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Chrysler debt offer raised, holdouts targeted - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 8:42 pm



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Chrysler debt offer raised, holdouts targeted
Reuters
By Poornima Gupta and Jui Chakravorty DETROIT/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The US Treasury raised its offer by $250 million in debt restructuring talks with Chrysler LLC lenders on Wednesday as part of a final push to win over lenders holding out for better ...
Video: AP Sources: Fiat, Chrysler to Partner The Associated Press
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Obama says torture violates nation's ideals - The Associated Press
April 29, 2009 at 8:41 pm


Obama says torture violates nation's ideals
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is calling waterboarding torture and an act that violates the nation's ideals and values, and he says that's why he decided to ban the practice.
Obama Presser: Cars And Torture National Journal
Obama: I Believe Waterboarding Is Torture TPMDC
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Many Derby Owners Silent on Drug Issue - New York Times
April 29, 2009 at 8:38 pm



MiamiHerald.com
Many Derby Owners Silent on Drug Issue
New York Times
"We've got to quit giving these horses drugs they do not need, and show the public that we are serious about cleaning this sport up," owner Rick Porter said.
Talamo could be the fresh blast of air horse racing needs SI.com
I Want Revenge made early Kentucky Derby favorite The Associated Press
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Obama Marks First 100 Days, Defends Changes to Interrogation Policies - FOXNews
April 29, 2009 at 8:27 pm



FOXNews
Obama Marks First 100 Days, Defends Changes to Interrogation Policies
FOXNews
President Obama held the third prime-time press conference of his term after holding two other high-profile events, to mark the end of the opening phase of a presidency that has pressed an ambitious agenda even as it has been hit with mounting domestic ...
Video: Obamas first 100 days: results RT
Obama: Uptick in Iraq violence won't affect withdrawal plans CNN
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Bird flu blamed in Egypt child's death - Los Angeles Times
April 29, 2009 at 8:19 pm



Times Online
Bird flu blamed in Egypt child's death
Los Angeles Times
Six-year-old Ali died last week, and health workers don't know the source of his disease. Bird flu has been blamed in the deaths of 26 people in Egypt since 2006, the most of any nation outside Asia.
World takes drastic steps to contain swine flu The Associated Press
Egypt adopts tough measures to avert swine flu Xinhua
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Chris Brown's defense may focus on leaked photo of battered Rihanna - Los Angeles Times
April 29, 2009 at 8:07 pm



ABC News
Chris Brown's defense may focus on leaked photo of battered Rihanna
Los Angeles Times
In a court hearing today, the singer's defense attorney requested internal LAPD documents relating to tmz's photo of the victim.
From Chris Brown To Swine Flu And Back MTV.com
Chris Brown's Attorney Wants Assault Case Dismissed BallerStatus.com
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First Solar results outshine solar rivals - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 8:07 pm



Your Industry News (press release)
First Solar results outshine solar rivals
Reuters
By Nichola Groom LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - First Solar Inc (FSLR.O) outshined rivals in the struggling solar power industry on Wednesday with earnings and revenue that blew past Wall Street estimates and sent its shares up more than 13 percent.
First Solar: US Solar Incentives Must Be Raised Wall Street Journal
First Solar to provide modules for largest Australian project Bizjournals.com
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"Wolverine" set to dominate pack at box office - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 8:06 pm



ABC News
"Wolverine" set to dominate pack at box office
Reuters
By Carl DiOrio LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - It's a little early to start lathering on the Coppertone with even Memorial Day still a month away, but Hollywood's summertime fun officially begins at midnight Thursday.
Jackman in sharply directed 'Wolverine' springs to life USA Today
Review: 'Wolverine' barely scratches the surface San Jose Mercury News
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Justices question usefulness of Voting Rights Act - Kansas City Star
April 29, 2009 at 7:36 pm



Boston Globe
Justices question usefulness of Voting Rights Act
Kansas City Star
By MARIA RECIO A key provision of the Voting Rights Act came under fire at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as justices sharply questioned the law's viability and usefulness in a suit brought by a Texas utility district.
Video: Audio Excerpt: Supreme Court Hears Voting Case The Associated Press
Supreme Court conservatives criticize voting rights law Reuters
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Air Pollution High in California Cities - WebMD
April 29, 2009 at 7:22 pm



Boston Globe
Air Pollution High in California Cities
WebMD
By Todd Zwillich April 29, 2009 -- Areas in California remain some of the most polluted in the US, with air quality that is likely damaging the health of millions of people, according to a report by the American Lung Association.
186 mln in US live with dangerous air pollution Reuters
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Twitter Quitters Just Don't Get It - PC World
April 29, 2009 at 7:21 pm



PC World
Twitter Quitters Just Don't Get It
PC World
A Nielsen report this week revealed that Twitter has an uncanny knack for hemorrhaging users. In fact, some 60 percent of new users bail on the service within a month.
Twitter is a Fad BusinessWeek
Tweeters in Flight: Does Twitter Have Staying Power? TechNewsWorld
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Publishers Confirm DOJ Google Probe - ChannelWeb
April 29, 2009 at 7:20 pm



PC World
Publishers Confirm DOJ Google Probe
ChannelWeb
The Association of American Publishers Wednesday confirmed that it has been contacted by The US Department of Justice to discuss a proposed settlement regarding Google's Book Search service.
Google Talks Back on Book Search Settlement eWeek
Google's Book Search Deal: 5 Pros and 5 Cons PC World
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Help spread autism awareness and advocacy - Millstone Examiner
April 29, 2009 at 7:13 pm



BBC News
Help spread autism awareness and advocacy
Millstone Examiner
New Jersey has the nation's highest prevalence rate, 1 in 94 children, compared to the national rate, 1 in 150. While there is no known cause of or cure for autism, early diagnosis and appropriate intervention are vital to the future development of ...
Video: Autism Research Breakthrough CBS
Researchers find common genetic variations in autistic people Los Angeles Times
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Dollar rises vs yen as Fed gives less dire US outlook - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 7:11 pm



ABC News
Dollar rises vs yen as Fed gives less dire US outlook
Reuters
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) - The US dollar rose against the yen but lost ground to the euro on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve made no changes to its monetary policy but offered a less bleak outlook on the US economy.
Fed stands pat, and says worst may be over MarketWatch
CREDIT MARKETS: Debt Mkts Gain On Fed's Positive Turn Wall Street Journal
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Specter Could Face Challengers in Democratic Primary - FOXNews
April 29, 2009 at 7:09 pm



Times Online
Specter Could Face Challengers in Democratic Primary
FOXNews
At least two potential Democratic candidates seem reluctant to clear the field for Sen. Arlen Specter to run for re-election as a member of their party.
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN
Obama Welcomes Specter to Democratic Party Washington Post
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Civilians Flee as Pakistani Forces Hit Resistance - New York Times
April 29, 2009 at 7:06 pm



Daily Nation
Civilians Flee as Pakistani Forces Hit Resistance
New York Times
Mohammad Sajjad/AP By CARLOTTA GALL and SALMAN MASOOD SHEIKH JANA, Pakistan - The Pakistani forces air-dropped commandos into the main town in Buner on Wednesday and quickly retook control of it from Taliban militants who flooded into the area last ...
Pakistan retakes ground from militants, but will it follow through? MiamiHerald.com
Pakistan wrests control of town from Taliban Los Angeles Times
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American Idol predictions: Matt Giraud or Allison Iraheta gone - Newsday
April 29, 2009 at 7:03 pm



Newsday
American Idol predictions: Matt Giraud or Allison Iraheta gone
Newsday
American Idol will be saying bye-bye to either Matt Giraud or Allison Iraheta tonight, with Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen sure to make the top four -- according to our panel of predictors.
Did iTunes reveal 'American Idol' final two? msnbc.com
'American Idol' recap: I smell a Rat (Pack)! Entertainment Weekly
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NH Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage - WCAX
April 29, 2009 at 6:47 pm



NECN
NH Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage
WCAX
New Hampshire is one step closer to becoming the fifth state to legalize same sex marriage. Wednesday, the state Senate voted to allow gay and lesbian couples in the Granite State to marry.
NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriage The Associated Press
Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage NHPR
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Woods denies rumors he's looking for new swing coach - USA Today
April 29, 2009 at 6:42 pm



Canoe.ca
Woods denies rumors he's looking for new swing coach
USA Today
By Shaun Best, Reuters By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY CHARLOTTE - Tiger Woods is not - he repeats - not looking for a new swing coach to replace Hank Haney.
Birdies and bogeys ESPN
Most leaders from the Masters return to competiition this week at ... The Canadian Press
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Bank Of America Holders Vote To Split Chairman, CEO Posts - Wall Street Journal
April 29, 2009 at 6:29 pm



ABC News
Bank Of America Holders Vote To Split Chairman, CEO Posts
Wall Street Journal
By Marshall Eckblad Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Bank of America Corp. (BAC) shareholders narrowly approved a proposal to split the bank's chairman and chief executive posts, the company said late Wednesday.
Video: Protest against Bank Of America WWLP.com
INSTANT VIEW: Bank of America's Lewis ousted as chairman Reuters
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West may hold up $1.9bn loan to get help for civilians - Times Online
April 29, 2009 at 6:23 pm



BBC News
West may hold up $1.9bn loan to get help for civilians
Times Online
The United States is threatening to block a $1.9 billion (£1.2 billion) emergency loan to Sri Lanka from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) because of the treatment of civilians caught in the conflict with the Tamil Tiger rebels, according to ...
A long, slow descent into hell guardian.co.uk
UN: Without a cease-fire, Sri Lankan civilians remain in dangerous ... Xinhua
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US House passes "hate crime" bill that Bush opposed - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 6:08 pm



SheWired
US House passes "hate crime" bill that Bush opposed
Reuters
By Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led US House of Representatives Wednesday approved an expansion of federal "hate crime" laws -- an effort that former Republican President George W. Bush had opposed.
Hating Hate Crimes Bill New York Daily News
Herger votes against classifying violence to gays as hate crime Record-Searchlight
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Taliban Threatens More Violence in Afghanistan - Voice of America
April 29, 2009 at 5:47 pm



New Zealand Herald
Taliban Threatens More Violence in Afghanistan
Voice of America
By VOA News A top Taliban commander warned Wednesday that militants will carry out a wave of ambushes, suicide attacks and bombings in a new offensive against international troops.
Poppies a Target in Fight Against Taliban New York Times
Obama welcomes Australia's decision to increase troops to Afghanistan Xinhua
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Muslims get long sentences for US Army base plot - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 5:03 pm



Voice of America
Muslims get long sentences for US Army base plot
Reuters
PHILADELPHIA, April 29 (Reuters) - Two Muslim men convicted of plotting to kill soldiers at a US Army base received long prison sentences on Wednesday for a plan prosecutors said was inspired by holy war against the United States.
4 life terms, 1 33-year sentence in Fort Dix case The Associated Press
Two More Defendants Sentenced in US Army Base Plot Voice of America
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Magic's Howard suspended for elbow, will miss Game 6 - USA Today
April 29, 2009 at 4:06 pm



TVNZ
Magic's Howard suspended for elbow, will miss Game 6
USA Today
By John Raoux, AP By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Orlando center Dwight Howard's elbows ended up sidelining two Magic players for Game 6 against Philadelphia on Thursday.
Howard Suspended For Game 6 ESPN
Magic's Dwight Howard suspended for Game 6 of Sixers series Orlando Sentinel
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Verizon Possibly Playing Microsoft Against Apple For Phone Deal - PC World
April 29, 2009 at 4:04 pm



Ars Technica
Verizon Possibly Playing Microsoft Against Apple For Phone Deal
PC World
Is it really a surprise that, right after the rumors of AT&T and Verizon pairing off start hitting the news (again), suddenly Microsoft enters the picture?
'iPhone lite' and the business of world domination Register
Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone InformationWeek
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Vote on BofA CEO Lewis too close to call - Bizjournals.com
April 29, 2009 at 1:50 pm



guardian.co.uk
Vote on BofA CEO Lewis too close to call
Bizjournals.com
Shareholder voting on Bank of America Corp.'s 18 directors and eight shareholder proposals has closed. Preliminary results show a shareholder resolution on keeping CEO Kenneth Lewis as chairman is too close to call.
US Lawmakers Want Answers On Bank of America Issue CNNMoney.com
BofA Will Count 'Broker Votes' In Annual Proxy Wall Street Journal
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Dendreon Surges on Cancer Data After Trading Resumes - Bloomberg
April 29, 2009 at 1:40 pm



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Dendreon Surges on Cancer Data After Trading Resumes
Bloomberg
By Lisa Rapaport and Edgar Ortega April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Dendreon Corp. more than doubled in market value, wiping out yesterday's 45 percent plunge that caused a trading halt before the biotechnology company said its lead drug candidate worked against ...
Dendreon Drug Clears Difficult Hurdle, But Others Remain Wall Street Journal
Brokers upgrade Dendreon on cancer vaccine data Reuters
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Chrysler CEO Says Company Closer to Qualifying for Federal Funds - Washington Post
April 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm



BBC News
Chrysler CEO Says Company Closer to Qualifying for Federal Funds
Washington Post
By Kendra Marr With just one day left before its government-imposed deadline, Chrysler chief executive Robert Nardelli said the company is making progress in its meeting restructuring requirements.
Video: Deal offered to Chrysler WISH TV
Chrysler Union Members Start Voting;Accord Likely To Pass Wall Street Journal
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Tyra Banks testifies at trial of accused stalker - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 1:35 pm



E! Online
Tyra Banks testifies at trial of accused stalker
Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - TV host and ex-supermodel Tyra Banks faced her accused stalker in a New York court on Wednesday, saying she fears for her safety since the man allegedly threatened her assistant and contacted her show.
Tyra Banks Takes Stand in Stalker Case People Magazine
Tyra Banks faces her stalker, Brady Green, for first time as she ... New York Daily News
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Taliban kidnap dozens of Pakistani security forces - The Associated Press
April 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm



guardian.co.uk
Taliban kidnap dozens of Pakistani security forces
The Associated Press
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani airstrikes killed dozens of Taliban fighters in a fierce struggle to drive them from a district near the capital, while the militants took over police stations and kidnapped more than 50 security forces, the army said ...
Video: Taliban On The Defense CBS
Pakistan Reports Gains Against Militants Voice of America
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Swine flu forces Texas HS officials to halt sports - The Associated Press
April 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm



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Swine flu forces Texas HS officials to halt sports
The Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas officials postponed all public high school athletic and academic competitions on Wednesday until May 11 because of the swine flu outbreak.
Swine flu outbreak shuts down prep sports in Texas USA Today
UIL competition on hold because of swine flu Dallas Morning News
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When It Comes to Drugs, Derby Owners Fall Silent - New York Times
April 29, 2009 at 1:28 pm



MiamiHerald.com
When It Comes to Drugs, Derby Owners Fall Silent
New York Times
"We've got to quit giving these horses drugs they do not need, and show the public that we are serious about cleaning this sport up," owner Rick Porter said.
I Want Revenge favored for 135th Kentucky Derby Sports Network
I Want Revenge made early Kentucky Derby favorite The Associated Press
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'Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone - InformationWeek
April 29, 2009 at 1:27 pm



Ars Technica
'Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone
InformationWeek
The company denies recent reports that it is working on a "ZunePhone" for Verizon Wireless, and it will focus on upcoming Windows Mobile upgrades.
Microsoft: We're Still Not Making a Phone PC Magazine
Apple rumor season: High on speculation, low on details TG Daily
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House Passes Budget Plan Endorsing Obama Goals - Washington Post
April 29, 2009 at 1:23 pm



Boston Globe
House Passes Budget Plan Endorsing Obama Goals
Washington Post
By Perry Bacon Jr. The House today passed a $3.5 trillion budget outline that lays the groundwork for President Obama's ambitious initiatives on health care and education.
House approves compromise budget blueprint Reuters
House Approves Budget Plan New York Times
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Beyond Specter, Republicans have a steep hill to climb - Christian Science Monitor
April 29, 2009 at 1:22 pm



New York Times
Beyond Specter, Republicans have a steep hill to climb
Christian Science Monitor
By John J. Pitney and Jr. Claremont, Calif. - Arlen Specter is out of the GOP, Democrats are up on Capitol Hill, and Republicans are down in the dumps.
Video: Specter Shocks Capitol Hill, Becomes a Dem The Associated Press
Analysis: GOP learning to be opposition party CNN
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US 1st-quarter GDP tumbles on inventories, exports - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 1:16 pm



MSN Indonesia
US 1st-quarter GDP tumbles on inventories, exports
Reuters
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The US economy contracted at a surprisingly steep 6.1 percent rate in the first quarter, dragged down by a record plunge in business inventories and a slump in exports, data showed on Wednesday.
Silver lining of shrinking economy: consumer spending up Christian Science Monitor
US Economy: GDP Shrinks in Worst Slump in 50 Years Bloomberg
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'Safe' climate means 'no to coal' - BBC News
April 29, 2009 at 1:16 pm



Earthtimes (press release)
'Safe' climate means 'no to coal'
BBC News
By Richard Black About three-quarters of the world's fossil fuel reserves must be left unused if society is to avoid dangerous climate change, scientists warn.
Study: World can 'safely' burn only 25% of remaining oil, coal USA Today
A limit for carbon emissions: 1 trillion metric tons Science News
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Rihanna's Leaked Photo May Plug Up Chris Brown Case - E! Online
April 29, 2009 at 1:14 pm



China Daily
Rihanna's Leaked Photo May Plug Up Chris Brown Case
E! Online
AP Photo/ Bob Chamberlin; Larry Busacca/Getty Images Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg today set a preliminary hearing for May 28 on Brown's double felony case, the result of Geragos pushing for as late a court date as possible to allow ...
Chris Brown Reportedly Not Appearing In Court Today MTV.com
Rihanna to get jewelry back in Chris Brown assault case Los Angeles Times
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Baghdad car bombings kill at least 41 - Los Angeles Times
April 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm



Voice of America
Baghdad car bombings kill at least 41
Los Angeles Times
The two almost simultaneous attacks target the Shiite enclave of Sadr City. They raise concerns about a new wave of violence. By Liz Sly and Saif Hameed Reporting from Baghdad -- Two almost simultaneous car bombs today in Baghdad's Sadr City ...
Over 40 killed in twin car bombs in Baghdad Reuters
Bombings in Iraq kill at least 50 CNN
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Google Defends Online Book Deal - PC Magazine
April 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm



guardian.co.uk
Google Defends Online Book Deal
PC Magazine
by Chloe Albanesius Amidst reports that the Department of Justice is investigating Google's online book deal, Google on Wednesday defended the settlement and argued that it will expand access to select titles.
Google Book Deal Targeted by Justice Department eWeek
Google Book Search Deal Probed By Justice Department BusinessWeek
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Olympians Caught Doping Are Named - New York Times
April 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm



CBC.ca
Olympians Caught Doping Are Named
New York Times
By JULIET MACUR Two Olympic medalists - one gold and one silver - from the Beijing Games had eight fleeting months to celebrate their performances last summer.
Weightlifting fed. confirms 1 doping positive USA Today
Jamaican, US track athletes not among new dopers Chicago Tribune
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Parkinson sworn in as Kansas governor - Bizjournals.com
April 29, 2009 at 1:05 pm



Boston Globe
Parkinson sworn in as Kansas governor
Bizjournals.com
New Gov. Mark Parkinson struck an optimistic tone Tuesday after being sworn in as Kansas' 45th governor - replacing Kathleen Sebelius, who was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Video: AP Top Stories The Associated Press
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Time Warner Is Moving Closer to AOL Spin Off - New York Times
April 29, 2009 at 12:55 pm



Reuters
Time Warner Is Moving Closer to AOL Spin Off
New York Times
By TIM ARANGO Time Warner is inching closer to an untangling of what many consider one of the worst mergers in American corporate history.
Time Warner Cable shares rise 8% MarketWatch
Time Warner considers AOL spin-off Bizjournals.com
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Vick to be confined to Hampton home - ESPN
April 29, 2009 at 12:53 pm



The Southern Ledger
Vick to be confined to Hampton home
ESPN
By Kelly Naqi Michael Vick will be released from federal prison camp in Leavenworth, Kan., to serve out the rest of his sentence in home confinement on May 20, Herb Hoelter, a member of Vick's defense team, and another source with knowledge of the ...
Lawyer: Michael Vick headed for home confinement May 20 USA Today
Albany pulls $200 + bonus offer to Vick United Press International
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Sri Lanka rejects EU call for truce - Aljazeera.net
April 29, 2009 at 12:46 pm



guardian.co.uk
Sri Lanka rejects EU call for truce
Aljazeera.net
The foreign ministers of Britain and France have said they were unsuccessful in persuading Sri Lanka to call a truce with Tamil fighters to allow humanitarian aid into the conflict zone.
Sri Lanka rejects growing calls for cease-fire Christian Science Monitor
Miliband urges Sri Lanka to call truce with Tamil Tigers guardian.co.uk
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Poppies a Target in Fight Against Taliban - New York Times
April 29, 2009 at 12:37 pm



Telegraph.co.uk
Poppies a Target in Fight Against Taliban
New York Times
By DEXTER FILKINS ZANGABAD, Afghanistan - American commanders are planning to cut off the Taliban's main source of money, the country's multimillion-dollar opium crop, by pouring thousands of troops into the three provinces that bankroll much of the ...
Taliban vow to meet US-led surge with violence against Karzai ... guardian.co.uk
Afghan Taliban leader warns of new offensive Washington Post
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US confirmed swine flu total rises to 91: CDC - Reuters
April 29, 2009 at 12:35 pm



Times Online
US confirmed swine flu total rises to 91: CDC
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US health officials confirmed a total of 91 human cases of H1N1 swine flu across the country on Tuesday. "We're reporting 91 confirmed cases in the United States," Dr.
Video: Swine flu death KXAN.com
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'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' is a 'superhero fiasco' - New York Daily News
April 29, 2009 at 12:19 pm



Sydney Morning Herald
'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' is a 'superhero fiasco'
New York Daily News
The clawed mutant battles his brother. With Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber. (1:48) PG-13: Comic-book violence. At area theaters. The signature moment รข€" done four times!
Film Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine Hollywood Reporter
Hugh Jackman struts his stuff at 'Wolverine' screening USA Today
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Many New Twitter Users Not Coming Back for More - PC Magazine
April 29, 2009 at 12:16 pm



Telegraph.co.uk
Many New Twitter Users Not Coming Back for More
PC Magazine
by Chloe Albanesius Oprah's appearance on Twitter may have helped boost the site's traffic by 24 percent, but not all of the new "Twitters" that flocked to the site are becoming repeat customers.
Loyalty Problems: Twitter Glitter Wears Off Quickly ChannelWeb
Twitter quitters are fleeing the site in droves Computerworld
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