Articles filed under Associated Press
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Mortgage giants see more troubleDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Tuesday warned their ailing mortgage-finance companies will suffer further in 2008 due to a weakening...
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Sorry Sox fans. Aaron Rowand agrees to $60 million, 5-year deal with GiantsDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Aaron Rowand wanted some long-term stability, and so did the San Francisco Giants. Rowand agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the Gian...
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Sony Ericsson gets approval to sell half of UIQ software to MotorolaDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson won European backing Wednesday to sell a 50 percent stake of software developer UI Holdings BV to its rival, Motoro...
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Wall Street poised for rebound after big drop on Fed interest rate cutDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Wall Street appeared poised for a recovery Wednesday following a big drop in the previous session, as investors unhappy that the Federal Reserve did not lowe...
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McFadden repeats as first-team choiceDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- When it comes to being an All-American, Darren McFadden doesn't have to settle for second. The Arkansas running back and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up wa...
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MLB reviews Mitchell reportDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball has begun to review a draft of George Mitchell's report on drug use in the sport, one of the final steps before the results of his 20-m...
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Victim remembered as 'strong, loving'Dec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Family wants Ill. mall shooting victim remembered as 'strong, loving' MOLINE -- Hundreds of mourners braved freezing rain and treacherous roads Tuesday to pay their resp...
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Ike Turner dead at 76Dec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - SAN DIEGO -- Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, d...
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Petrino resigns, plans to coach ArkansasDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Bobby Petrino resigned as Atlanta Falcons coach on Tuesday, having lasted only 13 games with the NFL team. A person within the league told The Associated Press that Petr...
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Fewer teens smoking pot or abusing uppersDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Illicit drug use by teens continued to gradually decline overall this year, but the use of prescription painkillers remains popular among young people, acc...