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TIME (blog)
By TIME.com | May 31, 2012 | + A Dissident Speaks - In an op-ed in The New York Times, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who is in New York after escaping house imprisonment in China's eastern Shandong province and fleeing to the US embassy in Beijing ...
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TIME (blog)
Posted by Clint Henderson | May 31, 2012
Fox News (blog)
The SpaceX Dragon - the first private spacecraft to dock with theInternational Space Station - undocks today and returns to earth with a bunch of stuff it picked up in space including high value experiments. It will de-orbit and begin burning in the ...
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59 Seconds: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Washington Post
World Watchers consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments oninternational affairs. This commenter is a Washington Post contributor. Post contributors aren't staff, but may write articles or columns. In some cases, contributors are sources ...
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WestlawNext Takes Multiple Top Honors in 2012 Best of The National Law Journal ...
Reuters
May 31, 2012 - Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced that Elite, Thomson Reuters News & Insight, Westlaw and WestlawNext won top honors in the 2012 Best of The National Law ...
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Philip Morris, BAT Battle Putin's Russian Smoking Crackdown
BusinessWeek
By Henry Meyer on May 31, 2012 Cigarette makers led by Philip MorrisInternational Inc. (PM) (PM) and British American Tobacco Plc (BATS) are scrambling to derail Russian plans to halve smoking in the world's largest tobacco market after China.
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Yielding to Panic
BusinessWeek
By Roben Farzad on May 31, 2012 Marinate your mind in this for a minute: Long-term US Treasury yields are essentially at a 220-year low, says Barry Ritholtz. Mind you, 1792 was when two dozen brokers met under a buttonwood tree in Lower Manhattan to ...
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SpaceX Dragon returns to Earth, ends historic trip
Charlotte Observer
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer In this photo provided by SpaceX, the Dragon spacecraft floats on the surface of the Pacific Ocean about 500 miles off Mexico's Baja California on Thursday, May 31, 2012 after its mission to theInternational Space ...
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Nick Price - May 31, 2012
Golf Channel
By Morning Drive Team World Golf Hall of Fame Member Nick Price was named the Captain of the 2013 International Presidents Cup this week at Muirfield Village where the 2013 competition will be held. During his news conference on Tuesday, ...
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SpaceX Dragon Capsule Returns To Earth With Pacific Splashdown
Huffington Post
This framegrab from NASA-TV shows the SpaceX Dragon capsule just after the capsule is released from the Canadarm2 at 5:49 am EDT Thursday morning May 31, 2012. The Dragon capsule is scheduled for splashdown at 11:44 am EDT Thursday in the Pacific Ocean ...
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Egypt's 31-year emergency law ends
Seattle Post Intelligencer
by SARAH EL DEEB, AP An Egyptian flowers vendor stands in front of graffiti depicting president Hosni Mubarak as he waits for a customer in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, May 31, 2012, two days before Mubarak is to hear the verdict on charges of corruption ...
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Scripps National Spelling Bee 2012: Frank Cahill, Colorado 14-Year-Old ...
Huffington Post
Six-year-old Lori Anne Madison of Woodbridge, Va., the youngest contestant in the history of the National Spelling Bee, speaks during a news conference, Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Nathaniel Britton, 11, of Macomb, ...
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G. Willi-Food Reports Q1 2012 Sales up 4.6% From Q1 2011
MarketWatch (press release)
YAVNE, Israel, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- G. Willi-FoodInternational Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) (the "Company" or "Willi-Food"), a global company specializing in the development, marketing and internationaldistribution of kosher foods, ...
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Marriott International Expands Group And Meetings Portfolio With Acquisition...
MarketWatch (press release)
BETHESDA, Md., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- MarriottInternational, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE:GET) to acquire the Gaylord brand and hotel management company ...
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USDA Boxed Beef Cutout Closing Prices for May 31
BusinessWeek
By Michael Carone on May 31, 2012 May 31 (Bloomberg) -- This table details boxed beef cutout prices supplied daily by the US Department of Agriculture. Prices and loads traded are as of 3:00 pm US central time. Prices are determined from cuts in ...
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US Retailers' May Sales Beat Estimates
BusinessWeek
By Sapna Maheshwari on May 31, 2012 US retailers' same-store sales topped analysts' estimates this month as warm weather and lower gasoline prices boosted consumer spending. Sales at Target Corp. (TGT) (TGT), the second-largest US discount retailer, ...
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Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund May 2012 Distribution
MarketWatch (press release)
BOSTON, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE:EOI) today announced important information concerning its distribution declared in May 2012. This press release is issued as required by the Fund's managed ...
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Darling International to Present at Stephens Spring Investment Conference
MarketWatch (press release)
IRVING, Texas, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- DarlingInternational Inc. (NYSE:DAR) announced today that management will present at the Stephens Spring Investment Conference, being held at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City, June 5-6, ...
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Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund May 2012...
MarketWatch (press release)
BOSTON, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE:EXG) today announced important information concerning its distribution declared in May 2012. This press release is issued as required by ...
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Thought Leaders to Explore Fresh Approaches to Talent Management in a Tech ...
MarketWatch (press release)
WESTLAKE, Texas, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A diverse group of thought leaders will convene at Deloitte University June 11-12 to explore one of the hottest topics in business today: the emerging talent and leadership agenda for companies ...
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Global High Income Fund Inc. -- Distribution Characteristics for May 2012
MarketWatch (press release)
On May 14, 2012, the Fund's Board of Directors declared a regular monthly distribution of $0.0882 per share. This distribution is payable on May 31, 2012to shareholders of record as of May 24, 2012. The ex-distribution date was May 22, 2012.
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Job market looks dismal in May
CNNMoney
By Annalyn Censky @CNNMoney May 31, 2012: 9:59 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The job market looked pretty bleak in May, according to several reports released Thursday. While one report showed hiring was weaker than expected, another showed planned ...
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Strategic Global Income Fund, Inc. -- Distribution Characteristics for May 2012
MarketWatch (press release)
NEW YORK, May 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Strategic Global Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:SGL) , a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company seeking a high level of current income as a primary objective and capital appreciation as ...
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You can't say it enough: Syria is really different from Libya
Christian Science Monitor
By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / May 31, 2012 Women take part in a demonstration against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and to protest against the killing of at least 108 people in the Syrian town of Houla last Friday, in Cairo on Thursday, May 31.
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Christian Science Monitor
Heat vs. Celtics (Game 2) | Wed., May 30, 2012
MiamiHerald.com
Pedro Portal / Staff Photo Miami Heat's LeBron James leaps for the basket as Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo watches in the first quarter in Round 3, Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, May 31, 2012.
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MiamiHerald.com
Cameron Backs Hunt After Six Hours Testimony on News Corp. Ties
BusinessWeek
By Robert Hutton and Amy Thomson on May 31, 2012 UK Prime Minister David Cameron said he backed Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt over his handling of News Corp.'s bid for British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc (BSY) last year, rejecting accusations of bias.
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Stock Market News for May 31, 2012 - Zacks.com
By Zacks Equity Research
Latest News; Most Popular. View All | Scroll Down Scroll Up ... Stock MarketNews for May 312012 ... While investors stayed away from riskier bets, the 10-year Treasury note plunged to its weakest level since World War II. Just a day after ...
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War News Updates: World News Briefs -- May 31, 2012
By War News Updates Editor
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that every day of slaughter in Syria is strengthening the case for tougher international action, yet stressed that military intervention would require ...
War News Updates
News at Noon, May 31, 2012 - theoaklandpress.com
The Oakland Press is your source for all Pontiac and Oakland County 24-hour breaking news, local news, sports, entertainment and more. ... News at Noon,May 312012. Published: Thursday, May 312012. Here is today's News at Noon: .... We've also got new voices in the new digital world of news, represented by bloggers who are your fellow community members and neighbors; they make their home base in the Community Media Lab at theoaklandpress.com and write about a ...
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Morning News Digest: May 31, 2012 | Politicker NJ
By mrebovich
Morning News Digest: May 312012. By Missy ... The presumptive GOP presidential nominee's decision to fundraiser with The Donald dominated cable news Tuesday, but Christie wouldn't bite on the political implications. "Any advice I have ..... The international head of Formula One is once again casting doubt on whether New Jersey will host its first race next year, but local event organizers say nothing has changed, and that preparations for the race are still "precisely on schedule." ...
Daily News Briefs: May 31, 2012 - KickingTires
By Kelsey Mays
Daily News Briefs: May 312012. VW_logo. Volkswagen of America CEO Jonathan Browning told reporters Wednesday that the automaker would add a midsize SUV positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg, according to Bloomberg News ...
KickingTires
Noontime News Roundup – May 31, 2012 | BPI Campus
By winterbanyan
Noontime News Roundup – May 312012. Posted on May 31st, 20122012-05-31T16:00:49ZF jS, Y by winterbanyan in Noontime & Nighttime News · Noontime News Roundup – May 312012. Noontime News is a snapshot of the news from ...
BPI Campus
Latest news: May 31, 2012 | Restore the Mississippi River Delta
By Kevin Chandler
Congressman Steve Scalise opposes amendment allowing state lawmakers to redirect oil spill fines. By Jeff Adelson, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans).May 30, 2012. "U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, is calling on state lawmakers to ...
Restore the Mississippi River Delta
University of Alabama News » UA in the News: May 31, 2012
By Cathy Andreen
UA in the NewsMay 312012May 312012 - Filed under: UA in the News · Alabama's Mal Moore receives John L. Toner Award, given annually to nation's best AD Birmingham News – May 30. Arguably one of the best overall years in the history of the Alabama athletic department isn't over yet, but the man at the top of it all is already taking home some prestigious hardware for what has already been accomplished. ... “China's a big force in the world today. So just to meet the people ...
University of Alabama News
News and Notes: May 31, 2012 - Let's Go Tribe
By Ryan
News and Notes: Chris Perez channels John Cena, and Travis Hafner will be out until the All-Star Break.
Let's Go Tribe
Smart growth news- May 31, 2012 | Smart Growth America
By Paige Miller
Smart growth newsMay 312012. Posted on May 312012 by Paige Miller. Top Stories. Fate of Bike-Ped Compromise Still Unknown as House Reconvenes Streetsblog DC – May 30, 2012. The Senate has left town for their traditional ...
Smart Growth America
War News Updates: World News Briefs -- May 31, 2012
A News Aggregator That Covers The World's Major Wars And Conflicts. Military, Political, And Intelligence News Are Also Covered. Occasionally We Will Have ...
warnewsupdates.blogspot.com/.../world-news-briefs-may-31-2...
News at Noon, May 31, 2012 - theoaklandpress.com
Keep up with Oakland County's News and Oakland County local Sports. Find Oakland County ... Published: Thursday, May 31, 2012. Here is today's Newsat ...
www.theoaklandpress.com/.../doc4fc78fcfa6e56190196413.tx...
World News, 31st May, 2012 from The Irish Independent ...
News, video, photos and commentary from your Irish Independent newspaper including Breaking, National, World, Sport and Business updates.
www.independent.ie/todays-paper/2012/05/31/world-news/
Stock Market News for May 31, 2012 - Zacks.com
Latest News; Most Popular ... Stock Market News for May 31, 2012 ... from riskier bets, the 10-year Treasury note plunged to its weakest level sinceWorld War II.
www.zacks.com/stock/.../stock-market-news-for-may-31-2012
World News Brief, Thursday May 31 | Pundit
May 31, 2012. May 31, 2012 ... World News Brief, Thursday May 31 ... Top of the Agenda: International War Crimes Court Sentences Former Liberian President ...
pundit.co.nz/content/world-news-brief-thursday-may-31
The Hindu : News / National : Day in pictures, May 31, 2012
May 31, 2012. Mixed response to 'Bharat bandh' against petrol price hike, Viswananthan Anand meets Putin a day after clinching his 5th Worldchampionship ...
www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3476837.ece
News Quiz | May 31, 2012 - NYTimes.com
News Quiz | May 31, 2012. By ANASTASIA ECONOMIDES. See what you know about the news below. To prepare, you might scan the articles or summaries on ...
learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/.../news-quiz-may-31-20...
31 May 2012 - Latest UK news & World news - ChesterChronicle.co.uk
Read breaking UK news and world news reports from the Chester Chronicle online. Read in depth articles on the latest current affairs and have your say in our ...
www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/uk-world.../31/
World in Pictures May 31, 2012: Mystery knitter marks Diamond ...
TODAY'S pictures from around the world include Tower Bridge in London being lit up for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and a knitted display that mysteriously ...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/.../world-in-pictures-may-31-2012-...
Blog Archive » Weekday News Wrap: Thursday, May 31, 2012
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