Breaking: Obama wins Nebraska

Sat., February 9, 2008

Obama wins Nebraska

Senator Barack Obama defeated Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in caucuses
in Nebraska and led in Washington on Saturday night, hoping to chip away
at her delegate lead in the race for the Democratic presidential
nomination. The two rivals also contested a Louisiana primary.

Barack Obama wins Louisiana Democratic caucuses

Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 22:11:03 -0500

Barack Obama wins Louisiana Democratic caucuses.

Huckabee Wins Kansas Republican Caucuses

Breaking News
February 9, 2008

Huckabee Wins Kansas Republican Caucuses

Mike Huckabee has won the GOP caucuses in Kansas, on a day that John
McCain hopes to move closer to the GOP nomination. Sens. Barack Obama
and Hillary Rodham Clinton competed for Democratic convention delegates
across three states. 
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U.S.

Nebraska: Electric Chair Is "Torture"

The state's Supreme Court has declared that electrocution, Nebraska's
sole means of execution, is unconstitutional, violating a ban on cruel
or unusual punishment.
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World

25 Dead In Pakistan Election Rally Bombing

Benazir Bhutto's husband urged Pakistanis to help "save" the country in
a charged speech to about 100,000 supporters. Elsewhere, a bomb exploded
at a rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing 25, and police clashed with
protesting lawyers. 
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Politics

Huckabee's Link To TV Preacher Questioned

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's character is in the
spotlight after revelations that his campaign has benefited financially
from its connection to Kenneth Copeland, a televangelist under an
ethical cloud. 
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Health

White Bead In Wheat Bread's Clothing

Not all brown bread is good for you; some is just white bread with
coloring. On The Saturday Early Show, Dr. Mallika Marshall explains how
to tell them apart. 
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SciTech

Atlantis Docks With Space Station

The space shuttle Atlantis docked with the international space station,
delivering Europe's $2 billion research lab after years of delay, after
performing a giant backflip allowing NASA to take a close look at its
thermal shield. 
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Business

Yahoo Said To Reject Microsoft Bid

Yahoo Inc.'s board plans to reject Microsoft Corp.'s bid to buy the
Internet pioneer, The Wall Street Jornal reported. Board members
concluded the unsolicited $44.6 billion offer massively undervalues the
Web giant. 
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Entertainment

Tentative Deal Reached In Writers' Strike

A tentative agreement between striking writers and Hollywood studios has
been reached, as a 3-month-old walkout appeared near a close, union
leaders announced.
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Opinion

Republicans Still Have Disdain For McCain

In the wake of Mitt Romney's campaiagn withdrawal, Sen. John McCain
takes the position as the GOP front-runner; however, National Review
Online reports that his liberal undertones still turn off fellow
Republicans.

Markets Friday, 2/8/2008

Friday, 2/8/2008
| Dow : 12182.13 down 64.87

| S & P : 1331.29 down 5.62

| NASDAQ: 2304.85 up 11.82

| Bond (10Y): 3.64%, 98.81

MARKETS:
Tough week on Wall Street
A rough week for investors ends with mixed results as the Dow continues
to fall on credit market woes and the Nasdaq manages slim gains thanks
to Amazon.com.

No obstacles seen in way of more Fed rate cuts

Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:06:10 (GMT)

No obstacles seen in way of more Fed rate cuts

WASHINGTON
Nothing is standing in the way of further interest rate cuts by the
Federal Reserve Board, Fed watchers said Friday.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks end with weekly declines as commodities
soar

U.S. stocks skid to weekly losses as the price of oil and other
commodities soared, sparking concern about inflation and an already
slowing economy.

Outside the Box: Microsoft has to sidestep many landmines in Yahoo deal

History suggests that Microsoft Corp.'s acquisition of Yahoo Inc.
would be a killer flop, unless Microsoft can sidestep landmines that
have destroyed similar deals.

G7 expected to focus on regulation rather than stimulus

Turbulent financial markets, a potential U.S. recession and fears of a
widening credit crunch will give finance ministers and central bankers
from the Group of Seven industrial nations plenty to talk about when
they meet Saturday in Tokyo.

Stocks end lower Friday. Early optimism on news of a big buyback from Amazon is overtaken by inflation fear.

Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:02:08 -0500

Stocks end lower Friday. Early optimism on news of a big buyback from
Amazon is overtaken by inflation fear.

U.S. stocks rise as Amazon.com's buyback plan lifts Nasdaq

Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:01:08 (GMT)

U.S. stocks rise as Amazon.com's buyback plan lifts Nasdaq

U.S. stocks turn mildly higher, led by the recently beat-up technology
sector, which was lifted in part by online retailer Amazon.com Inc.'s
buyback plan.

G7 expected to focus on regulation rather than stimulus

Turbulent financial markets, a potential U.S. recession and fears of a
widening credit crunch will give finance ministers and central bankers
from the Group of Seven industrial nations plenty to talk about when
they meet Saturday in Tokyo.

MBIA's shares gain as $1 billion share offering is priced

Troubled bond insurer MBIA Inc. increased by 33% its planned
common-stock offering to $1 billion, pricing the shares to be sold at
$12.15 each. The pricing, announced late Thursday, sent MBIA's shares
down more than 10% in pre-open trading Friday on dilution fears, but
they clawed back into the black as analysts suggested the move could
help the company keep a top-of-line credit rating.

Breaking News: Congress OKs economic stimulus plan

Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:05:53 -0600

WASHINGTON - Facing the prospect of an election-year recession, Congress
passed an economic stimulus plan Thursday that rushes rebates of $600 to
$1,200 to most taxpayers and $300 checks to disabled veterans, the
elderly and other low-income people. President Bush indicated he would
sign the measure.

MarketsThursday, 02/7/2008

Thursday, 2/7/2008

| Dow : 12247.00 up 46.90

| S & P : 1336.91 up 10.46

| NASDAQ: 2293.03 up 14.28

| Bond (10Y): 3.77%, 97.75

MARKETS:
Stocks rally, breaking losing streak
Wall Street ends a choppy session higher as investors fight back after a
3-session losing streak.

U.S. stocks snap three-session losing streak

U.S. stocks snap three-session losing streak

U.S. stocks close higher for the first time this week after bargain
hunters repeal earlier declines fueled by anemic retail sales and Cisco
Systems Inc.'s disappointing forecast.

Conservatives grudgingly hear McCain's message

WASHINGTON
John McCain may look, talk and act conservative. But is he conservative
enough for, well, conservatives?

Clock is ticking on Yahoo's board

The board of directors of Yahoo Inc. may not be facing a formal deadline
to decide on Microsoft Corp.'s buyout offer -- but the group still has a
limited window of time to work with.

S&P plans changes to ratings; Cuomo calls it 'window dressing'

Standard & Poor proposes changing the way it comes up with ratings on
Thursday after the mortgage crisis exposed flaws in the current system.
Rivals Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings unveiled similar
plans this week.

Microsoft, Yahoo bankers eye $1 billion payday

Many Yahoo shareholders stand to make a nice chunk of change from a
proposed buyout by Microsoft, but the companies' bankers may be the
real winners, divvying up more than a $1 billion and burnishing
reputations by playing in the biggest game in town.

Breaking: Senate passes economic stimulus bill

Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:14:43 -0800
BREAKING NEWS
Economic Stimulus Bill on its way to President Bush Soon

The Senate passed an economic rescue plan Thursday that would speed $600
to $1,200 in rebates to most taxpayers and $300 checks to low-income
people, including disabled veterans and the elderly.

Senators OK Stimulus Plan Compromise

Breaking News
February 7, 2008
Senators OK Stimulus Plan Compromise

Senate Republicans and Democrats agreed to add rebates for 20 million
seniors and 250,000 disabled veterans to a House-passed economic aid
package, ending a partisan stalemate over the plan. 

Stocks inch higher in a fight between bulls and bears as Wall Street narrowly dodges a fourth-straight losing day.

Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:02:24 -0500

Stocks inch higher in a fight between bulls and bears as Wall Street
narrowly dodges a fourth-straight losing day.

Bank of England cuts key rate a quarter-point to 5.25% as 'global disruptions' continue

Date: 7 FEB 2008 12:05:50 GMT
BULLETIN »
Bank of England cuts key rate a quarter-point to 5.25% as 'global
disruptions' continue
2/7/2008 7:03:14 AM

Breaking News Thu., February 7, 2008

Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:32:17 -0800 (PST)
Breaking News

FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOV. MITT ROMNEY WILL DROP OUT OF THE REPUBLICAN
PRESIDENTIAL RACE.

U.S. stocks try to shake off losses after three days of declines

Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:01:13 (GMT)

U.S. stocks try to shake off losses after three days of declines

U.S. stocks extend losses into a fourth day, with Wal-Mart and other
retailers reporting anemic sales and Cisco Systems' cautious outlook
advancing the view of an economic slowdown.

Cisco shares take another hit on disappointing forecast

Cisco Systems Inc. sees its already depressed stock take another hit
Thursday morning after the networking giant issued a disappointing sales
forecast for the current quarter, citing worries about the slowing
economy.

January retail-sales numbers worse than grim forecasts

With few exceptions, it is a miserable start to 2008 for U.S. retailers:
Many of the biggest names in the sector on Thursday posted January sales
numbers that were even worse than already-grim Wall Street forecasts.

MBIA selling new shares to raise $750 mln; bolsters loss reserves

MBIA Inc. says it plans to raise $750 million selling new shares to prop
up its struggling bond insurance business.

Economic Report: U.S. initial jobless claims reverse course, off 22,000

WASHINGTON
Initial jobless claims dropped in the week ended Feb. 2, reversing
course after rocketing higher a week earlier -- a spike that added to
concerns about the nation's economy.

Wal-Mart January sales come in weaker than expected, sending stock futures lower.

Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 07:32:08 -0500

Wal-Mart January sales come in weaker than expected, sending stock
futures lower.

Obama, Clinton Both Tout Electability

Breaking News
February 7, 2008

Politics

Obama, Clinton Both Tout Electability

Barack Obama said he offers the party its best hope of winning the White
House this fall. Hillary Clinton countered that she did. 
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"Now It's Hell"

The deadly winter tornadoes that hit the South flattened entire blocks,
smashed warehouses and sent tractor-trailers flying. Houses were reduced
to splintered piles of lumber. Some looked like life-size dollhouses,
their walls sheared away. 
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U.S.

Federal Aid Promised ToTornado-Hit States

Federal and state emergency teams poured into areas hardest-hit by
deadly tornadoes that pounded across the southeastern U.S., as officials
surveyed damage and emergency crews struggled to help victims. 
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World

Pakistan Arrests 2 More Bhutto Suspects

Pakistani authorities say they've arrested two more suspects men in the
murder of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. Two suspects were already
being held in the investigation, the exact nature of which remains a
source of debate. 
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Health

Drug Mix May Tame Diabetes Heart Risk

Blood pressure and cholesterol drugs, taken with blood sugar drugs, may
cut heart risks and death risk in type 2 diabetes, a Danish study
shows. 
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SciTech

Yahoo Still Looking To Avoid Takeover

Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Jerry Yang told employees that the struggling
Internet pioneer is still examining ways to avoid a takeover by rival
Microsoft Corp. 
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Business

Rust Belt Fights Glut Of Abandoned Houses

Rust Belt cities, already beaten down by a miserable economy before
foreclosures began spiraling nationally, are moving to cut the number of
houses left vacant when the mortgage can't be paid.
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Entertainment

Britney's Parents Say Her Life Is At Risk

Britney Spears' parents said the pop star's life is at risk after she
was released from the hospital over the recommendation of her treating
psychiatrist.
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Opinion

The Death Of Late 20th Century Politics?

CBSNews.com's Dick Meyer says it's worth pondering for a moment what the
prospect of a presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain
would say about the United States of America - he believes it would say
something very nice. 

U.S. initial jobless claims trend modestly lower, off 22,000, in latest week

Date: 7 FEB 2008 13:49:14 GMT

BULLETIN
U.S. initial jobless claims trend modestly lower, off 22,000, in latest
week
2/7/2008 8:31:43 AM

Home sales and prices expected to fall in 2008 - second straight year of declines, Realtors say.

Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:02:17 -0500

Home sales and prices expected to fall in 2008 - second straight year of
declines, Realtors say.

BULLETIN
U.S. mortgage rates inching lower in February
2/7/2008 10:12:26 AM

Markets Wednesday, 02/6/2008

Wednesday, 2/6/2008

| Dow : 12200.10 down 65.03

| S & P : 1326.45 down 10.19

| NASDAQ: 2278.75 down 30.82

| Bond (10Y): 3.60%, 105.22

MARKETS:
Inflation talk spooks markets
Major indexes turn negative after rallying early in the session. Fed
official's remarks, Macy's woes overshadow upbeat productivity report.

Cisco meets expectations for January quarter

Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:06:08 (GMT)

Cisco meets expectations for January quarter

Cisco Systems Inc. reports that earnings grew more than 10% for the
January quarter, meeting Wall Street's estimates.

Macy's takes new stab at jumping sales

CHICAGO
Macy's Inc., struggling to shore up sales and profits, said Wednesday it
will cut some 2,550 jobs as part of a widespread reorganization aimed at
trimming as much as $100 million in costs and consolidating regional
divisions.

Could Yahoo thwart Microsoft by outsourcing search?

Faced with Microsoft's $44.6 billion "bear hug" offer, Yahoo may
be considering a move to hand control of its troubled search-advertising
business to Google.

The Fed: Plosser warns against 'damn the torpedoes' rate policy

An overly aggressive rate-easing campaign by the Federal Reserve would
only fuel higher inflation down the road, Fed President Charles Plosser
says.
Outside the Box: Brokered Democratic convention would be a party
headache

With the fight for the Democratic nomination still unresolved, more talk
is circulating about the possibility that the contest could continue to
the convention this August.

Behind The Clinton-Obama Draw

Breaking News
February 6, 2008
Twisters Kill Dozens In South

Tornadoes across four Southern states tore through homes, ripped the
roof off a shopping mall and blew apart warehouses in a rare spasm of
violent winter weather that killed at least 50 people and injured dozens
more. 
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U.S.

Bush Vows To Veto Surveillance Bill

President Bush threatened a veto in the debate to update terrorist
surveillance laws, assailing Democratic plans to deny protection from
lawsuits for telecommunications providers that let the government spy on
U.S. residents after 9/11. 
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World

U.N.: Bumper Afghan Opium Crop This Year

A U.N. report says opium cultivation in rebel-controlled areas in
southern and southwestern Afghanistan is expected to grow this year,
while the World Bank says the world needs to invest more to lure farmers
away from the booming crop. 
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Politics

Behind The Clinton-Obama Draw

Voters split their support nearly equally between Hillary Clinton and
Barak Obama in Democratic primaries on Super Tuesday. Obama did well
among blacks and young voters, while Clinton won the support of Latinos,
white women and the elderly.
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Health

Diabetes Patients Deaths Stunts Study

An unexpected number of deaths among patients receiving intense therapy
to lower their blood sugar forced the National Institutes of Health to
abruptly cut short part of a major study on diabetes and heart
disease. 
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SciTech

Embryo Created From DNA Of 2 Women, 1 Man

British scientists say they have created human embryos containing DNA
from two women and a man in a procedure that researchers hope might be
used one day to produce embryos free of inherited diseases.
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Opinion

Democratic Voters Energized Yet Divided

On Super Tuesday, over three million more voters turned out in
Democratic primaries than in GOP contests, and this widespread
mobilization reflects voter energy - and the continuing division between
the Dem. candidates, The Nation opines.

Wall Street, after staying above water most of the day, sinks after a Fed governor makes cautionary remarks on inflation.

Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:01:05 -0500

Wall Street, after staying above water most of the day, sinks after a
Fed governor makes cautionary remarks on inflation.

U.S. stocks rebound after Tuesday's steep decline

Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:01:13 (GMT)

U.S. stocks rebound after Tuesday's steep decline

U.S. stocks are trading slightly higher, bouncing back from the
market's largest plunge in nearly a year, after the government says
productivity grew more than expected and Walt Disney Co.'s earnings
surpass estimates.

Yahoo CEO says no decision yet on Microsoft bid

SAN FRANCISCO
Yahoo Inc.'s board has yet to decide on Microsoft Corp.'s $44.6 billion
bid, but the directors are "evaluating a wide range of potential
strategic alternatives in what is a complex and evolving landscape," CEO
Jerry Yang told employees Wednesday.

Super Tuesday's outcome leaves questions unanswered.

Disney profit drops on year-ago gain, but tops estimates

Walt Disney Co.'s first-quarter profit falls 27% compared with a year
ago, which includes a gain from sales of its interests in E!
Entertainment and Us Weekly, but its latest results easily surpass most
analysts' expectations.

Time Warner's fourth-quarter net profit drops 41%

Time Warner's fourth-quarter net income fell 41% in the face of the
media and entertainment giant generating modestly higher revenue,
financial results showed Wednesday. The results marked the first for
Time Warner since Jeff Bewkes took over from Dick Parsons as CEO.
Fourth-quarter net income was $1.03 billion, or 28 cents a share, down
from $1.75 billion, or 44 cents, earned in the final three months of
2006. Both adjusted profit and revenue were on the mark or nearly so for
the latest quarter, according to the consensus of estimates compiled by
Thomson Financial.

Breaking News Wed., February 6, 2008

Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 07:45:27 -0800 (PST)
Breaking News

ACTOR HEATH LEDGER DIED OF AN ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE, THE RESULT OF ACUTE
INTOXICATION OF THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, ACCORDING
THE NEW YORK CITY'S MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE

Oil prices retreat after big increase in crude inventories.

Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:33:06 -0500

Oil prices retreat after big increase in crude inventories.

Productivity rose a more-than-expected 1.8% in the fourth quarter, Dow Jones reports.

Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:34:04 -0500

Productivity rose a more-than-expected 1.8% in the fourth quarter, Dow
Jones reports.

Asian markets plunge; Nikkei closes down 4.7%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ends 5.4% lower

Date: 6 FEB 2008 06:13:39 GMT

BULLETIN »
Asian markets plunge; Nikkei closes down 4.7%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng
ends 5.4% lower
2/6/2008 1:12:06 AM

Breaking News: AP reports Clinton wins California

Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:35:30 -0600

LOS ANGELES (AP); Hillary Rodham Clinton won the Democratic presidential
primary in
California, a state closely identified with her husband's eight-year
presidency.

Breaking News: Clinton wins Mo. as polls close in Calif.

Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:11:46 -0600

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton secured Missouri as she and Sen. Barack
Obama continued their historic fight for delegates in Democratic
primaries and caucuses across the USA. Meanwhile, polls in the
delegate-rich state of California have just closed.

Breaking News: Clinton, Obama battle for Dems; McCain wins delegate prizes

Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:12:42 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. John McCain won a string of primaries along the
East Coast and in Illinois Tuesday night, reaching for command of the
race for the Republican presidential nomination. Hillary Rodham Clinton
and Barack Obama swapped victories as they waged a nationwide struggle
for delegates in the grueling Democratic campaign.

Breaking News: AP reports McCain wins in 3 states

Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:07:16 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) - John McCain has won the Republican primaries in New
Jersey, Illinois, and Connecticut. Mitt Romney has won the GOP
primary in Massachusetts. Barack Obama has won the Democratic primary in
Illinois. Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic primary in Oklahoma.

Markets Tuesday, 02/5/2008

Tuesday, 2/5/2008

| Dow : 12265.13 down 370.03

| S & P : 1336.64 down 44.18

| NASDAQ: 2309.57 down 73.28

| Bond (10Y): 3.57%, 105.53

MARKETS:
Wall Street's worst day in 3 months
Stocks tank after an economic report and comments from a Fed official
amplify recession panic. Dow loses 370 points

Stocks tumble as data signal recession

Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:06:08 (GMT)

Stocks tumble as data signal recession

Stocks plunge, with the Dow industrials tumbling to their biggest drop
in nearly a year, after a key service sector gauge contracted in January
-- possibly signaling that the U.S. economy is already in recession.

Rex Nutting: The audacity of identity politics
Labeling voters with one word, pretending that it fully describes them,
is not only lazy, but dangerous. It can force people who might have many
things in common to think only of their differences.

Voters go to the polls on high-stakes Super Tuesday

WASHINGTON
Americans were casting votes in 24 separate primaries and caucuses on
Tuesday as the race for the Democratic nomination looked extremely tight
and Sen. John McCain held an edge in the Republican contest.

Economic Report: U.S. ISM services-sector index plunges in January

The non-manufacturing side of the U.S. economy, which had been the
firmest pillar of the economic expansion, buckles in January, new data
show. The ISM non-manufacturing index fell to a reading of 41.9% last
month, down from 54.4% in December. It was the lowest level since
October 2001. Readings below 50% indicate most firms are contracting.
Economists called it the clearest signal to date of a recession.

Apple increases memory for iPhone, iPod touch

Apple has expanded its iPhone and iPod touch product lines by adding new
devices that double the memory of the previous models.

Dow drops more than 360 points for worst one-day point loss of 2008 as weak service sector report spooks recession-wary investors.

Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:02:08 -0500

Dow drops more than 360 points for worst one-day point loss of 2008 as
weak service sector report spooks recession-wary investors.

Stocks get pummeled by economic fears as the Dow falls 300 points in afternoon trading.

Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 13:39:03 -0500

Stocks get pummeled by economic fears as the Dow falls 300 points in
afternoon trading.

Stocks slide as service-sector data signal contraction

Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:01:13 (GMT)
Stocks slide as service-sector data signal contraction

U.S. stocks trade sharply lower after the release of service-sector data
signaled contraction in January.

BP boosts dividend as weak refining performance hits profit

Oil giant BP reports weaker-than-expected earnings due to a "very
disappointing" performance from its refining business, though a sharp
increase in dividend payouts helps boost its shares.

Metals Stocks: Gold futures drop sharply on dollar strength

Gold futures drop sharply to trading below $900 an ounce, as a surge in
the U.S. dollar lowered investment demand for the precious metal.

Obama surge heightens Super Tuesday drama
WASHINGTON

An eleventh-hour surge in polls by Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. Hillary
Clinton is shaping up to make "Super Duper Tuesday" a dramatic showdown
between the contenders for the Democratic nomination, while John McCain
is handily leading his Republican rivals in a survey taken before the
24-state contest.

Australia raises interest rate to an 11-year high

The Reserve Bank of Australia raises its benchmark interest rate by a
quarter-percentage point to 7%, the highest level in more than 11 years,
to curb "significant inflation pressures," and keeps alive expectations
of further rate hikes in months ahead.

Super Tuesday Voters Hit The Polls

Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:30:01 -0500
Super Tuesday Voters Hit The Polls

Super Tuesday 2008 is the biggest primary day in U.S. history with
contests in more than 20 states. At stake are about half the delegates
who will choose a nominee at party conventions in August and September.
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U.S.

U.S. May Not Meet Iraqi Refugee Pledge

The Bush administration conceded it may not meet its goal to admit
12,000 Iraqi refugees by the end of September, although officials
stressed that remained their target. 
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World

Kenya's Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

Talks to end weeks of post-election violence in Kenya resumed on
difficult political issues, a day after rivals agreed on humanitarian
aid and a leading mediator left the team because of government
opposition. 
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Health

Sleep Disruptions May Arise With Age

Breathing problems during sleep may become more common with age, even in
healthy people, say experts at Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital. 
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SciTech

Would A Takeover Of Yahoo Matter?

Would a Microsoft-Yahoo merger level the Internet playing field by
offering a formidable opponent to Google? Or would it make no difference
at all to the prospects of innovation in the development of Web 2.0?
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Business

Ben & Jerry's Fights For Labeling Rights

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., one of the first companies to label its ice
cream as free of a synthetic hormone, is protesting a move by some
states to restrict such labeling. 

Dow industrials fall more than 200 points early Tuesday

Date: 5 FEB 2008 14:50:10 GMT

BULLETIN
Dow industrials fall more than 200 points early Tuesday
2/5/2008 9:46:35 AM

ISM nonmanufacturing index plunged in January, signaling a surprise contraction.

Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:11:03 -0500

ISM nonmanufacturing index plunged in January, signaling a surprise
contraction.

Sunday's Super Bowl Most-Watched Ever

Breaking News
February 4, 2008

Sunday's Super Bowl Most-Watched Ever

The New York Giants thrilling win over the New England Patriots was the
most-watched Super Bowl ever, with 97.5 million viewers, Nielsen Media
Research said Monday. .
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U.S.

Judge: Vick Can Keep $20M Signing Bonus

A federal judge has ruled that jailed quarterback Michael Vick can keep
nearly $20 million in bonus money he received from the Atlanta Falcons.
Vick received a 23-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to
dogfighting charges.
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World

5 Guilty Of Aiding Would-Be London Bombers

A London court Monday convicted five men of helping the failed bombers
of London's transit system in 2005 evade arrest, and sentenced them to
prison terms ranging from seven to 10 years. 
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Politics

Political Dynasties American As Apple Pie

Bush. Clinton. Bush. Clinton? While it would be extraordinary in U.S.
history for two families to occupy the Oval Office consecutively for
decades, political dynasties are as American as mudslinging and pork,
reports the Washington Post. .
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Health

Daytime Nap May Boost Memory

Daytime naps may boost memory by giving the brain a chance to
consolidate new knowledge, City University of New York researchers
report. 
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SciTech

Iran Shoots For The Stars

Iran claims to have launched a rocket carrying a research satellite into
space, but analysts have expressed doubts about previous such claims.
Regardless of exactly how far this rocket flew, Iran is making serious
moves toward the heavens. 
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Business

Google: Microsoft's Yahoo Bid "Troubling"

Google Inc. says Microsoft Corp. could use its proposed $42 billion
acquisition of Yahoo Inc. to gain illegal control over the Internet,
underscoring the online search leader's queasiness about its two biggest
rivals teaming up. 

Markets Monday, 02/4/2008

Monday, 2/4/2008

| Dow : 12635.16 down 108.03

| S & P : 1380.82 down 14.60

| NASDAQ: 2382.85 down 30.51

| Bond (10Y): 3.64%, 104.91

MARKETS:
Wall Street: After the rally, a retreat
Following a big advance last week, investors take a step back on
weakness in the financial sector and worries about the economy.
Microsoft's move for Yahoo is in focus too.

President Bush proposes $3.11 trillion spending in final budget

Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:06:10 (GMT)

President Bush proposes $3.11 trillion spending in

WASHINGTON
President Bush on Monday sent Congress a record $3.11 trillion budget
request that sees the federal deficit widening over the next two years
but projects a balanced budget by 2012.

Market Snapshot: Stocks take a breather after strong gains, financials
falter

U.S. stocks finish down Monday, with investors scaling back positions
after strong gains in four of the previous five sessions, with financial
stocks weak on back of several broker downgrades.

Major carriers seen as likely to imitate United's luggage fees

NEW YORK
Starting next spring, United Airlines will begin charging certain
domestic passengers for more than one piece of checked-in luggage to
help offset the soaring cost of jet fuel, the No. 2 U.S. carrier said
Monday.

Election Notebook: Economic worries at the top of most voters' minds,
poll finds

WASHINGTON
Worries about the economy are topping Americans' minds as the Republican
and Democratic presidential nominees head into crucial primaries or
caucuses scheduled to take place in 24 states Tuesday, a new poll
found.

Google blasts a Microsoft-Yahoo deal as hindering competition

Google Inc. attacks Microsoft Corp.'s bid to acquire Yahoo Inc. as an
attempt to extend its software monopoly to the Internet turf, drawing a
quick retort from Microsoft that the market would benefit from its
proposed merger.

CBS Poll: Clinton, Obama Tied

Breaking News
February 4, 2008

It's A New Day For The Democrats

In California and other Super Tuesday states, the Democratic candidates
are involved in a complicated chess game to maximize delegates that
bears little resemblance to their efforts in Iowa and New Hampshire.
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World

U.S. Accidentally Kills 9 Iraqi Civilians

The U.S. military says it accidentally killed nine Iraqi civilians,
including two women, in an operation to hunt down alleged al Qaeda
fighters south of Baghdad. Also, a study finds military medics are
treating a significant number of Iraqi children. 
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Politics

Is Huckabee A Factor On Super Tuesday?

Republican Mike Huckabee, who a month ago was riding high off a win in
the Iowa caucuses, appears to be a non-factor in the Super Tuesday
showdown between John McCain and Mitt Romney.
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Health

Baby Products Study Raises Safety Concerns

Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to phthalates,
chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a
small study from the journal Pediatrics suggests. 
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SciTech

Iran Shoots For The Stars

Iran claims to have launched a rocket carrying a research satellite into
space, but analysts have expressed doubts about previous such claims.
Regardless of exactly how far this rocket flew, Iran is making serious
moves toward the heavens.
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Business

Google: Microsoft's Yahoo Bid "Troubling"

Google Inc. says Microsoft Corp. could use its proposed $42 billion
acquisition of Yahoo Inc. to gain illegal control over the Internet,
underscoring the online search leader's queasiness about its two biggest
rivals teaming up. 
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Opinion

CBS Poll: Clinton, Obama Tied

With only one full day remaining until Super Tuesday, Democrats Hillary
Clinton and Barack Obama are tied nationwide and Republican John McCain
has vaulted out to a big lead, a CBS News poll finds. 

U.S. factory orders higher in December

Date: 4 FEB 2008 15:29:34 GMT

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U.S. factory orders higher in December
2/4/2008 10:02:40 AM

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BREAKING NEWS

Sun., February 3, 2008

Giants Win Super Bowl XLII

In one of the bigger sports upsets ever, the New York Giants have won
Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Arizona.

U.S. stocks dip after last week's gains

Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:01:19 (GMT)

U.S. stocks dip after last week's gains

U.S. stocks edge lower at the open Monday, with investors scaling back
positions after strong gains in four of the previous five sessions,
while several broker downgrades weigh on financial stocks.

Google blasts a Microsoft-Yahoo deal as hindering competition

Google attacks Microsoft's bid to acquire Yahoo as an attempt to extend
its software monopoly to the Internet turf, drawing a quick retort from
Microsoft that the market would benefit from its proposed merger.

Economic Report: Layoff announcements jump 69% in January

WASHINGTON
A fresh surge in financial-sector layoffs contributed to a 69% increase
in corporate job-cut announcements in January, according to the latest
tally compiled by outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas released
Monday.

Asia Markets: Shanghai rebounds strongly, leading regional market rally

Shanghai-listed shares rebound strongly to lead a regionwide rally,
after the Chinese market regulator approved the launch of two new stock
funds for the first time in several months.