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Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93
By News on Jul 8, 2011
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Betty Ford said things that first ladies just don't say, even today. And 1970s America loved her for it....South Sudan becomes world's newest nation
By News on Jul 8, 2011
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) -- South Sudan became the world's newest nation early Saturday, officially breaking away from Sudan after two civil wars over five decades that cost the lives of millions....
IMF agrees to give Greece $4.2 billion
By News on Jul 8, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The International Monetary Fund has approved providing Greece just over 3 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the latest installment of a rescue package aimed at helping the country pull back from an impending debt default....US, Britain hit Iran with more travel restrictions
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration has imposed travel bans on more than 50 senior Iranian officials accused of participating in human rights abuses and political repression....Obama: Uncertainty over debt limit impacts hiring
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Facing a dismal jobs report, President Barack Obama called on Congress Friday to end uncertainty over their debt standoff and pass a litany of administration-backed proposals, including a payroll tax cut extension and three free trade agreements. Obama's top economist said implementing those policies would reduce the jobless rate a full point by the time Obama faces re-election in the fall of 2012....