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Wisconsin Couple Marks 80 Years Of Marriage
Thursday, February 09 2012 12:04 PM
Roy Fleming, 100, was 20 when he exchanged vows with his bride Dorothy, who was 15. The secret to their long marriage? Dorothy jokes that she's the boss.
British Awards Honor Year's Best Jokes
Thursday, February 09 2012 12:00 PM
A British magazine sponsored the LAFTA awards. Here's the joke of the year from comedian Tom Vine: Conjunctivitis.com — that's a site for sore eyes.
Does Russia Have A Cogent Middle East Strategy?
Thursday, February 09 2012 09:00 AM
Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar Assad has put it on the defensive, and its reluctance to embrace the Arab Spring has alienated traditional friends. This week, Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution aimed at pressuring Assad, and reports began circulating of a tiff between Russia and Qatar.
Greek Leaders Fail To Reach Debt Overhaul Deal
Thursday, February 09 2012 09:00 AM
European leaders are working on a $172 billion bailout aimed at preventing Greece from falling into bankruptcy. But the Greek finance minister will go to EU leaders empty handed. Greek lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on pension cuts among other things.
Swiss Bank UBS To Take Back Some Bonuses
Thursday, February 09 2012 09:00 AM
A trading scandal last year cost UBS more than $2 billion and pushed it into the red. The bank plans to take back some of that money, according to The Wall Street Journal. UBS's board of directors decided to take back half of stock-based bonuses awarded last year, if the bonuses exceeded $2 million.
After 3 Wins, Santorum Campaign Moves To Texas
Thursday, February 09 2012 09:00 AM
One day after winning caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota, as well as a "beauty contest" primary in Missouri, GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum traveled to Texas for a series of campaign appearances. He met with evangelical pastors in the morning and members of the Tea Party in the afternoon.
States, Banks Negotiate Foreclosure Settlement
Thursday, February 09 2012 09:00 AM
Assuming all goes as planned, at least 49 states will have signed on to a broad settlement between the banks and state attorneys general over robo-signing. Troubled homeowners may see some benefit, the banks will get some immunity provisions and the Obama administration is hoping to get some credit for negotiating the deal.
Obama, Monti To Discuss Europe's Debt Crisis
Thursday, February 09 2012 09:00 AM
Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti meets President Obama at the White House Thursday for talks, just as confidence in Italy's economy is beginning to return. The technocrat who succeeded the flamboyant Silvio Berlusconi is trying to change Italy's image abroad.
U.S. Strategy For Afghan War Reaches Critical Stage
Thursday, February 09 2012 09:00 AM
The U.S. and NATO have pledged to stay in Afghanistan through the end of 2014 and hand off responsibility for security to Afghan troops by then. How to get to that point, though, is not clear. And recent statements by key U.S. officials have only confused things more.
Romney Chips Way At Gingrich's Support In Georgia
Thursday, February 09 2012 08:01 AM
One day after losing three contests to former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney traveled to Atlanta for a campaign event. Georgia holds its primary on March 6, which is Super Tuesday. And the state would seem to have built-in advantages for another of Romney's rivals. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is from Georgia.
Drilling Team Finally Hits Antarctica's Liquid Lake
Thursday, February 09 2012 08:00 AM
After years of trying, Russian scientists say they have drilled into an Antarctic lake that is buried beneath more than two miles of ice. They are looking for signs of life that haven't been exposed to sky in 20 million years.
House To Vote On Congressional Insider-Trading Ban
Thursday, February 09 2012 07:37 AM
Lawmakers in the House are scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill cracking down on members of Congress who trade on insider information. In an election year, when Congress is having trouble reaching an agreement on much, the measure has enjoyed wide bi-partisan consensus. But that doesn't mean passage is assured.
Groupon Earnings Report Disappoints Investors
Thursday, February 09 2012 07:25 AM
Groupon was expected to show a profit in its first earnings report since going public last fall. Instead, the company booked a net loss of about eight cents a share last quarter. But Groupon's revenues nearly tripled compared to a year earlier. Wall Street was still disappointed that growth-- especially of new customers-- wasn't stronger.
China Laces Up Its Chuck Taylors
Thursday, February 09 2012 05:01 AM
China's consumer market is massive, and breaking in isn't easy. Some U.S. products have struggled. But in recent years, an old American sneaker has become an unlikely success story: the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star.
Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients Regain Balance
Thursday, February 09 2012 05:01 AM
The ancient Chinese martial art has been shown to benefit older people by maintaining balance and strength. Now, researchers find Tai Chi can also benefit patients who suffer from Parkinson's, a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement and motor control.