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Jon Stewart, Some Liberals Seem to Love Ron Paul

Some liberals seem to love Ron Paul, the Republican presidential candidate and Texas House member. At the top of that list seems to be Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Paul has been a frequent topic on Stewart's show, and on Monday Paul appeared on Stewart's show for a fun and friendly and rather pleasant exchange.
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S.Africa's rand up 3 pct vs. dollar, bonds follow

South Africa's rand firmed over three percent on the dollar on Tuesday and was the biggest gainer in a basket of emerging market currencies watched by Reuters, as investors returned to riskier assets on hopes Europe's debt crisis will be solved.
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New Jersey Fugitive on 41-Year Run Caught in Portugal

After 41 years on the run since escaping a New Jersey prison, George Wright, a most-wanted killer, has been caught in Portugal. The FBI along with U.S. Marshals Service and the New Jersey Department of Corrections made a joint announcement of the apprehension of Wright, 68, on Tuesday.
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8 Children Abducted in New York Found in Pennsylvania

Eight children who were abducted from a New York foster care agency last week were found in Pennsylvania, authorities say. The children were allegedly abducted by their mother Shanel Nadal during a supervised visit last week. The children, whose ages range from 11 months to 11 years, were found in good health.
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Case-Shiller: Home Prices Rise for 4th Straight Month on Summer Buying

Home prices in the 20-city Case Shiller Index rose for the fourth straight month in July, but the operative phrase remains: let the buyer beware. Demand conditions in most major U.S. cities remains soft, and even though home prices are attractive now, price retrenchments are possible.

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