Top StoriesNearly 1 in 5 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim, Survey ShowsFOXNews - - 2 hours ago AP Aug. 18: President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks during a reception at the Columbus Anthenaem in Columbus, Ohio. A recent poll shows an increase in the number of Americans who incorrectly believe that Obama is a Muslim. Americans uncertain about Obama's faith USA Today Poll shows more Americans think Obama is a Muslim Washington Post Facebook Unveils Service That Lets Users Share Their LocationsBusinessWeek - - 2 hours ago Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Facebook Inc. introduced a service that makes it easier for users to share their whereabouts with other people, making a deeper push into a fast-growing market pioneered by Foursquare Labs Inc. The feature, ... Video: 'Like?' Facebook Takes Wraps Off 'Places'
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US to Double Civilian Force in Iraq After WithdrawalFOXNews - 2 hours ago As the last brigade of US combat troops began to leave Iraq Thursday the Obama administration planned to double the number of private security guards it has in the country to fill the void. Video: Questions on Iraqi war funds
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News for you - Edit personalizationFavre vows that this will be his last seasonMinneapolis Star Tribune - - 1 hour ago Twenty years is enough, although the quarterback knows people will be skeptical since he's retired many times. By JUDD ZULGAD, Star Tribune Brett Favre knew there would be skeptical looks and snickers, so perhaps that's why he waited until near the end ... US urges Pak to accept Indian aid; hardliners blame India, US for floodsTimes of India - - 2 hours ago WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has urged Pakistan to accept India's aid offer even as hardline elements in the flood-ravaged country have begun a vicious campaign to blame India, the United States, and Afghanistan for the calamity, ... Video: Pakistan Flood Waters Still Rising
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Tyler lands on 'Idol'Boston Globe - - 1 hour ago Steven Tyler and Joe Perry had good chemistry at Fenway (above) but the same can't be said for a show in Toronto. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff) By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein If you thought Paula Abdul could be flaky, just wait until you see ... Factbox: IPO could lead to payday for GM employeesReuters - - 6 hours ago NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co filed for an initial public offering of stock on Wednesday, clearing a key hurdle just over a year after its bankruptcy. A year after bankruptcy, GM plans stock sale The Associated Press Holdout stoked tension on Blagojevich juryChicago Tribune - - 3 hours ago Feeling the eyes of the nation upon them, jurors in the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich grew tense as realization sank in earlier this week that they ... Video: Blago Juror: 'I've Never Had It This Tough'
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Jurors Fault Complexity of the Blagojevich Trial New York Times BHP Billiton in hostile takeover bid for PotashBusinessWeek - 2 hours ago Miner BHP Billiton has launched a hostile $38.5 billion all-cash takeover for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan after the Canadian company's board rejected the miner's offer as "grossly inadequate. BHP bets on crop boom with hostile Potash bid The Associated Press Roundup: Braves get Lee, then walk offMLB.com - - 1 hour ago The Braves dealt for Derrek Lee in an effort to bolster their lineup on Wednesday, but the veteran first baseman was not present for their game against the Nationals in Atlanta, so the bats had to make do without him. Chrome OS tablet from HTC reported to ship in NovemberReuters - - 1 hour ago An HTC tablet running Google 's Chrome operating system will be sold by Verizon Wireless in late November, according to an unnamed source cited by the blog Downloadsquad . Google Chrome tablet could hit market by Black Friday Christian Science Monitor Kidney transplant policy change 'could save hundreds'BBC News - - 5 hours ago The number of UK kidney transplants could be doubled and hundreds of lives saved by using more organs from those whose hearts have stopped, experts say. India Finds a Way to Access BlackBerry Emails: ReportABC News - - 1 hour ago NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's telecoms ministry has suggested a formula by which security agencies can get access to corporate email on Research In Motion's Blackberry devices, the Economic Times reported on Thursday. Egg recall renews questions on battling salmonellaUSA Today - - 4 hours ago By Robert F. Bukaty, AP By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY A national salmonella outbreak that could have sickened thousands has led to the recall of 380 million eggs and renewed questions about whether it's feasible to keep the microbe - the most common ... Video: Egg Recall Grows to 380 Million
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Egg recall list expands. Check your eggs again. Christian Science Monitor MWC commissioner neither confirms nor denies that BYU is boltingSalt Lake Tribune - - 41 minutes ago In a 45-minute conference call Wednesday evening, Mountain West Conference commissioner Craig Thompson skirted most questions about BYU's future, saying that as of 9:45 pm MST, the Cougars “are a member of the Mountain ... Chelsea Handler Reveals She's Hosting 2010 MTV Video Music AwardsMTV.com - - 3 hours ago For one special evening, Chelsea Handler is bringing her late-night raunch to primetime: Handler will be hosting the MTV Video Music Awards. Australian PM rules out deals on mining tax lawThe Associated Press - - 1 hour ago CANBERRA, Australia - Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Thursday ruled out compromising her mining tax plans in deals with opposition lawmakers if she wins Australia's election, which she described as "a cliffhanger. Gillard unveils paid leave for new dads The Australian Obama's Ohio visit points to jobs divide between public, private sectorChristian Science Monitor - - 7 hours ago Obama visited Wednesday with Ohioans who have been helped by government spending. In general, government jobs pay more, have higher benefits, and are more secure than private-sector jobs. Video: Obama Engaging in Kitchen-table Politics in Ohio
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Obama visits a different Ohio Los Angeles Times Laura Schlessinger says she was already considering leaving radioLos Angeles Times - 8 hours ago After announcing her exit, she looks to other projects, her critics weigh in, and KFWB wonders how fill her slot. Dr. Laura Schlessinger appears on the CNN program "Larry King Live" in 2000. Boxer attacks Fiorina's pro-oil drilling stance in Santa BarbaraLos Angeles Times - 1 hour ago Citing the Gulf oil spill, the senator says the Republican's stance could threaten the jobs of 400000 workers. Analysts say oil drilling is one of her most effective wedge issues. Small business lobbying group supports Fiorina BusinessWeek Fiorina says NY Islamic center should be moved San Jose Mercury News Foxconn Holds Rally For EmployeesDigitaltrends.com - - 2 hours ago After 12 suicides this year, Foxconn is hoping to win back the hearts of its employees- and the stem the negative press- with a series of rallies. Video: Raw Video: Foxconn Rally After Suicides in China
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Asian shares mixed after slim Wall Street gainsBusinessWeek - 2 hours ago Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Thursday after a seesaw day on Wall Street that ended in slim gains. Benchmarks around the region fluctuated in a tight range, with Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average up 0.4 percent to 9281.53. Asian shares advance after slim Wall Street gains The Associated Press Rockies win wild one in LA as CarGo hurts kneeDenver Post - - 1 hour ago Rockies catcher Miguel Olivo, left, tags out the Dodgers' Jamey Carroll in a rundown between third base and home plate during the second inning Wednesday in Los Angeles. Dodgers lose wild one in 10th, 3-2 Los Angeles Times Rockies take lead in 10th on Dotel's wild pitch Yahoo! Sports |
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