Freed Google executive sparks Egypt protest movement
Wael Ghonim, a Google marketing manager, says he led the Facebook page behind the internet youth revolt in Egypt. He was detained 12 days, wept in a TV interview, and described detention blindfolded while his parents feared for him. A U.S. rights group estimates nearly 300 deaths in two weeks of clashes. He said authorities branded him a traitor despite not being tortured.
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US presses for broader talks on Egypt reform
The Obama administration welcomed reform efforts in Egypt while stopping short of demanding Mubarak step down immediately. Officials warned a rushed exit could hinder a transition to free elections, with plans for a broader, inclusive national dialogue and continued pressure toward a credible vote.
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Cholera Outbreak Ties to Dominican Republic Trip
New York City officials confirm three residents contracted cholera while in the Dominican Republic for a wedding. All three have recovered. City and state health agencies, with the CDC, assess whether the strain matches the Haiti outbreak. Three deaths have been reported in the Dominican Republic.
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Dispute over girl may be factor in shooting
In Youngstown Ohio witnesses say an argument over a girl sparked two men to open fire at a Omega Psi Phi fraternity house party. Eleven people were wounded and a Youngstown State University senior Jamail Johnson 25 was killed. Police arrested two men that evening.
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Obama urges CEOs to act for America at Chamber
President Obama urged business leaders to help accelerate the economic recovery by hiring more and freeing trillions in profits while defending health care and financial rule changes. He pressed firms to invest in America, lower burdensome taxes, and cooperate with administration efforts to boost innovation and entrepreneurship. Bruce Josten of the Chamber cautioned that companies must stay in business to preserve payrolls and supplier payments. The Chamber spent at least $32 million on the 2010 elections.
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AOL to buy HuffPost for 315 million signals media push
Notable AOL Inc announces a 315 million deal to acquire HuffPost as it pivots from dial up to a media company stance and expand news and online ad footprint. Arm strong leads this aggressive move, marking the largest purchase under his tenure. In Kansas, land prices rise with non irrigated fields near 3000 per acre and irrigated at about 3500 per acre since June
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Market Summary Monday Declines and Gains Across Indices
The Dow fell 69.48 to 12161.63 while the Nasdaq rose 14.69 to 2783.99 and the S&P 500 advanced to 1319.05. Treasury yields moved lower to 4.71 percent. Commodity prices showed mixed moves with corn down 3.75 cents to 6.75, soybeans down 9 cents to 14.25, wheat up 10.75 cents to 9.54, and oil slipping $1.55 to 87.48.
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