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9/11 Guidelines Issued to Federal Agencies

The White House quietly issued instructions to American embassies and government agencies outlining what themes to emphasize when commemorating the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.

Global Stocks at 2-Week High on Upbeat U.S. Signals

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Global stocks rose to their highest levels in nearly two weeks Tuesday, while safe haven assets like the Swiss franc and German Bunds were subdued, encouraged by signs that the U.S. economy may avoid recession.
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Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts after being disqualified for a false start in the men's 100 metres final at the IAAF 2011 World Championship in Daegu

World's Fastest Man takes His Time

For the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt sure took his time in responding to the controversial disqualification which stripped athletics of its biggest name from its blue riband event.
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Lockerbie Bomber in 'Comatose' State

Abdelbaset Ali al - Megrahi, who was convicted over the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103, is harking on death's door. The Libyan citizen jailed for 270 counts of murder for the bombing of Lockerbie is currently under the care of his family members at his Tripoli home in Libya.
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European Markets up; U.S. Stock Futures down

European shares gained in early trading Monday morning, tracking a late rally in Wall Street Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke raised hopes for more economic stimulus.
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Bruno Mars, Russell Brand Remember Amy Winehouse at VMAs

Amy Winehouse was deeply remembered and missed at the MTV Video Music Awards. Although the winner of the 2007 Brit Award for the Best British Female Artist never made it to the VMAs in her lifetime, her friends and fans paid tribute to her on Sunday, a month after the Rehab singer's death.
Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene Connecticut: State of Emergency Declared as Storm Approaches

Connecticut officials and residents scrambled Saturday to get residents of low-lying / flood prone areas out of harm’s away, as Hurricane Irene, a Category 1 storm packing 75 mile per hour winds and heavy rain. The outer bands of rain from Irene are expected to reach Connecticut by Saturday at 6 p.m. EDT.

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