Four slain at Toulouse Jewish school in attack
A motorbike gunman opened fire in front of the Ozar Hatorah school in Toulouse, killing a rabbi Jonathan Sandler and his two young sons and a 7-year-old girl. A 17-year-old boy was seriously wounded as authorities raised the terrorism alert and launched a wide manhunt.
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Romney seeks Illinois primary break point in battle with Obama critique
Romney, surging in delegates, targets President Obama on the Chicago campus ahead of Illinois primary. He argues the recovery is stalled by an assault on economic freedom while Santorum and Gingrich press rivalries. A Romney win could deflate remaining anti Romney campaigns as Santorum follows a sparse, disorganized path.
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FAA weighs easing rules for in-flight device use
The FAA said it is exploring stakeholder cooperation to test personal electronic devices for safe use during takeoffs and landings. Existing rules already allow airlines to test specific devices to ensure no interference with cockpit radios and navigation gear during critical flight phases.
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Market drop and gains from Monday trading day
Dow fell to 13,239.13 with a 651 point change while Nasdaq stood at 3,078.32 and the S&P 500 at 1,409.75. Treasury yield on 30 year rose to 3.48 percent as commodities surged and oil climbed to 107.06 dollars per barrel.
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Apple to pay dividend and buyback amid cash surplus
Apple announces a dividend and a share repurchase plan as it uses about 98 billion dollars in cash and securities to reward shareholders. Tim Cook notes the move preserves options, with the dividend at 1.8 percent and annual 10.60 dollars per share, starting in fiscal Q4.
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Panel warns weak schools threaten national security
A task force led by Condoleezza Rice and Joel Klein warns U S security and economic prosperity hinge on better schooling. It cites shortages in foreign language speakers and skilled workers in science and defense, with 75 percent of young adults unfit or undereducated for military service. The report calls for faster progress and broader policy engagement.
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