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The what, where, when of Sunday's solar eclipse
Alaska Dispatch
Alaskans can catch a glimpse of a partial solar eclipse on Sunday afternoon. That's when the moon will pass in front of the Sun and cast a shadow across the home planet's surface on a trajectory that begins in Asia and crosses the ocean into North ...
Rare Solar Eclipse En Route to Los AngelesNBC Los Angeles
'Ring of Fire' eclipse visible from China to TexasThe Register-Guard
Solar Eclipse This Sunday: Here's How to ViewPatch.com
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Doctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year's Bafta TV awards, organisers announce.

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NATO, G-8 summits allow Obama to showcase foreign policy
Bellingham Herald
By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY AND CHRISTI PARSONS — Tribune Washington Bureau Whatever else they achieve, back-to-back summits of world leaders this weekend hosted by President Barack Obama will showcase the perks of incumbency. An American president with ...
Obama presses ailing Europe to focus on growthReuters
Camp David in the international spotlight with G-8The Associated Press
Can global leaders help Europe contain crisis?Boston.com
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At 'bridge to nowhere,' Romney slams Obama on economy
Reuters
* 'That's your stimulus dollars at work' * Says US faces economic path of California * Edging up in polls By Steve Holland HILLSBOROUGH, NH, May 18 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned to his economic message on Friday, ...
Mitt Romney chides stimulus spending at NH 'bridge to nowhere'Los Angeles Times
Obama Ad Goes After Romney's Business RecordWall Street Journal
AP source: Romneys donate $75000 each to joint fund for campaign and ...Washington Post
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HILLSBOROUGH, N.H., May 18 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned to his economic message on Friday, highlighting a "bridge to nowhere" rebuilt by stimulus money and warning the U.S. economy could suffer a fiscal crisis like California's if he is not elected in November ...

Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Tens of thousands of Hibs and Hearts will head to the national stadium in Glasgow for the first Scottish Cup Final between the Edinburgh sides in 116 years.

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday. One of the most anticipated IPOs in Wall Street history ended on a flat ...

White House hopeful Mitt Romney urged NATO leaders gathering in Chicago this weekend to consider him a more reliable partner than President Barack Obama, whose actions "undermine" the alliance. The presumptive Republican nominee accused Obama of diminished international leadership and orchestrating ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department says it is extending to next Jan. 31 a deadline for making existing swimming pools accessible to the disabled. The deadline was originally this coming Monday. The department determined that an extension was necessary to provide additional time for compliance ...

USA TODAY
Missing Out on Facebook Jackpot
Wall Street Journal
By GEOFFREY A. FOWLER And SHAYNDI RAICE SAN FRANCISCO—At times like Facebook Inc.'s initial public offering, hindsight in Silicon Valley is 20/20. Everybody knows the story of Harvard whiz-kid Mark Zuckerberg, who wanted to change the Internet and made ...
Experts say now's not the time to buy FacebookUSA TODAY
Facebook trades below expectationsmsnbc.com
A debate: Should you jump in on Facebook debut?The Associated Press
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BBC News
Eurozone dispute brews as G8 summit leaders gather
BBC News
Claims that German Chancellor Angela Merkel suggested debt-stricken Greece vote on whether it should stay in the eurozone have sparked a row. The Greek allegation, which Berlin denies, comes as the US hosts the G8 summit, which is expected to be ...
Obama presses ailing Europe to focus on growthReuters
Camp David in the international spotlight with G-8The Associated Press
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Claims that Germany's chancellor suggested debt-stricken Greece should reconsider its place in the eurozone spark a row as the US hosts the G8 summit.

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Chicago protesters break away from nurses' rally
The Associated Press
By NOMAAN MERCHANT, AP – 1 minute ago CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting about everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power — a prelude ...
Afghanistan Tops Agenda at NATO Summit in ChicagoVoice of America
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Afghanistan fundraising goal elusive before NATO summitReuters
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On Sunday, a rare solar eclipse
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During the annual eclipse, the moon will travel in front of the sun, blocking its light -- except for a so-called "ring of fire" around the edge. NBC's Lester Holt reports. >>> this is how it looked last year. and if you want to see it for real this ...
NASA to Watch Solar Eclipse from Grand Canyon SundaySpace.com
Excitement builds as solar eclipse nearsSacramento Bee
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Aug. 9, 1995. Aug. 19, 2004. Those dates are when Netscape and Google (GOOG), respectively, went public—each ushering in a new era of the Internet and Wall Street’s ardor for its latest and greatest startups . We will similarly look back at May 18, 2012, the date of Facebook’s (FB) IPO, as a ...

DALLAS (AP) — A Texas jury has sentenced a former Roman Catholic priest to 60 years in prison for plotting the death of a man who accused him of sexual abuse. Prosecutors had asked jurors Friday for a life sentence for 53-year-old John M. Fiala. His defense attorney argued that anything more than ...

How the Heck Are SUV Sales Hot Again?

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Despite evidence, no answers in Martin shooting
CBS News
(CBS News) ORLANDO, Florida - We're continuing to examine the evidence in the case of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with murdering an unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman claims he acted in self-defense CBS News ...
George Zimmerman: aggressive or defensive?msnbc.com
George Zimmerman evidence: Lawyers analyze evidence in Trayvon Martin shootingOrlando Sentinel
New evidence released in Trayvon Martin caseNECN
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Things to watch when the Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center tonight for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder leads the series 2-0. 1. How will the Lakers respond after a disappointing ending in Game 2? Barely any negative vibes permeated the Lakers' practice ...

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WSJ: UN Nuclear Watchdog To Make Surprise Vist To Iran Sunday
Wall Street Journal
By David Crawford And Jay Solomon VIENNA (Dow Jones)--The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency will make an unscheduled visit to Iran on Sunday, the agency said in an announcement that spurred speculation that Tehran may finally agree to ...
Poll: Most countries opposed to a nuclear IranJerusalem Post
U.N. nuclear agency chief to visit TehranSalt Lake Tribune
Progress reported in talks with nuclear bodyIrish Times
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Daily Beast
House OKs $642 billion defense bill
Salt Lake Tribune
By DONNA CASSATA | AP Washington •Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House approved a $642 billion defense budget Friday that breaks a deficit-cutting deal with President Barack Obama and restricts his authority in an ...
House Approves Indefinite DetentionDaily Beast
House Vote Upholds Indefinite Detention of Terror SuspectsNew York Times
House OKs $642B defense bill that Obama threatened to vetoFox News
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Health Sec. heckled at Georgetown graduation speech
CBS News
While delivering a graduation speech at Georgetown University, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was heckled by an anti-abortion supporter. by shameonbush May 18, 2012 6:19 PM EDT For Georgetown University to ask Sebilius to speak ...
Protesters interrupt Sebelius' Georgetown speech on heels of outcry by bishopsFox News
'Exorcist' author, William Peter Blatty, to sue Georgetown University in ...STLtoday.com
Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius shouted down at ...Death and Taxes
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State's evidence file details injuries from the fight, but offers no clear clues to explain who started the confrontation

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George Zimmerman evidence: Lawyers analyze evidence in Trayvon Martin shooting
Orlando Sentinel
By Jeff Weiner and Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel After weeks of leaks, prosecutors opened the flood gates this week, releasing — in the form of hundreds of documents and photos — much of the evidence in the case against George Zimmerman.
New evidence released in Trayvon Martin caseNECN
Amid evidence cache in Martin case, questions nagThe Associated Press
Cache of evidence in shooting, still huge gapsCBS News
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Spanish energy giant Repsol cancels a contract to provide gas to Argentina. in a continuing row after Buenos Aries nationalised one of its subsidiaries.

Voice of America
Hollande Meets Obama, Reaffirms Early Afghanistan Withdrawal
Voice of America
French President Francois Hollande and President Barack Obama have discussed Afghanistan, the eurozone crisis, Syria and other international issues in a meeting at the White House. President Hollande's White House talks, his attendance at the G8 summit ...
US, France Talk Growth Before G-8Wall Street Journal
Obama, Hollande agree on much - but not AfghanistanReuters
New French president wins Obama's backing for EU economic growthMiamiHerald.com
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Atlanta Journal Constitution
Chicago protesters break away from nurses' rally
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By RYAN J. FOLEY AP CHICAGO — Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting about everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power — a prelude to even bigger ...
Afghanistan fundraising goal elusive before NATO summitChicago Tribune
NATO Summit is not popular in host city ChicagoCBS News
Some of the biggest mayhem at NATO summit so far is disorganized protestersFox News
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USA TODAY
Gov: Schilling's company made $1.1M payment to RI
BusinessWeek
By ERIKA NIEDOWSKI Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company has made an overdue $1.1 million payment to the state and now should seek out private financing to stay afloat, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee said Friday.
Curt Schilling's embattled 38 Studios makes RI paymentChicago Tribune
Schilling's firm may get more aidBoston.com
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NASA to Watch Solar Eclipse from Grand Canyon Sunday
Space.com
by Denise Chow, SPACE.com Staff Writer A solar eclipse is set to impress skywatchers around the world this weekend, and a team of NASA scientists are hosting a fun viewing party at one of the most spectacular destinations in the United States: The ...
Annular Solar Eclipse on SundaySan Diego Entertainer Magazine
Excitement builds as solar eclipse nearsStandardNet
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USA TODAY
Iran Gambit From UN Atomic Chief
Wall Street Journal
By DAVID CRAWFORD And JAY SOLOMON VIENNA—The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency will make an unscheduled visit to Iran on Sunday, the agency said, an announcement that spurred speculation that Tehran may finally agree to let inspectors ...
House explicitly counts out Iran war nod in billJewish Telegraphic Agency
UN nuclear chief to make unscheduled visit to TehranWashington Post
World powers forge joint approach to Iran talksLos Angeles Times
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The Guardian
US, France Talk Growth Before G-8
Wall Street Journal
By CAROLE E. LEE And SUDEEP REDDY WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama met with his new French counterpart, President François Hollande, for the first time Friday at the White House where the two leaders tried to assess each other's views on key policy ...
Obama, Hollande agree on much - but not AfghanistanReuters
New French leader Francois Hollande wins Obama's backing for EU economic growthMiamiHerald.com
Obama's Burger, Fries Hollande-aiseBloomberg
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EDITOR'S NOTE — Facebook began selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years. The stock closed 23 cents above its initial offering price, at $38.23. Two Associated Press business writers debate whether the stock is a smart buy ...

UK PM David Cameron warns French President Francois Hollande that Britain will not accept a Europe-wide financial transaction tax, saying it is not a "sensible measure".

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Curt Schilling's embattled 38 Studios makes RI payment
Chicago Tribune
By Ros Krasny BOSTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Embattled video game company 38 Studios LLC, run by former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, has made an overdue $1.1 million loan payment to the state of Rhode Island, Governor Lincoln Chafee said on Fri ...
Gov: Schilling's company made $1.1M payment to RIThe Associated Press
Schilling's firm may get more aidBoston.com
Project Copernicus Footage Unleashed After Rhode Island Governor Leaks Its ...Side Mission
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Telegraph.co.uk
Afghanistan fundraising goal elusive before NATO summit
Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Just days before this weekend's NATO summit, the United States remains short of its goal of raising $1.3 billion in security funds from its partners in Afghanistan, after a money-raising blitz failed to garner immediate ...
NATO Summit is not popular in host city ChicagoCBS News
Some of the biggest mayhem at NATO summit so far is disorganized protestersFox News
Nurses bring biggest NATO protest so far to Daley CenterChicago Sun-Times
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The Associated Press
Obama, Hollande agree on much -- but not Afghanistan
Reuters
By Caren Bohan and Elizabeth Pineau | WASHINGTON May 18 (Reuters) - New French President Francois Hollande told President Barack Obama on Friday that he will stick by his pledge to withdraw France's troops from Afghanistan at year's end, ...
France's Hollande sticking to early Afghan pulloutThe Associated Press
France's Hollande: European G-8 Members May Discuss Greece At MeetingWall Street Journal
Bonjour, Hollande. Ready for a gentle arm-twisting at the White House? (+video)Christian Science Monitor
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She may have been the Queen of Disco, but Donna Summer wasn't one to light up a cigarette. On Friday, one day after the Grammy-winning singer's death at age 63, her family confirmed to Us Weekly that she succumbed to lung cancer, as was rumored. But, defying common misconceptions about the disease ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers aims to break even by mid-2014, as the American union looks to bolster its political and bargaining clout. For the past five years, the UAW has relied heavily on selling its war chest of stocks, bonds and property to bridge the gap between its annual ...

While delivering a graduation speech at Georgetown University, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was heckled by an anti-abortion supporter.

USA TODAY
Mitt Romney chides stimulus spending at NH 'bridge to nowhere'
Los Angeles Times
By Maeve Reston HILLSBOROUGH, NH -- Mitt Romney rounded out a week focused on what he views as overspending by the federal government with a critique of President Obama's stimulus program during a speech in front of what opponents call New Hampshire's ...
Romney gives own money to election effortChicago Tribune
Romney launches sunny ad in swing statesKansas City Star
Obama holds 2-to-1 cash advantage over RomneyThe Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and his wife Ann have each chipped in $75,000 to help his effort to beat U.S. President Barack Obama in the November 6 election, a source with Romney's campaign said on Friday. The pair gave the money this month to a fund jointly ...

For 134 regular-season games and 27 playoff games in two seasons with the Miami Heat, forward Chris Bosh had to hear the jokes and taunts from hecklers and the criticism from reporters. Whether Bosh was bothered or not is immaterial. When guard Dwyane Wade, forward LeBron James and Bosh were called ...

Jonny Wilkinson's Toulon taste Amlin Challenge Cup final defeat for the second time in three years as Dimitri Yachvili kicks Biarritz to victory.

USA TODAY
Experts say now's not the time to buy Facebook
USA TODAY
By Matt Krantz, USA TODAY Investors left out of the Facebook IPO are getting a second chance, but some might question if they even want it. Richard Drew, AP The animated facade of the Nasdaq MarketSite welcomes Facebook's IPO in New York's Times Square ...
Facebook's Debut Marred by Trading GlitchesNew York Times
Facebook's IPO fails to live up to all the hypemsnbc.com
Nasdaq Investigating Glitch In Confirming Facebook TradesWall Street Journal
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested loudly but peacefully under the watchful eye of police at a downtown Chicago plaza on Friday, chanting mostly about economic issues that have little to do with the summit of the NATO military alliance this weekend ...

By MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A jury deliberated for about five hours Friday in John Edwards' campaign corruption trial involving money from wealthy donors that was used to hide his pregnant mistress during his 2008 White House bid. Talks will resume Monday, but the ...

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Romney gives own money to election effort
Reuters
By Alina Selyukh | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and his wife Ann have each chipped in $75000 to help his effort to beat President Barack Obama in the November 6 election, a source with Romney's campaign said on ...
Obama holds 2-to-1 cash advantage over RomneyThe Associated Press
Ann and Mitt contribute $150000 to Romney campaignLos Angeles Times
Romney warns economy is on ''path of California''Chicago Tribune
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The historic initial public offering of Facebook Inc did not go as planned on Friday, as the social networking company's sky-high valuation combined with trading glitches left the stock languishing near its offering price at the market close. Facebook shares, which opened ...

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Some of the biggest mayhem at NATO summit so far is disorganized protesters
Fox News
CHICAGO – Thousands of protesters have arrived in Chicago knowing they are there in part to make a little noise during the weekend NATO summit, but myriad groups, special interests and causes have also resulted in internal turmoil. “Where's our leader?
Afghanistan fundraising goal elusive before NATO summitReuters
Nurses bring biggest NATO protest so far to Daley CenterChicago Sun-Times
Thousands in Chicago for NATO ProtestTIME
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Sydney Morning Herald
Eclipse Glasses Sold Out in Advance of Sunday's Solar Eclipse
Space.com
You probably won't find eclipse glasses at your corner grocer or the local big box store. Ever. And right now, you'll be hard pressed to find them anywhere. With Sunday's solar eclipse capturing the nation's collective attention, eclipse glasses have ...
Solar eclipse: Excitement builds as event nearsLos Angeles Times
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It's going to take more than Facebook's initial public offering to push the stock market higher. Worries about Europe's debt crisis turned out to be the bigger issue for investors on Friday. U.S. stocks fell. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 73 points to close at 12,369. The Dow has now fallen ...

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Georgia woman loses hands, remaining foot to flesh-eating bug
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The rare, aggressive bacteria that have infected a University of West Georgia graduate student have taken a further toll: Doctors have amputated both hands and the remaining foot of 24-year-old Aimee Copeland, ...
Georgia woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteriaSan Francisco Chronicle
Georgia student with flesh-eating infection OKs more amputationsReuters
Georgia Woman With Flesh-Eating Disease to Lose Hands, Right FootABC News
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Copeland on amputations: 'Let's do this'
CNN
(CNN) -- The rare, aggressive bacteria that have infected a University of West Georgia graduate student have taken a further toll: Doctors have amputated both hands and the remaining foot of 24-year-old Aimee Copeland, according to a blog on the ...
Flesh-eating bacteria victim Aimee Copeland on amputations: "Let's do this"CBS News
Georgia student with flesh-eating infection OKs more amputationsReuters
Georgia Woman With Flesh-Eating Disease to Lose Hands, Right FootABC News
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Sydney Morning Herald
Afghanistan fundraising goal elusive before NATO summit
Reuters
* Paying for Afghan security takes center stage at summit * US expects to reach funding goal eventually By Missy Ryan WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Just days before this weekend's NATO summit, the United States remains short of its goal of raising ...
Some of the biggest mayhem at NATO summit so far is disorganized protestersFox News
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Thousands in Chicago for NATO ProtestTIME
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Delta Air Lines said a glitch that appeared to show different airfares to frequent fliers happened because it was trying out a new company to power flight searches on its website. The airline has taken heat from customers after reports that people who logged into its website with their frequent ...

Will Smith got a tad heated during the Moscow premiere of Men in Black 3" when a male Ukrainian TV reporter planted a big smooch on the A-list star. When the reporter asked to give Smith a hug, Big Willie accommodated him until the reporter tried to kiss him. Smith pushed the reporter away and ...

ATHENS, Greece – Germany's chancellor apparently waded into Greece's choppy political waters on Friday, when Athens said Angela Merkel suggested that the country should hold a referendum on the euro together with next month's national elections. Berlin first refused to comment and then denied that ...

By ALLEN G. BREED and KYLE HIGHTOWER and TAMARA LUSH Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Prosecutors in the Trayvon Martin case dumped a mountain of evidence on the public this week. In many criminal cases, that would bring clarity, start answering the basic questions. But no one - not pundits ...

Mike Bresnahan covers the Lakers for The Times and ties up loose ends before all their playoff games. The Lakers trail Oklahoma City, 2-0. A: Good question. It might start next week. Don’t look for much Lakers news in the draft and free agency. They already traded away both their picks for next ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) If the Los Angeles Lakers can just shake the memory of the disastrous final two minutes of Game 2, they'll find plenty of reasons in the first 46 minutes to be encouraged about their chances this weekend against Oklahoma City. After blowing a seven-point lead and the chance to steal ...

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Facebook Stock Closes Up Less Than 1% From IPO
Wall Street Journal
By Lynn Cowan Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Facebook Inc.'s (FB) stock ended its first day as a public company barely above its IPO price after a harrowing final hour of strong selling by investors. The company's shares closed at $38.23 apiece, up 0.6%.
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