Dear Abby creator Pauline Phillips dies at 94 in Minnesota
Pauline Phillips known as Dear Abby died at 94 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease in Minneapolis. Her daughter Jeanne Phillips continues the column from the same byline, with the legacy of compassion and social impact she leaves to readers worldwide. The column began in 1956 and helped shape public discourse on marriage and privacy.
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Algeria storms gas plant to free hostages in Sahara action
Algeria’s army and special forces stormed the Ain Amenas gas plant killing militants and freeing some hostages after hours of helicopter gunfire. Dozens of foreigners and locals were affected with varying casualty reports as the rescue unfolded amid international tension and oil-market jitters.
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Order opens door to more gun research in official move
President Obama orders easing of restrictions that limit federal gun violence research, arguing for a public health approach. Experts say Congress must fund the effort, noting the CDC’s search tools overlook guns and that current limits hinder evidence on ownership, prevention, and mass shootings.
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Colorado theater reopens in somber Aurora ceremony
The Colorado theater that suffered 12 deaths and many injuries in a mass shooting reopened with a memorial ceremony and a screening of the new Hobbit film for survivors. Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan led officials and first responders in a message of resilience as victims attended or avoided the event. Wounded survivor Pierce O Farrill spoke of returning to his seat as part of healing, though many victims chose not to attend.
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Boeing to continue 787 production amid battery fix
Boeing will keep producing the 787 despite battery fire incidents grounding most of the fleet. Regulators and NTSB investigations loom while costs mount for Boeing and airlines. LOT, Warsaw, and Chicago drama underscored the disruption as the world watches the Dreamliner’s fate.
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Taxpayer subsidy makes mortgage settlement cost deductible
Notable consumer advocates say lenders face a sweetheart deal in a foreclosure settlement. The IRS treats lenders compensation to homeowners as a business cost, making the payout fully tax deductible as taxpayers subsidize the lenders.
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Thursday Market Totals Show Mixed U.S. Indexes and Commodities
U.S. stocks edged higher with the Dow at 13,596.02 up 84.79 points while the Nasdaq gained 18.46 to 3,136. The S&P 500 stood at 1,480.94 after a rise to 8.31. Treasury yields inched up, and commodities swung with corn, soybeans, wheat, oil, gold, silver and platinum posting notable moves.
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