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Wall Street down but off lows on Greek deal

Stocks pared losses on Thursday, with the Nasdaq turning positive, after sources said Greece had won the consent of inspectors from the European Union and International Monetary Fund for a new five-year austerity plan.

Harry Potter ebooks are on the way, but no sequel

The seven Harry Potter novels will be available as ebooks in October, author J.K. Rowling said on Thursday at the launch of a new interactive online website that will allow readers to navigate through the wizard stories.

Yahoo chairman voices support for CEO Bartz

The chairman of Yahoo Inc voiced support for Chief Executive Carol Bartz, who has become a lightning rod for criticism as the company struggles with stagnant revenue growth and a rift with its Chinese partner.

Messi Vs Pele - Pele aims sly dig at Messi

Brazilian legend Pele has taken a subtle dig at Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, claiming the Argentine should overhaul his total goal-scoring record if he is to be considered the greatest ever.

EU tightens squeeze on Greece; banks discuss rollover

Greece's new finance minister grappled with EU and IMF officials over gaps in his austerity plans on Thursday, with European leaders insisting on deep spending cuts and more tax hikes if Athens wants to secure funds and avoid potential default.

Wall Street off lows, Nasdaq flat

U.S. stocks pared some of their losses and the Nasdaq Composite briefly turned positive on Thursday, boosted by a spike in shares of Apple Inc .

Comments ahead of EU leaders' summit

European Union leaders are expected to press Greece at a summit on Thursday to adopt deeply unpopular austerity measures, in return for fresh financial support.

Oprah reps call OJ confession a hoax

Oprah Winfrey's representatives denied allegation that OJ Simpson told her producers he killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman.

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