All Stories from August 30, 2012 (Change date)
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On RNC stage, nettlesome issues unmentionedAug 30, 2012 7:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Viewers tuning into the Republican National Convention have heard Ann Romney speak lovingly of her husband and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pledge "a new...
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Watching the show: Are demographics destiny?Aug 30, 2012 7:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. — One way to think about this year's election is as a contest between the impact of a sour economy (advantage Romney) and the power of the nation's shifting ...
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Jeb Bush slams Republican anti-immigrant stance as loserAug 30, 2012 6:57 am - TAMPA, Fla. — Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said his party’s anti-immigration policies are costing Republicans elections and contributing to lower fertility rates and...
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Jackson family in Gary to mark pop star’s birthdayAug 30, 2012 6:46 am - GARY, Ind. — The scene outside the childhood home of Michael Jackson resembled a party as fans joined members of the pop star’s family for a vigil Wednesday, which would...
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Foreclosure sales fell sharply in 2QAug 30, 2012 6:38 am - LOS ANGELES — Sales of bank-owned homes and those already on the foreclosure path fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a thinner slate of properties for sale i...
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Paramount and ‘Godfather’ author heirs clash in NYAug 30, 2012 6:36 am - NEW YORK — The dispute over the future of “The Godfather” franchise is moving to federal court in Manhattan as Paramount Pictures and heirs of the story’s author face of...
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Journalist arrested in UK computer hacking probeAug 30, 2012 6:22 am - LONDON — British police investigating computer hacking and privacy offenses arrested a journalist Wednesday at his home. The 28-year-old man was being questioned at a Lo...
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Barclays appoints retail head as new CEOAug 30, 2012 6:19 am - LONDON — Barclays PLC has picked the head of its retail and business banking operations to become the group’s new chief executive. The bank announced Thursday that Anton...
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Merkel in control despite allies’ Greek cacophonyAug 30, 2012 6:18 am - BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel wants the Greeks to keep the euro. Her vice chancellor says it wouldn’t be so bad if they abandoned the common currency. Another ally s...
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World stocks mostly down amid economic uncertaintyAug 30, 2012 6:17 am - TOKYO — Shares fell Thursday as positive news on U.S. economic growth dashed hopes for fresh measures by the U.S. Federal Reserve, and gloomy retail sales in Japan deepe...