Rove ignores committee's subpoena, refuses to testify - CNN
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Karl Rove, President Bush's longtime political guru, refused to obey an order to testify before a House Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday.
Rove ignores subpoena, refuses to testify
Ex-White House Aide Rove Fails to Appear at Hearing (Update1)
Jackson's `Crude' Remarks May Give Boost to Obama (Update2) - Bloomberg
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By Jonathan D. Salant July 10 (Bloomberg) -- The Reverend Jesse Jackson's derogatory comments about Barack Obama could provide a boost for the presumptive Democratic nominee, giving him an opportunity to win over some voters who have been skeptical of ...
Video: Jesse Jackson Explains Remarks
Jesse Jackson Apologizes for Remarks on Obama
Iran tests more missiles as US vows to defend allies - Reuters
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By Alistair Lyon TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran tested more missiles in the Gulf on Thursday, state media said, and the United States reminded Tehran that it was ready to defend its allies.
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Iran's arsenal of missiles
Zimbabwe's Political Parties Meet in S. Africa on Future Negotiations - Voice of America
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By Delia Robertson Delegates from Zimbabwe's main political parties are meeting in Pretoria, South Africa to discuss future negotiations toward ending the crisis in Zimbabwe.
Rival Zimbabwe parties hold talks as UN mulls sanctions
Zimbabwe rivals start crisis talks in South Africa
Turkey Holds Four Suspects in US Consulate Shooting - Voice of America
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By VOA News Turkish police are holding four suspects in connection with a deadly attack outside the US consulate in Istanbul. Three of the suspects were arrested in Istanbul, but few other details are available.
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Turkey: 4 held over US consulate attack
Kennedy back in Senate to approve Medicare bill - Los Angeles Times
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The measure heads off a cut in fees to doctors who treat seniors, military personnel and others. By Nicole Gaouette, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON -- In a floor session electrified by the appearance of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the critically ...
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Bill supposed to help seniors, rural Americans, and military familes
Police say polygamist leader Warren Jeffs released from Las Vegas ... - ABC News
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By KEN RITTER AP Writer AP Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs, seen here in a Feb. 26, 2008, jail photo released by the Mohave... Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs was released from a Nevada hospital Wednesday, a day after he was found "convulsive," ...
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Warren Jeffs back in Arizona jail after hospital visit, official says
Paradise regained? Fire crews gaining on California blaze - CNN
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(CNN) -- Firefighters were making progress Thursday battling wildfires that charred 49000 acres in Northern California and caused thousands to evacuate, a state fire official said.
California fire forces 10000 to evacuate
Calif. wildfire makes overnight push in Concow
Fannie, Freddie Tumble on Bailout Concern, UBS Cut (Update2) - Bloomberg
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By Dawn Kopecki and Shannon D. Harrington July 10 (Bloomberg) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two biggest providers of financing for US home loans, tumbled to the lowest levels in 17 years in New York trading after a former Federal Reserve president ...
The Fannie and Freddie doomsday scenario
UPDATE 1-Freddie "absolutely" has enough capital-spokeswoman
US Stocks Climb; Rohm & Haas, Alcoa, Huntsman Lead Advance - Bloomberg
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By Eric Martin July 10 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks rose, helping the Standard & Poor's 500 Index rebound from a two-year low, after Dow Chemical Co.
Dow Chemical Targets Pricey 'Jewel' To Boost Growth
Dow Chemical to buy Rohm & Haas for $15 billion
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares continue to plunge - MarketWatch
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By Robert Schroeder & Greg Robb, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plunged for the third time in four days on Thursday, raising fears about the viability of the two big mortgage buyers following a report that ...
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shares Tumble
Clinton and Obama on Democratic money trail - Boston Globe
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Senator Hillary Clinton has been helping Barack Obama raise funds for his presidential run, and Obama is returning the favor -- although he needed a reminder to do his part.
Video: Obama, Clinton Show Unity Again in New York
Clinton and Obama Mend Fences by Raising Funds
Gramm: US Has Become ?Nation of Whiners? - FOXNews
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by FOXNews.com John McCain?s presidential campaign distanced itself Thursday from a comment by economic adviser Phil Gramm, who said the US has become a ?nation of whiners? suffering from a ?mental recession.
McCain surrogate: US a 'nation of whiners'
McCain Economic Adviser Calls US 'A Nation of Whiners'
Senate OKs surveillance revamp - USA Today
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By Ron Edmonds, AP Sources: Congress and AP By Peter Eisler, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - The Senate approved a major revision of the 30-year-old law regulating the government's electronic surveillance program Wednesday, ending a debate that threatened to ...
Senate Approves Bill to Broaden Wiretap Powers
Senate easily passes wiretap bill
Pandora Brings Free Streaming Music to iPhone 3G - PC Magazine
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by Brian Heater An app from online radio station Pandora will be among the hundreds of offerings available Friday when Apple officially unveils its long-awaited Apps Store alongside the iPhone 3G.
Read all 'App Store' posts in iPhone Approll
Oracle Launches iPhone Apps For Business
Yahoo Offers Open Source Search With BOSS - CRN
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Yahoo is opening up its search engine vault and letting third parties develop customized Web searches using its own technology. Build your Own Search Service (BOSS) encourages start-ups, Web developers and anyone else to build and launch Web-scale ...
Yahoo! opens up its search to outside developers
Build your own search engine: Yahoo spices up search API
Can Internet Activity Ever Be Truly Anonymous? - PC Magazine
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by Chloe Albanesius How much information should Internet companies be able to collect about your Web activity in order to serve you more relevant and targeted advertising?
Online Privacy Hearings See Conflicting Testimony And Recommendations
Senate Grapples With Web Privacy Issues
Christie Brinkley: Divorce Settlement Is 'All I Ever Wanted' - People Magazine
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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd and Liza Hamm An exuberant-looking Christie Brinkley said she "can't really regret" her marriage to Peter Cook, noting that "out of this union came Sailor, my beautiful little daughter.
Video: Christie Brinkley Settles NY Divorce Case
She gets full custody; Ex-husband Cook gets $2.1 million
The 'Boy' is back, in a sequel with bite - Chicago Tribune
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By Michael Phillips | Chicago Tribune critic I can barely keep up with the mythology put forth by the "Hellboy" series, but I enjoyed the first film, and I enjoyed the new one.
'Hellboy II': Meet Luke Goss, the New Nemesis
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
A-Rod's Estranged Wife Cynthia Breaks Silence about Their Split - People Magazine
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By Marisa Laudadio Cynthia Rodriguez is speaking out for the first time since filing for divorce on Monday from Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez and accusing him of "an affair of the heart" with Madonna.
A-Rods wife gets more ammo: 'Soulmate' Madonna
Cynthia Rodriguez Talks Divorce
Jaguars' Jones arrested on felony drug charge - The Associated Press
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a credit card.
My New Favorite Athlete-Matt Jones. Finally a White Guy...
Jaguars see the first arrest of the off season
Ricco wins sixth stage, Kirchen takes lead - SI.com
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AP SUPER-BESSE, France (AP) -- Kim Kirchen became the first Luxembourg rider in 50 years to take the yellow jersey in the Tour de France while Riccardo Ricco of Italy sprinted to a mountaintop victory Thursday in the sixth stage.
Ricco takes Stage 6; Kirchen captures overall Tour lead
Ricco wins 6th stage, Kirchen in yellow
Mets 5, Giants 0 Timely Homer Puts Santana in Unfamiliar Territory - New York Times
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By DAVE CALDWELL Johan Santana was the starter Wednesday, which meant that it was about time for the team?s eight position players to paw at the snooze button and count on Santana to win another game all by himself.
Mets aim to hold Giants off the board yet again
Santana Leads Mets To 5-0 Win
Salmonella Illnesses Now Top 1000 - Washington Post
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By Steven Reinberg WEDNESDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- The number of people sickened in the ongoing salmonella outbreak has now surpassed 1000, and while certain types of tomatoes remain the suspected cause, US health officials on Wednesday added hot ...
Video: Salmonella Infects Over 1,000; Peppers Now Eyed
Serrano Peppers and Jalapenos: New Salmonella Suspects
Pfizer says its epilepsy drugs need no warning - Reuters
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By Susan Heavey BELTSVILLE, Maryland (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said its epilepsy drugs do not increase the risk of suicidal behavior and should be exempt from tougher warnings being sought for similar medications.
Pfizer denies suicide risks with epilepsy drugs
A Drug Safety Warning That Harms?
Officials Investigate Infants' Heparin OD at Texas Hospital - ABC News
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By MIKE VONFREMD and IMAEYEN IBANGA Texas authorities are investigating the death of two infants after a Corpus Christi hospital gave 17 babies in its neonatal unit an overdose of the blood-thinning drug heparin.
Health Highlights: July 9, 2008
Heparin labeling in the spotlight after 17 neonates given overdose