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BoE Cuts, ECB Leaves Rates Untouched
The European Central Bank stood firm against the headwinds of global economic turmoil, citing the threat of higher inflation as it declined to follow the Bank of England’s lead and reduce borrowing costs Thursday for its 15-nation region.
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Romney Suspends Presidential Campaign
Mitt Romney suspended his faltering presidential campaign on Thursday, effectively sealing the Republican presidential nomination for John McCain. “I must now stand aside, for our party and our country,” Romney told conservatives.
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Obama Raises $7M Post Super Tuesday
Democrat Barack Obama raised $7.2 million in less than 48 hours post Super Tuesday and rival Hillary Rodham Clinton collected $4 million, giving him a financial edge that’s caused consternation within a Clinton campaign clamoring for attention-getting debates.
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Metabolic Syndrome Is Tied to Diet Soda
Researchers have found a correlation between drinking diet soda and metabolic syndrome — the collection of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes that include abdominal obesity, high cholesterol and blood glucose levels — and elevated blood pressure.
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"Euros Accepted" signs pop up in New York City
In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain’t what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise.
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McCain Seals GOP Nod As Romney Suspends
John McCain effectively sealed the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday as chief rival Mitt Romney suspended his faltering presidential campaign. “I must now stand aside, for our party and our country,” Romney told conservatives.
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Mora to Become Seahawks Coach in 2009
Good thing Jim Mora is renowned for his nonstop energy. He now has three job titles with the Seahawks. Assistant head coach. Defensive backs coach. And head coach-designate. Seattle set an NFL precedent Wednesday by giving Mora a four-year contract to succeed Holmgren. Just not yet.
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US: al-Qaida in Iraq Training Children
Boys in soccer jerseys don black masks and grab weapons. They scramble over mud-brick walls, blast down doors and hold guns to the heads of residents inside. The U.S. military said videos seized from suspected al-Qaida in Iraq hideouts show militants training children who appear as young as 10 to kidnap and kill.
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Accidental Pill Overdose Killed Ledger
Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday.