Treasury audit flags GM Chrysler dealer shutdowns
The Treasury Department failed to assess job losses when it pushed General Motors and Chrysler to rapidly close many dealerships as part of the TARP bailout. The special inspector general Neil Barofsky questioned whether the cuts were necessary for company survival or prudent for national recovery.
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Train collision in eastern India kills dozens at Savithia
An express Uttarbanga Express rammed a stationary Bananchal Express near Savithia station about 125 miles north of Calcutta at 2 a.m. The crash destroyed two passenger cars and a luggage car, trapping and mangling carriages. At least 56 people died, with heavy casualties reported as the two overcrowded red carriage sections collapsed. railway police said.
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Aftershocks follow Alaska quake near Dutch Harbor
A 6.7 magnitude quake struck in the Bering Sea about 155 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor at 9:56 p.m. Saturday, triggering at least 11 aftershocks including a 5.8 preliminary quake as of Sunday morning. No damage or injuries reported, and no tsunami threat noted by USGS.
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Gunmen Kill 17 at Party in Torreon Mexico
Officials say gunmen stormed a party in Torreon, Coahuila, killing 17 and wounding 18 as investigators search for suspects. The attack adds to northern Mexico violence tied to a Gulf cartel and Zetas feud, with no motive identified.
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BP and Obama clash over reopening Gulf oil well
BP and the Obama administration gave conflicting views on whether to reopen the capped Gulf of Mexico well. BP wants to keep the cap to avoid blame if oil resumes, while the government aims to pipe oil to surface, risking more spilling. officials cite possible seepage near the well and pressure testing extending the cap period.
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Germany hosts 37 mile table on autobahn celebrating Ruhr culture
Tens of thousands sit at 20 000 tables on a 37 mile stretch of the autobahn between Dortmund and Bochum as part of a Ruhr region cultural festival. About 3 million people attend. 1 million bring bicycles. No speed limit on autobahns is noted, though limits exist in dense areas.
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Surprise S C Senate candidate Greene speaks in Manning
Alvin Greene, a surprise South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate, spoke at the Manning NAACP meeting in his hometown. He highlighted jobs education and justice, avoided gaffes, and received a standing ovation from several hundred in a sweltering junior high gym. He took no questions.
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Subscriptions and redelivery policies for the Lawrence Journal-World
Chris Bell, circulation manager, outlines subscription options and billing contacts. For issues or delivery problems, call 832-7199, with hours posted for weekdays and weekends. The paper guarantees in-town redelivery on the same day.
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