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A picture of Anders Behring Breivik taken from a book downloaded from a link posted on the Norwegian discussion website, www.freak.no, and entitled "2083 - A European Declaration of Independence", is seen in this screen grab

Anders Behring Breivik: So, This is What a Terrorist Looks Like?

Before any facts could be ascertained, CNN and other news outlets reported that the people behind the mass killings were surety Muslims

Fed's QE2 had limited spillover effects, IMF says

The U.S. Federal Reserve's much criticized bond buying spree had only mild side-effects on other economies but the process of tightening monetary policy eventually may reverberate more harshly, an IMF report said on Monday.

'Thanks to Fed?s War on Dollar, Gold will Reach $2K an Ounce This Year'

Another impasse at the U.S. debt ceiling talks caused gold to touch new highs on Monday. Spot gold rose to a record $1,622.49 per ounce, an increase of 1.1 percent, as investors became nervous about the possibility of a U.S. rating downgrade. There are analysts who believe that irrespective of whether there will be a debt deal in the U.S. or not, gold will continue to rise higher, basically because of the residual weakness of the dollar.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Futures slump as debt talks result in no deal

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Sunday as failure so far by the government to strike a deal on the debt ceiling made the prospect of default -- once considered an impossible outcome -- more likely.

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UAW Contract Talks Begin: Will Union Get Previous Concessions Back?

The UAW has started contract talks with Chrysler. The labor union says it wants some previous concessions back. But management at Detroit's Big Three wants to avoid costly mistakes of the past. The companies want to reduce labor costs rather than give wage increases.

U.S. Dollar Dips as Debt Deadlock Weighs

The dollar slipped in early Asia-Pacific trade on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress to break the deadlock that will avert a U.S. debt default.

Assuming a U.S. Default, Where Should You Put Your Money?

For most Americans, talk of a U.S. Government default is a little complex. What the American people really want to know is, assuming the U.S.Government defaults, where should one consider putting a portion of their money? Glad you asked.

Wall St drops on Washington debt standoff

Stocks dipped on Monday as lawmakers were locked in a standoff over dueling debt plans, but growing optimism over an eventual deal helped to limit losses.

Stocks Fall, from Debt Ceiling Stalemate

Stocks tumbled on Monday as political brinkmanship in Washington over the debt ceiling sparked fears of a U.S. rating downgrade, sending world equities lower and pushing gold to a record high.

?Weather-related No.1 Killer? Heat Wave to Continue Sweeping Across U.S.

Heat wave is the No. 1 weather-related killer in the U.S. Though the heat wave began to subside on the East Coast Sunday, heat advisories remain in effect in the region and across the country.

Stocks Fall as Debt Talks Stall

Stocks fell on Monday as continued political sparring in Washington over the debt ceiling heightened worries of a U.S. rating downgrade, sending world equities lower.

BlackBerry Maker Cuts Jobs to Survive iPhone, Android Competition

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, once dominant in the smartphone market, has cut 2,000 jobs to survive new competitive pressures.

Obama Blames Republicans for Immigration Reform's Slow Pace

Republican Party resistance is the main impediment to enacting immigration reform, President Barack Obama told frustrated Latino supporters at the National Council of La Raza's annual conference Monday.

Alyssa Nikolas and Kailey Bucher read messages written to victims of the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in Clement Park in Littleton

Norway Massacre: Could It Happen in the U.S?

Could such a calamity happen in the United States?

Airlines raise fares to scoop up tax lapse

Many airlines raised fares in recent days to take advantage of a lapse in ticket tax collection after Congress failed last week to fully fund the Federal Aviation Administration budget, but passengers will likely not notice any price difference.

Dr. Stephen Friedman (R) vaccinates his colleague Dr. Don Weiss

Chicken Pox Eradicated, is There Such Hope for HIV/AIDS?

According to a recent study, between 2002 and 2007, the annual average number of chickenpox deaths was the lowest ever reported, with 14 deaths recorded in 2007 and just 13 the year prior, due to a particular vaccine. Chickenpox led to about 105 deaths a year during the pre-vaccine years of 1990 to 1994, researchers say.

Yakuza, Camorra Targets in Obama Organized Crime Crackdown

The Obama administration took aim at transnational criminal organizations on Monday, slapping harsh sanctions on four of the world's most notorious organized crime groups.

Amy Winehouse Dead after Drug 'Binge': Report

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home yesterday afternoon: a death caused by a binge of ecstasy and alcohol sources say.

Swift U.S. action on debt needed in global interest: IMF

The International Monetary Fund warned on Monday the United States must raise the debt ceiling quickly and get its debts under control for the sake of the global economy.

Wall Street slips as debt standoff feeds jitters

Stocks dipped on Monday in a somewhat muted reaction to the political jousting in Washington, even after lawmakers failed to meet a weekend deadline to reach a debt deal.

IMF Calls on U.S. to Raise Debt Ceiling

The International Monetary Fund Monday underscored the need for Congressional Democrats and Republicans to get their act together: it said the U.S. must raise its debt ceiling quickly, and get its debt under control, for the good of the global economy

Food inflation in focus amid lofty crop price outlook

Grain prices will likely remain elevated at the end of this year, a Reuters poll showed, providing little relief to food prices while continuing to challenge policymakers battling to tamp down inflation.

FDA Warning: Mexican Papayas Recalled, Linked to Salmonella Poisoning

U.S. health regulators on Monday warned people not to eat Mexican-grown papayas from Texas distributor Agromod Produce Inc., as they investigate a possible link to a salmonella outbreak in 23 states. So far, the outbreak of Salmonella Agona has resulted in 97 reported cases of illness, ten of which involved individuals being hospitalized, across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

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