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Study traces steady declines in U.S. cancer deaths

Improvements in cancer screening and better treatments have resulted in steady declines in cancer death rates over the past three decades, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

LA sports arena hosts health clinic of last resort

Inside an aging sports arena, where rows of dental chairs and a hospital smell have replaced the former Los Angeles Lakers basketball court, thousands of Americans are seeking free healthcare.

Ford ramps up production as demand rebounds

Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it is increasing production over the rest of the year to meet increased demand spurred by the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers sales incentive program.

Mexico peso boosted by Europe data; stocks flat

Mexico's peso firmed to a 9-month high on Thursday as appetite for higher risk assets grew after data showed Europe's biggest economies had exited recession.

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Four Countries in East Asia faces internet slowdown

Four countries in East Asia are experiencing slow internet connection due to typhoon Morakot that slashed villages including undersea cables. Internet users in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines faces internet slowdown including Voice calls as the unders sea cables suffered from the damages it has received from typhoon Morakot.

PGA Championship Live Stream - Where to watch it online?

Golf fans who are stuck at work are have no access to TV today, don't despair, we have all the PGA Championship live streaming links for you so you can relax and watch it from wherever you may be today.

Oil rises tracking Wall Street

Oil prices rose on Thursday to near $71 a barrel after better-than-expected results from U.S. retail giant Wal-Mart reinforced hopes for an economic recovery and pushed up Wall Street stocks.

Food giants say U.S. running out of sugar

Large U.S. food companies have been pushing the Obama administration to ease sugar import curbs, threatening higher consumer prices and possible job losses, citing forecasts for unprecedented sugar shortages.

Where to watch the PGA Championship? Live Stream, TV Schedule, Mobile

The PGA Championship 2009 gets underway today and ends on August 16 at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota and the championship will be available online via a live stream, as well as on TV.

Shanghai Copper hits Upside limit on London Gains

Shanghai copper prices hit their upside limit in the first few minutes of trade on Thursday, excited by London's gains in the previous session, when investors were enthused by the U.S. Federal Reserve's comments that the country's economy was showing signs of levelling out. FUNDAMENTALS

Bankruptcy filings up 35 percent in past year: court

U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 35 percent over the 12 months ending June 30 as the recession took a steep toll on households and businesses, the office that oversees U.S. courts said on Thursday.

Wall Street edges lower after gloomy retails, jobs data

U.S. stocks edged lower on Thursday as gloomy government reports on retail sales and employment undercut hopes that the economy was on the road to recovery.

Oil pares gains after U.S. retail sales dip

Oil pared early gains above $72 a barrel on Thursday after U.S. retail sales data emerged showing a slightly unexpected fall in consumer spending from the world's largest economy.

U.S. retail sales fall, new jobless claims up

Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly fell in July and the number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week, indicating the recession-hit economy faced a bumpy recovery.

Pressure mounts on Taiwan govt over mudslide rescues

Pressure mounted on Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday to speed up operations to rescue hundreds of residents of remote mountainous villages buried or stranded in the aftermath of typhoon Morakot.

Thailand to appeal extradition ruling on Merchant of Death

Thai prosecutors started appeal proceedings on Thursday against a court's rejection of a U.S. request for the extradition of suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Dr Pepper Snapple profit tops view; outlook raised

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc reported a much higher-than-expected jump in quarterly profit on Thursday and raised its full-year outlook, citing lower costs for packaging and ingredients.

Daily Outlook - August 14

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California pays to lure filmmakers back to Hollywood

After a decade of watching film production slowly abandon Hollywood, lured away by financial incentives first in Canada, then other U.S. states, California hopes to woo the movies back home.

Denzel Washington eyes TV producing gig

Oscar winner Denzel Washington might be making a foray into series television.

Walmart quarterly profit tops estimates

Walmart Stores Inc posted better-than-expected earnings on cost cuts, and forecast full year earnings that could beat Wall Street estimates, sending its shares up 1.6 percent.

Euro/dollar hits 1-wk high after Europe GDP data

The euro hit a one-week high against the dollar on Thursday after the euro zone's two biggest economies posted surprise returns to growth in the second quarter, helping drag the dollar lower.

Recent consolidation in the oil & gas sector

The global oil and gas sector has seen a flurry of consolidation in recent weeks, as companies look to snap up assets before an economic recovery sends prices higher.

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fall 0.1 percent in July

Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly fell in July from June, a government report showed on Thursday, casting a shadow over an anticipated rebound in consumer spending in the third quarter.

U.S. home foreclosures set another record in July

U.S. home loans failed at a record pace in July despite ongoing federal and state programs to avoid foreclosures, which have severely strained housing and the economy.

Stocks futures up after Wal-Mart results; jobs data on tap

U.S. stock index futures rose more than 1 percent on Thursday after Wal-Mart Stores Inc reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street's expectations, boosting investors' confidence in consumer spending ahead of a government report on July retail sales.

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