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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks at a news conference in Washington

Reid Senate Vote on Debt Plan Stalls; GOP Votes Not There

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is pushing ahead with a Senate vote on his debt plan, but the GOP votes are not there. Still, Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday negotiators were "very, very close" to a deal.

Swimming-Sun Set to Sizzle Again in Shanghai Finale

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China's Sun Yang could provide the perfect finale for the host country when he swims in the final of the men's 1500 metres freestyle on Sunday, the last individual men's event of the world swimming championships.
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Lochte on track for fifth gold in Shanghai

Ryan Lochte stormed into the final of the men's 400 metres individual medley as top qualifier at the world swimming championships on the last day of competition on Sunday.
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iPhone 5: China Silicone Cases Reveal Bigger and Badder Phone

iPhone 5: China Silicone Cases Reveal Bigger and Badder Phone

If you thought U.S. Apple fans are impatient, check out the latest news coming from China. According to M.I.C Gadget, manufacturers of iPhone 5 silicone cases are now sweeping across the country in preparation of Apple's latest smartphone release.
At Issue: Oil Prices

Could a U.S. Default Push Oil Prices Above $130?

Think a U.S. Government default on its debt won't affect you immediately? Think again: a default would likely weaken the dollar substantially, pushing up oil prices almost immediately, and that would send already-high U.S. gas prices to the stratosphere.
China paper castigates "irresponsible" U.S. debt crisis

China paper castigates "irresponsible" U.S. debt crisis

The mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party has castigated the United States' handling of its debt crisis as "irresponsible" and "immoral," saying in a Saturday editorial that the U.S. democratic system was to blame for the "farce."
Tablet War: Dell Streak 10 Pro Vs. Apple iPad 2

Tablet War: Dell Streak 10 Pro Vs. Apple iPad 2

Computer maker Dell Inc. entered the 10.1-inch tablet race by releasing its Android Honeycomb tablet, Dell Streak 10 Pro, especially for the Chinese market. However, the tablet has to deal with the iconic Apple iPad 2, as the benchmark for design and performance has been set by the Cupertino giant.
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Tea Party shows its clout in debt debate

They have been accused of holding Washington hostage by pushing the United States to the brink of a damaging debt default. The world is watching anxiously as the debt impasse drags on.
An iPhone is seen at the Apple store in New York

Apple Tops the Smartphone Foodchain, Samsung on the Prowl

Nokia and Samsung has been demoted with Apple becoming the top smartphone vendor in the fierce global mobile device war. According to reports, Apple has sold over 20 million iPhones along with over 9 million iPads in the second quarter.
Solar panels

After dismal second-quarter, solar outlook brightens

Solar investors should brace themselves for some downright dreadful second-quarter earnings reports in the coming weeks, though the rest of the year may provide some relief to battered solar stocks as panel prices stabilize and profit margins recover.
President Barack Obama

Pending Debt Ceiling Vote, Obama urges compromise

With four days left before the United States hits its debt limit, Republicans pressed ahead with a deficit plan that cannot pass Congress and President Barack Obama told lawmakers to stop wasting time and find a way "out of this mess."
Ryan Lochte

Lochte double caps golden day for U.S. at world champs

Ryan Lochte capped a golden day for the United States when he overhauled a flying French 4x200 meters freestyle team to ensure the Americans won their fourth successive title in the event at the world swimming championships on Friday.

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