Oil prices rise to nine month high on Iran supply halt
Oil markets surged as Iran stopped crude exports to Britain and France amid West tensions over its nuclear program. Benchmark crude rose to about 105.26 a barrel on Monday on the NYMEX, with traders noting limited immediate impact from Iran’s action. Analysts cited geopolitical risk and hopes for a Greek bailout and China support as price drivers.
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New York
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Caroline Bain
Economist Intelligence Unit
U.K
United States
European Union
U.S
Greece
China
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ICE Futures Exchange
J.P Morgan
Ohio gas prices rise as pump costs climb
Ohio motorists pay an average 3.45 per gallon for regular gas in Monday’s survey by AAA OPS and Wright Express, up 12 cents from a week ago. Analysts warn prices may reach new highs as oil markets strengthen amid Middle East supply concerns linked to Iran.
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Oil Price Information Service
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YouTube taps Hollywood names for daily 25 hours of content
YouTube plans 25 hours of programming daily with top TV figures and a $100 million seed fund. The goal is to expand beyond traditional TV as mobile viewing grows among 18 to 34 year olds, leveraging producers, directors, and filmmakers to build a new era of content.
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Calif
YouTube
Hollywood
Google
South Korea Holds Live Fire Drills Near Sea Boundary
Seoul conducts live fire exercises near the disputed sea boundary as North Korea warns of a merciless response. North Korea signals restraint amid internal stability focus after Kim Jong II’s death while preparing for talks with the United States. Washington and allies plan more drills, keeping regional tensions elevated with Kim Jong Un's leadership.
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Noble Street fines deter discipline problems at Chicago schools
Noble Street College Prep enforces a discipline program charging $5 for detentions and $140 for a summer class. Officials say fees offset detention costs while critics call the policy punitive toward low income students. Superintendent Milkie cites higher ACT scores and strong college enrollment among Noble graduates.
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Noble Street College Prep
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Rahm Emanuel
Noble
Julie Woestehoff
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Noble Schools
Michael Milkie
Milkie
Tammy O’neal
Machin College Prep
Charlie Morris
Tim King
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Borhoods
Urban Prep
Knowledge Is
District of Columbia
Steve Mancini
Syrian forces massed near Baba Amr in Homs for possible ground assault
Syrian tanks and troops mass near the rebel district of Baba Amr in Homs amid talk of a new urban battle. The Red Cross seeks a cease fire to deliver aid as Russia proposes UN humanitarian steps.
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Homs
Red Cross
Bashar Assad
Baba Amr
Rami Abdul- Rahman
Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
Russia
U.N
Vitaly Churkin
Syria
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