Massive Midwest windstorm tears through heartland
A vast Pacific Northwest–origin windstorm, with 81 mph gusts, roared from the Dakotas to the eastern Great Lakes. It knocked down trees and power lines, tore roofs, delayed flights, and spawned tornadoes. more than 145,000 homes and businesses lost power across Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and the St. Louis area as corners of the Midwest endured the blast.
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World Cup oracle octopus Paul dies in Germany
Paul the German octopus known for correctly predicting eight World Cup matches has died at Sealife Oberhausen. The three year old mollusk, born in Britain, was celebrated in Spain and honored in Carballino as an honorary citizen before cremation. His urn will honor his memory in a shrine with film clips of his tentacles. A new "Paul II" is planned to predict Euro 2012 results.
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US automakers close gap with Honda Toyota, CR survey says
Consumer Reports finds Honda and Toyota still lead reliability while Ford and General Motors narrow the gap. Home values keep slipping in many metros, signaling a further drop as millions of foreclosures loom. Bank foreclosure paperwork inquiries may dampen buyer confidence and push prices lower.
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Ford Keeps Rolling As Net Income Jumps
Ford reports 1.7 billion in July to September earnings, up nearly 70 percent from a year earlier, marking the sixth straight black quarter. The company gains market share with top sellers like F-Series, Edge, Escape, and Fusion, while cutting incentives and boosting premium options such as the Sync in-car system.
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Market closes mixed as Dow, Nasdaq slide. commodities rise
Tuesday's trading saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 11,169.46, down 5.41 points, the Nasdaq at 2,497.29, up 6.44, and the S&P 500 at 1,185.64, down 0.02. Treasury yields rose to 3.99 percent. Corn, soybeans, wheat, and oil posted small gains with corn at 5.71 dollars, soybeans at 12.19, wheat at 7.39, and oil at 82.55 dollars per barrel.
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