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'Joe the Plumber' Wins Ohio GOP Nod for Congress

Joe, real name Samuel Wurzelbacher, will face incumbent Marcy Kaptur in November. Kaptur defeated Rep. Dennis Kucinich in their Democratic Party primary Tuesday night.

UN Humanitarian Chief in Syria as Assad Buckles Down

The United Nations humanitarian chief Valarie Amos arrived in Syria on Wednesday and is headed to the embattled city of Homs, which has been under assault by Syrian government forces for over a month.

Israel Cautious, Skeptical About Iran Nuclear Talks

Iran, which insists it seeks to develop atomic energy for purely peaceful purposes, has not set a date or locale for such talks.

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Newt Gingrich

Gingrich Continues Quest for Relevance After a Solitary Super Tuesday Win

Despite efforts to sweep the South and revive his campaign, Georgia was the only state Newt Gingrich managed to win on Super Tuesday. Even so, the ex-House speaker made it clear he isn't going anywhere. Comparing himself to the race-winning tortoise from the famous children's fable, Gingrich said, I just take one step at a time.

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RIM results will continue to disappoint: BMO

Research In Motion's revenue and margins will continue to disappoint in the coming quarters due to a lack of clarity on the launch and impact of its latest version of BlackBerry, BMO Capital Markets said.

Private sector adds 216,000 jobs in February

The pace of job creation by private employers accelerated more than expected in February, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.

Stock futures gain after selloff, ADP jobs report eyed

Stock index futures rose on Wednesday, a day after Wall Street suffered its worst selloff in three months and ahead of a private employment report expected to show the U.S. economy added jobs in February.

Adidas outlook disappoints in Olympic year

German sportswear group Adidas stuck to forecasts for a slowdown in sales growth in 2012, disappointing investors who had hoped for more in a banner year for sports events with the Olympics and European soccer championships.

Stock futures bounce back from losses; ADP jobs eyed

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China Lambasts U.S. Trade Bill, Won't Adjust Yuan

A U.S. trade bill targeting Chinese imports goes against international rules and Beijing will not adjust the value of its currency to try to bridge a trade deficit that is Washington's problem to fix, China's commerce minister said on Wednesday.

Gold Recovers as Dollar Retreats, Buyers Step In

Gold is down more than 6 percent since late February, having dropped sharply from the year's highs after U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke held off signaling a further round of U.S. monetary easing in a key speech.

Japan prosecutors charge key figures in Olympus scandal

Tokyo prosecutors on Wednesday charged Olympus Corp and six key figures in the $1.7 billion accounting fraud at the camera and endoscope maker, tightening their case in the investigation of one of Japan's biggest corporate scandals.

Stock Futures Gain Ahead of ADP Data

Futures on major U.S. indices point to a higher opening on Wednesday ahead of economic data including ADP national employment report and non-farm productivity.

Iranian Nuclear Crisis: Ex-Mossad Director Says Romney Making the Situation Worse

Responding to a recent op-ed by GOP presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney, a former director of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad said the Republican candidate is making it more difficult for the U.S. and Israel administrations to contain Iran's nuclear weapons ambition.

Stop Kony: Invisible Children’s ‘Kony 2012’ to Find Justice for Child Soldiers [VIDEO]

Invisible Children, a non-profit organization, started a movement to take down Joseph Kony, a Ugandan guerrilla group leader, and have him arrested for crimes against humanity.

Assad's Regime Bombs Bridge Serving as Escape Route for Refugees

Meanwhile, international pressure condemning the violence in Syria continues to build up, with U.S. Senator John McCain on Monday pushing for airstrikes against Assad’s government forces.

Is President Obama Israel's Best Friend?

Gauging U.S. presidents on the basis of how much weight they are willing to throw behind its Middle East ally Israel is a political tactic which has been around for long.

Apple's New iPad Equipped with 4G to Tempt Consumers: Source

Apple Inc is betting a 4G-equipped iPad will tempt more U.S. consumers to pay extra to watch high-quality video on the go, and in turn, give Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc a revenue boost.

Mitt Romney Wins Ohio But no Super Tuesday Knockout

Republican presidential frontrunner takes five out of 10 states but Rick Santorum stays in the running.

Allen Stanford smiles as he waits to enter the Federal Courthouse where the jury was deliberating in his criminal trial in Houston

Stanford Found Guilty in $7 Billion Ponzi Scheme

Allen Stanford was found guilty by a U.S. jury of a $7 billion Ponzi scheme on Tuesday.

Asian Markets Fall Again on Renewed Greek Default Fears

Asian shares fell for the third day in a row Wednesday as investors grew more risk averse, with renewed uncertainty over Greece's bailout and mounting worries about slowing global economies overshadowing support provided by ample liquidity.

Gold Snaps 3-Day Loss as Risk Aversion Rises

Gold regained some ground Wednesday as jewellers in Asia snapped up the metal after prices dropped 2 percent in the previous session, but investors were cautious because of lingering fears about a possible Greek default.

$336 Million Powerball: Louise White, 81, from Rhode Island Claims Jackpot

Louise White, an 81 year old from Rhode Island, claimed the $336 million Powerball jackpot from last month. The 81 year old is a regular lottery player and she bought the winning ticket at a Stop & Shop supermarket in Newport. The $336.4 million is the third largest Powerball lottery in the history of the game.

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