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US July Auto Sales May Rise to 2009 High on 'Clunkers' Plan
Bloomberg
July 31 (Bloomberg) — US auto sales may reach a 2009 high in July after the government's billion “cash-for- clunkers” incentives program lured shoppers back to showrooms. A sales rate matching the analysts' projections may signal a …
US auto "clunker" program limit, new funding soughtReuters
Too many clunkers, too little cashCNNMoney.com
'Cash for clunkers' program runs out of gasLos Angeles Times
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Obama More Bartender Than Mediator At Beer Summit
New York Times
By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Barack Obama played bartender-in-chief on Thursday at a "beer summit" of the main players in a racially charged case that he hoped would be a "positive lesson" in a national dialogue on race. …
The Racial Politics of BeerWashington Post
Harvard Prof, Arresting Policeman To Talk Again, UsWSAV-TV
Buckler Beer among brews at 'beer summit'The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
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Houses presses on with healthcare pact; more delays in Senate
Boston Globe
Charles Rangel, House Ways and Means Committee chairman, was given a copy of the America Affordable Health Choices Act yesterday. (Susan Walsh/Associated Press) WASHINGTON – House Democrats pushed ahead with a compromise health overhaul yesterday over …
In House, Freshman Democrats Make a StandNew York Times
Liberal Democrats threaten to reject House healthcare compromiseLos Angeles Times
Parties May Find Compromise Better Than Nothing at AllWall Street Journal
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Verdict for Aung San Suu Kyi Delayed Unitl August 11
Voice of America
By VOA News A Burmese court hearing the case of jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has postponed its verdict until August 11. Foreign diplomats attending the hearing say the presiding judge postponed issuing the verdict in order to further …
Myanmar Court Postpones Suu Kyi's Verdict to Aug. 11Bloomberg
Myanmar court adjourns Suu Kyi trial: court sourceReuters
A verdict has been delayed in the trial of Burmese pro-democracy …BBC News
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Worcester suspect showed off baby
Boston Globe
A video image was released of yesterday's arraignment of Julie A. Corey, 35, shown with her court-appointed lawyer. (Concord (NH) District Court) This article was reported by Milton J. Valencia and John M. Ellement of the Globe staff, …
'Confused' beau thought baby was hisBoston Herald
Woman with baby cut from womb claimed pregnancyThe Associated Press
Woman's claims of pregnancy rang falseThe Union Leader
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Mother's tribute to shot Iranian woman
BBC News
The mother of a young woman who was killed during post-election protests in Iran has paid tribute to her daughter, saying she was ''not political'' and did not belong to any party or group. Hajar Rostami Motlagh told the BBC's Jon Leyne that 27 …
Iran police clash with protesters on mourning dayAFP
Iranian protesters clash with security forces during Neda Soltan …guardian.co.uk
Police beat mourners in new wave of unrest in IranThe Associated Press
Times Online -TIME -Telegraph.co.uk
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Presidential Medal of Freedom for Kennedy
Boston Globe
By Globe Staff The longtime Massachusetts senator was named one of 16 recipients of this year's Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. It is awarded to individuals who “make an especially meritorious contribution to the …
S. Florida doctor to receive Presidential Medal of FreedomMiamiHerald.com
Harvey Milk among Medal of Freedom honoreesSan Francisco Chronicle
Obama names Lowery, other social change agents for top medalUSA Today
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US recession pains minorities, but hope persists
Reuters
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The recession has delivered a disproportionate blow to blacks and Hispanics, yet minorities may be more optimistic about the economy than most Americans and many feel they have earned a place at the corporate table. …
National Urban League mapping its futureChicago Tribune
Nat'l Urban League fair offers resources, inspirationABC7Chicago.com
National Urban League Conference to Mark a Civil Rights Crossroads …Seattle Medium
ChicagoNow -Chicago Public Radio -Eurweb.com
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Q+A-Why is Clinton going to Africa, what are the issues
Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits seven nations in Africa next week, anxious to show the continent is a priority for the Obama administration even as it tackles a host of other issues. …
Hillary Clinton's Africa TripBlack Star News
Secretary Clinton snubs Ethiopia?Nazret.com
Briefing on Secretary Clinton's Upcoming Trip to AfricaUS Department of State
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ETA: Spain aims to end the reign and pain
ABC Online
PETER CAVE: The Spanish Government has vowed to hunt down the remnants of the Basque terrorist group ETA after two bombings in the past two days. Yesterday a blast on the island of Majorca killed two Civil Guards. A day earlier a car bomb injured …
Bombing Kills 2 Police Officers on Spanish IslandNew York Times
Britons stuck in Majorca fly homeBBC News
Bomb kills 2 officers on Spanish islandBoston Globe
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