Foreclosures up in 75 percent of top U.S. metro areas - Reuters
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:40:12 GMT+00:00
metro areas Reuters new york (Reuters) - Foreclosures rose in 3 of every four large US metro areas in this year's first half, likely ruling out sustained home ... Foreclosure Filings Rise in 75% of U.S. Cities as Joblessness Hurts Owners Bloomberg Foreclosure activity up across most US metro areas The Associated Press

US Sen. Reid hosting 3rd energy summit in Vegas - BusinessWeek
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:26:04 GMT+00:00
Sen. Reid hosting 3rd energy summit in Vegas BusinessWeek US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to host a third summit to talk about clean energy with policymakers and industry leaders in Las Vegas. ... US Senate energy bill draws widespread criticism Reuters Africa US senators pare down 'drill and spill' bill Financial Times Bill targets spill liability limit Calgary Herald

Military cargo plane crashes in US state of Alaska - Xinhua
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:48:27 GMT+00:00
state of Alaska Xinhua san francisco, July 28 (Xinhua) -- A military cargo plane with four people on board crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in the US state of Alaska, ... US : C-17 military cargo plane crashes Oneindia Military plane crashes at US base Belfast Telegraph

Mexico praises decision on US immigration law - Reuters
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:11:19 GMT+00:00
immigration law Reuters mexico city july 28 (Reuters) - The Mexican government on Wednesday praised a US judge's decision to block key parts of a tough new immigration law that is ... What is the net effect of illegal immigration on the US economy? Wall Street Journal In AZ Ruling, Judge Cites Burden On Legal Immigrants, us npr (blog) Judge blocks key changes to US immigration law tvnz xinhua  - Financial Times  - Los Angeles Times

US Experts Back AstraZeneca Blood Thinner - ABC News
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:44 GMT+00:00
Experts Back AstraZeneca Blood Thinner ABC News adelphi, Maryland (Reuters) - US advisers backed a potential blockbuster blood thinner from AstraZeneca on Wednesday, a victory for a ... FDA Panel Backs Use Of AstraZeneca Anticlotting Drug Brilinta Wall Street Journal AstraZeneca Ups Targets, Buybacks; Brilinta Hopes Rise Wall Street Journal Why Does AstraZeneca's Brilinta Seem to Work Only Outside the US ? Wall Street Journal (blog) Bloomberg  - MarketWatch  - The Associated Press

'Joint South Korea-US drill sent strong message to North' - Sify
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:35:39 GMT+00:00
drill sent strong message to North' Sify Four-day joint naval drills by the South Korean and US military in the Sea of Japan sent a strong message to North Korea, the US command said Thursday. ... US -South Korea war games raise China's hackles Los Angeles Times US : Drills sent 'clear message' to NKorea The Associated Press Mixed Messages from US -SK War Games FOXNews (blog) Christian Science Monitor  - Tehran Times  - The Chosun Ilbo

Treasurys Rally; Demand For US Debt Strong Amid Econ Uncertainty - Wall Street Journal
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:01:32 GMT+00:00
Debt Strong Amid Econ Uncertainty Wall Street Journal Early data Wednesday were soft; US durable goods orders unexpectedly fell in June for a second straight month. In afternoon trade, the two-year Treasury was ... treasuries-Treasuries rise as Fed report stokes slowdown fears Reuters Treasuries Rise as Beige Book Shows Growth Slowed in Some Areas BusinessWeek Short-Term Treasurys Outperform On Durables Data; Auction Ahead Wall Street Journal MarketWatch  - MarketWatch  - Reuters

US Stocks Erase Losses, Dow Advances for Fifth Straight Day - BusinessWeek
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:31:02 GMT+00:00
Stocks Erase Losses, Dow Advances for Fifth Straight Day BusinessWeek July 28 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks erased losses, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher for a fifth day, as gains in energy and ... US Stocks Climb, Lifting S&P 500 To Black For Year To Date Wall Street Journal us stocks snapshot-Wall St ends lower on consumer data Reuters U.S. stocks lapse into red as confidence falls MarketWatch Bloomberg  - TODAYonline  - Sydney Morning Herald

US seeks 'acceptable end state' in Afghanistan - DAWN.com
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:35:42 GMT+00:00
seeks 'acceptable end state' in Afghanistan DAWN.com Gen Jones noted that some Taliban might be willing to meet one US condition for talks, which is to disavow Al Qaeda. File Photo washington: Elements within ... WikiLeaks: Facing 9000 documents, US officials take go-slow approach Christian Science Monitor Analysts Debate Impact of Afghan War Leak on US -Pak Relations Voice of America U.S. : Pakistan Ties Have Strengthened Wall Street Journal CNN (blog)  - FOXNews  - AFP

Wheat Resumes Rally as Drought in Russia, Europe Pushes Buyers Toward U.S. - Bloomberg
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:49:41 GMT+00:00
Bloomberg India is the second-largest grower and consumer of wheat and rice, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Farm Minister Sharad Pawar said yesterday ... Wheat Rallies as Prolonged Russia Drought May Boost Demand for U.S. Grain Bloomberg Wheat Futures Jump to 13-Month High on Europe Drought; Corn, Soybeans Gain Bloomberg

Canada Dollar Ends Lower Amid US Growth Concerns - Wall Street Journal
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:27:53 GMT+00:00
Growth Concerns Wall Street Journal toronto (Dow Jones)--The Canadian dollar made modest gains against the US dollar early Wednesday, only to give them ... Canadian Currency Fluctuates as Drop in Crude Oil Price Tempers Fund Flows Bloomberg canada fx debt-C$ ends 3-day streak of gains, bonds fall Reuters Canada's Currency Advances on Better Risk Outlook, Raw Materials Prices Bloomberg Wall Street Journal  - Reuters  - Wall Street Journal

US durable goods orders drop 1 percent in June - Xinhua
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:48:57 GMT+00:00
durable goods orders drop 1 percent in June Xinhua washington, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Orders for US durable goods fell for the second consecutive month in June, another sign of a possible slowdown of US ... Capital Goods Orders in US Climb, Signaling Investment Pickup Bloomberg US Stock Futures Retreat After Drop in Durable Goods Orders BusinessWeek US goods orders fall for second month afp cbc.ca  - The Associated Press  - MarketWatch

Fred Couples returns to Washington looking for US Senior Open crown - The Canadian Press
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:17 GMT+00:00
Senior Open crown The Canadian Press Couples arrived at the US Senior Open this week as a tournament favourite and a hometown hero. The Seattle native is trying for his first USGA title at any ... Fred Couples back home for US Senior Open, feeling golf fans' love Seattle Times Fred Funk hopes to defend US Senior Open championship Seattle Times Sahalee snubs Stubbs at US Senior Open The Province USA Today  - USA Today  - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Can we now put the Shirley Sherrod racial debate behind us? - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:32:41 GMT+00:00
? Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) No, we can't put the racial debate behind us . Mrs. Sherrod was speaking in Douglas, Ga. to a group of leaders of the community and was making the reference ... The Shirley Sherrod Debacle: Heads Should Roll Huffington Post (blog) The Bitter Ironies in USDA's Firing of Shirley Sherrod Huffington Post (blog) The Sherrod affair and the US media wars CBC.ca

US Republicans assail trimmed Democratic energy plan - AFP
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:30 GMT+00:00
Republicans assail trimmed Democratic energy plan afp washington us senators feuded Wednesday over whether oil firms should have to pay for all economic damages from spills like the Gulf of Mexico disaster, ... Mixed support for US war funding The Hindu Congress Appoves $60 Billion U.S. War Funds Amid Afghan Policy Complaints Bloomberg US Congress approves new funding for Afghan war BBC News Voice of America  - Christian Science Monitor  - Malaysia Star

Manchester United brings dedicated crowd to US - Houston Chronicle
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:35:01 GMT+00:00
Houston Chronicle As the popularity of soccer continues to rise in the US , Americans' passion for the sport is still far from that of European fans. ... Manchester United routs MLS All-Stars The Associated Press Landon Donovan: The proud face of American soccer Houston Chronicle Fan favorites score, Manchester routs MLS All-Stars 5-2 Houston Chronicle

Chelsea Clinton Wedding Gift Ideas: People In Times Square Weigh In! - MTV.com
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:11:18 GMT+00:00
MTV.com Will KitchenAid cut it for the daughter of a former US president and current US secretary of state? By MTV News staff With a guest list that includes US ... Obama not on Chelsea Clinton's wedding guest list Oneindia Clinton Wedding Gifts Rolling in From All Over the World CBS News

LG: Cool Stuff Not Slated For U.S., Except For Windows Phone 7 Devices - Forbes (blog)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:19:13 GMT+00:00
, Except For Windows Phone 7 Devices Forbes (blog) Many of the Korea-based conglomerate's most innovative products launch overseas first, only eventually migrating to the US (and sometimes not at all. ...

Nissan Looks to Mexican Exports, US Plants to Ease Impact of Strong Yen - Bloomberg
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:24:41 GMT+00:00
Plants to Ease Impact of Strong Yen Bloomberg He didn't say whether there was a specific plan to increase shipments from US factories. Nissan, Japan's third-largest carmaker, is spending $600 million to ...

BP Drilling Is on Schedule to Permanently Plug US Gulf Well Next Month - Bloomberg
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:33:12 GMT+00:00
Gulf Well Next Month Bloomberg Work has resumed at the well, site of the worst oil spill in US history, after an interruption from a storm passing through the area during the weekend, ...