Smaller memorials mark 9/11 anniversary across U S
Eleven years after the attacks, ceremonies at the World Trade Center site Pentagon and Shanksville reflected a scaled back grieving. Crowds were smaller and officials scarce while families read names, played music and prayed, keeping memory alive amid fading public attention.
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Gridlocked Congress eyes early getaway amid drought aid talks
Congress shows gridlock on emergency drought aid and farm subsidy overhauls as lawmakers rush toward a post election getaway. Senate leaders express guarded optimism about a fiscal cliff deal, while a continuing resolution heads for quick passage to avert a government shutdown.
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Diplomat killed as protests target Libya and Egypt missions
In Benghazi and Cairo protests over an anti Muhammad film led to gunfire and the burning of a U S consulate building in Benghazi killing a State Department officer. In Cairo protesters scaled the U S embassy walls replacing the flag with an Islamic banner as Hillary Clinton condemned the attack and pledged protection for Americans abroad.
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Ford Board Eyes Chief Succession Plan With Fields Contender
Ford Motor Co directors meet Thursday as chief executive succession rumors swirl. Bloomberg cites an unnamed source that Mark Fields could be named chief operating officer, positioning him as likely successor to Alan Mulally, who faces retirement by end of 2013. Ford declined to confirm, stressing its succession planning. Fields, 51, has steered Americas operations to near record profits, while Joe Hinrichs, 45, leads Asia Pacific and Africa expansion.
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IRS Awards Record 104 Million to Whistleblower Birkenfeld
The Internal Revenue Service said ex banker Bradley Birkenfeld will receive 104 million for furnishing information on overseas tax cheats, the largest IRS award to date. Birkenfeld exposed UBS AG tax evasion, aided by a UBS settlement that cost 780 million and required name sharing with the IRS.
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Markets Close Mixed as Dow Edges Up and Commodities Fall
Tuesday saw the Dow rise marginally to 13 323.36 while the Nasdaq slipped to 3 104.53 and the S&P 500 stood at 1 433.56. In commodities, corn fell 5.50 cents to 7.78, soybeans dropped 17.25 cents to 17.02, wheat declined 0.50 cent to 9.04, oil gained 63 cents to 97.17, and gold rose 3.10 to 1 734.90 with silver down 6.0 cents to 33.57 and platinum at 1 607.
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