As bonds rise, quality buys surface in markets
Market analysis notes pricier debt pushes investors toward higher quality assets as volatility fades. A short feature recalls a controversial abortion provider once predicting violence that culminated in his murder, highlighting risk and public perception in the industry.
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World economy keeps fuel prices down report
Lundberg Survey finds global economy weak and crude oil prices low keep gas prices down across the United States. Self service regular regular gasoline about 1.04 to 1.46 per gallon and premium around 1.23 to 1.63, with regional variation.
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DNA samples sought from nursing home male staff
Investigators plan to request DNA samples from all male employees at Town Manor Nursing Home in Lawrence after a comatose patient believed raped gave birth to a premature baby girl. The baby remains in critical condition at New England Medical Center.
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First Baptist pastor reveals cancer treatment plan in Houston
Rev. Dr. Ernest Easley announced at a near full First Baptist Church that he has squamous cell carcinoma affecting throat lymph glands. He will undergo six to seven weeks of radiation at MD Anderson after four days of tests, planning to travel to Houston November 2 with wife Julie. He expressed strong optimism about returning and continuing as pastor for years despite voice loss and saliva gland damage.
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Netanyahu says Palestinian state opposed despite land concessions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells AP he will not drop opposition to a Palestinian state. He stresses the West Bank is part of his homeland and says relinquishing any land is painful, amid pressures from Israel and the disputed Oslo era accords.
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Jewish settlers protest West Bank peace accord
Jewish settlers demonstrated across the West Bank to scuttle a new peace deal that would yield more land to Palestinians. Netanyahu returned seeking support for the agreement reached with Yasser Arafat as he faced a looming no confidence vote in parliament. Arafat defended concessions made during the Washington summit and briefed Mubarak on the pact before traveling to Algeria, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.
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Seven Dead in Louisiana Gas Well Explosion
BRYCELAND La AP seven workers died from explosives injuries after a natural gas well blew up Saturday. Fire burned over 100 feet into the air as crews recovered five bodies from the wreckage and another victim died Sunday at LSU Medical Center. Bienville Parish near Shreveport remained the site as officials awaited body recoveries and the blaze was brought under control.
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