Monthly Archives: August 2011

Asian stocks rally following gains onWall Street (AP)

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

HONG KONG – Asian stocks climbed Thursday following gains on Wall Street that were driven by positive manufacturing data and hopes that the Federal Reserve may to unveil another round of stimulus. Oil rose above $89 a barrel while the … Continue reading →

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Ancient humans used hand axes earlier than thought (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Science News

LOS ANGELES – Ancient humans fashioned hand axes, cleavers and picks much earlier than believed, but didn’t take the stone tools along when they left Africa, new research suggests. A team from the United States and France made the findings … Continue reading →

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Venus Williams pulls out of Open; 2 new faces win (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Her 2011 U.S. Open done and tennis future in doubt because of an immune system disease, Venus Williams rode away from Arthur Ashe Stadium in the back seat of a car a little before 5 p.m. Wednesday. … Continue reading →

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Frank Gore signs 3-year extension with 49ers (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

SAN FRANCISCO – Frank Gore has long tried to pattern himself after Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who played his entire 10-year career with the Detroit Lions. Gore has seen other great running backs move from team to team while … Continue reading →

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Even SEC teams sometimes lose battle with TVs (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Even the mighty Southeastern Conference is working harder to coax fans out of their living rooms and into stadiums. Despite winning the last five national championships fans around the college football-crazed region are weighing the couch and … Continue reading →

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NBA lockout: Players, owners meet in Manhattan (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – There’s still time for a deal to keep the entire NBA season intact, though it’s running out. And with that in mind, owners and players realize it’s time to stop talking about each other, and start talking … Continue reading →

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Obama jobs council calls for more engineers

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Job News

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — More than 40 major companies have agreed to double the number of engineering internships they offer in a bid to help universities train more people for jobs that require math and science skills, President Barack Obama’s … Continue reading →

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Feds drop remaining charges against Bonds (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

SAN FRANCISCO – Federal prosecutors have dropped the remaining charges against Barry Bonds, days after a judge upheld the slugger’s conviction on an obstruction of justice count. The U.S. attorney’s office in San Francisco said Wednesday it is dropping three … Continue reading →

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Alyssa Milano and husband welcome a baby boy (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – Alyssa Milano is a mom. A publicist for the 38-year-old actress says Milano gave birth to a seven pound baby boy Wednesday morning: Milo Thomas Bugliari (BOOG’-lee-ar-ee). This is the first child for Milano and her husband, … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Jobs Talk: Job Corps, Unemployment Safety Net Needed

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Job News

Jon Huntsman will unveil his jobs plan at an event in Hudson, New Hampshire on Wednesday. The plan, called “Time to Compete: An American Jobs Plan,” will have four focus areas: tax reform, regulatory reform, energy independence, and free trade. … Continue reading →

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