Rumors about Obama religion and citizenship spread widely
The piece surveys how rumors alleging Obama is Muslim or not an American citizen grew. It cites Pew polling showing rising belief and falling correct identification of his Christian faith, and notes media figures who amplified such claims. It highlights how the Internet accelerates misperceptions and echo chambers.
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Notable Investors urge Target to review political giving
Three shareholder groups press Target Corp and Best Buy Co to review political donations after contributions to a group aiding a conservative Minnesota candidate. FAA poised to fine American Airlines a record sum over 2008 maintenance failures that caused thousands of flight cancellations.
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Markets tumble as indexes slip on Thursday trading
Dow drops to 10,271.21 as the Dow Industrials fall 144.33 points, Nasdaq declines 36.75, and the S&P 500 loses 18.53 to 1,075.63. Treasury yields edge up to 3.66 percent. In commodities, corn, soybeans, wheat, and oil show notable moves with corn at 4.29, soy at 10.12, wheat at 7.05, and crude at 74.77 a barrel.
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Layoffs Rise as Recovery Slows Across Economy
Washington reports a nine month high in new unemployment benefits last week signaling private firms may shed jobs this month. Construction losses hit Georgia while manufacturing jobs fell in Indiana as stimulus wanes and public works shrink. Government layoffs add to budget crises, chilling consumer spending and dragging growth forecasts, sparking Wall Street sell-off and recession fears.
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