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Reuters
By Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama launches several economic initiatives this week aimed at generating some desperately needed U.S. job growth and limiting predicted Democratic losses in November 2 congressional elections.Struggling to persuade Americans that his...
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Pet product company recalls nearly 75,000 bags of dog treats
CNN
A leading pet product company has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 75,000 bags of dog treats due to salmonella concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The move by Hartz Mountain Corp. came after random sample...
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NYT: Help today's homeowners or tomorrow's?
MSNBC
The unexpectedly deep plunge in home sales this summer is likely to force the Obama administration to choose between future homeowners and current ones, a predicament officials had been eager to avoid. Over the last 18 months, the...
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Afghans Move to Bail Out Kabul Bank
Wall Street Journal
KABUL—Afghanistan's government inched closer to bailing out the country's largest bank, setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars that could be used to keep Kabul Bank solvent, officials said.The move Sunday came as depositors continued to pull their...
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Erotic Services Still Found on Craigslist
ABC News
Craigslist may have self-censored the Adult Services section of its U.S. websites as of late Friday night, but ads hinting at and seeking prostitution and offering erotic massages are still appearing in a different section on the online...
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Amid economic hardship, a chance to live old dreams
Washington Post
At an audition last week at the Kennedy Center, Philip Ruxton felt as if he must have been the only nervous person in a waiting room full of seasoned pros. He paced the floor, focused on his breathing...
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Georgia town to residents: Uphold the law -- uphold your pants
CNN
The town of Dublin, Georgia, is putting saggy, baggy pants in the category of indecent exposure, with violators facing fines of up to $200.Dublin Mayor Phil Best said he plans to sign this week an amendment to the...
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