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Investors Shifting From Gold to Equities

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:55pm
Despite gold prices bouncing off their April lows, investors continue to leave gold for equities.
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After Conviction of Jodi Arias, Deciding on the Death Penalty

The New York Times - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:49pm
After Jodi Arias was convicted of the murder of her former boyfriend, the jurors must now turn to the difficult question of whether her crime deserves the death penalty.    

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Prince Harry fans line up for Hill visit

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:45pm
Prince Harry on Thursday elicited shrieks from Senate hallways as he toured a landmines exhibit with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz).


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Republicans Block Vote on Nominee to Lead E.P.A.

The New York Times - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:43pm
The Republicans said they were protesting what they called an inadequate response by the nominee, Gina McCarthy, to more than 1,000 written questions.    

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Prince Harry visits the White House

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:40pm
He was a surprise guest during a tea event.


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Bush pens letter as wedding present

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:15pm
He sent a letter to a pair of newlyweds honeymooned at the George W. Bush Presidential Library.


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Latinos Sharply Narrow Education Gap

The New York Times - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:07pm
Last year, new Hispanic high school graduates became more likely than their white counterparts to go directly to college, according to a study.    

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Priceline Beats, Guidance Disappoints

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:03pm
Priceline.com reported quarterly earnings on Thursday that topped analysts' expectations but issued lower guidance.
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Dollar Smashed Key 100-Yen Level

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:58pm
The dollar crossed a key barrier Thursday, and jobless claims were also at their lowest level in five years.
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Heritage does damage control

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:54pm
The conservative think tank weighs hiring an outside firm for PR help.


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Philip Falcone Settles With SEC

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:51pm
Hedge fund manager Philip Falcone is now banned from serving as an investment advisor for two years in SEC deal.
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Obama starts jobs campaign in Texas

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:48pm
He told the crowd that the "rubble" of the worst recession since the Great Depression has cleared.


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In Texas Visit, Obama Hopes to Spotlight Manufacturing

The New York Times - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:44pm
The president highlighted Austin’s educational and economic successes and accused adversaries of putting politics ahead of policies that could speed up the recovery.    

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Boehner: W.H. should release Benghazi emails

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:10pm
"The truth shouldn't be hidden from the American people behind a White House firewall," he says.


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Cleveland case brings hope to others

CNN - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:57pm
One mother has been waiting 17 months. The other, 25 years. Now the discovery of three women who vanished a decade ago has buoyed their hope.
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Fannie Mae: From Bailout to Cash Cow

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:47pm
The good news: Fannie Mae is profitable again. Here's the catch: it's all going into the government's pocket.
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Schumer: I'm torn over amendment

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:24pm
He says he backs gay immigration sponsors but fears Republicans wouldn't support the bill.


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SAC Capital Extends Redemption Deadline

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:20pm
SAC deadline for Q2 investor redemptions will now be June 3, reports CNBC's Kate Kelly.
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Steve Stockman stunt: Raffling AR-15

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:15pm
His campaign says it's "the number one firearm on the gun banners' wish list."


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US Charges Eight in $45 Million Scheme

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:05pm
No gun! No mask! The US government charges eight people in one of the biggest bank heists in history.
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