United Continental merger cleared by antitrust review
The Justice Department said it has no remaining antitrust concerns over the United and Continental merger. Approval hinges on Southwest access at Newark, where Continental dominates. Shareholders vote September 17 with closing expected by October 1, creating the world's largest airline ahead of Delta.
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Analyst accused of leaking secrets linked to North Korea
The Obama administration charged Steven Kim a State Department contractor employee with illegally disclosing national defense information to a reporter and making false statements to the FBI. The indictment highlights a broader leak crackdown amid talks on shielding reporters from sources.
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Governor Demands Removal Of U N Report Reference
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer urged Hillary Clinton to strike mentions of Arizona immigration law from a U N human rights report. Brewer called the inclusion offensive and unconstitutional arguing a state law should not be reviewed by the United Nations during the four year U N human rights review.
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Afghan insurgents attack two NATO bases in Afghanistan
Insurgents assaulted Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khost and nearby Camp Chapman in the eastern region before dawn. NATO and Afghan police reported the attackers were repelled with little damage, no coalition or Afghan casualties, but at least 10 insurgents killed and several captured.
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Venezuelan politician raffles breast implants for fund-raising
Venezuelan candidate Gustavo Rojas bids for National Assembly votes by raffling a breast implant procedure as the grand prize, offering tickets under six dollars. He notes high demand for cosmetic surgery in Venezuela where tens of thousands undergo implants annually.
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Economy stalls further as growth slows in spring
The economy grew at 1.6 percent annual pace in spring, down from 2.4 percent. Fed Chief Bernanke signaled readiness to act to prevent a second recession, though no specific measures were promised. Analysts expect slow growth to continue, with unemployment near 9.5 percent and risks to the recovery. The Fed could buy more securities to push down rates, while stimulus effects fade and Congress hesitates on new aid.
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Commerce Department
Strippers Stage Sunlit Protest at Ohio Church Clash
In Warsaw Ohio nine miles from Columbus the Fox Hole strippers in bikinis held a daytime protest against New Beginnings Ministries, waving signs adapted from scripture while churchgoers photographed patrons. Club owner Tommy George proposed a truce, pastor Bill Dunfee pressed to close the club, and locals offered mixed reactions as the feud drew attention from vehicles passing by.
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Lola
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No. of social-media users over 50 doubles
A Pew Research Center poll shows the share of Americans aged 50 and older using social networks doubled in a year from 22 percent in April 2009 to 42 percent by May this year. Among those 50 to 64, 47 percent now use social networks.
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Journal World World Subscriptions Information
Subscription and contact details for the Journal World World. Includes phone number 832-7199 for subscriptions billing vacations or delivery and hours for weekdays weekends. Redelivery guaranteed in-town on the same day if the paper is not received.
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