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How to play it: Swiss francs, gold thrive in debt crisis

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It's not too late to find investor-friendly exchange-traded funds specializing in safe-haven currencies and precious metals, experts say, though the August 2 deadline for raising the U.S. debt ceiling is days away. For more intrepid individuals, there are even some tech ETFs that seem to be holding their own.

Insight: Washington crippled after long road to deadlock

Lawmakers Split as Debt Deadline Looms
Paul Light has worked in and studied the institutions of government in Washington for more than three decades. He has written papers and taught about the great American legislative battles of modern times, where compromise has nearly always prevailed.
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Chinese City Orders Two Fake Apple Shops to Close

Chinese city orders two fake Apple shops to close

Chinese officials in Kunming have ordered two fake Apple shops to close, not because of piracy or copyright concerns, but because the stores in the southwestern city did not have an official business permit.
Aftermath Photos of China High-Speed Trains Collision

Aftermath Photos of China High-Speed Trains Collision

At least 35 people have died and 210 were injured following a collision between two high-speed bullet trains in China. The freak accident happened after lightning struck a train that lost power and was subsequently rear-ended by another train on an elevated track in Wenzhou.
People watch a melting ice polar bear at Circular Quay in central Sydney

Climate Change Will Bring 'Sudden and Abrupt' Shocks Worldwide: U.N. Expert

A senior United Nations official warned that climate change could become a catalyst for sudden and abrupt shocks worldwide and have far-reaching implications for global stability and security. Achim Steiner, executive director of the U.N. Environmental Program, told the U.N. Security Council Wednesday that natural resources are at risk.
Allen West

Who Is Allen West?

U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Fla. sent a highly publicized e-mail calling Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz vile and not a lady after she indirectly criticized his plans for insurance reform. Aside from an outspoken member of the House, who is Allen West?
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Google+ Fan Page on Facebook Says Facebook is Scared to Lose Its Throne

The Google+ (or Google Plus) fan page on Facebook says Facebook bans Google Plus Sponsored ads. A man recently ran an advertisement campaign for his Google+ profile and his account was suspended. Looks like facebook is scared to lose its throne - is Facebook really scared of Google+?
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Rising Sea Levels Threaten US East Coast

A National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration revealed that a strong EL Nino in future could imperil the US east coast with rising sea levels and more destructive storm surges.

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