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New York detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing
Friday, April 25, 2008, Source: Associated Press
Three detectives were acquitted of all charges Friday
in the 50-shot killing of an unarmed groom-to-be on
his wedding day, a case that put the NYPD at the center
of another dispute involving allegations of excessive
firepower.... |
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Stocks
decline on consumer survey, earnings and inflation
Friday, April 25, 2008, Source: Associated Press
An early advance fizzled on Wall Street Friday after
a consumer sentiment reading fell to its lowest level
in more than 25 years and a disappointing forecast from
Microsoft Corp. weighed on technology issues. A spike
in oil prices put further pressure on stocks.... |
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Actor
Snipes gets 3 years, apologizes for 'costly mistakes'
Thursday, April 24, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
After haggling with revenue agents, criminal investigators
and eventually U.S. prosecutors for almost a decade,
Wesley Snipes finally caught them by surprise.... |
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Other
potential buyers ready if Murdoch’s Newsday offer
falls through
Thursday, April 24, 2008, Source:
MCT
With media mogul Rupert Murdoch treating his reported
purchase of Newsday as a fait accompli, other potential
purchasers are said to be buttressing their offers or
waiting in the wings should regulators shoot down News
.... |
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'Gang
of Four' Could Decide Obama's Fate
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Barack Obama's hopes of emerging as the first black
Democratic presidential nominee could now depend on
top party officials intervening to stop the fight with
Hillary Clinton in the name of unity.... |
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Federal
prosecutors Want 3-year Sentence for Snipes Tax Fraud
Friday, April 18, 2008
Federal prosecutors say actor Wesley Snipes should serve
the maximum possible penalty for failing to file a tax
return.... |
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Former
Fannie chief agrees to $24.7 million settlement, 1st
Ld-Writethru
Friday, April
18, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Former Fannie Mae chief Franklin Raines and two other
top executives are paying a total of nearly $31.4 million
in a settlement with the government announced Friday
over their roles in a 2004 accounting scandal.... |
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Analysis:
Time, delegate math working against Clinton
Friday, April 18, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Time is running out on Hillary Rodham Clinton, the long-ago
front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination
who now trails Barack Obama in delegates, states won
and popular votes.... |
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Federal
Loans Not An Option For Many Low-Income Students Attending
Community Colleges
Friday,
April 18, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
For students who need to borrow for college, federal
loans are almost always the best deal. But a new study
finds that more than 1 million community college students
-- a disproportionate number of them minorities -- can't
get.... |
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Food,
energy expected to lead hike in inflation rate
Friday, April 18, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The Labor Department's Consumer Price Index, due out
this morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT, is expected to show that
consumer prices resumed an upward climb in March due
mainly to higher energy and food costs. Inflation at
the wholesale level soared in March at nearly triple
the rate that had been forecast as energy.... |
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Amid
job loss, try budget cuts to stay afloat
Friday, April 18, 2008, Source:
MCT
Q. I'm 48, just lost
my job, and soon will have no income. I get two weeks
of pay and two weeks of vacation time; then nothing
other than my wife's part-time job as a bank teller.
We have three children _ 14, 13 and 9. Thankfully, my
wife gets benefits. We are paying about $3,300 per month
on our $168,000 mortgage.... |
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Jobs
Slashed, Pointing to Recession
Thursday,
April 10, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Employers buffeted by talk of recession slashed 80,000
jobs in March, the most in five years and the third
straight month of losses.... |
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Connecticut's
Income Disparity Shows Rapid Growth
Thursday, April 10, 2008, Source:
MCT
The income gap between Connecticut's richest and poorest
families has grown at a faster pace in the last 20 years
than any other state, according to a report issued today
by Connecticut Voices for Children. During the same
period.... |
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Jaco
wins large contract for optical scan voting machines
Thursday, April 10, 2008, Source:
MCT
Jaco Electronics Corp., a relatively small components
distributor, said Tuesday it won its largest-ever single
award -- a contract to manufacture approximately 4,500
optical scan voting machines for use in New York State.... |
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Urban
League helps small businesses get started
Thursday, April 10, 2008, Source:
MCT
A divorced mother of two wonders how to market her quilting
skills. A fudge-maker needs a kitchen so he can sell
candy and supplement his disability check. A barber
shop requests a loan to cover plumbing repairs.... |
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New
portrait studio owner keeps old style
Thursday, April 10, 2008, Source:
MCT
Over the past 30 years, Pat Becker and her staff have
photographed hundreds of families in poses ranging from
classy to campy. But her favorite pictures were the
ones with the lambs.... |
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Surging
North Carolina Voter Registrations Could Help Obama
Thursday, April 10, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
More than four times as many blacks have registered
to vote in North Carolina during the first few months
of 2008 as four years ago, a sign that bodes well for
Sen. Barack Obama in the state's May 6 Democratic presidential
primary.... |
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Fisk
to Appeal Order on Art Collection
Friday,
April 4, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Fisk University said Thursday it will appeal a judge's
order to display an art collection donated to it by
painter Georgia O'Keeffe.... |
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Few
Women, Blacks Elected in Pa.
Tuesday,
April 1, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Voters in Pennsylvania rarely elect black and female
candidates.
But they'll have to choose one or the other in the
April 22 Democratic presidential primary between Sens.
Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton.... |
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Where
Should Conversation on Race Start?
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
So, we're going to get honest about race this time?
Let's get started then. If only it were that simple.... |
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Hud
Chief Resigns Amid Criminal Probe
Tuesday,
April 1, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson, his tenure tarnished
by allegations of political favoritism and a criminal
investigation, announced his resignation Monday amid
the wreckage of the national housing crisis.... |
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Paulson's
Plan Only Shuffles Regulatory Duties
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Source:
MCT
It's painfully clear that the U.S. financial regulatory
system built on a Depression-era foundation must catch
up with the complexities of today's economy. But the
overhaul outlined Monday by Treasury Secretary Henry
Paulson doesn't do the job.... |
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Markets
Are Driven by Fear
Thursday,
March 20, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
It will be difficult for the economy to grow or for
the market to reverse its course while fear is stalking
the financial world.... |
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Obama
Castigates Racial Division, Calls For Unity
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Barack Obama confronted the nation's racial divide head-on,
tackling both black grievance and white resentment in
a bold effort to quiet a campaign uproar over race and
his former pastor's incendiary statements.... |
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Gov't
Eases Fannie, Freddie Restraints
Wednesday,
March 19, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The government on Wednesday relaxed capital requirements
at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as part of a plan to quickly
inject an additional $200 billion of financing for home
loans.... |
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"We
the people, in order to form a more perfect union."
Speech given by Barack Obama
Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that
still stands across the street, a group of men gathered
and, with these simple words, launched America’s
improbable experiment in democracy. Farmers and scholars.... |
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New
York's New Governor Admits Several Affairs
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The state's new governor revealed Tuesday that he had
affairs with several women, including a state employee.
The confession came a day after he took over from former
Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who was driven from office amid
a prostitution scandal.... |
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Charges
Near For Detroit Mayor, Council Wants Him To Resign
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The Detroit City Council on Tuesday called for the resignation
of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who is being investigated
over an alleged affair he swore under oath he did not
have. He quickly rejected the request.... |
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David
Paterson Would Be First Black Governor of New York
Thursday, March 13, 2008, Source:
TNJ
Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned his office on Wednesday
after being linked to a prostitution ring, paving way
for Lt.-Gov. David Paterson to take over as governor,
the first black person to hold the post in the state’s
history.... |
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Black
Support Helps Obama Wins MS Vote, Racial Charges Rock
Democrats
Thursday, March 13,
2008, Source: Associated
Press
With a six-week breather before the next primary, Hillary
Rodham Clinton turned her attention to Pennsylvania
and beyond to counter the latest in a string of victories
by Barack Obama in Southern states with large black
voting blocs.... |
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Five
Blacks Make Forbes Magazine’s 2008 Billionaire
List
Thursday, March 13, 2008,
Source: TNJ
A record five blacks have made the 2008 Forbes magazine’s
list of the world's wealthiest people—billionaires—for
the first time. They come from Ethiopia, Sudan, South
African, Nigeria and the United States.... |
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Not
All Investors Are Risk-Averse
Thursday,
March 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Not all investors today are running away from risk amid
the financial market turmoil. There's a flood of money
flowing into companies with no earnings or assets to
speak of.... |
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Senator
Backs Probe of Black Televangelist
Thursday, March 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee
has thrown his support behind an investigation of allegations
of lavish spending and lax oversight at a half-dozen
''prosperity gospel'' Christian ministries.... |
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Supporters
Rally for Black College Student in Massachusetts
Thursday, March 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Faculty and students at the University of Massachusetts
rallied Wednesday in support of a black biology student
who faces attempted murder charges after a white man
allegedly taunted him with racial epithets, broke his
nose and smashed his dormitory window.... |
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David
Paterson Expected To Be First Black Governor of New
York
Tuesday, March 11, 2008,
Source: TNJ
Gov. Eliot Spitzer is expected to resign his office
after being linked to a prostitution ring, paving way
for Lt.-Gov. David Paterson to take over as governor,
the New York Times reported Tuesday.... |
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Report:
Minorities Hit by Foreclosures
Thursday,
March 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Subprime lenders that went out of business with the
industry's collapse targeted minority neighborhoods,
leaving them to struggle disproportionately with foreclosures
and crumbling home values, according to a new report.... |
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Civil
Rights Cases at Issue for FBI
Thursday,
March 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The FBI is investigating 26 unsolved civil rights era
cases out of nearly 100 referred to the bureau over
the last year, Director Robert Mueller says in calling
the protection of civil liberties one of his top priorities.... |
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Report
Details Black Women's Challenges
Thursday,
March 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
This is a triumphant time for black women: Condoleezza
Rice in the global diplomatic spotlight, Michelle Obama
captivating campaign crowds as a potential first lady,
billionaire Oprah Winfrey playing political kingmaker.... |
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NY
Bar Settles Dress Code Complaint
Thursday,
March 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
A restaurant that hosted a party for Barack Obama supporters
on Super Tuesday has discriminated against blacks wearing
hip-hop clothing and urban wear, the state attorney
general charged Monday in a lawsuit.... |
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Bush
calls for attention in Africa
Thursday,
March 6, 2008, Source:
TNJ/Wires
President George W. Bush has appealed Congress and his
successor to keep an eye on Africa, stressing the "extraordinary
potential" of the continent.... |
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Homeowner
Equity Is Lowest Since 1945
Thursday,
March 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The Federal Reserve says Americans' percentage of equity
in their homes has fallen below 50 percent for the first
time since 1945.... |
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Economy
Slows And Consumer Spending Stalls
Thursday, February 28, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The economy skidded to a near halt in the final quarter
of last year and consumer spending was essentially flat
for the second straight month in January, raising new
concerns about a possible recession.... |
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Lewis
Switches to Obama
Thursday,
February 28, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Civil rights leader John Lewis has dropped his support
for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid in favor
of Barack Obama.... |
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Oprah's
Big Give' is blessed with a big heart
Thursday, February 28, 2008, Source:
MCT
When Oprah does reality TV, don't count on any back-stabbing
or bug-eating. That's just not her style.... |
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U.S.
presidential campaign reshaping the image of America
Thursday, February 28, 2008, Source:
MCT
India has a long history of being led by political dynasties,
and like the United States still battles sexism and
racism. So for many Indians, the latest U.S. presidential
campaign is something of a wonder.... |
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Muslim
Americans discouraged by political scare tactics
Thursday, February 28, 2008, Source:
MCT
Muslim rumors have dogged Barack Obama throughout this
presidential campaign, but the political arrows flew
fast and furious this week, leaving Maha ElGenaidi anxious
that her community would be further wounded in the aftermath.... |
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Black
vote could change presidential dynamic in Texas
Thursday, February 28, 2008, Source:
MCT
In his fight for Texas, Barack Obama has a sure-fire
weapon that could bring down Hillary Rodham Clinton
and ultimately win him the Democratic nomination for
president.... |
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Better
Pension Disclosure
Thursday,
February 21, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
So far, corporate pensions appear to have escaped the
credit market storm that has punished commercial and
investment banks and insurers. But don't be fooled.
Plenty of toxic mortgage-related debt is probably there;
it's just buried.... |
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Sarbanes-Oxley's
Power
Thursday, February 21,
2008, Source: Associated
Press
This is what we mean by holding one's feet to the fire:
American International Group Inc.'s auditors told the
giant insurer that its credit-portfolio's valuations
were flawed, forcing AIG to take a $4.88 billion write-down.... |
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Group
Says Economy to Slow Further
Thursday,
February 21, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
A gauge of future economic activity dropped for the
fourth consecutive month in January, a business group
said Thursday, suggesting the U.S. economy could weaken
further in the near future.... |
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Oil
Near $100 After Record Close
Thursday,
February 21, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Oil prices held just below $100 a barrel Thursday after
hitting a record overnight as investors poured more
cash into crude and other commodities as a hedge against
inflation.... |
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Stocks
Mostly Down Amid Weak Economic Data
Thursday, February 21, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Hewlett-Packard and AT&T were among the stocks moving
substantially or trading heavily Feb. 20 on the New
York Stock Exchange, while Crocs and 3Com were doing
the same on the Nasdaq Stock Market.... |
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Jobless
Claims Fall by 9,000
Thursday,
February 21, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The number of newly laid off workers filing claims for
unemployment benefits fell last week, but the larger-than-expected
drop was seen as only a temporary improvement.... |
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Obama
Proposes $210 Billion for New Jobs
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Democrat Barack Obama said Wednesday that as president
he would spend $210 billion to create jobs in construction
and environmental industries, as he tried to win over
economically struggling voters.... |
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Bush
Signs Economic Stimulus Plan
Wednesday,
February 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
President Bush on Wednesday signed a multibillion-dollar
economic rescue package on Wednesday that means $300
to $1,200 rebates for many American households.... |
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Morgan
Stanley Cuts 1,000 Mortgage Jobs
Wednesday,
February 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Morgan Stanley on Wednesday said it will cut 1,000 jobs
as the nation's second-largest investment bank trims
its residential mortgage operations amid the continued
deterioration of the mortgage markets.... |
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Retail
Sales Surprisingly Strong in Jan.
Wednesday,
February 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Retail sales posted a surprising rebound in January
following a dismal December, although much of the strength
reflected rising gasoline prices. Economists saw the
increase as a temporary blip rather than a sustained.... |
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WTO
Rules Against China for First Time
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
The World Trade Organization on Wednesday issued its
first official condemnation of Chinese commercial practices,
siding with the United States, the European Union and
Canada in a dispute over car parts.... |
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Kenya
Violence Threatens Flower Exports
Wednesday,
February 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
In a country strangled by anger and fear, it is taking
armed escorts and emergency airlifts to make sure that
Kenya's most warmhearted export _ the rose _ arrives
in time for Valentine's Day.... |
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Writers
Vote to End 3-Month Strike
Wednesday,
February 13, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
A devastating, three-month walkout that brought the
entertainment industry to a standstill ended Tuesday
when Hollywood writers voted to lift their union's strike
order and return to work Wednesday.... |
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A
draw for Clinton, Obama; McCain now GOP front-runner
Wednesday, February 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
A split decision written across a vast electoral map
has locked Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton in
a protracted struggle for the Democratic presidential
nomination, while John McCain goes forward as the clear.... |
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U.S.
service sector slows down
Wednesday,
February 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Lingering hopes that the U.S. economy might avert a
recession withered Tuesday after the nation's service
sector - its banks, travel companies, contractors and
stores, among others - shrank for the first time in
five years.... |
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Worker
productivity slows sharply
Wednesday,
February 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Worker productivity, the key factor in rising living
standards, slowed sharply in the final three months
of the year while wage pressures increased.... |
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Stocks
rebound after Tuesday's plunge
Wednesday,
February 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Stocks regained some ground Wednesday as many investors,
though still uneasy about the economy, decided to buy
back into a market battered a day earlier by recession
worries. The Dow Jones industrials rose more than.... |
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Will
Rebates Spur Spending?
Wednesday,
February 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
''Just Do It,'' one of Nike's ad slogans, might also
be something the government should use to encourage
consumers to spend their expected tax rebates.... |
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Time
Warner Will Split AOL
Wednesday,
February 6, 2008, Source:
Associated Press
Time Warner Inc.'s new CEO Jeff Bewkes laid out his
vision for changes at the media conglomerate Wednesday,
including dividing AOL's online access and advertising
businesses and possibly spinning off the rest of the
company's.... |
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