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From Bach to rock: Musicians plink out tunes on public pianos installed at NYC landmarks

Bach and beyond: NYers plink on public pianos NEW YORK ? Amid an urban orchestra of honking cabs, sirens and jackhammers, piano lovers plinked out tunes from Bach’s “Minuet in G” to Elton John’s “Rocket Man” on the first day dozens of public pianos were placed at New York City landmarks and parks for a public ….

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AP-GfK Poll: Public not confident that new financial regulations will avert future crisis

more images more images more images more images more images more images AP poll: Public doubts success of Wall St. rules WASHINGTON ?

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PetSmart board approves 25 percent jump in dividend, new $400 million share buyback program

PetSmart board raises dividend by 25 percent PHOENIX ? Pet food and accessory retailer PetSmart Inc

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PetSmart board approves 25 percent jump in dividend, new $400 million share buyback program

Summary Box: Copper prices jump after China says it will allow its currency to appreciate

Summary Box: Copper jumps on China’s currency move COPPER RUSH: Copper prices rose Monday as traders speculated the industrial metal will benefit because of China’s decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar. CHINA FACTOR: China is a huge importer of copper, oil and other raw materials

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Summary Box: Copper prices jump after China says it will allow its currency to appreciate

British soldier wounded in Afghanistan dies, taking death toll in campaign to 300

British death toll in Afghanistan reaches 300 LONDON ? Britain marked the 300th fatality of its nine-year campaign in Afghanistan on Monday, a mournful milestone in a country struggling with its role on the front line of the NATO-led war

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British soldier wounded in Afghanistan dies, taking death toll in campaign to 300

Hewitt survives early scare against Gonzalez to move into 2nd round at Wimbledon

more images more images Hewitt through to 2nd round at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England ? Lleyton Hewitt of Australia has overcome a slow start to defeat Argentina’s Maximo Gonzalez in four sets in the first round at Wimbledon.

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White House encouraged by China?s flexibility on currency but keeps an eye on implementation

more images more images more images White House monitoring China’s currency promises WASHINGTON ? The White House is encouraged by China’s promise to allow flexibility in its exchange rate but believes the real test will be how well the pledge is enacted, administration officials said Monday.

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Both abortion rights backers and foes harbor reservations about Supreme Court nominee Kagan

Conservatives, liberal wary of Kagan on abortion WASHINGTON ? One week before Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan begins her Senate confirmation hearings, both liberal and conservative groups are criticizing her record on abortion rights

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S&P raises rating on Compass Minerals on expectations of stronger salt business

S&P raises rating on Compass Minerals NEW YORK ? Standard & Poor’s on Monday raised Compass Minerals International Inc.’s corporate credit rating to “BB+” from “BB” due to the expectation that the mineral-based products company will continue to show operational improvement. The ratings agency said the company has performed well over the past several quarters and that ….

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S&P raises rating on Compass Minerals on expectations of stronger salt business

Vote to aid troubled banks roils GOP primaries, claims one senator, more lawmakers could fall

Bailout vote could claim two more GOP lawmakers WASHINGTON ? One Republican senator lost his job because he voted for the 2008 bank bailout

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Vote to aid troubled banks roils GOP primaries, claims one senator, more lawmakers could fall

Questionable calls may infuriate fans _ and players _ but it?s all part of World Cup game

Foul! Some calls have fans scratching their heads JOHANNESBURG ? Brazilian star Kaka wasn’t even looking at Kader Keita when the Ivory Coast player made the tiniest amount of contact with one of the most mild-mannered guys in the game.

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Questionable calls may infuriate fans _ and players _ but it?s all part of World Cup game

HEALTHBEAT: Small but growing group of cystic fibrosis survivors over 40 offers clues for care

CF patients live longer, some diagnosed as adults WASHINGTON ? Doctors always said allergies and asthma were behind Laura Mentch’s repeated lung and sinus infections

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HEALTHBEAT: Small but growing group of cystic fibrosis survivors over 40 offers clues for care

Maya Angelou gets her dot on portrait of Michael Jackson, reads poem she wrote for his funeral

more images more images Maya Angelou gets her dot on Jackson portrait WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ?

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David Villa gives Spain 2-0 lead over Honduras after 75 minutes in Group H match at World Cup

Spain leads Honduras 2-0 after 75 minutes JOHANNESBURG ? David Villa has missed a penalty kick, but earlier scored twice to give Spain a 2-0 lead against Honduras after 75 minutes in their Group H match at the World Cup on Monday

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Monica Bellucci back in shape despite giving birth last month

more images more images LONDON – Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci is back in shape and slipped into a figure-hugging Dolce & Gabbana dress just a month after giving birth to her second daughter L�onie.

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Monica Bellucci back in shape despite giving birth last month

Justine Henin eases past Anastasija Sevastova 6-4, 6-3 in Wimbledon opener

Henin beats Sevastova 6-4, 6-3 at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England ? Seven-time major winner Justine Henin has beaten Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova in straight sets in the first round at Wimbledon. Henin is a former No

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Justine Henin eases past Anastasija Sevastova 6-4, 6-3 in Wimbledon opener

David Villa gives Spain 2-0 lead over Honduras after 60 minutes in Group H match at World Cup

Spain leads Honduras 2-0 at 60 minutes JOHANNESBURG ? David Villa has scored twice to give Spain a 2-0 lead against Honduras after 60 minutes in their Group H match at the World Cup on Monday.

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Wimbledon?s Centre Court roof closing for 1st time in 2010 tournament

Wimbledon closes roof for 1st time in 2010 WIMBLEDON, England ? The roof over Centre Court at Wimbledon was closed for the first time at this year’s tournament Monday

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Wimbledon?s Centre Court roof closing for 1st time in 2010 tournament

5-time champion Venus Williams wins 1st-round match at Wimbledon in straight sets

more images more images Venus Williams wins 1st-round match at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England ? Five-time champion Venus Williams has reached the second round at Wimbledon with a straight-set victory over Rossana de los Rios of Paraguay.

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5-time champion Venus Williams wins 1st-round match at Wimbledon in straight sets

White House disputes Sen. Kyl?s claim that Obama is delaying border security for broader bill

more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images White House disputes Kyl’s account of border talk WASHINGTON ? The White House on Monday disputed a Republican senator’s claim that President Barack Obama refuses to secure the Mexican border until Congress agrees to a wide-ranging overhaul of immigration laws.

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White House disputes Sen. Kyl?s claim that Obama is delaying border security for broader bill