All Stories from July 25, 2013 (Change date)
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Rebel pope urges Catholics to shake up diocesesJul 25, 2013 9:30 am - RIO DE JANEIRO — Pope Francis has shown the world his rebellious side, urging young Catholics to shake up the church and make a "mess" in their dioceses by going out int...
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Admiration, puzzlement over Weiner’s loyal wifeJul 25, 2013 9:30 am - NEW YORK — When Huma Abedin first started getting media attention years ago, some people couldn’t help but wonder what this beautiful, ambitious woman with high-fashion ...
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Unbowed, foes of spying program vow to fight onJul 25, 2013 9:29 am - WASHINGTON — Opponents of the National Security Agency’s collection of hundreds of millions of Americans’ phone records insist they will press ahead with their challenge...
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Using a leash is not only safe, it’s the lawJul 25, 2013 9:26 am - I was Downtown yesterday evening and noticed how many people were walking their dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, mixed breeds, purebreds. Multiple dogs on separate leads, t...
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U.S. unemployment aid applications rise 7K to 343KJul 25, 2013 9:22 am - WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 7,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 343,000. The increase in the week ending July 20...
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John Deere celebrates lawn tractor’s 50th birthdayJul 25, 2013 9:21 am - MILWAUKEE — Thousands of people are expected to gather in Horicon this weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the John Deere lawn-and-garden tractor. The model 110...
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Orders for U.S. durable goods rise 4.2 pct. in JuneJul 25, 2013 9:20 am - Orders for long-lasting U.S. factory goods rose in June, bolstered by a surge in aircraft demand and more business spending. The increase suggests companies are more con...
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United Continental boosts 2Q earnings 38 pct.Jul 25, 2013 9:19 am - United Continental boosts 2Q earnings 38 pct. Higher fares and a lower fuel bill led to a 38 percent profit jump for the parent of United Airlines in the second quarter....
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U.S. average rate on 30-year loan falls to 4.31 pct.Jul 25, 2013 9:19 am - Average rates on U.S. fixed mortgages fell for the second straight week, a welcome sign for homebuyers hoping to lock in lower rates that had spiked earlier this month. ...
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At 112, NY man is world’s oldest; oldest woman 115Jul 25, 2013 9:16 am - GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — A 112-year-old self-taught musician, coal miner and gin rummy aficionado from western New York is the world’s oldest man, according to Guinness Worl...