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Airlines Report June Rise In Passenger Traffic

Some airline companies appear to be faring much better in gaining passenger traffic thanks to a soaring demand for air travel and limited carrier choices -- a trend that has given U.S. airlines wide leeway to maintain overcrowded planes and shoddy customer service.
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Foreign Troubles Dim US Earnings Forecasts

The European summit may have increased investor confidence, but weak consumer spending across Europe, along with the rise of the dollar against the euro, is slowing down the global economy, pushing many companies to trim their earnings forecasts.
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Bottles of Coca-Cola, which will be delivered to stores, are seen in a warehouse at the Swire Coca-Cola facility in Draper, Utah

Sugar Subsidies Face More Opposition On Capitol Hill

Government subsidies for sugar farmers are facing fresh opposition, despite the farmers' successful efforts to defeat a recent bid to eliminate the subsidies that opponents argue endangers public health, reduces employment and costs consumers and businesses billions of dollars.
Takeru Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut

Takeru Kobayashi Vs. Joey Chestnut: The Big Fat Hot Dog Fight

At the Fourth of July Nathan's International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York, Joey Chestnut scarfed down 68 hot dogs to win the 2012 title. But across town, his competitive eating rival Takeru Kobayashi ate 68.5 at the Crif Dog Classic.
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July 4: Dazzling Fireworks Light Up US Skyline (PHOTOS)

Come the fourth of July, it's time to shun the trappings of busy work hours to feast your eyes on the spectacular fireworks that decorate the nation?s skies. A major tourist attraction and a moment of pride for Americans, the fireworks commemorating Independence Day light up major cities in all their glory and splendor.

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