Wall Street Journal publisher quits in phone hacking scandal
Rupert Murdoch accepted the resignations of The Wall Street Journal publisher and Dow Jones chief Les Hinton amid the phone hacking scandal. Hinton, 67, longtime News Corp. executive, resigned after apologizing for the harm caused by hacking. Rebekah Brooks also stepped down as Murdoch faced growing backlash and losses for News Corp.
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Carmageddon Looms As 405 Closes In Los Angeles
Los Angeles braces for a 53 hour closure of I 405 the busiest interstate, a move officials call Carmageddon. With mass traffic bans and promotions from local businesses, residents prepare to stay off roads while analysts warn of widespread gridlock and economic ripple effects across the city. Local figures such as Ken Elkinson and Stan Freberg plan tie ins, offering free music and humor to cope with the disruption.
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Minnesota budget deal ends shutdown and spares tax rise
After a tense standoff, Governor Dayton drops new tax plans and Republicans concede higher spending to reopen state government. The deal ends a 14 day shutdown that halted road work, closed parks and racetracks, and affected services for the vulnerable. Both sides claim victory as lawmakers eye a return to the Capitol to erase a 5 billion deficit.
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Boaters Warned Off Yellowstone After Oil Spill
Yellowstone River from Laurel to Lockwood remains polluted after a Exxon Mobil pipeline failure spilled about 1000 barrels of crude on July 1. Crews of 500 workers scrub dozens of miles of shoreline while 40 boats assist in cleanup.
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Hogs market report from Peoria Stockyards
Stockyards Peoria Hog prices show moderate activity with barrows and gilts steady. 1-2 230-260 lb at 62.50 to 63.00, 2-3 260-280 lb at 61.00 to 62.50. Sows steady across weights 49.00 to 52.00. Boars: over 300 lb 21.00, under 300 lb 38.00.
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Grain futures mixed on Chicago Board of Trade
Grain futures traded mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for September delivery fell 12.25 cents to 6.9475 dollars a bushel, December corn rose 6.5 cents to 6.85 dollars, December oats dropped 4 cents to 3.645 dollars, while November soybeans gained 3 cents to 13.87 dollars per bushel.
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Closing Stocks Rise as NYSE Lists Active Names
NYSEs Friday close shows AMR AT T Inc Accenture AMD and many others moving. Notable shifts include ExxonChevron GenMills Berkshire and Coca Cola with varied gains and losses across sectors.
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