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Obama Signs Credit-Card Overhaul Legislation Into Law Wall Street Journal
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Suu Kyi trial dashes chance US will ease sanctions
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At Naval Academy, Obama Praises Graduates
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
"I will only send you into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary, and with the strategy, the well-defined goals, the equipment and the support you need," the president says.
Obama gives Naval Academy commencement speech, his third of the season Los Angeles Times
GOP effort to discredit Pelosi sees modest success
MiamiHerald.com - 2 hours ago
By DAVID LIGHTMAN WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has avoided serious damage from the relentless Republican effort to discredit her, though there's some evidence that the GOP is making small inroads.
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What Pelosi knew about waterboarding, and when The Associated Press
House panels will make haste on climate bill, Hoyer says
New York Times - 7 hours ago
By DARREN SAMUELSOHN, Greenwire Expect another fast-paced month of committee action on a sweeping global warming and energy bill ahead of possible floor debate in late June or early July, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said today.
House Panel Passes Limit on Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Washington Post
Area Jobless Rates Stable in April, but Expected to Grow
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
By V. Dion Haynes The unemployment rates in the District, Maryland and Virginia showed signs of stabilizing in April, according to government data released yesterday.
Unemployment Up in 44 States BusinessWeek
Big Banks to Pay Larger Share of FDIC Levy
Washington Post - 31 minutes ago
By Binyamin Appelbaum The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., which guarantees bank deposits against loss, yesterday approved a controversial change requiring big banks to pay a larger share of the bill for that insurance.
Where to Find the Best Summer Travel Deals
FOXBusiness - 1 hour ago
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Gas prices up, but $4 a gallon nowhere in sight San Jose Mercury News
Cartier Sues Apple Over iPhone Watch Application
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Google Chrome 2 Brings More Security to the Table
eWeek - 1 hour ago
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New Chrome is more than polish CNET News
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Report: Microsoft Set To Reveal Windows 7 Pricing
ChannelWeb - 1 hour ago
Microsoft in mid-June will publicly reveal pricing for its six Windows 7 SKUs, according to TechARP, an enthusiast blog that has correctly predicted major Microsoft product release details in the past.
"Idol" winner Kris wants respect, Adam eyes stardom
Reuters - 4 hours ago
By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" champion Kris Allen said on Friday he just wants respect in the music industry -- but runner-up Adam Lambert has stars in his eyes.
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'Terminator Salvation' Stars Answer Your Burning Questions
MTV.com - 2 hours ago
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Dolla's Family Disputes Alleged Killer's Claim Of Self-Defense
MTV.com - 32 minutes ago
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Nuggets are learning, and it's a hard lesson for Lakers
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
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Nuggets, Lakers feel they let one slip away The Associated Press
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White Sox GM moves on after Peavy blocks deal
USA Today - 1 hour ago
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Chicago White Sox leave Jake Peavy offer on the table Chicago Tribune
WHO chief warns H1N1 swine flu likely to worsen
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Should Boy With Cancer Come Home and Fight?
FOXNews - 7 hours ago
By Jessica Doyle and Marrecca Fiore AP A judge has ruled Daniel Hauser, 13, must get medical treatment for a highly treatable form of cancer.
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The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
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Poor would bear brunt of California budget cuts Los Angeles Times
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Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Set for Tuesday in California
New York Times - 27 minutes ago
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