Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally (AP)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:22:25 GMT

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally (AP)
The Glendale Register - Queens NY
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally Valley Morning Star - Harlingen TX
Toyota announces another round of recalls The Morning Journal - Cleveland OH
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Stock futures climb ahead of opening

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:24:19 GMT

Stock futures climb ahead of opening
CBS - 9&10 News - Cadillac MI
Stock futures are pointing to a higher open as hopes grow the European Union will provide Greece with some support for its mounting debt burden.
European stocks up cautiously on hopes for Greece Daily Sparks Tribune - Sparks NV
Dow closes below 10,000 :European debt fears drag market. South Bend Tribune - South Bend IN
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Opel unveils restructuring plan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:22:24 GMT

Opel unveils restructuring plan
ONN.tv
General Motors Co.'s Opel unit said Tuesday that it plans to invest euro11 billion ($15 billion) through 2014 and appealed for government help as it detailed a restructuring drive that will result in about 8,300 job cuts across Europe.
Opel unveils restructuring plan Hattiesburg American - Hattiesburg MS
Opel unveils restructuring plan Daily Sparks Tribune - Sparks NV
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UN slams Haitian hospitals

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:23:50 GMT

UN slams Haitian hospitals
The Straits Times - Singapore
THE United Nations has warned that it will cut off shipments of free medicine to any Haitian hospitals that it finds are charging patients.
Protect Haitian orphans Mail Tribune - Medford OR
Turkey send medical aid to Haiti Today's Zaman
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Ukraine Election Boosts Debt Yields

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:48:42 GMT

Ukraine Election Boosts Debt Yields
ABC - WDHN 18 - Dothan AL
MOSCOW—The close-call vote between Ukrainian presidential candidates Viktor Yanukovych and Yulia Tymoshenko has boosted the risk of holding the country's debt and currency, analysts said Monday.
Ukraine Election Boosts Debt Yields The Wall Street Journal
Ukraine: Yanukovych Leads Tymoshenko 52-to-43 Percent With 18 Percent Of Votes Counted The How-To Travel Guru - CBS News
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Britain's Top Financial Regulator to Step Down

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:13:07 GMT

Britain's Top Financial Regulator to Step Down
The New York Times - New York NY
The top financial regulator in Britain announced Tuesday that he planned to step down, surprising the markets and casting doubt over the future of the Financial Services Authority as well as broader banking reform.
Sants stepping down as FSA chief ITN
Sants quits as head of FSA FT.com
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Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:24:12 GMT

Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing
Idaho State Journal - Pocatello ID
Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case _ a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.
Jackson Doctor Out On Bail, Back For April Hearing NBC - WXII 12 - Winston-Salem NC
Jackson hearing mirrors past for family Valley Morning Star - Harlingen TX
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VALENTINES DAY 2010 Perfect Proposal and Date

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:32:42 GMT

VALENTINES DAY 2010 Perfect Proposal and Date
New York Daily News - New York NY
Valentine's Day was also called St. Valentine's Day as it was a day to celebrate Saint Valentine, two martyrs of Ancient Roman times, on February 14th.
A decade of Valentine's Day movies: What's your favorite? The Seattle Times - Seattle WA
Florists prepare for Valentine's Day NBC - 22 News WWLP - Springfield MA
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WORLD WATCH 02/01/10

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:15:06 GMT

WORLD WATCH 02/01/10
The Wall Street Journal
The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised financial markets Tuesday by leaving its cash rate target unchanged at 3.75%, following an unprecedented run of three consecutive increases in late 2009, and signaling some caution about the economic outlook.
Economy: Onwards and upwards Asia Times
Sri Lanka drops plan to relax forex rules Asia Times
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Futures Recover as Dollar Weakens, Oil Gains

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:17:08 GMT

Futures Recover as Dollar Weakens, Oil Gains
FOX News
After closing below the 10000 mark yesterday, stocks were poised to recover a portion of those losses on Tuesday on reports that the European Central Bank is moving to help Greece, the epicenter of the ongoing European debt crisis.
European stocks up cautiously on hopes for Greece Boston.com - Boston MA
Trichet To Attend Thursday E.U. Meeting, Euro Up FOX News
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Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans' title

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:13:28 GMT

Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans' title
The Jackson Sun - Jackson TN
As Brees spoke, Payton sat off to the side, elbows on knees, face buried in his hands.
A dream come true The Leaf-Chronicle - Clarksville TN
Louisiana native Porter seals Super Bowl victory Lake City Reporter - Lake City FL
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Wenger hits out at media

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:58:33 GMT

Wenger hits out at media
The Independent - London - UK
Arsene Wenger today moved to put the record straight after Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack told the Arsenal manager to stop looking for excuses in the wake of defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Arsene Wenger blames media for Stamford Bridge fall-out Telegraph - London - UK
Walcott admits: we lie down in big matches The Independent - London - UK
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Super Bowl attracts record US TV audience

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:33:12 GMT

Super Bowl attracts record US TV audience
Brand Republic
According to audience ratings agency The Nielsen Company, Monday night's 44th Super Bowl between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints on CBS broke a 27-year year record, held by TV comedy Mash. The final episode MASH, screened on 28 February 1983, attracted 105.97 million viewers.
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Google airs 'Parisian Love' ad on most-watched Super Bowl The Mercury News - San Jose CA
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Trichet To Greece's Rescue?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:45:08 GMT

Trichet To Greece's Rescue?
Forbes
Europe was all abuzz with expectations for a European Union-led rescue attempt of Greece, following news on Tuesday that European Central Bank President Jean Claude Trichet was set to leave a meeting with the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney a day early to attend an informal gathering of E.U. leaders on Thursday.
UBS Returns to Profit but Clouds Linger The New York Times - New York NY
UBS: Don't Believe US Officials Have Data On 10,000 Clients FOX News
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Forward Air 4Q profit falls nearly 23 pct

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:09:29 GMT

Forward Air 4Q profit falls nearly 23 pct
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL
Forward Air Corp., which provides air freight services to cargo carriers and airlines, reported Monday that its fourth-quarter profit plunged nearly 23 percent as its sales fell 4.4 percent.
Principal Financial reports 4Q profit The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL
Qiagen 4Q profit surges on test sales, buyouts San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA
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Congressman: Murtha's Intestine Damaged In Surgery

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:44:37 GMT

Congressman: Murtha's Intestine Damaged In Surgery
TheShowBuzz
A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized.
Congressman: Murtha's Intestine Damaged In Surgery From the Road - CBS News
Congressman: Murtha's Intestine Damaged In Surgery The How-To Travel Guru - CBS News
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Japan Airlines Rejects Delta, Stays With American

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:15:21 GMT

Japan Airlines Rejects Delta, Stays With American
Kentucky Post - Covington KY
Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines.
Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American The Columbia County News-Times - Evans GA
Japan Airlines Decides to Stick With American Airlines The New York Times - New York NY
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