Weekend Market Report shows mixed commodity futures declines
Commodity futures for grain and soybeans fell for the second day as forecasters predict ideal midwestern weather next week for crops and winter wheat harvests. Pork and beef futures moved on demand and supply signals, while stocks rose as the Dow and major indices gained with broad blue chip strength and strong energy and pharma shares.
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Police clash with protesters at Albanian embassy row
Thousands gathered in Tirana demanding reforms as police attacked periphery protesters. About 10,000 people jammed Skanderbeg Square near embassy district while more than 2,000 sought refuge inside embassies across Vienna reporting.
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Documentary on Bill Monroe Moves to Big Screen
Caporeale Studios crews in Nashville interviewing Monroe friends for a life documentary. The bluegrass founder, about 79, will be filmed this weekend performing at Long Hollow Jamboree, the Grand Ole Opry, and a bluegrass festival at Opryland U S A theme park.
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Time matters in saving for education and retirement
Financial Focus explains how the years available affect monthly investments toward goals like a $12,000 college fund. With 20 years at 12 percent you need $12.13 monthly, but 15 years costs $24.02 and 5 years $146.93, stressing time as a main asset in planning and advising.
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Bush shifts stance on taxes to aid deficit talks
Kansas lawmakers say President Bush’s reversal on taxes mobilizes talks with Congress on deficit reduction. They note a mixed package of tax increases and spending cuts is now necessary, with Dole and Kassebaum predicting hard choices ahead and possible new levies such as gas or alcohol taxes.
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Star Struck Cop Pulls Over Gary Coleman
A New Mexico trooper pulls over a car on Interstate 25 near Albuquerque thinking it contains an underage driver. The driver turns out to be actor Gary Coleman, 22, about 4 feet 7 inches due to kidney disease and other health problems. Coleman explains he is en route from Dallas to Denver and cooperates.
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