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Sebelius Confirmation for HHS Faces More Snags - New York Times
April 23, 2009 at 9:30 pm



Boston Globe
Sebelius Confirmation for HHS Faces More Snags
New York Times
By Kate Phillips The Senate confirmation of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, - who would be the final member to join the Obama Cabinet, as secretary of Health and Human Services - hit more snags on Thursday because of Republican opposition.
Kansas gov vetoes bill on late-term abortions Journal Gazette and Times-Courier
GOP Senators Block Vote on Sebelius Catholic Online
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all 346 news articles

What Obama's plan means for credit cardholders - NECN
April 23, 2009 at 9:27 pm



United Press International
What Obama's plan means for credit cardholders
NECN
(NECN: Scot Yount) - Today, President Obama pushed the credit card industry to end practices that are costing Americans millions in higher interest rates and fees.
Video: Obama Pledges Protections for Credit-card Users The Associated Press
Obama gets tough on abuses by credit card industry USA Today
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all 1,912 news articles

Samsung Electronics Profit Beats Estimates on Mobile Phones - Bloomberg
April 23, 2009 at 9:23 pm



Korea Times
Samsung Electronics Profit Beats Estimates on Mobile Phones
Bloomberg
By Kevin Cho April 24 (Bloomberg) -- Samsung Electronics Co. reported first-quarter profit that beat analyst estimates, led by higher- than-expected earnings at the mobile-phone division.
Samsung profit beats forecasts, down 72 percent Reuters
Samsung Swings to Profit Wall Street Journal
AFP - Korea Times - Bloomberg - Reuters
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Hernandez clamps down on Rays - MLB.com
April 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm



MiamiHerald.com
Hernandez clamps down on Rays
MLB.com
By Doug Miller / MLB.com SEATTLE -- The Mariners have been winning games because of excellent pitching, and that trend continued Thursday courtesy of their No.
Ichiro's home run gives Mariners win Seattle Times
MLB: Seattle 1, Tampa Bay 0 United Press International
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Jay Leno misses first "Tonight Show" in 17 years - Reuters
April 23, 2009 at 9:18 pm



CBC.ca
Jay Leno misses first "Tonight Show" in 17 years
Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jay Leno checked into a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday with an undisclosed illness, forcing the comedian to cancel a taping of "The Tonight Show" for the first time in his 17-year tenure.
Jay Leno is ill; tonight's show, possibly Friday's too, canceled ... Los Angeles Times
Jay Leno Is Hospitalized People Magazine
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Islamic insurgents advance closer to Pakistani capital - MiamiHerald.com
April 23, 2009 at 9:14 pm



Straits Times
Islamic insurgents advance closer to Pakistani capital
MiamiHerald.com
By SAEED SHAH AND JONATHAN S. LANDAY ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Islamic extremists killed a paramilitary officer, set up checkpoints and ransacked homes Thursday as they enforced their control over a district 60 miles from Pakistan's capital, ...
Video: Hillary Clinton says Taliban 'taking over' Pakistan ITN NEWS
Clinton: Changing Mindset in Pakistan About Extremist Threat Will ... Voice of America
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George: Polo can start putting nightmare behind it - Palm Beach Post
April 23, 2009 at 9:07 pm



New York Daily News
George: Polo can start putting nightmare behind it
Palm Beach Post
By DAVE GEORGE WELLINGTON - Equine nature is unknown to most of us, from the long list of pre-dawn tasks that go into taking care of a horse to the exact technical aspects of what medicines and which dosages would be needed to bring a humane end to a ...
Supplement given to polo horses incorrectly made The Associated Press
Pharmacy Admits Error In Preparing Supplement Washington Post
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Democrats Have Qualms Over War in Afghanistan - New York Times
April 23, 2009 at 8:54 pm



ABC News
Democrats Have Qualms Over War in Afghanistan
New York Times
By CARL HULSE WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats are voicing increased concern about the Obama administration's plans to escalate military involvement in Afghanistan and to try to stabilize the rapid deterioration in Pakistan, complicating the push ...
Pressure grows on Obama to call for interrogation panel MiamiHerald.com
Holder Says He Will Not Permit the Criminalization of Policy ... ABC News
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Sources: Preliminary tests link gun found at Markoff's home to slaying - Boston Globe
April 23, 2009 at 8:43 pm



Boston Herald
Sources: Preliminary tests link gun found at Markoff's home to slaying
Boston Globe
By Maria Cramer, Globe Staff A preliminary match has been made between the semi-automatic handgun found in Philip Markoff's apartment and the weapon used to kill Julissa Brisman at the Boston Marriott Copley Place last week, several law enforcement ...
Prosecutors' Craigslist ad seeks victims The Associated Press
Fiancé of Accused Craigslist Killer "Confident" in her Boyfriend New York's CW11 / WPIX-TV
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'Soloist' thrives on duo of stellar actors - USA Today
April 23, 2009 at 8:38 pm



New Yorker
'Soloist' thrives on duo of stellar actors
USA Today
By Francois Duhamel, Paramount Pictures By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY The cello's evocative, often melancholy sound envelops The Soloist, highlighting the poignant appeal of this heartfelt film.
review: 'The Soloist' Los Angeles Times
MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Soloist' Washington Times
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Apple's Gatekeeper Role Draws Scrutiny - Wall Street Journal
April 23, 2009 at 8:37 pm



Siliconrepublic.com
Apple's Gatekeeper Role Draws Scrutiny
Wall Street Journal
By YUKARI IWATANI KANE The recent outrage over Apple Inc.'s approval of an iPhone application that simulates the shaking of a baby raises questions about the company's responsibility as a gatekeeper.
Video: 'Baby Shaker' IPhone Game Sparks Outrage The Associated Press
Apple Apology For Baby Shaker Criticized InformationWeek
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Stem Cell Therapy and the Future of Orthopaedics - Medscape
April 23, 2009 at 8:32 pm



Reuters
Stem Cell Therapy and the Future of Orthopaedics
Medscape
Stem cell research has caused much public controversy, sparking debate on ethics, cost, and legislation. Advocates of stem cell research believe that the use of adult stem cells holds promise of widespread applications, especially in the area of ...
Safer Way to Create Stem Cells Is Devised Wall Street Journal
Editorial: California stem cell policy keeps paying dividends San Jose Mercury News
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SC wildfire biggest in more than 3 decades - The Associated Press
April 23, 2009 at 8:31 pm



Straits Times
SC wildfire biggest in more than 3 decades
The Associated Press
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) - South Carolina's biggest wildfire in more than three decades - a blaze four miles wide - destroyed dozens of homes Thursday and threatened some of the area's world-famous golf courses at the height of the spring tourist ...
Video: SC Wildfire Burns Homes, Moving to Tourist Spot The Associated Press
South Carolina blaze rages in Myrtle Beach area CNN
New York Times - South Carolina Now - WTVW - AHN
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ANC teeters on edge of supermajority - Los Angeles Times
April 23, 2009 at 8:23 pm



Times Online
ANC teeters on edge of supermajority
Los Angeles Times
Partial election returns show the dominant party in South Africa running slightly behind its last showing. The question is whether it will continue being able to alter the constitution at will.
Video: South Africa election reporter's diary - 23 Apr 09 Al Jazeera
ANC's Jacob Zuma heads for clear South African election victory guardian.co.uk
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Yahoo to close GeoCities, other services in revamp - The Associated Press
April 23, 2009 at 8:21 pm



New Zealand Herald
Yahoo to close GeoCities, other services in revamp
The Associated Press
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) - Yahoo Inc. said Thursday it plans to close GeoCities, a Web site publishing and hosting service it bought in May 1999 at the height of the dot-com boom for around $3 billion in stock.
Yahoo Pulls the Plug On geocities Slashdot
Yahoo to Shutter GeoCities Internet-Hosting Service San Jose Mercury News
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Obama greets the national champion Florida Gators - Los Angeles Times
April 23, 2009 at 8:16 pm



The Associated Press
Obama greets the national champion Florida Gators
Los Angeles Times
President Obama met with the Florida Gators at the White House today, entertaining the national championship football team with a variety of comments that showed a breadth of knowledge about their school and college football.
Obama lauds Florida Gators as football champs The Associated Press
Obama to Gators: 'We need a playoff system' USA Today
Christian Science Monitor - Boston Globe - ABC News - NESN.com
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'Idol' exit Q&A: Anoop Desai - Entertainment Weekly
April 23, 2009 at 8:04 pm



Seattle Post Intelligencer
'Idol' exit Q&A: Anoop Desai
Entertainment Weekly
ANOOP DESAI ''I think that everyone who is left right now is equally as capable of getting into the finals. We see each other's potential.
Anoop Desai & Lil Rounds Talk About Life After Idol People Magazine
"Idol" Anoop Desai ditches grad school for music Reuters
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Falcons trade for Tony Gonzalez - Atlanta Journal Constitution
April 23, 2009 at 7:44 pm



National Post
Falcons trade for Tony Gonzalez
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER Two days before the start of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Falcons traded for perennial Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez on Thursday, general manager Thomas Dimitroff announced.
NFL Notebook Connecticut Post
Atlanta Falcons' acquisition of Tony Gonzalez intriguing for New ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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Microsoft's Tough Third Quarter. - BusinessWeek
April 23, 2009 at 7:34 pm



CNET News
Microsoft's Tough Third Quarter.
BusinessWeek
A day after Apple seemed to shrug off the world economic woes with impressive quarterly earnings, Microsoft showed that it's in no ways immune.
Microsoft Rises After Predicting Bigger Cost Savings Bloomberg
Microsoft CFO: Conditions Could Be Tough Through Calendar '09 Wall Street Journal
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Iraq: dozens killed following al-Qaida leader capture - guardian.co.uk
April 23, 2009 at 7:31 pm



BBC News
Iraq: dozens killed following al-Qaida leader capture
guardian.co.uk
At least 83 people were killed across Iraq yesterday in four bombings that swiftly followed the apparent arrest of the country's most wanted man, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, al-Qaida's leader in Iraq.
75 killed in Iraq suicide bombings ABC Online
Soldiers pulled from Iraq duty, sent straight to Afghanistan CNN International
Christian Science Monitor - Washington Post - The Associated Press - Voice of America
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Fiat Chief Marchionne Sees 'No Reason' Chrysler Deal Will Fail - Bloomberg
April 23, 2009 at 7:06 pm



Indian Express
Fiat Chief Marchionne Sees 'No Reason' Chrysler Deal Will Fail
Bloomberg
By Mike Ramsey April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Fiat SpA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne said Chrysler LLC still can accomplish restructuring actions before an April 30 deadline and form an alliance with his company.
Chrysler lenders preparing counter offer-sources Reuters
Time running out on Chrysler CNNMoney.com
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Seven people in US hit by strange new swine flu - Reuters
April 23, 2009 at 6:12 pm



Reuters
Seven people in US hit by strange new swine flu
Reuters
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Seven people have been diagnosed with a strange and unusual new kind of swine flu in California and Texas, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday.
Swine flu cases up to 7; officials expand probe The Associated Press
CDC confirms 7 cases of swine flu in humans CNN
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Obama Administration Fills Foreign Plate With Growing Threats in ... - FOXNews
April 23, 2009 at 5:58 pm



FOXNews
Obama Administration Fills Foreign Plate With Growing Threats in ...
FOXNews
Despite sounding the alarm about the growing insurgency threat in Pakistan, the Obama administration is still trying to deter Iran from its nuclear program.
Video: Clinton: Bush's Iran Policy Was a Failure The Associated Press
Clinton says Israel risks losing support on Iran Reuters
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Scientists Unravel Genome of the Cow - Washington Post
April 23, 2009 at 4:53 pm



New York Times
Scientists Unravel Genome of the Cow
Washington Post
By David Brown The genomes of man and dog have been joined in the scientific barnyard by the genome of the cow, an animal that walked beside them on the march to modern civilization.
Scientists Milk Cow Genome to Build a Better Bovine Bloomberg
Cow genome 'to transform farming' BBC News
New York Times - National Geographic - The Associated Press - United Press International
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ABC announces several renewals - Hollywood Reporter
April 23, 2009 at 2:52 pm



E! Online
ABC announces several renewals
Hollywood Reporter
ABC announced renewals for 12 established series, including reality stalwarts "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Bachelor" and top dramas "Grey's Anatomy" and "Desperate Housewives.
ABC renews 12 series for next season The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Easy as ABC: Lost, Grey's, Housewives Renewed E! Online
HitFix - TVbytheNumbers - New York Post
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Obama: Stam out credit card 'abuses' - CNN
April 23, 2009 at 2:47 pm



guardian.co.uk
Obama: Stam out credit card 'abuses'
CNN
President meets with execs to press his case for consumer protections - a day after House panel OKs bill limiting increases on rates and fees.
Video: Obama On Credit-Card Reform - Bloomberg Bloomberg
Obama tells credit card execs to expect new legislation USA Today
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Bernanke and Paulson look foolish if Lewis is right - MarketWatch
April 23, 2009 at 2:46 pm



Reuters
Bernanke and Paulson look foolish if Lewis is right
MarketWatch
By MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- If Ken Lewis is telling the truth -- and he'd be foolish to lie to New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo -- then Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson were more ...
Fed Was Concerned About Bank of America's Stability in December Bloomberg
US bailout watchdog looking at Bank of America deal Reuters
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Sources: Chiefs agree to deal Gonzalez to Falcons - FOXSports.com
April 23, 2009 at 2:41 pm



WWLP 22News
Sources: Chiefs agree to deal Gonzalez to Falcons
FOXSports.com
by Jay Glazer Jay Glazer is a Senior NFL Writer for FOXSports.com on MSN and also appears every week on FOX NFL Sunday as the network's NFL Insider.
Chiefs trade Gonzalez for 2010 draft pick ESPN
Chiefs trade Gonzalez to Atlanta Kansas City Star
USA Today - Rotoworld.com - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Falcons Insider
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UN sending expert team to Sri Lanka - The Associated Press
April 23, 2009 at 2:40 pm



Times Online
UN sending expert team to Sri Lanka
The Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - The more than 100000 civilians pouring out of Sri Lanka's war zone have included people with untreated blast, mine and gunshot wounds - prompting the UN chief on Thursday to order an expert team to assess the "rapidly ...
Video: Sri Lankan civilians 'escape' rebel stronghold - 22 Apr 09 Al Jazeera
Gandhi urges Tamil civilian help BBC News
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Obama: World's people must resist hatred, racism - The Associated Press
April 23, 2009 at 2:40 pm



BBC News
Obama: World's people must resist hatred, racism
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama stood Thursday with Jewish leaders at a solemn Holocaust remembrance in a cavernous Capitol hall, proclaiming: "Never again.
New blackberry for Obama? Christian Science Monitor
Obama Says Holocaust Must Make World Vigilant Against Hatred Bloomberg
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In the Genes of a Hereford, the Essence of Cow - New York Times
April 23, 2009 at 2:30 pm



New York Times
In the Genes of a Hereford, the Essence of Cow
New York Times
By DENISE GRADY Scientists have achieved what they describe as a major milestone in animal genetics: decoding the genome of the cow.
Cow Genome Decoded -- Cheaper Beef for Everybody? National Geographic
Scientists sequence the bovine genome United Press International
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Turkey and Armenia Take Step Toward Easing Tensions - New York Times
April 23, 2009 at 2:22 pm



CTV.ca
Turkey and Armenia Take Step Toward Easing Tensions
New York Times
By SABRINA TAVERNISE and SEBNEM ARSU ISTANBUL, Turkey - Turkey and Armenia have agreed to a framework for improving their strained relations, the two countries said in a statement this week, the first apparent break-through in diplomacy in more than a ...
Armenian protesters condemn Turkish thaw Reuters
Transcript: Armenia's Serzh Sargsyan Wall Street Journal
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Hamels hit in shoulder by line drive - MLB.com
April 23, 2009 at 2:21 pm



MyFox Philadelphia
Hamels hit in shoulder by line drive
MLB.com
By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Cole Hamels left Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the fourth inning after being hit on his left shoulder on a line drive from Prince Fielder.
Phillies' Hamels leaves start against Milwaukee Kansas City Star
Hamels leaves game after being hit by line drive The Associated Press
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75 Killed in Iraq Blasts - Voice of America
April 23, 2009 at 2:20 pm



ABC News
75 Killed in Iraq Blasts
Voice of America
By VOA News Two major suicide bombings in Iraq have claimed the lives of at least 75 people, one of the most violent days in the country in more than a year.
Suicide Bombers Kill More Than 70 in Baghdad, Diyala Province Washington Post
At Least 75 People Are Killed in Two Attacks in Iraq New York Times
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Suspected 'Craigslist killer' Philip Markoff tried to hang himself ... - New York Daily News
April 23, 2009 at 2:15 pm



MiamiHerald.com
Suspected 'Craigslist killer' Philip Markoff tried to hang himself ...
New York Daily News
Philip Markoff at his arraignment in Boston Municipal Court on Tues. April 21, 2009. He reportedly tried to hang himself with shoelaces in his jail cell and has been placed on suicide watch.
Video: Cops: Craigslist Suspect Had Victims' Belongings The Associated Press
Fiancee 'Still Confident' In Markoff, Father Says Boston Channel.com
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South Carolina blaze rages in Myrtle Beach area - CNN
April 23, 2009 at 2:10 pm



Baltimore Sun
South Carolina blaze rages in Myrtle Beach area
CNN
(CNN) -- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford declared a state of emergency Thursday for a coastal county where a wildfire has consumed thousands of acres and destroyed dozens of homes.
Video: SC Wildfire Burns Homes, Moving to Tourist Spot The Associated Press
Wildfires Hit Myrtle Beach Area New York Times
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First lady jokes new puppy is 'kind of crazy' - The Associated Press
April 23, 2009 at 2:01 pm



Seattle Post Intelligencer
First lady jokes new puppy is 'kind of crazy'
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - First dog Bo is a "kind of crazy" puppy who likes to chew on people's feet, Michelle Obama told children visiting the White House on Thursday.
The First Lady on Sleepovers, Gardens and That Crazy Dog Bo New York Times
Michelle Obama Chats With Kids About First Dog, Secret Trips CBS News
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UPS 1Q Net Dn 56%, Expects 2Q Profit Below Views - Wall Street Journal
April 23, 2009 at 1:54 pm



BBC News
UPS 1Q Net Dn 56%, Expects 2Q Profit Below Views
Wall Street Journal
By Bob Sechler Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) said Thursday that an economic recovery in the US and Asia is expected by early 2010, though Europe may take longer to revive.
UPS profit down, gives low outlook--shares fall Reuters
UPS Tumbles After Profit Falls 56%, Projection Misses Estimates Bloomberg
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Zuma cheered as ANC heads for win - BBC News
April 23, 2009 at 1:44 pm



msnbc.com
Zuma cheered as ANC heads for win
BBC News
African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma appeared before a cheering crowd, as his party headed for a clear victory in South Africa's general election.
Video: South Africa election reporter's diary - 23 Apr 09 Al Jazeera
South Africa: Ruling ANC Cruises to Polls Victory AllAfrica.com
euronews - Reuters - Aljazeera.net - ABC Online
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Pirate Bay judge is member of Copyright Association - ZDNet
April 23, 2009 at 1:35 pm



Telegraph.co.uk
Pirate Bay judge is member of Copyright Association
ZDNet
The Pirate Bay may have grounds for a retrial. It turns out that the judge in the case, Tomas Norstrom, might have a slight conflict of interest.
Pirate Bay defence lawyer demands retrial Reuters
Pirate Bay defense lawyer claims judge was biased TG Daily
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Analyst Picks and Pans: AAPL, EBAY, NTGR - BusinessWeek
April 23, 2009 at 1:22 pm



New York Daily News
Analyst Picks and Pans: AAPL, EBAY, NTGR
BusinessWeek
Apple released quarterly results after the close of trading Apr. 22. Morgan Keegan analyst Tavis mccourt said on Apr. 23 that Apple's $1.33 GAAP ($1.84 non-GAAP) earnings per share was substantially above his $1.09 ($1.19) estimates.
Stock Search: Apple, eBay TheStreet.com
Apple's Q2 shines with $1.21B profit Bizjournals.com
Reuters - Wall Street Journal - The Associated Press - Computerworld
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US defence chief urges action on Pakistan militants - Reuters
April 23, 2009 at 1:11 pm



Telegraph.co.uk
US defence chief urges action on Pakistan militants
Reuters
By David Morgan CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina (Reuters) - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates urged the leaders of Pakistan to act against the spread of Taliban militancy, saying failure to confront the threat could affect US-Pakistani relations.
Video: Hillary Clinton says Taliban 'taking over' Pakistan ITN NEWS
Taliban move to new Pakistan area ups peace doubts The Associated Press
Christian Science Monitor - Telegraph.co.uk - Bloomberg - TIME
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THE SOLOIST (PG-13) Review | The Soloist (PG-13) *** - MiamiHerald.com
April 23, 2009 at 1:01 pm



New Yorker
THE SOLOIST (PG-13) Review | The Soloist (PG-13) ***
MiamiHerald.com
BY CONNIE OGLE Among its other positive qualities, The Soloist is proof that the resurgence of Robert Downey Jr.'s career is one of the best things to happen in Hollywood in recent memory.
Nathaniel Ayers: The Soloist (Photos, Video) Right Celebrity
Robert Downey Jr. is The Soloist CanMag
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Festival de Cannes unveils lineup - Hollywood Reporter
April 23, 2009 at 12:53 pm



Seattle Post Intelligencer
Festival de Cannes unveils lineup
Hollywood Reporter
By Rebecca Leffler PARIS -- Festival de Cannes organizers have invited old friends to this year's event, with Ang Lee, Pedro Almodovar, Quentin Tarantino, Johnny To, Jane Campion, Lars Von Trier and Terry Gilliam among the regulars bringing premieres.
Devilish Cannes Film Festival hails 'Inglourious Basterds' and ... Los Angeles Times
Cannes Fest names 20 films in competition The Associated Press
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Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells - Forbes
April 23, 2009 at 12:36 pm



San Diego Union Tribune
Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells
Forbes
THURSDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have converted adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells by using chemical programming instead of genetic manipulation.
Major Breakthrough In Generating Safer, Therapeutic Stem Cells ... Science Daily (press release)
Discovery could lead to new method for creating stem cells San Diego Union Tribune
NBC6.net - HealthKnowItAll - San Diego Business Journal - Culture11
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FDA Extends Review of Diabetes Drug Saxagliptin - Wall Street Journal
April 23, 2009 at 12:36 pm



HealthKnowItAll
FDA Extends Review of Diabetes Drug Saxagliptin
Wall Street Journal
By JENNIFER CORBETT DOOREN WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration extended the review of a proposed diabetes drug being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
AstraZeneca, Bristol drug faces 3-month FDA delay Reuters
FDA wants more time to review diabetes drug Onglyza Philadelphia Inquirer
HealthKnowItAll - BusinessWeek - Endocrine Today - FierceBiotech
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Davidson's Curry headed to NBA - Kansas City Star
April 23, 2009 at 12:32 pm



DavidsonNews.net
Davidson's Curry headed to NBA
Kansas City Star
By Sports Network Davidson guard Stephen Curry has decided to skip his senior season to enter the NBA Draft. Curry held a press conference Thursday and announced his plans.
Curry leaves Davidson after making indelible mark SportingNews.com
Dvidson's Curry To Skip Senior Season To Enter NBA Draft The Chattanoogan
DavidsonNews.net - United Press International - Chicago Tribune - Bloomberg
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North Korea is fully fledged nuclear power, experts agree - Times Online
April 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm



Irish Times
North Korea is fully fledged nuclear power, experts agree
Times Online
The world's intelligence agencies and defence experts are quietly acknowledging that North Korea has become a fully fledged nuclear power with the capacity to wipe out entire cities in Japan and South Korea.
Video: Russian FM doesnt expect breakthrough in N. Korea RT
Russian Official Visits North Korea in Attempt to Break Nuclear ... Voice of America
United Press International - BBC News - Reuters - RIA Novosti
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Baby Shaker App Approved, Then Removed - PC World
April 23, 2009 at 11:33 am



Siliconrepublic.com
Baby Shaker App Approved, Then Removed
PC World
Flatulence applications are one thing, but sometimes you really have to scratch your head and wonder how certain apps could possibly make it through Apple's approval process.
Video: 'Baby Shaker' IPhone Game Sparks Outrage The Associated Press
Shaken-Baby Group Calls on Apple to Apologize PC Magazine
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SC wildfire burns homes near popular beach area - The Associated Press
April 23, 2009 at 8:10 am



Straits Times
SC wildfire burns homes near popular beach area
The Associated Press
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) - A coastal wildfire spread early Thursday toward one of the busiest tourist stretches in South Carolina, burning dozens of homes and forcing hundreds to flee in the middle of the night.
Video: AP Top Stories The Associated Press
Wildfire burns 30 homes at N. Myrtle Beach CharlotteObserver.com
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