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Sudan's president pays defiant visit to Darfur
(AP)
 AP - Sudan's president made a defiant visit to Darfur just a week after being charged with genocide in the war-ravaged region, vowing not to be intimidated by the indictment and then breaking into a tribal dance on a parched field to the delight of cheering supporters.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:16:24 GMT
| Suspicion, terrain are foes for US in Afghan surge
(AP)
 AP - As violence in Afghanistan escalates, the U.S. is responding by scrambling to get in more troops. But it's far from clear how the strategy will work in a vast, rugged land where hiding places are many and suspicion of foreign forces is deep.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:53:23 GMT
| Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security
(AP)
 AP - From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday professed "an unshakable commitment to the security" of Israel, whether the threat comes from terrorists, Iran or elsewhere.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:32:53 GMT
| Beijing to set up special Olympic protest zones
(AP)
 AP - China will allow a modicum of dissent at the Olympics, setting up special protest zones far from the main sports venues, in a shift that supporters and detractors said Wednesday is meant to safely channel criticism and avoid disrupting the games.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:43:23 GMT
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Source: Goodell watching Favre situation (AP)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:51:13 PDT
| Mussina wins, Yanks' home streak now 10 (AP)
Mike Mussina entered this season almost an afterthought in the Yankees' rotation, the old man on a staff of budding stars. What a difference four months makes. Mussina walked off the Yankee Stadium mound Wednesday to rousing "Mooose!" calls from the sold-out crowd, having thrown eight economical innings in New York's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins for their 10th straight home victory.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:40:22 PDT
| Hawks' Childress signs with Greek club (AP)
Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he could have as a restricted free agent in the United States. The Hawks had the right to match an offer from another NBA team, but not from an international club.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:38:18 PDT
| WNBA reviewing Sparks-Shock brawl (AP)
The WNBA always seems to crave more attention. Mission accomplished, albeit it without a dunk or fantastic play. The Detroit Shock -- and assistant coach Rick Mahorn -- were involved in a skirmish with the Los Angeles Sparks, making the WNBA a hot topic on TV, sports-talk radio and blogs. "A lot of people are paying attention to the WNBA right now that have probably never followed it," Shock guard...
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:29 PDT
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Amazon Q2 net profit doubles, sales up 41 percent
(Reuters)
Reuters - Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday
quarterly net income doubled on a 41 percent rise in revenue,
helped by higher operating profit margins.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:10:19 GMT
| House passes housing bill; Bush lifts veto threat
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The House of Representatives passed
a massive housing rescue bill on Wednesday while the White
House dropped a threat to veto it, paving the way for measures
aimed at shoring up the worst U.S. housing market since the
Great Depression.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:30:17 GMT
| Fed says price pressures gain, growth slackens
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The United States faced increasing
inflationary pressures in recent weeks amid slowing economic
growth, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, as it described
conditions in some areas as "grim," "morose" or "bleak."
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:56:39 GMT
| San Diego sues Bank of America over foreclosures
(Reuters)
Reuters - San Diego City Attorney Michael
Aguirre said on Wednesday he had filed a lawsuit against Bank
of America Corp and its Countrywide unit to prevent the
mortgage lenders from foreclosing on homes in his city, which
he aims to make a "foreclosure sanctuary."
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:42:30 GMT
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