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Putin Pulls Out Of G8 Summit And Meeting With Obama

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Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday called off a much anticipated visit to the US where he was to join the other world leaders in a key summit of the Group of Eight (G8) industrial nations and meet with US President Barack Obama, the Kremlin announced, citing domestic concerns as the reason behind the change of plans.
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Black, Latino Voter Registration Plummets

The number of blacks and Hispanics registered to vote has dropped precipitously since the 2008 election, diminishing two bastions of Democratic support that could prove crucial in what promises to be a tight presidential race.
Lilia Blandin was stabbed to death by her husband in the middle of a Wal-Mart, but the store refused to close afterwards.

CalSTRS Sues Wal-Mart Over Mexico Bribery Allegations

The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), accusing leaders of the world's biggest retailer of not upholding the best interest of shareholders by quashing an investigation of bribery of public officials by its Mexican subsidiary.
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BP Earnings Fall As Gulf Spill Costs Continue To Weigh

BP Plc (BP.L) reported a bigger-than-expected profit drop on the back of a fall in production prompted by the need to sell oil fields to pay for the Gulf of Mexico disaster, raising concerns about the oil group's turnaround plan.
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Cannibal Shrimp Invading U.S. Waters

The U.S. coast is being invaded by cannibal shrimp, according to by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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