely CNN International
Pentagon to recommend more troops for Afghanistan The Associated Press
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Amazon Hangs Tough - Forbes


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Amazon Hangs Tough
Forbes - 1 hour ago
Despite consumers tightening their belts and gas prices pushing up shipping costs, online retailer Amazon.com reported a doubling of earnings and soaring sales on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Amazon.com 2Q Net Doubles On Gain; Shares Rise 8% CNNMoney.com
Amazon.com Net Doubles on Overseas, Electronics Sales (Update2) Bloomberg
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FCC Close To Backing XM-Sirius Merger - Washington Post

FCC Close To Backing XM-Sirius Merger
Washington Post - 25 minutes ago
By Cecilia Kang A merger of the nation's two satellite radio operators moved closer to conclusion yesterday with the deciding vote said to be leaning toward the deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
Sirius's XM Purchase Close to Winning FCC Approval, Person Says Bloomberg
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Nokia and Qualcomm Reach New Licensing Agreement (Update1) - Bloomberg


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Nokia and Qualcomm Reach New Licensing Agreement (Update1)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Susan Decker and Crayton Harrison July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Nokia Oyj, the world's biggest maker of wireless phones, and chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. signed a new licensing agreement, ending global litigation and resolving concerns about the future of ...
Qualcomm and Nokia Settle Patent Dispute New York Times
Qualcomm posts quarterly profit, revenue rises Reuters
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McCain Says No Decision Yet as Running Mate Speculation Spreads - FOXNews


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McCain Says No Decision Yet as Running Mate Speculation Spreads
FOXNews - 1 hour ago
by FOXNews.com John McCain told FOX News on Wednesday that he has not made a decision on a running mate, splashing cold water on speculation that he would announce his No.
Video: McCain VP Rumors Swirl CBS
Jindal: I will not be McCain's VP CNN International
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Obama Working to Ensure Jewish Vote - Washington Post


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Obama Working to Ensure Jewish Vote
Washington Post - 38 minutes ago
By Jonathan Weisman and Michelle Boorstein Before embarking on a sprawling international trip that would take him to seven countries, two continents and two war zones, Sen. Barack Obama and his campaign staff fixated on a speck on the globe that is ...
Obama strives to overcome doubts among US Jews Reuters
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Obama leads McCain by 6 points: poll - Reuters


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Obama leads McCain by 6 points: poll
Reuters - 51 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a 6-point lead over Republican John McCain in the presidential race as a growing percentage of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal ...
NBC/WSJ Poll: Obama keeps lead MSNBC
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Head of Microsoft’s Online Efforts Departs - New York Times


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Head of Microsoft’s Online Efforts Departs
New York Times - 36 minutes ago
By STEVE LOHR Kevin Johnson, the executive in charge of Microsoft’s struggling online business, is leaving the company. Microsoft announced Wednesday evening that Mr.
Mass Reorg at Microsoft Platforms & Services Division Washington Post
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Like Wikipedia but for Cash: Google's Knol - PC World


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Like Wikipedia but for Cash: Google's Knol
PC World - 38 minutes ago
If you're looking for a way to start writing for money, Google as of today offers a new option. Its new Knol - short for 'a unit of knowledge' - site is similar to Wikipedia in that anyone can write an article on (almost) anything.
Google Launches Knol, The Monetizable Wikipedia Washington Post
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SF 'Network Hijacker' Has Bail Plea Rejected - CRN


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SF 'Network Hijacker' Has Bail Plea Rejected
CRN - 36 minutes ago
By Damon Poeter, ChannelWeb Terry Childs, the jailed city of San Francisco network administrator accused of locking out superiors from the portion of the city network he managed, failed in his motion to have his bail reduced from $5 million Wednesday ...
San Francisco not an exception in giving network admins too much ... Computerworld
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Christian Bale Goes from Arrest to Red Carpet - People Magazine


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Christian Bale Goes from Arrest to Red Carpet
People Magazine - 44 minutes ago
A day after his arrest on assault allegations, Christian Bale turned out for the premiere of The Dark Night in Spain on Wednesday, meeting fans but avoiding questions from reporters.
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"Dark Knight" beats total of previous Batman film - Reuters


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"Dark Knight" beats total of previous Batman film
Reuters - 2 hours ago
By Dean Goodman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After just six days of release in North America, the new Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has grossed more domestically than its predecessor did in its entire run, distributor Warner Bros.
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'Dark Knight' may be summer's highest-grossing film Los Angeles Times
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Ferrell and Reilly step down with `Brothers' - The Associated Press


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Ferrell and Reilly step down with `Brothers'
The Associated Press - 41 minutes ago
The title is "Step Brothers." You know, because there are two of them. But Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are essentially playing the same person, which is the movie's fundamental, irreparable flaw.
Video: The Stars of 'Step Brothers' CBS
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