Tick, tick, tick: Beijing Olympics are almost here Tick, tick, tick. The official countdown clock in Tiananmen Square hits "4 Days To Go" on Monday. More than 40 million potted flowers are in bloom everywhere, even along the center medians of gritty highways. And for several days now, blue skies have taken the place of the usual gray smog. 03 Aug 2008
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Today on the presidential campaign trail IN THE HEADLINES Playing it safe, Obama steps back from McCain's challenge for a series of summer debates ... Obama blames cynicism, not racism, for McCain strategy that he says distracts from real issues ... McCain vetting Va. Rep. Eric Cantor as possible vice presidential running mate 03 Aug 2008
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Today on the presidential campaign trail IN THE HEADLINES Obama endorses energy compromise that includes additional offshore drilling ... McCain depicts Obama as too close to teacher's union and against school choice for the poor ... Wal-Mart denies warning employees of Democratic victory in discussing union measure ... 02 Aug 2008
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Embraer beats forecasts despite slowdown Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer beat second-quarter earnings forecasts despite cuts by U.S. airliners and a strong currency handicapping its exports--a sign the company may be poised to navigate a global economic downturn, a top executive said Friday. 01 Aug 2008
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AMR pilot union seeks OK to turn down extra flying The pilot union at American Airlines wants a judge's permission to tell members to turn down extra flying. The Allied Pilots Association's Friday filing in federal court in Washington said the union has told pilots the same thing in the past, and that by turning down extra flying they're hoping to reduce the need for furloughs. The Dallas-based airline has said it needs to cut about 6,800 jobs, including furloughing up to 200 pilots. 01 Aug 2008
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eHealth shares fall as analysts downgrade shares Shares of eHealth Inc. sank Friday after several analysts downgraded the online marketer of health insurance plans, expressing concern on its ability to grow in an economic slowdown. 01 Aug 2008
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NYC girl survives 180-foot fall down chimney A 12-year-old girl is relatively unscathed after falling 180 feet down a New York City chimney. Authorities say a 2-foot pile of soot and dust cushioned her fall, though both her legs were broken. 01 Aug 2008
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Final Glance: Chemicals companies Shares of some top chemicals companies were down at the close of trading: Chemtura fell $.18 or 2.8 percent, to $6.34. 01 Aug 2008
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Today on the presidential campaign trail IN THE HEADLINES Obama calls for $1,000 energy rebates to be paid with windfall profits tax on the oil industry ... McCain depicts Obama as too close to teachers unions ... Obama's fundraisers helping finance Democratic convention ... McCain and Obama campaigns trade barbs on who brought race, negative tone to campaign 01 Aug 2008
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United says pilots agree to limits on slowdowns United Air Lines said Friday it has reached an agreement with the pilot's union to limit what the company calls work slowdowns that forced cancellation of hundreds of flights and cost millions of dollars. 01 Aug 2008
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