Summary Box: Rates rise as China shifts currency RATES TICK HIGHER: Interest rates rose in the bond market as China moved to allow its currency to strengthen against the dollar. US EXPORTS EYED: China’s move could be boon to U.S
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Summary Box: Interest rates up as China currency shift weakens demand for Treasurys
Hot tempers are heating up NASCAR CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? Jeff Gordon made so many drivers mad at Infineon Raceway, it would be easier to keep a scorecard of those who had no issue with the four-time NASCAR champion. Just about everybody was steaming at somebody: Joey Logano wasn’t thrilled with Juan Pablo Montoya; Tony Stewart caught an ..
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It?s looking like old times in NASCAR: Every week, tempers are flaring and drivers are feuding
EPA extends deadline for lead paint training WASHINGTON ? Home improvement contractors will have more time to meet new federal requirements for dealing with lead paint. The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it will delay until Oct
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EPA backs down on lead paint training, sets Oct. 1 deadline for contractors
more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images Top general in Afghan war: US envoy betrayed me WASHINGTON ? The top U.S.
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In article, top US general in Afghan war accuses US ambassador of self-serving betrayal
North Korea watches live as its team loses big CAPE TOWN, South Africa ? North Korea picked the wrong moment to allow its people to see a bit more of the outside world.
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Reclusive North Korea shows World Cup game live, but team suffers humiliating defeat
more images more images Summary Box: Kindle, Nook in e-reader price war PRICE WAR: Amazon.com Inc. slashed the price of its Kindle e-reader by $70 to $189 Monday, just hours after Barnes & Noble Inc
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Summary Box: Amazon drops Kindle price to $189 after Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price to $199
LONDON – Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom and Victoria’s Secret lingerie model Miranda Kerr are engaged to be married, says the actor’s spokesperson. “The Pirates of the Caribbean” star, 32, quietly began dating the Australian brunette, 26, in 2007. They were reported to have briefly separated for a time in 2008 before reconciling
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UN: Israel needs to move quickly to ease closure NUSSEIRAT, Gaza Strip ? Students in this refugee camp study in stifling hot metal shipping containers, and there’s no space in the crammed U.N
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Gaza?s top UN official says Israel needs to take quick action to alleviate blockade hardships
Dollar higher on nagging European debt worries NEW YORK ? The dollar rose against major currencies Monday as investors continued to gauge developments in Europe’s debt crisis, pulling attention away from China’s decision to allow the yuan to appreciate against the U.S. currency
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Lawmakers reach deal on Iran sanctions WASHINGTON ? House and Senate negotiators said Monday they have reached agreement on a new round of economic sanctions against Iran aimed at dissuading the Tehran government from pursuing the development of nuclear weapons. The latest proposed sanctions against Iran focus on disrupting exports of gasoline and other refined petroleum products ….
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House and Senate reach deal on new round of economic sanctions against Iran
Bruins, Oilers, sizing up top 2 draft picks BOSTON ? The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins, who own the top two picks in this weekend’s NHL draft, have done all they can to evaluate top prospects Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin. Now the teams have to figure each other out.
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Bruins and Oilers won?t tip hands on plans for top 2 picks in NHL draft
more images more images New study shows Brazil losing battle of the bulge RIO DE JANEIRO ? Brazilians are battling the bulge. A government study says the South American country known for its bikinis is expanding at the waistline
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Spare tires pop up beside bikinis in Brazil as bad diets and no exercise feed obesity
Commando units compete in Dominican Republic SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic ? Elite commando units from across the Americas tested their skills Monday in a U.S.-sponsored competition for hemispheric bragging rights ? part of an annual event designed to boost military relationships
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Commando units from across Americas compete at US-sponsored event in Dominican Republic
POLOKWANE – Lionel Messi will captain Argentina for the first time in Tuesday’s World Cup encounter with Greece, sources close to the team said. Coach Diego Maradona has decided to give the skipper’s armband to the Barcelona striker two days before his 23rd birthday, Argentina’s La Nacion daily reported Monday, quoting the sources
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Messi set to captain Argentina against Greece
Europe’s rich clubs blamed for World Cup woes JOHANNESBURG ? No European team has yet matched the standards set by Brazil and Argentina at this year’s World Cup, and Italian soccer federation president Giancarlo Abete says he knows why. Europe’s traditional big six of Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and England have mustered only four wins …
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Are Europe?s rich clubs to blame for big nations? World Cup woes? Italy?s Abete thinks so
Steelcase posts 2Q loss due to health care charge GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. ? Office furniture maker Steelcase Inc. posted a fiscal first-quarter loss on Monday, dragged down by a charge related to the recently enacted federal health care overhaul
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Steelcase posts 2nd-quarter loss due to health care charge
JOHANNESBURG – Business as usual was resumed for Spain Monday as they beat Honduras 2-0 in the Ellis Park stadium, striker David Vila grabbing both goals and missing a penalty. The pre-tournament favourites picked up their first World Cup points after their shock defeat to Switzerland in the opening round of matches. Barcelona’s new signing Villa …
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Villa double as Spain return to form
Summary Box: Survey shows insurance premium jump BIG INCREASES: People with individual insurance policies who experienced a recent premium increase said in an online poll that their insurers requested, on average, a 20 percent hike. WIDESPREAD: In the Kaiser Family Foundation survey of 1,038 people covered as individuals, 77 percent said they faced an increase with a ..
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Kaiser foundation survey finds steep jump in individual health insurance premium
Rates rise as China to allow yuan to appreciate NEW YORK ? Interest rates rose in the bond market Monday after China said it would allow its currency to strengthen against the dollar.
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Interest rates rise as China currency plan eases demand for Treasurys
Summary Box: Borrowers exit Obama mortgage program TROUBLED PROGRAM: The Obama administration’s flagship effort to help people in danger of losing their homes is falling flat. DROPOUTS RISE: More than a third of the 1.2 million borrowers who enrolled in the $75 billion mortgage modification program have dropped out. Only about 27 percent have managed to get …
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Summary Box: Borrowers face foreclosure after Obama loan assistance program fails to help