Could email derail a Microsoft-Yahoo deal?

Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:06:08 (GMT)
Could email derail a Microsoft-Yahoo deal?

A merger of Microsoft and Yahoo would have a curious impact on tens of
millions of Internet users: Their email accounts would eventually be
processed by a single tech behemoth.

FGIC asks to be split in two, New York regulator says

FGIC Corp., one of the largest bond insurers in the world, asks to be
split in two, possibly separating its municipal bond business from more
troubled exposures that have been hit hard by the mortgage crisis. .

Best Buy lowers full-year forecast

Leading U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy cuts its full-year earnings
forecast, citing weaker-than-expected revenue growth in January.

Metals Stocks: Platinum climbs to another high above $2,000; gold ends
lower

Gold futures rise with a boost from weakness in the U.S. dollar, as
platinum futures hit another record high on persistent worries about
supply disruptions in South Africa.

Markets Friday, 02/15/2008

Friday, 2/15/2008

| Dow : 12348.21 down 28.77

| S & P : 1349.99 up 1.13

| NASDAQ: 2321.80 down 10.74

| Bond (10Y): 3.78%, 97.66

MARKETS:
Wall Street's mixed day, up week
Wall Street weakens as investors eye weak manufacturing and consumer
sentiment reports.

U.S. stocks tally weekly gains; Dow, Nasdaq end day in red

Date: 15 FEB 2008 21:18:52 GMT

U.S. stocks tally weekly gains; Dow, Nasdaq end day in red.
2/15/2008 4:15:53 PM

Best Buy lowers full-year forecast

Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:06:03 (GMT)
Best Buy lowers full-year forecast

Leading U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy cuts its full-year earnings
forecast, citing weaker-than-expected revenue growth in January.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks fall for second day as Best Buy reduces
forecast

U.S. stocks trade lower, pressured by economic data showing a rise in
import prices and a decline in manufacturing activity in New York
state.

Futures Movers: Crude rises for third day, surpassing $96 a barrel

Crude-oil futures rise surpass $96 a barrel, extending the previous two
sessions' gains and pushing oil prices more than $9 higher than this
month's low.

Economic Report: Empire State survey takes surprise fall, retreats below
zero

LONDON
Data out from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Friday showed that
regional manufacturing activity for February fell to the weakest levels
seen in close to three years.

Buffett builds up stakes in Kraft, Glaxo
Celebrated investor Warren Buffett has accumulated minority interests in
Kraft Foods and GlaxoSmithKline.

Seven Dead In N. Illinois Campus Shooting

Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:30:02 -0500
Breaking News

Seven Dead In N. Illinois Campus Shooting

A seventh shooting victim has been confirmed dead in a massacre at
Northern Illinois University. A former student opened fire from the
stage of a lecture hall, hitting 21 people and fatally wounding six
before killing himself.
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U.S.

FEMA To Step Up Toxic Trailer Relocations

U.S. health officials are urging that Gulf Coast hurricane victims be
moved out of their government-issued trailers as quickly as possible
after tests found toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes. 
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World

Pakistan Widens Hunt For Abducted Diplomat

Pakistani security services have widened their search for kidnapped
diplomat into a dangerous tribal region, but officials admit he may
never be found. His abduction highlights security problems facing the
country just days before a crucial election. 
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Health

Cloned Meat: Is Dolly For Dinner?

Many consumers want meat produced by cloning to be easily identified as
such. Now a company based in Ireland is promoting its system for tracing
the meat of any cloned animal wherever it may go in the food supply. 
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Business

Fed Chief: Outlook Bleak, More Cuts Likely

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the economic outlook has
worsened. Speaking to the Senate Banking Committee, he signals that the
central bank is poised to continue lowering interest rates. 
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Opinion

Rice Is Right For McCain's VP

Democrats who think it's going to be a cakewalk into the White House
next November had best remember one name: Condoleezza Rice. McCain can
cause Dems angst with Rice as his vice-presidential pick, says The
Nation.

Economic data pull Dow industrials futures to loss of more than 100 points

Date: 15 FEB 2008 13:34:00 GMT

Economic data pull Dow industrials futures to loss of more than 100
points
2/15/2008 8:32:09 AM

News Alert! 5 Dead In NIU Shooting, Including Gunman

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:44:08 -0500

Northern Illinois University officials say a gunman killed 4 people
before killing himself in a lecture hall. At least 18 people were
wounded, 3 critically.

Breaking News

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:24:03 -0500

A shooting at Northern Illinois University has left at least two people
wounded, reports say. Gunman reportedly is dead.

U.S. stocks snap streak of gains; Bernanke sees slowing

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:06:03 (GMT)

U.S. stocks snap streak of gains; Bernanke sees slowing

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower after Federal Chairman Ben Bernanke
said he's been aggressive about steering the economy away from a
slowdown,

Closed-end funds may be next singed by auction-rate collapse

Auction-rate securities, once seen as safe place to park cash, are
proving to be the latest minefield for the credit market, and now
closed-end funds may blow up as well.

The Fed: Bernanke: Fed has been aggressive, stands ready to do more

As the economy moves though dangerous territory on the edge of
recession, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the central bank
is ready to cut interest rates further if fresh signs of a
weaker-than-expected economy emerge. .

Analysts doubt Yahoo-News Corp. talks will stop Microsoft

Wall Street analysts doubt that reported talks of a deal between Yahoo
and News Corp. could stop the unsolicited buyout offer from Microsoft.

Markets Thursday, 02/14/2008

Thursday, 2/14/2008

| Dow : 12376.98 down 175.26

| S & P : 1348.86 down 18.35

| NASDAQ: 2332.54 down 41.39

| Bond (10Y): 3.80%, 97.50

MARKETS:
Stocks heartbroken over economic woes
Wall Street slumps as investors react to Fed chair's economic outlook.

Stocks get decked by Bernanke's bleak economic outlook. Dow falls about 180 points, breaking a 3-day winning streak.

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:01:08 -0500

Stocks get decked by Bernanke's bleak economic outlook. Dow falls about
180 points, breaking a 3-day winning streak.

NY Gov. Spitzer: Troubled bond insurers' woes are 'spreading and threaten serious problems' beyond Wall Street.

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:04:03 -0500

NY Gov. Spitzer: Troubled bond insurers' woes are 'spreading and
threaten serious problems' beyond Wall Street.

Romney endorsing McCain

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:56:14 -0800 (PST)

Mitt Romney endorsing John McCain

Mitt Romney, John McCain's former chief rival for the Republican
presidential nomination, will endorse the Arizona senator, officials
familiar with the decision said Thursday.

Bernanke: Fed has been aggressive, stands ready to do more

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:01:04 (GMT)
Bernanke: Fed has been aggressive, stands ready to do more

As the economy moves though dangerous territory on the edge of
recession, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the central bank
is ready to cut interest rates further if fresh signs of a
weaker-than-expected economy emerge.

Analysts doubt Yahoo-News Corp. talks will stop Microsoft

Wall Street analysts doubt that reported talks of a deal between Yahoo
and News Corp. could stop the unsolicited buyout offer from Microsoft.

SEC mulling new rules for credit-raters, Cox says

The U.S. economy is on track to grow despite challenges from the housing
correction, high energy costs and turmoil in the capital markets,
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks' three-day win streak in jeopardy

U.S. stocks fall, with investors nervous during testimony by Federal
Chairman Ben Bernanke, who says he's been aggressive about steering
economy away from a slowdown.

UBS faces difficult 2008 after $13.7 bln write-down and '07 loss

LSwiss banking giant UBS on Thursday said it still has significant
exposure to the troubled U.S. mortgage market, raising fears of further
write-downs, as it confirmed a $13.7 billion charge had sent its bottom
line plunging into the red.

Obama Makes Pitch To Working Class Voters

Breaking News
February 14, 2008
U.S.

Senate Votes To Ban Waterboarding

Congress moved to prohibit the CIA from using waterboarding and other
harsh interrogation methods on terror suspects, despite President Bush's
threat to veto any measure that limits the agency's interrogation
techniques. 
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Politics

Obama Makes Pitch To Working Class Voters

Barack Obama offered a detailed prescription for the economy, answering
skeptics who contend he has not matched his inspirational talk with a
mastery of policy and targeting voters in crucial primaries ahead, the
Washington Post reports.
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Health

Blue Cross Stops Controversial Letters

Blue Cross of California quickly halted its practice of asking doctors
to report conditions it could use to cancel new patients' medical
coverage after a widespread wave of criticism. 
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Business

News Corp. May Be Yahoo's Newest Suitor

Yahoo Inc. is discussing a possible partnership with News Corp. in its
latest effort to repel Microsoft Corp. or prod its unsolicited suitor
into raising its current takeover bid, according to a person familiar
with the talks.

U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $58.8 billion in December; annual decline is first in six years.

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:33:03 -0500

U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $58.8 billion in December; annual decline
is first in six years.

Markets Wednesday, 02/13/2008

Wednesday, 2/13/2008

| Dow : 12552.24 up 178.83

| S & P : 1367.21 up 18.35

| NASDAQ: 2373.93 up 53.89

| Bond (10Y): 3.72%, 98.09

MARKETS:
Blue chips rally for 3rd session
Wall Street jumps after stronger-than-expected January retail sales
report reassures investors. Earnings from Applied Materials and
Coca-Coca top expectations.

Jan retail sales up better-than-expected 0.3%

Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:01:25 (GMT)

Jan retail sales up better-than-expected 0.3%

WASHINGTON
U.S. retail sales were better than expected in January on higher auto
and gasoline sales, providing a glimmer of light in the tough economic
environment.

Is Yahoo worth $40 a share?
Though Yahoo Inc. has formally rejected Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited
buyout offer, many expect the Web portal to eventually fall into the
clutches of the software giant -- at a higher price.

Nortel CEO sees 4G as opportunity to leapfrog rivals

BARCELONA
Nortel Networks believes the emergence of new wireless communications
technologies will give it a unique chance to get an edge on rivals,
Chief Executive Mike Zafirovski told MarketWatch in an interview on
Wednesday.

U.S. stocks ride higher on retail sales and stimulus; Nasdaq closes up more than 2%

Date: 13 FEB 2008 21:05:34 GMT

U.S. stocks ride higher on retail sales and stimulus; Nasdaq closes up
more than 2%

2/13/2008 4:03:19 PM

Breaking News: Bush signs economic stimulus bill

Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:08:09 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush signed off on a $168 billion economic
stimulus plan, calling it "a booster shot for our economy" as it
struggles through a rough patch.

U.S. stocks higher in aftermath of January's retail sales

Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:01:04 (GMT)

U.S. stocks higher in aftermath of January's retail sales

U.S. stocks gain for a third day with the technology sector leading the
way, and sentiment lifted by a surprising rebound in January retail
sales after an atrocious December that helped calm worries about the
economy.

Economic Report: Jan retail sales up better-than-expected 0.3%

WASHINGTON
U.S. retail sales were better than expected in January on higher auto
and gasoline sales, providing a glimmer of light in the tough economic
environment. .

Is Yahoo worth $40 a share?
Though Yahoo Inc. has formally rejected Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited
buyout offer, many expect the Web portal to eventually fall into the
clutches of the software giant -- at a higher price.

Venezuela halts oil sales to Exxon Mobil; little impact seen

Venezuela halted oil supplies to Exxon Mobil, the latest move by the
country's president, Hugo Chavez, in an increasingly bitter dispute over
the country's seizure of the company's stake in two oil ventures.
Analysts said the move would have little impact on the oil giant.

Nortel CEO sees 4G as opportunity to leapfrog rivals

BARCELONA
Nortel Networks believes the emergence of new wireless communications
technologies will give it a unique chance to get an edge on rivals,
Chief Executive Mike Zafirovski told MarketWatch in an interview on
Wednesday.

Dow industrials up 100 points

Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:08:03 -0500
Coca-Cola reports better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and
sales.
___________________________
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:33:08 -0500
Retail sales in January were stronger than expected, rising 0.3%.
_____________________

Dow industrials up 100 points
2/13/2008 9:33:20 AM
_____________________
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:32:08 -0500
Oil prices remain lower after weaker-than-expected crude and gasoline
supply report.

Obama Crushes Clinton In Potomac Primary

Breaking News
February 13, 2008

Obama Crushes Clinton In Potomac Primary

Democrat Barack Obama swept Tuesday's Potomac Primary, defeating Hillary
Clinton in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, all by
double-digit margins. John McCain also swept all three contests over
Mike Huckabee.
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World

Hezbollah: Israel Kills Top Terror Suspect

The Islamic militant organization Hezbollah says the Israeli government
is behind a car bomb blast in Syria that has killed a senior militant,
wanted by the U.S. for the 1985 TWA hijacking and attacks that killed
more than 200 Americans in Lebanon. 
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Health

Guard, Reserves Hit Hardest By Vet Suicide

More than half of all veterans who took their own lives after returning
from Iraq or Afghanistan were members of the National Guard or Reserves,
according to new government data that prompted activists to call for a
closer examination of the problem. 
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Entertainment

Hollywood Writers Strike Is Over

The Writers Guild of America says its members voted to end their
devastating, three-month strike that brought the entertainment industry
to a standstill. 

Writers Guild votes to end strike

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:55:34 -0800
BREAKING NEWS

Writers Guild votes to end strike

The Writers Guild of America says its members have voted to end their
strike.

McCain wins D.C.

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:47:50 -0800 (PST)
BREAKING NEWS
McCain wins D.C.

John McCain has won the Republican primary in Washington, D.C.

Breaking News: McCain, Obama win Maryland primaries

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:37:36 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama has won the Maryland Democratic
presidential primary over Hillary Rodham Clinton, adding it to his
victory in Virginia. On the Republican side, John McCain also won both
states Tuesday, and strengthened his grip on his party's nomination.

Obama, McCain win in Maryland

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:32:27 -0800 (PST)

Obama, McCain win in Maryland

John McCain and Barack Obama have won the primaries in Maryland.

Obama projected winner of D.C. primary -- networks

Date: 13 FEB 2008 01:08:18 GMT

Obama projected winner of Washington D.C. primary -- networks
2/12/2008 8:06:13 PM

Breaking News

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:33:06 -0500
Sinoam projects that John McCain will win the Virginia GOP primary.

Obama wins Virginia

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:03:13 -0800 (PST)
BREAKING NEWS
Obama wins Virginia

JHB has projected Barack Obama as the winner of the Virginia primary.

2008 U.S. Budget Deficit Bleeding Red Ink

Breaking News
February 12, 2008
Bush To Put 30-Day Freeze On Foreclosures

The Bush administration announced a new initiative that is aimed at
helping U.S. homeowners about to lose their dwellings. For qualified
homeowners, it will put the foreclosure process on hold for 30 days. 
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Business

2008 U.S. Budget Deficit Bleeding Red Ink

In its monthly review of the government's finances, the Treasury
Department reported the budget deficit through the first four months of
this budget year is nearly $88 billion -- more than double the amount
recorded during the same period in 2007. 

Markets Tuesday, 02/12/2008

Tuesday, 2/12/2008

| Dow : 12373.41 up 133.40

| S & P : 1348.86 up 9.73

| NASDAQ: 2320.04 down 0.02

| Bond (10Y): 3.66%, 98.66

MARKETS:
Blue chips rally on Buffett
Dow and S&P 500 jump on billionaire investor's offer to help bond
insurers and a plan for mortgage lenders to help homeowners. Tech-fueled
Nasdaq can't hold on to gains.

U.S. stocks finish up on Buffett's bond insurer move; the Dow was up 1.1%, the S&P 500 was 0.7% higher.

Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:01:03 -0500

U.S. stocks finish up on Buffett's bond insurer move; the Dow was up
1.1%, the S&P 500 was 0.7% higher.

Clinton Resists Call To Reveal Tax Returns

Breaking News

Clinton Resists Call To Reveal Tax Returns

Hillary Clinton says she will only release her tax returns if she wins
the Democratic presidential nomination, and she says her rival has been
less than candid about his relationship with major campaign
contributors. 
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U.S.

Pettitte To Sit Out Congressional Hearing

Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee will be the focus of the congressional
hearing about the Mitchell Report. New York Yankees pitcher Andy
Pettitte, Chuck Knoblauch and convicted steroids distributor Kirk
Radomski were taken off the list.
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World

Iran Leader Vows Never To Stop Enrichment

Hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad struck a defiant tone as he
spoke to giant crowds marking the 29th anniversary of Iran's Islamic
revolution, vowing never to slow down nuclear development and announcing
plans for more rocket launches.
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Politics

Worried Clinton Campaign Looks For Answers

Sen. Hillary Clinton will be a distinct underdog in today's three
primaries, the latest challenge in the pursuit of a nomination that even
many of her supporters worry could soon begin slipping out of her reach,
reports the Washington Post. 
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Health

Can Artificial Sweeteners Increase Weight?

It may sound counterintuitive, but replacing sugar with reduced- and
no-calorie sweeteners may make weight control harder, a small animal
study shows. 
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SciTech

Science Lab Attached To Space Station

Europe's shiny new $2 billion science lab, Columbus, was anchored to the
international space station on Monday by a team of astronauts laboring
inside and out. 
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Business

Yahoo Rejects Microsoft's $44.6B Takeover

Yahoo Inc. spurned Microsoft Corp.'s $44.6 billion takeover bid as
inadequate without explaining how its management will match the payoff
that the slumping Internet icon's shareholders would have received had
the offer been accepted. 

U.S. stocks end higher, lifted by technology gains

Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:06:08 (GMT)

Emerging Markets Report: Middle Eastern equities set to outperform: UBS

Middle Eastern equities, particularly those in the United Arab Emirates
and Egypt, are set to outperform this year, UBS analysts said Monday.

Countrywide debuts 'workout' plan for subprime borrowers

Help could be on the way for some subprime-mortgage borrowers caught up
in the twin sagas of the plummeting housing market and besieged
Countrywide Financial Corp., after the nation's largest home-loan
lender said Monday that it's broadening efforts to help prevent
foreclosures.

White House warns Congress about new market rules

The White House tells Congress that it is not eager to see legislation
aimed at greater oversight of financial markets and banks in the wake of
the credit squeeze that began last August.

Yahoo says Microsoft bid 'substantially undervalues' company

Yahoo formally rejects Microsoft's $44.6 billion bid to buy the company,
saying the offer "substantially undervalues" the Internet search giant.

Markets Monday, 02/11/2008

Monday, 2/11/2008

| Dow : 12240.01 up 57.88

| S & P : 1339.13 up 7.84

| NASDAQ: 2320.06 up 15.21

| Bond (10Y): 3.61%, 99.00

MARKETS:
Stocks bounce back
Wall Street jumps Monday, as investors scoop up beaten-down tech, retail
and commodity stocks, and shrug off AIG's credit woes.

Mailing A Letter Will Cost You 1¢ More

Breaking News
February 11, 2008

Spy Arrests For Govt. Official, Chinese

A Defense Department analyst and a former engineer for Boeing Co. were
charged Monday in separate spy cases for allegedly selling military
secrets to the Chinese government, the Justice Department said. 
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U.S.

Mailing A Letter Will Cost You 1¢ More

The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents starting May 12,
the U.S. Postal Service said Monday.
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World

U.N.: 600,000 Displaced In Kenya Unrest

The U.N. has been pressing Kenya for a power-sharing agreement in hopes
that it will end the presidential election-related violence that has
killed more than 1,000 people and displaced up to 600,000 others.
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Health

Young Women's Heart Disease Risk Worrisome

This group, previously thought to be at relatively low-risk, isn't
always, new observations reveal. An expert spoke about it, on The Early
Show. 
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SciTech

Online Dating Background Checks Debated

As Valentine's Day approaches, Web Site operators of online dating sites
are divided over to have criminal background checks of would-dbe cyber
daters.
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Business

Countrywide To Aid Delinquent Borrowers

Countrywide Financial Corp. has said that it will expand programs to
help borrowers manage their mortgage payments regardless of the type of
subprime loan they have or whether they have already fallen behind on
payments. 
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Opinion

Will Young Voters Deliver For Obama?

Young voters have historically been a fickle group to woo when election
time comes around. National Review Online reports that although Barack
Obama seems to have their support, getting them to out to the polls is
the more difficult task. 

Microsoft responds to Yahoo. Says rejection of $45B bid is 'unfortunate' and that it's 'offering shareholders superior value.'

Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:39:04 -0500

Microsoft responds to Yahoo. Says rejection of $45B bid is 'unfortunate'
and that it's 'offering shareholders superior value.'

President Bush signs a more than $160 billion economic stimulus bill, says it will deal with 'economic uncertainties.'

Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:22:03 -0500

President Bush signs a more than $160 billion economic stimulus bill,
says it will deal with 'economic uncertainties.'

U.S. stocks cut losses in the wake of AIG disclosure

Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:01:13 (GMT)

U.S. stocks cut losses in the wake of AIG disclosure

U.S. stocks drop, with the Dow industrials down about 30 points, after
insurer American International Group Inc. pointed to potential trouble
with the valuation of its credit-default swap portfolio, fueling new
worries about the financial sector.

Yahoo says Microsoft bid 'substantially undervalues' company

Yahoo formally rejects Microsoft's $44.6 billion bid to buy the company,
saying the offer "substantially undervalues" the Internet search giant.

SocGen plans $8 billion rights issue at steep discount

Societe Generale, the French bank rocked by over $7 billion of losses
from unauthorized trading, sets out plans for a rights issue at a steep
39% discount as it also reveals almost 600 million euros of previously
undisclosed write-downs.

Nokia unveils four new multimedia mobile phones

Nokia Corp. unveiled four new multimedia mobile phones on Monday,
including successors to two of its bestselling models.

Barack Obama wins Maine caucuses

February 10, 2008

Barack Obama wins Maine caucuses

Barack Obama has won the Maine Democratic caucuses.

Gates Endorses Pause In Troop Drawdown

Breaking News
February 11, 2008

Gates Endorses Pause In Troop Drawdown

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has endorsed for the first time the idea
of pausing the drawdown of U.S. forces from Iraq this summer. His
endorsement came as twin bombings apparently aimed at Sunni tribal
leaders killed at least 14 people.
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U.S.

Marine Accused Of Raping Japanese Girl

A U.S. Marine based in Okinawa has been arrested and accused of raping a
14-year-old girl in his car, though he denies the allegation. Staff
Sergeant Tyrone Luther Hadnott has not been officially charged with a
crime. 
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World

E. Timor President Wounded In Coup Attempt

Rebel soldiers have shot and wounded East Timor's president in a failed
coup attempt. The prime minister narrowly avoided injury. A wanted rebel
leader was killed in the violence. .
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Politics

Maine Puts Topper On Obama Weekend Sweep

Barack Obama finishes a weekend sweep with a victory in Maine. The
Illinois senator on the verge of claiming delegate lead.
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SciTech

Vinyl Is Back In The Groove

Remember LPs, those long-playing records that spin at 33-and-a-third
revolutions per minute and produced wondrous sounds, before digital
broke music up into bytes? True believers have never given up on vinyl,
and are today enjoying vindication.
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Business

Countrywide To Aid Delinquent Borrowers

Countrywide Financial Corp. has said that it will expand programs to
help borrowers manage their mortgage payments regardless of the type of
subprime loan they have or whether they have already fallen behind on
payments. 
--------------------
Entertainment

Amy Winehouse Grabs 5 Grammy Awards

Amy Winehouse won five awards including record of the year and song of
the year for her song "Rehab" which she sang via satellite from a London
studio. But she lost album of the year to jazz great Herbie Hancock's
"River: The Joni Letters." 

Yahoo rejec ts Microsoft bid as inadequate; Dow industrials add Bank of America, Chevron, drop Altria, Honeywell.

Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:11:03 -0500

Yahoo rejec ts Microsoft bid as inadequate; Dow industrials add Bank of
America, Chevron, drop Altria, Honeywell.

Breaking News Sun., February 10, 2008

Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:20:39 -0800 (PST)
Breaking News

HILLARY CLINTON CAMPAIGN MANAGER PATTY SOLIS DOYLE ANNOUNCES SHE'S
STEPPING DOWN AS CAMPAIGN MANAGER

News Alert! JBH Projects Huckabee Will Win Louisiana Primary

Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:30:42 -0500

JBH projects that Mike Huckabee will be the winner of the Louisiana
Republican primary.