Tag: National-News
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Facebook Will Allow Users To Vote On Privacy Changes
Friday, June 01, 2012
The result is only binding if more than 30 percent of registered users cast a ballot.
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'Lousy' News: Just 69,000 Jobs Added In May; Jobless Rate At 8.2 Percent
Friday, June 01, 2012
Both numbers are disappointments. Economists had expected BLS would say the jobless rate was 8.1 percent and that payrolls expanded by at least 150,000 jobs.
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For Many Teens, Summer Jobs May Be Thing Of The Past
Thursday, May 31, 2012
A recession and its lingering effects have made it even harder for teens to find summer employment. But the drop off in teen summer hiring predates the recession.
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Edwards Not Guilty On One Charge, Mistrial Declared On Other Counts
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Prosecutors must now decide whether to retry Edwards on the other five charges.
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President Obama Hosts President Bush For Unveiling Of Official Portraits
Thursday, May 31, 2012
It's a White House tradition that brings presidents and former presidents together in a rare non-partisan event.
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Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee; Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Six-year-old Lori Anne Madison was foiled by a word most of us had probably never heard before. But she had quite a day at the Bee. The competition resumes this morning, and concludes tonight.
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Facebook Stock Falls Another 9 Percent
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
At market's close, the stock was priced at $28.84, or 24 percent below its initial price.
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Manhattanhenge: The Sun, The City And A Special Rendezvous
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Tonight — like it does twice every year — the setting sun will align perfectly with Manhattan's grid.
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How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Lori Anne Madison is the youngest-ever competitor in the National Spelling Bee, which is being held in Washington, D.C., this week. She might also be the only competitor who often studies while swinging upside down.
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In Annual Human Rights Report, U.S. Says China's Record Is Deteriorating
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The U.S. also praised countries like Tunisia and Libya, which came out of authoritarian rule.
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SpaceX Ship Passes Close By International Space Station
Thursday, May 24, 2012
So far everything looks good for a possible docking with the station on Friday by the company's Dragon capsule.
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'Morally Repugnant' Behavior Tolerated By Secret Service, Senator Says
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
At the first congressional hearing into the scandal, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine will make the case that Secret Service supervisors have turned a blind eye to bad behavior.
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What Facebook May Mean For Your Portfolio, Even If You Didn't Buy It
Friday, May 18, 2012
With an initial market capitalization of more than $100 billion, Facebook could have a distorting effect on some mutual funds, at least in the short term.
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New Evidence Released: Trayvon Martin Had Traces Of Pot In System
Thursday, May 17, 2012
In hundreds of pages of documents, police also say Martin's shooting was "ultimately avoidable."
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As Feared, JPMorgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The losses from ill-fated bets made by the bank's London office have been expected to mount. But they're rising even faster than some predicted. Still, JPMorgan's profits from other operations will likely offset the billion dollar blunders.
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Violence Against Women Act Becomes Latest Controversial Measure In House
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The talk surrounding the bill has veered into the controversial subjects of immigration and identity politics.
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Neither John Edwards Nor His Mistress Testify At Corruption Trial
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
His attorneys also will not call Edwards' adult daughter to the stand. He's accused of using campaign funds to try to hide his affair and a daughter Rielle Hunter delivered.
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Folks Seem To Like It, So Facebook Boosts Size Of Stock Offering By 25 Percent
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The hoopla continues over Facebook's initial public offering of stock, which is set for Friday.
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Medical Report Details George Zimmerman's Injuries, ABC News Says
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The man who shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has argued he acted in self defense. Evidence of his injuries may support his case.
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Facebook Ups Its Forecast: Says Shares Will Sell For $34 To $38
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Strong demand has pushed the company to say it anticipates a higher initial price for its first publicly traded shares. But can the little guy get in on the action? It won't be easy, experts say.