GM earns $1.3 billion in second quarter profit
GM posted a 49 percent quarterly profit rise to 1.34 billion dollars with earnings per share of 2.36 on 49.1 billion in revenue. GMAC set a quarterly record with 860 million dollars while Europe showed a widening loss and restructuring costs.
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Bush ties tax cuts to highway funding fight
Private officials briefed on condition of anonymity say Congress would roll back several billion dollars of unused highway funds while Republicans weigh tax-cut extensions. In Oval Office talks with Speaker Dennis Hastert, Bush outlined views on both measures, as Frist and Hastert settled on a two year extension to win moderate support amid deficits.
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Iraqi security gains contrasted with rising toll after handover
The Pentagon reports improved training and fewer US deaths from bombs and mortars since the handover, while noting at least 10 service members killed in vehicle accidents. As of Wednesday 47 American troop deaths have been announced in the three weeks since Iraq’s interim government took power, with Iraqis often targeted in Anbar Province including Ramadi and Fallujah. Spe. Keith Maupin is listed as missing alongside two civilian Defense Department deaths. Around 140,000 troops remain in Iraq.
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Shark Tale to Open Toronto Film Festival In Gala
The Will Smith voiced shark animated comedy Shark Tale will have a gala North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival September 9 18 along with a second gala. A pair of matinee galas will mark the festival s 29 year history bringing total galas to 20. The film opens October 1. In Athens Georgia the 135 year old St Mary s Episcopal Church steeple that housed REM s earliest practices is offered for removal due to restoration costs cited at about 8200 dollars. the condo owners hope to transfer the artifact to a buyer capable of funding the work. REM members formerly rehearsed in the churchs converted apartments in 1980 helping cement Athens music fame.
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Craddick linked to TAMPAC fund flows and race checks
Craddick aided a TAMPAC effort to raise at least 200000 and distribute funds to candidates who could back his speaker bid. Craddick ally Minton said frequent calls with TAMPAC consultant Brannon aimed to monitor races, while watchdog Craig McDonald argued Craddick was deeply involved in the operation.
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Kobe Bryant Set for Life With Lakers Seven-Year Deal
Hollywood report says the Los Angeles Lakers began rebuilding around Kobe Bryant with a seven year contract contingent on a jury verdict. The piece notes entertainers and political figures in a broad, speculative narrative about fame and risk.
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NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue Signs 3-Year Extension
Tagliabue agreed to a three year contract extension Monday to remain NFL Commissioner. He plans to be proactive inviting schoolchildren to NFL camps to discuss drug abuse. The report also notes varied political commentary and unrelated publicity items.
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Odessa American contact and subscription notice fragment
Partial OCR from the Odessa American shows contact details for staff and sections, plus subscription rates and a broken web address. It lists editors, phone lines for news sports bridal and church notices, and mailing addresses, with several garbled entries and OCR errors.
Texas Lottery Lotto Draw July 21 7 million est
Texas Lottery results show numbers 8 15 16 29 18 22 25 33 34 35 with day night 4 5 6 5 43. Draw held Wednesday July 21 with an estimated jackpot of seven million dollars.
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