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	last updated: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:24:38 GMT

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:14:07 GMT Retail shock prompts rate dilemma

Retail sales rise by a record 3.5%, giving relief from grim economic forecasts but fanning fears of rate rises.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:17:41 GMT Zimbabwe activists' bodies found

The bodies of four MDC activists are found in Zimbabwe, the opposition says, ahead of next week's election run-off.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:13:00 GMT Wife 'died a hero' in Afghanistan

The husband of Cpl Sarah Bryant, the first female British soldier killed in Afghanistan, says his wife died a hero.

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	last updated: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:24:38 GMT

Can Mccain deliver his home state?

Even in Arizona his rift with the far right is cutting into his 'favorite son' appeal.

South Africa's president calls attacks on immigrants shameful

President Mbeki says end 'attacks against Africans' and welcome them back home. But a police raid on a transit camp sends another message.

Iraqi interpreters: hope rises to go to U.S.

President Bush extended a law that could give some of the thousands of interpreters working for the American military refuge in the US under a special visa program.

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	last updated: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:54:47 GMT

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:18:13 GMT Deals With Iraq Are Set to Bring Oil Giants Back

Four Western oil companies are in talks with Iraq?s Oil Ministry for no-bid contracts to service the country?s largest fields.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:53:52 GMT Obama?s Campaign Tightens Control of Image and Access

Barack Obama?s strategists are taking extra steps to protect against attacks, but such efforts at times appear to conflict with the senator?s stated desire for openness.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:40:02 GMT Dearth of Ships Delays Drilling of Offshore Oil

As President Bush considers repealing a ban on offshore drilling, a shortage of ships used for such drilling promises to impede any rapid increase in oil supply.

	U.S. News
	last updated: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:12:23 GMT

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Today in History, June 19: Statue of Liberty, Nickelodeons, and NASCAR

1949â€”The first official NASCAR Grand National stock car race takes place in Charlotte, N.C.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0400 5 Ways to Find the Perfect Breakfast Cereal

I went on a quest to pick out a tasty, nutritious start to the day.

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:22:00 -0400 Youth Want a Music Subscription Service

Survey says they want a simple way to pay for music they can own, transport, and swap.

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	last updated: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:05:56 GMT

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:53:28 GMT Gaza truce takes hold, skepticism abounds (AP)

AP - Guns went quiet as a six-month truce between Israel and Gaza Strip militants took effect early Thursday, but there was widespread skepticism about its ability to hold.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:24:38 GMT House to vote on war funds, unemployment benefits (AP)

AP - The Democratic-led Congress finally appears ready to give President Bush his request for $162 billion in long-overdue funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:45:30 GMT Ex-Bear Stearns managers surrender in NYC (AP)

AP - Two former Bear Stearns managers have surrendered to face criminal charges linked to the collapse of a hedge fund that bet heavily into subprime mortgages before the market collapsed, federal authorities said Thursday.