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'WATCH YOUR CHILDREN:' Black Moms Terrified After Zimmerman Verdict
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2013 16:29
The George Zimmerman "not guilty" verdict was a foregone conclusion for many legal experts, but the news still stunned and angered people who wanted justice for the black 17-year-old boy he killed. It is also a terrifyin...
Has The Arab Spring Failed?
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2013 00:19
Despite the chaos, the blood and the democratic setbacks, this is a long process. Do not give up hope. ROUGHLY two-and-a-half years after the revolutions in the Arab world, not a single country is yet plainly on course t...
Singing a new tune: Apple likely to launch free, ad-supported 'iRadio' music streaming service
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:47
As Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) edges closer, rumors revolving around a new music streaming service -- dubbed "iRadio" by some -- are intensifying.
'Glee' Star Cory Monteith Dead at 31
Variety - 14 Jul 2013 07:33
Cory Monteith, star of Fox's "Glee," has died at the age of 31. The actor was found dead at Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel Saturday. In a press conference, acting Vancouver Police Chief Doug LePard said that his ...
New Halo coming toXbox One in 2014
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
A new Halo game is coming to the Xbox One console in 2014, Microsoft said Monday at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.
Apple gives sneak peek of small, super-powered 'Assembled in USA' Mac Pro
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
It won't be out until the fall, but Apple's reinvented Mac Pro stole the show Monday when it was previewed at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Friends Say George Zimmerman Wants To Go To Law School To Help Others Like Him
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2013 23:51
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Cans make a comeback, and give beer biz a boost
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:45
The newest weapon in the battle for the beer drinkers' dollar is actually an old one. The once-maligned can is now taking the spotlight--and shelf space--from the bottle.
Carly Rae Jepsen Threw Out A Ceremonial First Pitch And It Was Awful
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2013 21:53
History has been littered with awful ceremonial first pitches and now we can add pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen (you have probably heard her song "Call Me Maybe" a gazillion times). Jepsen, who is scheduled to perform a pos...
This privatisation of the Royal Mail would be a national disaster | Will Hutton
The Guardian - 14 Jul 2013 07:30
The Royal Mail must remain in British ownership and remodelled like Germany's Deutsche Post Britain is 159th in the world league table that ranks investment as a share of GDP. This is not new. Owners of British companies...
Israel targeted Russian-made missiles in Syria, US officials say
The Guardian - 14 Jul 2013 06:25
Reports suggest Israel attacked anti-ship cruise missiles sent to Assad regime near the port of Latakia US officials say Israel targeted advanced anti-ship cruise missiles near Syria's principal port city, Latakia, in an...
Nokia's Stephen Elop: 'Strategically, we have an opening'
The Guardian - 14 Jul 2013 01:06
Chief executive of handset maker says new Lumia phones running Windows Phone offer a 'third ecosystem' to carriers Stephen Elop almost bounded into the room, a picture of enthusiasm. "Well, let me start with a question!"...
With help from Chinese auto plants, Volvo hopes to thrive
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:57
CHENGDU, CHINA -- The assembly line crept along at a glacial pace.
Chrysler backs down, agrees to recall 1.56 million older-model Jeeps
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:57
UPDATED: After a public disagreement that threatened to blow up into a larger battle, Chrysler said Tuesday that it agreed to recall 1.
What worried owners can do about Jeep recall
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:57
UPDATED: Chrysler and the federal government have finished wrangling over whether a Jeep recall is warranted, with the automaker agreeing Tuesday to a voluntary recall of 1.56 million Jeep models.
In praise of older workers: Carlos Slim (age 73)
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:56
Billionaire Carlos Slim, age 73, says workers--those in developed economies, anyway--are at their prime in their 60s and there is no reason for them to retire.
Wyoming lottery could reap $20M in first year
Miami Herald - 14 Jul 2013 23:56
The Wyoming Lottery Board estimates that the first year of the state's lottery system will bring in about $20 million from ticket sales.
Down with price tags! Here's how to profit when people pay what they want.
Washington Post - 14 Jul 2013 23:53
Last week saw the end of an ambitious experiment: Panera Bread's pay-what-you-want turkey chili, which the sandwich chain started offering at 48 St. Louis-area stores to raise awareness of food insecurity and offer meals...
Notorious Zeus banking Trojan is gaining speed on Facebook
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:47
Malware known as Zeus that can land on a user's computer and steal that user's bank account information is "re-merging with a vengeance" and finding its way onto Facebook.
Stocks tumble; Dow ends below 15,000 for 1st time since May
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:45
The Dow slid more than 200 points Wednesday as investors, unsure about the Federal Reserve's strategy to boost the economy, sold shares across the board.
Chrysler disputes recall of 2.7 million Jeeps
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:45
In a highly unusual move for an automaker, Chrysler is fighting a request from the federal government to recall 2.7 million Jeep vehicles.
Chrysler recalling 630,000 SUVs, Jeeps worldwide
NBC News - 14 Jul 2013 23:45
Just two days after refusing a government request to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps, Chrysler has decided to do two other recalls totaling 630,000 vehicles worldwide.