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Obama, GOP leaders lay down markers on budget deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking little time to celebrate, President Barack Obama is setting out to leverage his re-election into legislative success in an upcoming showdown with congressional Republicans over taxes, deficits and the impending “fiscal cliff.” House Speaker John Boehner…
New storm bears down on Sandy-battered NYC, NJ
NEW YORK (AP) — A nor’easter blustered into New York and New Jersey on Wednesday with rain and wet snow, plunging homes right back into darkness, stopping commuter trains again and inflicting another round of misery on thousands of people…
Apple shares down 20 per cent from peak
Investor sentiment around the technology company has changed since the launch of the iPhone 5 as the group’s stock closes at a five-month low
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Greek strike shuts down country
The nation of Greece comes to a screeching halt again for two days starting Tuesday.
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Knicks again drain 3-pointers to down 76ers
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, J.R. Smith had 20, and the New York Knicks rode another big 3-point shooting performance to a 100-84 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in the opener of home-and-home series.
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Greek rail system shut down by strike
Subway and suburban rail services in Athens halted as workers protest against deeper government austerity measures.
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Wall Street re-opens after shut down
US equity markets opened higher after being shut down for two consecutive days in the aftermath of the hurricane Sandy
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European losses weigh down GM profits
Carmaker reports strong US results that beat analysts’ forecasts and says it will make .6bn contribution to its pension plan
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Top Apple exec steps down
Scott Forstall, one of the most visible faces of Apple in the wake of Steve Jobs’ death, is leaving the company in a surprise shakeup at the head of Apple’ ranks.
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Mavs waive suspended guard West, down to 15
The Dallas Mavericks waived suspended guard Delonte West on Monday to trim their roster to the mandated 15-player limit.
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Embattled IndyCar CEO Bernard steps down
Randy Bernard has stepped down as CEO of IndyCar.
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SpaceX Dragon splashes down in Pacific
The SpaceX Dragon has splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a three-week flight to the International Space Station, completing the first commercial cargo mission to Earth’s orbit, NASA announced Sunday.
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New York subway to shut down as Sandy nears
The subway in the city that never sleeps will stop running tonight as the hurricane barrels its way north along the East Coast.
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Berlusconi threatens to bring down Monti government
ROME (Reuters) – Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Saturday his centre-right bloc may withdraw its support from the government of Mario Monti, a move that could throw Italy into political chaos ahead of next April’s national elections.
BAE’s Olver could step down at AGM
Leading investors say they expect chairman to go early, and have been told he will look for a successor over next three months
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Hurricane Sandy bears down on US
Hurricane Sandy sweeps north over the Bahamas towards the US, having killed some 20 people as it tore through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.
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Anglo American chief to step down
Cynthia Carroll is to step down as chief executive of Anglo American, the mining group that has been hit by a series of strikes at its South African operations
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Aggreko shares down after profit warning
Generator provider is latest UK industrial group to disappoint, despite strong revenue growth and leading role supplying London Olympics
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Appeals court strikes down Defense of Marriage Act
A federal appeals court in New York today became the nation’s second to deem the Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriages, unconstitutional.
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Armstrong steps down from charity
The cyclist star steps down from Livestrong cancer charity and Nike ends his contract over doping allegations.
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