Obama Romney race narrows as election day nears
Obama and Romney entered the final two weeks of a tight White House race with a TV ad blitz valued at about 1 billion. Ohio emerges as key as unemployment sits around 7 percent while both campaigns push alternative plans. Obama frames Romney as untrustworthy while Romney labels Obama as pursuing the same failed policies.
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Wisconsin ads tout upturn in recall race and bailout tie
Republicans and Gov. Walker funded about 59 million dollars in ads claiming Wisconsin is on the upswing. The piece notes unemployment at 7.3 percent, Romney allies acknowledging the signal, and contrasts with national trends. It discusses implications for Obama, Baldwin, Thompson, and Indiana’s Senate race. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce CEO Kurt Bauer comments on public mood and the bailout’s cross party impact.
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US backs Lebanon government shift to curb Syria influence
The United States urged Lebanon to form a government countering the Syria impact after last week’s Beirut car bombing blamed on Syria or Hezbollah. Washington warned against a power vacuum while signaling support for President Suleiman’s effort to reform the cabinet and stabilize Lebanon amid regional turmoil.
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Police tie 10 year old Jessica Ridgeway case to May attack
Westminster Colorado police said the abduction and killing of 10 year old Jessica Ridgeway is linked to a May kidnapping attempt in which a woman escaped after a man grabbed her from behind and placed a rag with chemicals over her mouth. They did not explain the link.
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Wagner case jurors seek deposition read in Iowa law case
Jurors in Davenport Iowa asked to review the deposition of Randall Bezanson as they weigh Teresa Wagner's claim of political discrimination connected to opposition to abortion rights. Attorney Steve Fieweger says the judge denied that request as deliberations continued.
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Apple unveils iPad Mini price and new full iPad
Apple debuts the iPad Mini with a two thirds smaller screen and half the weight while pricing starts at $329. Customers can order Friday as Apple also revamps the full sized iPad six months after the latest model. Dow Chemical to cut about 2400 jobs and close around 20 facilities in a cost cutting plan. The moves target Europe growth slowdown and aim for $1 billion in annual savings by 2014.
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Market snapshot shows mixed highs and lows across indices
Tuesday trading trends show the Dow up to 13,102.53 with a 243.36 point gain, while the S&P 500 falls to 1,413.11 and the Nasdaq-100 declines. Treasuries inch higher with the 30 year yield at 2.92 percent as key commodities move: Corn at 7.56 dollars, Soybeans at 15.53, Wheat at 9.08, Oil at 86.67, Gold at 1,709.40, Silver at 31.79, and Platinum at 1,575.60.
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U.S. Boom in Oil Could Overtake Saudi Arabia This Year
U.S. oil output surges due to high prices and new drilling methods, possibly reaching 10.9 million barrels per day this year and potentially surpassing Saudi Arabia as the top producer. The Energy Department foresees 11.4 million bpd next year while Citibank envisions 13 to 15 million by 2020, fueling economic growth, lower imports, and widespread regional benefits.
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Top world oil producers for first half year
The U S Energy Information Administration lists the top oil producers in thousand barrels per day. Saudi Arabia leads with 11 619, followed by the United States at 10 855, Russia 10 343, China 4 312, Canada 3 865, Iran 3 825, United Arab Emirates 3 029, Mexico 2 942, Iraq 2 816, and Kuwait 2 802.
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