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Middle East: Iran: Advocacy Groups Join in Drive to Tighten Sanctions
NYTIMES Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:52 GMT
An American advocacy group joined with a prominent European research organization to press for further economic penalties against Iran over its disputed uranium enrichment program.
Syria's Assad 'doomed,' says Israel's Barak
YAHOO Thu, 17 May 2012 03:58:54 GMT
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is "doomed," Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Wednesday, urging the international community to increase pressure on his embattled regime.
ECB move on Greek banks hits euro confidence
SIFY Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT
The European Central Bank has stopped offering liquidity to some Greek banks it does not consider solvent, and international concern about the euro zone rose as Athens called new elections that look
World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Teacher Who Said She Was Pressured to Rig Vote Faces Trial
NYTIMES Thu, 17 May 2012 06:50:09 GMT
A teacher went on trial in St. Petersburg on Wednesday after publicly claiming that she was pressured to help rig Russia’s parliamentary election to increase the results for Vladimir Putin’s party.
Greek Stimulus Is an Option, Merkel Says
NYTIMES Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:43 GMT
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she would discuss stimulus programs to get the Greek economy growing again and that she was committed to keeping Greece in the euro zone.
Greece gets caretaker PM until new vote in June
TOPIX Thu, 17 May 2012 01:07:23 GMT
A senior judge has been sworn in to head Greece's caretaker government for a month as the debt-crippled country lurches through a political crisis that threatens its membership in the 17-nation eurozone.
Ed Klein Talks New Book On Obama, Jeremiah Wright, Oprah
REALCLEARPOLITICS Thu, 17 May 2012 02:39:22 GMT
Author Ed Klein talks about his new book about Barack Obama called "The Amateur" on FOX News "Hannity." Klein talks about the Obamas relationship with the Clintons and how Bill Clinton urged Hillary to run in 2012 and even had private polling done. Klein dishes on Oprah being cut out of Obamas inner-circle and his three-hour interview with Rev. Jeremiah Wright about an Obama confidant trying to pay for his silence and a meeting he had with Obama during the 2008 campaign season.
VIDEO: Strauss wary of Windies pace attack
BBC Thu, 17 May 2012 06:22:14 GMT
England captain Andrew Strauss admits the West Indies pace attack will challenge his side during the forthcoming series.
VIDEO: England forwards concern Shearer
BBC Thu, 17 May 2012 06:22:18 GMT
Former England captain Alan Shearer says the inclusion of Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe in England's Euro 2012 squad is a surprise but believes their selection signals a lack of options for manager Roy Hodgson.
Google upgrades search database
FEEDSPORTAL Thu, 17 May 2012 04:48:45 GMT
Google is upgrading its search engine with a new database to provide results with better accuracy and additional information as it pushes back against growing competition.
2G auction: Trai may reconsider recommendations
FEEDSPORTAL Thu, 17 May 2012 05:28:13 GMT
The telecom regulator may be inclined to reconsider its recommendations on spectrum auction if the government asks it to do so
Airtel, Axis Bank team up to offer mobile banking services
FEEDSPORTAL Thu, 17 May 2012 06:25:48 GMT
Bharti Airtel said its subsidiary, Airtel mCommerce Services, and Axis Bank have partnered to offer banking and payment services.
Google launches Good To know in Indian languages
FEEDSPORTAL Thu, 17 May 2012 07:45:00 GMT
Google is offering safety and good-to-know tips on its website, including in Hindi and other Indian languages.
'Modern Family' recap: Rockwell of Ages
EW Thu, 17 May 2012 03:47:33 GMT
Alex gets the family to recreate a famous painting as everyone bickers at the dinner table. Ah, classic America!
Family of killed bride: Husband was 'possessive, jealous'
CHICAGOTRIBUNE Thu, 17 May 2012 00:30:00 GMT
Relatives of the bride found dead in a Burbank bath tub said they know very little about the woman’s new husband, who is wanted by police and charged with her murder.
World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Deaths in Uprising Listed
NYTIMES Wed, 16 May 2012 19:39:26 GMT
A rights group on Tuesday released the most comprehensive list to date of the more than 800 civilians killed by security forces in the 18-day uprising that overthrew President Hosni Mubarak last year.
Iran urges rally against Saudi-Bahrain union
YAHOO Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:43 GMT
Iran hardened its tone against a plan to unite Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, calling on its people to protest Friday against what it described as a US plot to annex the tiny Gulf archipelago.
Israeli intelligence head 'visited US for Iran talks'
YAHOO Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:29 GMT
Israeli military intelligence chief Aviv Kochavi made a "secret visit" to Washington earlier this month to discuss the upcoming talks between world powers and Iran, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Assad says Syria is fighting foreign mercenaries
YAHOO Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51:05 GMT
In his first interview in nearly half a year, Syrian President Bashar Assad claimed Wednesday that his regime had captured foreign mercenaries who were fighting for the opposition in a bid to show his forces were fighting terrorists instead of pro-democracy activists.
Record rabi in Haryana 'can boost' banking
SIFY Wed, 16 May 2012 04:11:00 GMT
As Haryana is poised for a record rabi production in wheat this year, efforts should be made to ensure that the good inflow of cash to the farmers is leveraged to create a long-term financial
Rupee slump almost over: Poll
SIFY Wed, 16 May 2012 04:12:00 GMT
The rupee will hover near record lows against the dollar for the next month or so, but a further significant fall is unlikely following a near 10 percent slide in the currency since February, a
Rain on his parade – then François Hollande flies into a storm
INDEPENDENT Wed, 16 May 2012 08:30:01 GMT
France's new President, François Hollande, stepped up his demands for a European growth plan during his first meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel last night, insisting that a switch away from austerity was essential to help Greece remain in the eurozone.
Hollande delivers on gender in government
INDEPENDENT Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT
President François Hollande showed an unexpectedly ruthless streak yesterday by shaping a gender-balanced French government from which several friends, and one notable foe, were excluded.
Greeks pull money from banks, fearing euro exit
FEEDSPORTAL Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT
Greece's president spoke of "fear that could develop into panic" at the country's banks in the weeks before fresh elections that could precipitate Athens exit from the euro zone.
France’s Hollande and Germany’s Merkel Pledge to Chalk Out New Growth Plan to Solve EU Crisis
IBTIMES Wed, 16 May 2012 00:56:05 EDT
France's new Socialist President Francois Hollande met the German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin and both leaders promised to work together to bring back growth in the recession-hit eurozone.
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INSTANT VIEW - Hungarian economy contracts both in annual and quarterly terms in Q1
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INSTANT VIEW - Hungarian economy contracts both in annual and quarterly terms in Q1 (2)
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It Takes An Egg Timer, A Guide to Creating the Time for Your Life: Now...
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Kelly Johnson to Lead Holland & Hart’s Environment, Energy and...
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Holland & Hart LLP has named Washington, D.C. partner Kelly Johnson to lead the firm’s Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources practice. (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kelly/Johnson/prweb9512679.htm
General Welding & Fabricating Teams Up With The Made In America...
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The Made In America Store brings consumers an alternative to synthetic metal fire rings from overseas with General Welding & Fabricating’s steel fire rings. (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9512142.htm
St Andrews Old Course Tee Times - Golf Vacations UK Gain Preferred...
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Golf Vacations UK are still offering guaranteed tee time availability at St Andrews Old Course during the 2012 season. The company comment on how pleased they are to be preferred tour operators for... (PRWeb May 15, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ScotlandGolfVacations/StAndrewsOldCourse/prweb9495040.htm
When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do: Travel in Rome with a Fiat 500 for...
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Select Italy’s new Fiat 500 tours gives customers a more authentic way to travel in Rome. (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/select-italy-travel/rome-fiat-tour/prweb8830855.htm
New Site Travel Beacons Launches, Offers Travel News, Articles, Lists...
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TravelBeacons.com, a new information site in the travel market, offers a editorial maintained portal for travel related content. Launched in April 2012, the site will offer travel related news,... (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9507723.htm
Is China To Blame For US Solar Industry Woes? New Report Analyzes...
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Top-tier Chinese solar manufacturers have a legitimate cost advantage over US solar manufacturers, according to a new report on the... (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9517260.htm
IDA's New Dental Marketing Websites: Easily Add Video, Images And...
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Internet Dental Alliance offers new dental marketing websites featuring easy ways to add video, images and articles to generate leads. (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/dental-marketing/dental-websites/prweb9516583.htm
Taste of Organic & Social Innovation – New Expo Coming to...
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Facebook Co-founder's Move Set to Benefit Singapore Businesses
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Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin's recent decision to be based in the Republic will bode well for businesses here and create employment for Singaporeans, says Rikvin.... (PRWeb May 15, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9508506.htm
Insurance.com Launches New 'Uh-Oh! Calculator' that Shows How...
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Insurance.com’s new interactive “Uh-Oh! Calculator” allows you to compute the average percentage increase to your auto insurance rate for 14 common violations. (PRWeb May 15, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9503768.htm
Staff Management | SMX Named as Finalist in Three Categories in 2012...
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Dedicated Customer Service Department Recognized for Its Outstanding Client Commitment (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9510599.htm
Craters & Freighters' Location Wins Pinnacle Award for...
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Obama and Romney's common foe
POLITICO Wed, 16 May 2012 04:27:43 EDT
They share disdain for a media they see as eager to vaporize them for the sheer sport of it.
Taylor claims West rigged his trial at The Hague
INDEPENDENT Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT
The war criminal and former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, accused the international court that convicted him of crimes against humanity of being manipulated by the West, and said prosecutors had paid witnesses to testify against him.
Pacquiao opposes Obama's view of same-sex marriage
NYDAILYNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 19:27:58 GMT
President Barack Obama came out in support of same-sex marriage last week, but he won't be able to count on support from boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao contradicted the President's views on same-sex marriage in a recent interview.
Wall Street cuts J.C. Penney price targets after weak earnings
FEEDSPORTAL Wed, 16 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT
A number of leading Wall Street firms lowered their price targets on J.C. Penney Co. Inc. stock after the retailer's shares suffered their steepest decline since the 1987 stock market crash on weak first quarter results.
Barack Obama's pathetic quest for past presidents 'coattail effect'
EXAMINER Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:09 GMT
As poll results far and wide paint an increasingly bleak outlook for President Barack Obama's future, White House [campaign] staffers have sunk to a new low by editing the White House website in a flagrant attempt to give...
Obama awards Medal of Honor posthumously to Vietnam hero
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:53 EDT
President Barack Obama, in awarding an overdue posthumous Medal of Honor to a Vietnam hero Wednesday, paid tribute to soldiers who received a cold reception when they returned home from the Southeast Asian war.
Greece: Syriza Leader Attacks EU And Merkel, As Caretaker Government Takes Shape
IBTIMES Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:39 EDT
Tsipras has said he wants Greece to remain in the euro zone, but has demanded that bailout agreements be renegotiated by providing more favorable terms.
Merkel fires environment minister after heavy German state election defeat
TOPIX Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:29 GMT
German Chancellor Angela Merkel fired her environment minister on Wednesday after he led her conservative party to an embarrassingly heavy state election defeat.
Obama Gives Himself An "Incomplete" On Economy
REALCLEARPOLITICS Wed, 16 May 2012 01:15:23 GMT
HASSELBECK: Mr. President, I believe it was with Matt Lauer in 2009, you sat down, you were talking about the economy and you said in three years Ill be held accountable. If I dont have this done, quote, in three years, then theres going to be a one-term proposition. Admittedly so in our first segment, you said that Americans are still feeling the hurt of the economy. So how do you grade yourself, honestly, in terms of how youve done in terms of economics? OBAMA: You know, I wont give us a letter grade. I think its still incomplete. Weve still got work to do."
Limbaugh: Obama's "War On Women" Has Backfired Big Time
REALCLEARPOLITICS Wed, 16 May 2012 02:05:44 GMT
RUSH LIMBAUGH: Well, guess what? Our Rush Babes for America Facebook page has over 62,000 female friends, almost two-and-a-half times the total membership at the NOW gang Facebook page. But in this New York Times/CBS poll, let me read this again. Romney is ahead of Obama by three points. Hes leading Obama among women. Its now 46-44. Obama had a 49-43% lead among women, and now its flipped, 46-44, women prefer Romney. Thats an 8% decrease in support for Obama. So Obamas War on Women has backfired big time. I cant think of a war thats backfired more since the Arabs said to each other back in 1967, "Lets wipe Israel off the map." That didnt go too well, and neither is Obamas War on Women. And our Rush Babes for America page at Facebook, I mean I knew it was gonna be powerful, but I had no idea it would be this powerful this soon. Over 61,000 friends. We mentioned this once a day where people can go and sign up. But for some reason neither the New York Times nor CBS News seems to have.....
Krauthammer: Obama Will Run On Promising Again What He Promised In 2008
REALCLEARPOLITICS Wed, 16 May 2012 23:38:31 GMT
"I think his campaign now, Obamas is, I promise you again that I will do something that I promised you in 08. I think it would be good to remind Americans that all the promises he made, the major ones, the big ones, the ones that won him a significant victory are ones that he didnt come close to keeping and why would you trust him again? I think its effective and I think using Obamas own words is the most effective way to go after him," Krauthammer said on FOX News "Special Report."
StockReports.net Issues Commentary - Do Not Trade The Following Stocks...
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Obama's Remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
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U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 11:25 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, Chuck, for that very kind introduction. Chuck is a proud police officer, hes the proud parent of a police officer, and he has dedicated his life to law enforcement and their families. So I want to thank him for his extraordinary service. I want to recognize the entire Fraternal Order of Police and its leadership, including Jim Pasco, for all your work on behalf of those who wear the badge. Id like to recognize FOP Auxiliary President Linda Hennie, all the...
Will Obama Lose the Arkansas Democratic Primary?
REALCLEARPOLITICS Wed, 16 May 2012 13:37:34 GMT
Brian Bolduc, NROIn West Virginia, federal inmate Keith Judd recently swiped 42 percent of Democratic votes from the president, indicating the level of dissatisfaction among the rank and file. And according to a Talk BusinessHendrix College poll conducted on May 10, Obama leads John Wolfe, a virtually unknown candidate, in Arkansass 4th congressional district by only 7 points, 4538.Three weeks earlier, the Talk BusinessHendrix College poll showed the president leading by 6524 in the slightly less conservative 1st district, but that was before Obama...
Spain, Greece, continue to worry investors
CBC Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:44 EDT
Europe's debt crisis threatened to further undermine Spain's ability to borrow Wednesday, as lenders demanded yields that neared the seven per cent level that forced Greece, Ireland and Portugal to accept bailouts.
Cameron to tell Hollande austerity works – but King raises alarm
INDEPENDENT Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT
David Cameron will claim today that austerity is working despite Britain's slide back into recession as he urges eurozone countries to either "make up or break up".
Mexican novelist, essayist Carlos Fuentes dies
TOPIX Wed, 16 May 2012 01:09:28 GMT
In this March 24, 2009 file photo, Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero honors Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes during the Gran Cruz Isabel La Catolica medal ceremony, one of the most important distinctions given by the Spanish government to foreign personalities, at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain.
High doses of certain dietary supplements increase cancer risk
SCIENCEDAILY Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:10 EDT
Beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid -- taken up to three times their recommended daily allowance, these supplements are probably harmless. But taken at much higher levels as some supplement manufacturers suggest, these three supplements have now been shown to increase the risk of developing a host of cancers.
MedTrakker Introduces ‘Cancer Trakker’ A Personal Medical Record...
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The Cancer Trakker takes the fear out of traveling for cancer patients. This personal medical record keeper is portable and private, adding peace of mind having their complete medical history at... (PRWeb May 15, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9512667.htm
Home Buyers can Now "Make an Offer" on Thousands of Listings...
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Prudential California debuts new feature that lets consumers click one button to make an online offer on properties for sale on the company’s website. (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9461405.htm
HSH.com Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar: Renewed Eurozone Worries Drive...
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HSH.com releases its latest Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar showing another downward move in mortgage rates from the previous week. The Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar reports the average rates and points... (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9512822.htm
Syria’s sectarian splits creep into Lebanon
WASHINGTONPOST Tue, 15 May 2012 20:15:00 EST
TRIPOLI, Lebanon — A small but increasingly vocal number of Lebanon’s Sunni Muslims are backing Islamist leaders’ calls for regime change in neighboring Syria and voicing their fierce discontent with their own government, a sign that the sectarianism splitting Syria may be deepening Lebanon’s longstanding divides. Read full article >>
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Steve Bell's If... 'Unhand me, I'm fourth in line to the throne!'
GUARDIAN Wed, 16 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT
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Array shares rise on lung cancer, melanoma results
REUTERS Wed, 16 May 2012 23:55:27 GMT
(Reuters) - Array BioPharma Inc's experimental lung cancer drug, selumetinib, w as shown to increase survival by an additional 4.2 months over chemotherapy alone, according to new data released on Wednesday.
Kenny Dalglish photo gallery
BBC Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:35 GMT
All the best pictures from Kenny Dalglish's time as Liverpool manager.
The Fugue hammers Twirl at York
BBC Wed, 16 May 2012 21:09:14 GMT
The Fugue, owned by Andrew Lloyd-Webber, passes her audition for the Epsom Oaks with a comfortable win at York's Musidora Stakes.
Clarke awaits turnaround in form
BBC Wed, 16 May 2012 21:15:45 GMT
Open winner Darren Clarke admits his pride has been hurt by his poor form ahead of the World Match Play at Finca Cortesin, Spain.
Jays' Lawrie suspended 4 games for ump altercation
BOSTON Wed, 16 May 2012 21:23:56 GMT
Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire.
Jays' Lawrie Suspended 4 Games for Ump Altercation
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 23:27:30 GMT
Blue Jays' Lawrie suspended 4 games for altercation with umpire, he's appealing penalty
Cellphone market shrinks in Q1: Gartner
FEEDSPORTAL Wed, 16 May 2012 08:29:53 GMT
Global sales of mobile phones shrank 2 per cent in the first quarter due to slower demand in the Asia-Pacific region, the first year-on-year fall since 2009, research firm Gartner said on Wednesday.
See, what smartphone can do to your face
FEEDSPORTAL Wed, 16 May 2012 10:53:24 GMT
They said that smartphone and laptop use, could cause facial skin and muscle to lose its elasticity as people spend an increasing amount of time sat with their heads bent.
Govt creating comprehensive cyber security policy: NSA
FEEDSPORTAL Wed, 16 May 2012 12:06:13 GMT
India is creating a "coherent and comprehensive" security policy to deal with the "anarchic new world" of cyber threats, NSA Shivshankar Menon said.
Stir continues for clean, uninterrupted flow of Ganga
FEEDSPORTAL Tue, 15 May 2012 23:15:25 GMT
The struggle against the reduced flow and pollution in the holy Ganga is increasing. The people associated with Ganga Seva Abhiyanam assembled at different points and highlighted the significance of the river for three hours on Tuesday.
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Video: DSCC Head: Democrats will "absolutely" hold Senate
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 13:25:06 EDT
DSCC Head Guy Cecil tells CBS News' Nancy Cordes that Democrats have a "great shot" at holding the Senate in 2012 in the latest edition of "Face to Face."
Bain back-and-forth continues
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 23:05:45 GMT
Vice President Joe Biden turns up the Bain heat on Mitt Romney. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
Video: 50-year-old pics found of NYC, TODAY studio
MSNBC.MSN Wed, 16 May 2012 17:26:01 GMT
Soren Larson discovered almost 2,000 photos of New York City taken in the 1950s by his grandfather, a hobbyist photographer. The TODAY anchors look at some of the images, including a few of the TODAY studio from 1954. (TODAY)
Seeking the Missing Five Million Workers
WSJ Wed, 16 May 2012 20:39:54 GMT
In the past two years, the over-age-16 population of U.S. has grown by 5.4 million. But the "labor force" hasn't grown at all. David Wessel on The News Hub looks at what's behind the drop and why you should care. Photo: AFP/Getty Images.
Vint Cerf Discusses Internet's Impact
WSJ Wed, 16 May 2012 22:44:18 GMT
Vint Cerf, known as the father of the Internet, sat down for an interview with WSJ's Vanessa Mock about the impact of the technology. Says Cerf: "I don't think we've created a monster."
CNN Student News - 5/17/12
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 23:04:49 GMT
Wildfires spread across Arizona, blood drives aim to help a sick woman in Georgia, and a CNN Hero works to raise awareness about water safety.
Biden: Romney doesn't get us
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:24 GMT
Vice President Joe Biden fires up the crowd in Youngstown, Ohio by declaring that Mitt Romney is out of touch.
Campbell on Terry's selection
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 17:35:41 GMT
Former England international Sol Campbell discusses John Terry's selection by Roy Hodgson for the Euro 2012 finals.
Merkel's take on the euro's future
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 16:32:34 GMT
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sits down with CNN's Mathew Chance to talk about the future of the Euro, audio in German
VIDEO: Ad boss on Facebook's power
BBC Thu, 17 May 2012 01:36:12 GMT
Sir Martin Sorrell explains to Rory Cellan-Jones the strengths and weaknesses of Facebook when it comes to advertising, as the company prepares to float on the stock exchange.
Joe Biden: GOP 'Just Don't Get It'
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 20:21:25 GMT
The vice president rails against Republicans at speech in Ohio.
Video: Recalling a battle that merited a Medal of Honor
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 18:26:11 EDT
Teb Stocks, the leader of two American platoons ambushed by North Vietnamese on a Cambodian battlefield 42 years ago, tells CBS News' David Martin about Specialist Leslie Sabo, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously Wednesday at the White House.
Paralyzed Woman Controls Robotic Arm with Thoughts
WSJ Wed, 16 May 2012 20:31:03 GMT
After suffering a stroke 15 years ago, Cathy Hutchinson was left paralyzed, unable to speak and completely dependent on a caregiver. But scientists have now enabled her to perform complex tasks by using her mind to control a robotic arm. The experiment was initially developed at Brown University. (Video: Mike Cohea/Brown University/Photo: AP)
Video: Oscar-winner: Obama saved lives with same-sex marriage stance
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 14:28:50 EDT
Dustin Lance Black, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay for the film "Milk," said that President Obama saved lives by announcing his support for same-sex marriage.
Europe drags down Wall St.
REUTERS Wed, 16 May 2012 23:33:00 GMT
May 16 - Summary of business headlines: Europe worries drag down Wall Street, Housing and factory data encouraging; Facebook ups size of IPO; Crude and gold under pressure. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Jane's recycling crusade
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:08 GMT
Jane Velez-Mitchell takes to the streets of NY to find out why so few people are recycling their plastic bottles
Why Advertisers Don't Get Facebook
WSJ Wed, 16 May 2012 18:58:34 GMT
Do advertisers have any idea how to use Facebook to their advantage? The answer will determine if the social network sinks or swims in the public market, says Rolfe Winkler on Mean Street. Photo: Reuters.
Mark Zuckerberg: The Musical
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:16 GMT
A video troupe sings the timeline of Facebook. CNN's Jeanne Moos has more.
Can Coffee Lower The Risk of Death?
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 21:35:27 GMT
Dietitian, Denise Cole, says drinking coffee in moderation lowers mortality.
Flesh-eating bacteria attacks again?
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 23:45:38 GMT
Amy Copeland is fighting a deadly battle against a rare flesh-eating bacteria. Jane Velez-Mitchell talks with her family
Video: Congresswoman recounts sexual assault
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 16:28:05 EDT
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) shared her own experience as a victim of sexual assault on Wednesday, in an emotional speech in support of the Violence Against Women Act.
The $100 Billion Facebook Train Wreck
WSJ Wed, 16 May 2012 19:06:36 GMT
Dennis Berman joins Mean Street to discuss which investors are in and which are out as Facebook faces its IPO Friday, and why it spells a gloomy forecast for the social media giant. Photo: Reuters.
RFK Jr.'s Wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, Dead
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 21:18:23 GMT
The couple was married for 16 years before a divorce filing in 2010.
Video: Facebook expands IPO
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 13:39:15 EDT
Facebook is expanding its stock offering by 25 percent as investors clamor for shares, Timothy Geithner is using the JPMorgan trading blunder as ammunition in the case for stricter rules on financial institutions, and President Obama is pushing for a series of bills to build a stronger economy. Ashley Morrison reports.
Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Hero
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 23:02:17 GMT
President posthumously honors soldier killed in Cambodia during Vietnam War.
Steven Powell Found Guilty of Voyeurism
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 21:56:43 GMT
Missing Susan Powell's father-in-law took inappropriate images of young girls.
Video: Boehner to Obama: Where's your debt plan?
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:29 EDT
Before a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Speaker John Boehner asked again for President Obama's plan to tackle the debt, create jobs and to stop "devastating cuts" to the military.
Price is Right for More Action From the Fed
WSJ Wed, 16 May 2012 18:54:44 GMT
Sudeep Reddy and Spencer Jakab hunt for clues in the minutes from the last FOMC meeting to decide whether the Fed will take more action to boost the economy. Photo: Bloomberg.
Video: Couple wins landmark settlement in son's death
MSNBC.MSN Wed, 16 May 2012 21:46:15 GMT
A federal judge has awarded $323 million to a Florida couple after their son, along with 10 others, was killed in a 1996 suicide bombing in Israel. WTVJ's Amara Sohn reports the judgment finds Iran and Syria responsible for the bombing. (NBC News)
Arizona Wildfires Triple in Size in 24 Hours
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 23:27:30 GMT
Firefighters battle high winds, dry air and snakes on the ground.
VIDEO: Mervyn King has 'misjudged' eurozone
BBC Wed, 16 May 2012 21:24:39 GMT
Steffen Kampeter, the German deputy Finance Minister has told Newsnight that the governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King has 'misjudged' the activities of the eurozone.
U.S. Day Ahead: Facebook reveals price of friendship
REUTERS Wed, 16 May 2012 21:14:00 GMT
May 16 - The social network prices Thursday evening and could now be worth up to $104 billion. That would put it in the same league as Amazon and make it bigger than the likes of Hewlett-Packard and Dell.
VIDEO: ECB's 1-trillion-euro bank rescue
BBC Thu, 17 May 2012 00:36:08 GMT
Benoit Coueure, from the European Central Bank, has been speaking about their decision to provide a loan of more than a trillion euros to hundreds of banks.
John Edwards Trial: Defense Rests
ABCNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 23:56:06 GMT
Case will go to the jury without testimony from Rielle Hunter or Cate Edwards.
AUDIO: Cowell: 'Why isn't The Voice on radio?'
BBC Thu, 17 May 2012 07:27:22 GMT
The X Factor's Simon Cowell says he is "puzzled" about why BBC One's The Voice is not on the radio instead of TV.
VIDEO: Eurozone 'storm' could threaten UK
BBC Wed, 16 May 2012 22:15:58 GMT
The Bank of England has cut its growth forecast for this year to 0.8% from 1.2%, saying the eurozone "storm" is still the main threat to UK recovery.
VIDEO: Borat creator's takes on tyrants
BBC Thu, 17 May 2012 09:06:30 GMT
Comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen has taken on the guise of a fictional Middle Eastern dictator for his latest film.
Romney avoids naming 43rd president
CNN Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:49 GMT
In Florida, Mitt Romney avoids mentioning George W. Bush by name, referring to him only as Pres. Obama's predecessor.
Video: Greece sets date for new round of elections
MSNBC.MSN Wed, 16 May 2012 20:37:16 GMT
In Greece, a senior judge is to be put in charge of a caretaker government to run the country until a new General Election on June 17. Questions are growing over whether the country's finances will last that long. Hundreds of millions of euros have been withdrawn from Greek banks in recent days over fears of a departure from the euro - and return to a devalued drachma. Jonathan Rugman, Channel Four Europe reports. (Nightly News)
AUDIO: Wes Anderson on his young romance
BBC Thu, 17 May 2012 08:24:04 GMT
Wes Anderson has opened this year's Cannes Film Festival with his new movie Moonrise Kingdom - a tale of childhood romance set against the backdrop of a scouting camp.
Bosnians React as Mladic's Genocide Trial Begins
WSJ Wed, 16 May 2012 17:07:36 GMT
Residents of Sarajevo and the Bosnian Serb war stronghold of Pale are divided as Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic is put on trial at the the U.N. war crimes tribunal in the Hague, Netherlands. (Video: Reuters/Photo: Getty Images)
Video: Reporter's motorcycle mishap on live TV
MSNBC.MSN Wed, 16 May 2012 21:59:20 GMT
WXII reporter Stephanie Berzinski spills while trying to park a new Harley Davidson during a live shot discussing motorcycle safety. (NBC News)
Video: Medal of Honor awarded to Leslie Sabo
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:23 EDT
President Obama presented the wife of late Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo with the Medal of Honor on Wednesday for Sabo's "conspicuous gallantry and heroic action" in combat while serving in the Vietnam War.
Video: Obama awards posthumous Medal of Honor, praises Vietnam vets
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:36 EDT
President Obama awarded Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo the Medal of Honor posthumously on Wednesday for "conspicuous gallantry and heroic action" in combat while serving in the Vietnam War.
Video: Paralyzed woman drinks coffee using thoughts
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:40 EDT
Using the Braingate neural interface system, a paralyzed woman was able to use her thoughts to control a robotic arm, and serve herself coffee for the first time since she became paralyzed nearly 15 years ago.
VIDEO: Mladic war crimes trial begins
BBC Wed, 16 May 2012 22:24:04 GMT
Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic has gone on trial for war crimes at The Hague.
Video: Obama, Boehner meeting on debt crisis: How did it go?
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 16:10:30 EDT
CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell questioned press secretary Jay Carney Wednesday on how President Obama's meeting with House Speaker John Boehner and Republican and Democratic congressional leaders on the debt crisis really went.
VIDEO: 'I was on the Sex Pistols' jubilee boat trip'
BBC Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:39 GMT
Music journalist and Editor of Uncut, Allan Jones, shares his memories of the Sex Pistols Silver Jubilee boat trip.
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Wife Dead
ABCNEWS Thu, 17 May 2012 00:49:27 GMT
Famous American family endures yet another tragic death.
Video: Obama asks Congress for tax breaks for small business
CBSNEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 12:03:43 EDT
President Obama again pushed his "to-do" list for Congress, calling for tax breaks for small businesses during a photo-op following a meeting with small business leaders on Wednesday.
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