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Graham faces down primary challenge

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 5:05am
Some South Carolina conservatives loathe him, but more respect him right now.


Categories: US News

Cashing in Frequent Flier Rewards

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:13am
If you're looking for the best chance of cashing in frequent flier miles, you're best odds are with value airlines.
Categories: US News

Zoning board to consider adult business ban

11 Alive - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:48am

Cheshire Bridge Road is well known for its red light district. One Atlanta City Councilman wants to zone the vices away.

Categories: Atlanta News

Nokia Unveils Phone Priced $99

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:40am
Nokia unveiled a mid-range Asha phone priced $99, aiming at consumers in emerging markets as they upgrade from basic phones.
Categories: US News

LA Times Owners Told to Block Bid

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:30am
An effort by two conservative billionaires to take over The Los Angeles Times and seven other newspapers is setting off a firestorm of opposition. The New York Times reports.
Categories: US News

Prison for Berlusconi? Don't Bet On It

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:21am
Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi could once again dodge Italy's legal system.
Categories: US News

Smartest Money in US Dumps Treasurys

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:03am
Many university endowments have scaled back their holdings of Treasury securities, the FT reports.
Categories: US News

Security guard shot at Atlanta nightclub

11 Alive - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 3:00am
An altercation at a southwest Atlanta nightclub ended in a shooting where a security guard was struck by a bullet.
Categories: Atlanta News

Facebook In Waze Talks: Report

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:56am
Facebook is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli mobile satellite navigation start-up Waze for $800 million to $1 billion, business daily Calcalist reported on Thursday.
Categories: US News

Einhorn: Do Your Own Homework

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:33am
David Einhorn had some blunt advice on Wednesday for his fellow investors: Do your own homework.
Categories: US News

Jodi Arias on suicide watch following murder conviction

11 Alive - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:26am
After the verdict was announced, Arias said that for her, the worst possible outcome in the case would be a life sentence.
Categories: Atlanta News

Sony Posts Highest Annual Profit in Five Years

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:25am
Japan's Sony posted a net profit of 43 billion yen for the year ended March 31, 2013.
Categories: US News

Boston Bombing Inquiry Looks Closely at Russia Trip

The New York Times - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:44am
Officials are investigating reports that Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, may have tried to contact Islamist extremists.    
Categories: US News

Hedge Fund Billionaire Paulson Glosses Over Losses

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:32am
Days after reporting deep losses, hedge fund billionaire John Paulson said investors should stick with managers for the long term.
Categories: US News

China Inflation Data Show Central Bank Dilemma

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:24am
China's annual consumer inflation rose by more than expected in April while factory prices fell for a 14th consecutive month.
Categories: US News

Reinhart and Rogoff Publish Correction

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:20am
Reinhart and Rogoff published an errata to their infamous 2010 paper, acknowledging further errors in the figures, the FT reports.
Categories: US News

A Lot More 'Juice' in the Yuan Trade

CNBC - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:53am
Analysts tell CNBC the measures taken by Beijing will do little to derail a strengthening Chinese currency.
Categories: US News

POLITICO Junkies: Benghazi-gate

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:22am
POLITICO's Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei, Maggie Haberman and John Harris tackle the top stories.


Categories: US News

The Benghazi patsy

POLITICO - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:11am
Opinion: The deceptive spin that blamed a video for the Benghazi attack is ever more egregious.


Categories: US News

National Briefing | Southwest: New Mexico: F.B.I. Stages Drug Raid

The New York Times - Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:04am
Twenty-two people were arrested on drug trafficking and other charges during a border-town roundup that woke residents in Anthony with the sounds of helicopters, bangs and screaming.    

Categories: US News