Romney's stumbles shadow three nation foreign trip
Mitt Romney faced backlash after telling Jewish donors that culture aided economic success of Israelis over Palestinians during a visit in Poland. His London and Jerusalem appearances aimed at poised leadership drew criticism from Democrats and allies questioning sensitivity on foreign soil. The focus shifted to whether such remarks affect undecided voters ahead of the election.
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Colorado theater shooting suspect charged with murder
James E. Holmes was formally charged in Arapahoe County with 142 counts including 24 first degree murder charges related to the July 20 Aurora theater attack during The Dark Knight Rises premiere. The case includes 116 counts of criminal intent and one explosive device charge with a preliminary hearing set for November 13.
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Dems move to formally back gay marriage in platform
The Democratic platform drafting panel voted to add language backing gay marriage at a Minneapolis meeting. Delegates will approve the platform at the Charlotte convention as Obama seeks to energize supporters before the fall campaign. Bill Clinton will give the nominating speech with Elizabeth Warren set for a prominent role.
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Chrysler posts 436 million Q2 profit on strong U S Canada sales
Chrysler reported a 436 million second quarter profit driven by strong sales in the United States and Canada. The results mark a sharp reversal from the prior year when the company posted a 370 million loss as it refinanced government bailout loans.
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Market closes lower as Dow and S&P slide
The market session shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 2.65 points to 13,073.01 while the Nasdaq falls 12.25 to 2,945.84 and the S&P 500 slips 0.67 to 1,385.30. Treasury yields edge slightly higher at 2.58 percent. Commodity prices move with corn up 20.75 cents to 8.14, soybeans up 41.75 cents to 16.44, and wheat up 9 cents to 9.15. Oil gains 35 cents to 89.78, gold rises 1.30 to 1,624, silver up 53.50 cents to 28.03, and platinum climbs 3.60 to 1,411.80.
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Draghi and ECB faces pressure to save the euro
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi may need to push the euro area into new territory as Spain and Italy reel from rising borrowing costs and deepening recessions. Markets expect ECB intervention after Draghi vowed to do whatever it takes to save the euro amid political pledges from Merkel Hollande Monti Juncker and Schaeuble. The ECB must balance market fear with its founding treaty as it weighs decisive action.
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