July 11, 2012

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Los Angeles will get two NFL teams soon?

Los Angeles will get two NFL teams soon? Lorenzo Arguello Business Insider Talk of Los Angeles getting an NFL team for the first time since 1994, when both the Rams and Raiders left town, has been slowly picking up steam. But it’s no longer a matter of if, but when LA will get a team, […]

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July 10, 2012

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President Barack Obama leads in Public Policy Polling in the upper South

Obama holding serve in the upper South President Barack Obama leads in both Virginia and North Carolina       Public Policy Polling   In 2008 Barack Obama put North Carolina and Virginia in the Democratic column for the first time in decades.   Obama has retaken a narrow lead in North Carolina a month […]

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July 10, 2012

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Singapore tightens rules for foreign workers’ families

Singapore tightens rules for foreign workers’ families By Andrea Tan Bloomberg Singapore is imposing stricter rules for families of foreigners working in the city-state and tightening its immigration policies after public disquiet over the influx of workers from overseas. From Sept. 1, foreign workers must earn at least S$4,000 ($3,150) a month compared with the […]

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July 9, 2012

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Video: Mitt Romney spoke Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Houston at the annual convention of the NAACP. President Obama will not

Mitt Romney low-key on civil rights, in contrast to his father As governor of Michigan, George Romney pressed an aggressive agenda on the issue, putting himself at odds with Republican Party leaders. His son presents a different figure.   By Maeve Reston Los Angeles Times   ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In 1963, an explosive year […]

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July 9, 2012

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Africa’s oil nations news roundup

Angola and China’s Eximbank signed loan agreements valued at more than 500 million dollars AFP Angola and China’s Eximbank on Saturday signed 17 loan agreements valued at more than 500 million dollars to finance various post-war reconstruction projects, the finance minister said. Angolan Minister of Finance, Carlos Alberto Lopes, told AFP the loan deal would […]

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July 8, 2012

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Libya election: Count under way after historic vote

Libya election: Count under way after historic vote   BBC News   Vote-counting is under way in Libya, after the country held its first free national election for 60 years.   Partial results are expected later in the week, with some unofficial exit polls suggesting a liberal alliance was leading Islamist parties. Officials said turnout […]

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July 8, 2012

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California lawmakers approve first dedicated high-speed rail in the U.S.

California lawmakers approve first dedicated high-speed rail in the US By Juliet Williams Associated Press  SACRAMENTO — The California Assembly on Thursday approved legislation that would authorize the state to begin selling about $4.5 billion in state bonds for the nation’s first high-speed rail system, taking an initial step toward the ambitious $68 billion project […]

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July 7, 2012

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The Shard, Europe’s tallest building, launched amid debate

The Shard, Europe’s tallest building, launched amid debate   By James Pheby | AFP   Europe’s tallest skyscraper the Shard was inaugurated in London on Thursday in a dazzling sound and light show befitting its status as the capital’s brashest and most controversial building.   Thousands of Londoners gathered at vantage points around the city […]

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July 6, 2012

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African American unemployment for June 2012 increased to 14.4%, while white unemployment remained 7.4% for the third straight month

African American unemployment for June 2012 increased to 14.4%, while white unemployment remained 7.4% for the third straight month The non-manufacturing economy grew for the 30th straight month in June, but the growth rate was the slowest in 2.5 years.       Will the unemployment rate determine who will be elected president in a […]

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July 5, 2012

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San Diego’s 4th of July fireworks show blasted off all in 15 seconds

Video: FOX 5 News San Diego- What went wrong with the fireworks show? _____________________________ Video: San Diego’s 15 second fireworks show _______________________________  

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