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Clock ticks down to final Endeavor launch

The final launch of the space shuttle Endeavour has settled to take place next Monday after engineers battled to resolve an electrical problem that plagued the original launch dates.

Yahoo and Alibaba try to fix rift

Just one day after the battle between Yahoo and Alibaba heated up, the companies said Sunday that they've open up communications to try to resolve their differences.

Chrysler may restructure refinancing terms: sources

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Chrysler Group LLC, seeking to raise $6 billion in new debt to repay government loans, is expected to restructure its proposed refinancing package this week after investors showed hesitation over the loan portion of the transaction, people familiar with the matter said.
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Endeavour green lighted for final launch

The final launch of the space shuttle Endeavour has settled to take place next Monday after engineers battled to resolve an electrical problem that plagued the original launch dates.
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Back office fraud seen rising after recession peak

Back office fraud is draining corporate treasuries of billions of dollars a year, and the risk is growing as companies and employees struggle in the wake of the recession, finance managers and experts say.
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Gun Crime Highest Among Age Between 10 to 19 Years Old

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more firearm homicides were completed by 10 to 19 year old Americans in metropolitan areas than all other areas in 2006-2007 their recent Morbidity and Morality Weekly report.

Endeavour cleared for final launch

The final launch of the space shuttle Endeavour has settled to take place next Monday after engineers battled to resolve an electrical problem that plagued the original launch dates.

Mighty Mississippi Revealed Newly in Latest Floods

The Mississippi river, which is the largest system of rivers in North America, is displaying why it is nicknamed the Mighty Mississippi as flooding along its banks is forcing residents out and triggering flood relief systems installed decades ago to diminish, if not fully control, its impact.

Bombing Kills At Least Six In Pakistan

At least six people have been killed by a roadside bomb that struck a passenger bus near Kharian, a garrison city about 75 miles southeast of Islamabad, Pakistan, according to local police officials.

Obama’s 3 Steps on Gasoline, Oil Drilling

President Barack Obama on Saturday outlined three “good sense” steps he says his administration and Congress should take to deal with a spike in gasoline prices, oil drilling, and tax breaks for oil companies. Obama framed the steps outlined on Saturday as ways of dealing with insufficient job growth and rising gasoline prices.
Former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz

Rift widens between Yahoo and Alibaba

The battle between regional tech giants Yahoo and Alibaba heated up as the companies released contradictory statements following this weeks controversial Alipay transfer.
U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA)

Kerry Warns Pakistan To Be A “Real” Ally

U.S. Senator John Kerry has advised senior officials of the Pakistani government that he wants Islamabad to be a “real” ally and help with the fight against militants and terrorists.

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