Two Killed as Missouri Bus Crash Crashes High School Band
A charter two-bus crash near Gray Summit Missouri killed 15 year old Jessica Brinker and badly hurt others from John F Hodge High School St James. Dozens were treated at hospitals as crews freed passengers and investigators probe speed and construction zone factors. The driver of the pickup was Daniel Schatz son of candidate Dave Schatz who won the Republican primary for a Missouri House seat.
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Florida forecasts warn of highly active hurricane season
NOAA trims its season outlook but expects well above normal activity with 14 to 20 named storms and 4 to 6 major hurricanes. Gerry Bell notes a busier stretch ahead as Tropical Storm Colin threatens Bermuda before turning away. forecasters cite revised June and July activity.
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Notable consumer demand boosts cable profits in Q2
Consumer confidence lifts spending on premium cable services and pay per view, boosting cable and satellite TV profits in the second quarter. Mortgage rates dip below 4 percent on 15 year loans, offering homeowners a chance to lock in low-rate fixed terms. Christina Romer, a key Obama economic adviser, resigns effective Sept. 3 as White House seeks visible economic gains.
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Markets Snapshot Thursday shows mixed closes and futures
The Dow gains 5.45 to 10674.98 while the Nasdaq slips 10.51 to 2293.06 and the S&P 500 declines 1.43 to 1125.81. Treasuries rise modestly with the 30 year at 4.06 percent. Corn yields 3.25 cents to 4.03, soybeans up 475 cents to 10.29, wheat adds 53.5 cents to 7.80, and oil falls 46 cents to 82.01 per barrel.
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Ad Recovery Lifts TV Revenue Across Viacom Time Warner
Viacom and Time Warner report improved cable TV ad revenue with CBS local stations and News Corp growth. The rebound signals renewed ad spending as upfront pricing locked in earlier supports higher rates this year. Dauman calls the upfront period much stronger than last year.
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