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Greece's interim Cabinet to be sworn in - CNN International

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:37pm

The Guardian

Greece's interim Cabinet to be sworn in
CNN International
Newly appointed Greek caretaker PM Panagiotis Pikrammenos looks on during a swearing-in ceremony in Athens Wednesday. Athens, Greece (CNN) -- Cabinet ministers in Greece's interim government are expected to be sworn in Thursday, as the country grapples ...
Greece to decide on interim government BusinessWeek
Greece swears in a caretaker prime minister euronews
Greece names caretaker cabinet The Australian
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Illinois third in foreclosures despite national improvement

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 9:27pm
Foreclosure starts in Illinois are on par with those in other areas, but the state's foreclosure system continues to bog down properties.


Romney defends his record at Bain - CBS News

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 6:48pm

CBS News

Romney defends his record at Bain
CBS News
(CBS News) Responding to attacks by the Obama campaign about his work at the helm of Bain Capital, presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney defended his record in an interview today, saying he "was no longer" at the company when it closed a steel ...
Fox News poll: Obama pulls ahead of Romney as presidential race heats up Fox News
PICKET: Obsessing over Romney's childhood Washington Times
Is Attacking Bain Capital a Policy Argument? The Atlantic
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Verizon to scrap unlimited plans for 4G users

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 5:05pm
Verizon Wireless plans to force customers to give up their unlimited data plans when they move to its high-speed wireless service.


Carlos Fuentes: Tribute to a Mexican literary and political icon - Christian Science Monitor

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 4:19pm

Christian Science Monitor

Carlos Fuentes: Tribute to a Mexican literary and political icon
Christian Science Monitor
Carlos Fuentes belonged to a generation of Latin American writers who were both literary and political, author and social commentator. Fuentes was a public intellectual. By Marjorie Miller, Associated Press / May 16, 2012 In this 1995 photo, ...
In tribute, Mexico fondly remembers writer Carlos Fuentes Los Angeles Times
Mexicans pay tribute to novelist Carlos Fuentes AFP
Carlos Fuentes: Mexico Bids Farewell to Literary Lion HispanicBusiness.com
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Wireless carriers boosting networks for NATO

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 4:19pm
Several wireless carriers are bolstering network capacity for this weekend's NATO summit, with some of the improvements staying in place after the event concludes.


Healthy food not always more expensive

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:54pm
Grabbing a burger and a doughnut may seem cheaper than downing a daily dose of fruits and vegetables, but that may not always be true.


Greek Crisis Aggravated by Flight From Banks - New York Times

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:41pm

Financial Times

Greek Crisis Aggravated by Flight From Banks
New York Times
ATHENS — As Greek political leaders announced a caretaker government Wednesday that would usher in new elections next month, bankers across Athens were glued to their computer screens to monitor a worrisome development: the continued flight of billions ...
FOREX-Euro slides to 4-month low as Greek fears persist Reuters
Real fear is not about Greek savers Financial Times
What on earth is Britain doing trying to save the euro? Telegraph.co.uk
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Foreclosed Americans find way back to homeownership

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:02pm
A small but growing number of Americans are making a surprisingly quick return to homeownership after defaulting on their loans.


Southwest Airlines delays Boeing 737 deliveries

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 2:00pm
(AP) — The carrier is pushing back delivery of 30 Boeing 737s to save money and get a better return on its investment, the airline's CEO said Wednesday.

Groom sought after bride slain in Ill. apartment - CBS News

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 1:53pm

Sydney Morning Herald

Groom sought after bride slain in Ill. apartment
CBS News
Groom Arnoldo Jimenez is now being sought in the stabbing death of his young bride just hours after their marriage. The body of his new wife Estrella Carrera was found in a bathtub in the silver sequin cocktail dress she wore at her wedding reception, ...
Groom prime suspect in young bride's stabbing death CNN
APNewsBreak: Suspect groom made odd phone call STLtoday.com
Police Seek Groom For Bride's Murder Southwest News-Herald
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Draft alum Modesto makes another agency move

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:00pm
Mark Modesto is on the move again, this time leaving Marc USA to join shopper-marketing agency Ryan Partnership as CEO.

Draghi: Greece Should Stay In Euro Zone - Wall Street Journal

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:54am

Financial Times

Draghi: Greece Should Stay In Euro Zone
Wall Street Journal
By MARGIT FEHER FRANKFURT—European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi said he wants Greece to remain in the euro zone, in his first remarks on the country since inconclusive elections unseated the government leading to worries that it may exit the ...
ECB: Draghi 'strongly' prefers Greece in euro zone MarketWatch
ECB Sticks to Crisis Stance as Tools Reviewed BusinessWeek
ECB Said to Stick to Current Crisis Stance as Tools Reviewed Bloomberg
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CME set to dial down plan for expanded grain trading: sources

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:45am
(Reuters) — CME Group, under pressure from top U.S. grain groups, is set to dial down its plan to expand trading hours for grain futures and options to 21 hours a day from 22 hours, trade sources said on Wednesday.

Greece to hold new election on June 17 - Los Angeles Times

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 9:12am

The Hindu

Greece to hold new election on June 17
Los Angeles Times
ATHENS --The head of Greece's top administrative court, Panayiotis Pikrammenos, was named the nation's caretaker prime minister Wednesday as voters prepare for another election on June 17 that is widely viewed as a referendum on whether Greece stays in ...
Greece Sets Date for New Vote Amid Euro Exit Fears New York Times
Greece Mandates High Judge As Caretaker PM Ahead Of June Vote Wall Street Journal
Judge to lead Greece into new elections Sydney Morning Herald
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Police issue arrest warrant for groom in bride's death - USA TODAY

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 7:17am

USA TODAY

Police issue arrest warrant for groom in bride's death
USA TODAY
By Melanie Eversley, USA TODAY Police in a Chicago suburb have issued an arrest warrant for a 30-year-old bridegroom on murder charges related to the slaying of his bride, found stabbed to death Sunday in her wedding reception dress, ...
Manhunt under way for groom of slain bride in Ill. STLtoday.com
Manhunt under way for groom of slain bride in Illinois The Detroit News

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Merkel on Greece: 'Sacrifices had to be made' - CNN International

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 7:04am

CBC.ca

Merkel on Greece: 'Sacrifices had to be made'
CNN International
Berlin (CNN) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel regrets the suffering of the Greek people in the face of harsh government budget cuts, she said Wednesday, but, she said, "Sacrifices had to be made." Merkel was speaking as Greeks withdrew hundreds of ...
Greece's anti-bailout SYRIZA leftists lead in poll Reuters
Greeks withdraw $894 million in a day: Is this beginning of a run on banks? msnbc.com
Greece To Appoint High Judge As Caretaker PM-Independent Greeks Wall Street Journal
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Deere posts 17 percent profit increase, raises full-year earnings forecast

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 7:00am
(AP) — Deere & Co. posted a 17 percent spike in profits for the second quarter Wednesday and boosted its outlook for the year, predicting record-high global demand for farm equipment.

Hollande to unveil cabinet after gender-equal pledge - Telegraph.co.uk

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 5:39am

Telegraph.co.uk

Hollande to unveil cabinet after gender-equal pledge
Telegraph.co.uk
France's new prime minister Jean-Marc Ayrault began work today as President Francois Hollande was set to unveil his entire government and keep his promise of dividing cabinet posts equally between men and women. Mr Hollande is expected to choose ...
France's New PM: Will Name Ministers Later Wednesday Wall Street Journal
Ayrault takes over as prime minister in France BBC News
France's new Prime Minister takes office The Hindu
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Quinn mulls using executive order to create insurance exchange

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 5:00am
(AP) — Republicans say such a move would be inappropriate, especially before the U.S. Supreme Court rules on President Obama's Affordable Care Act.