Monthly Archives: July 2011

‘Lifeline’ of public transit faces deep cuts in RI

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) — Nils Berg rides the No. 60 bus to work religiously. In summer, he takes it south from Bristol to Newport; in winter, he rides it north to Providence. Working in the state’s seasonal hospitality industry, the … Continue reading →

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HSBC to sell 195 NY bank branches for $1 billion

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

SymbolPriceChangeHBC48.87-0.33{“s” : “hbc”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} NEW YORK (AP) — HSBC said Sunday it will sell 195 retail bank branches, most located in upstate New York, to First Niagara Bank in a deal worth about $1 billion. … Continue reading →

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‘Really close’ to debt deal as deadline nears

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

As the debt crisis continues Senate Minority Leader, Republican Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, walks to the Senate floor for a vote on a solution crafted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev, not shown, at the Capitol in Washington, Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Deal or no deal? Markets bracing for Monday

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

SymbolPriceChangePRU58.68+0.32{“s” : “pru”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} Market analysts and investors around the world remained on edge Sunday as Congress continued to work out a deal to avoid a U.S. debt default. If there is no agreement to … Continue reading →

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Debt deal could spur relief rally (Reuters)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A deal involving up to $3 trillion in deficit cuts over a decade that would let U.S. lawmakers raise the U.S. borrowing limit and avoid default could spur a relief rally in Wall Street stocks and … Continue reading →

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Deal or no deal? Markets bracing for Monday (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

Market analysts and investors around the world remained on edge Sunday as Congress continued to work out a deal to avoid a U.S. debt default. If there is no agreement to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and defuse the building … Continue reading →

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Granollers wins Swiss Open tennis (AFP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

GSTAAD, Switzerland (AFP) – Marcel Granollers beat fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in three sets to win the Gstaad claycourt tournament on Sunday, shrugging off the after-effects of an injury he suffered at Wimbledon. Eighth-seeded Granollers, 25, saw off fourth seed … Continue reading →

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Pope urges end to ‘indifference’ over Somalia famine (AFP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AFP) – The pope on Sunday urged the world not to be “indifferent” to the Horn of Africa famine, as the African Union prepares to host a donors conference for victims on August 9. Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading →

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Paul Menard pulls off upset win at Indianapolis (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

INDIANAPOLIS – Paul Menard became NASCAR’s newest first-time winner Sunday with an upset victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a track steeped in tradition for his family. The first half of the race was dominated by drivers with the strongest cars. … Continue reading →

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Hugh Laurie on Lisa Edelstein’s House Departure: We All Miss Her Very Much (omg!)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein | Photo Credits: Adam Taylor/FOXTV Guide Speaking publicly for the first time about House co-star Lisa Edelstein‘s exit two months ago, Hugh Laurie sounds like he and everyone else was sorry to see her go. “We … Continue reading →

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