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| | U.S. seizes two mortgage giants
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Federal officials today announced an extraordinary takeover of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, signaling the most dramatic move to date aimed at shoring up the nation"s housi...
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| Govt takes over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (yahoo! news)
AFP - The US government took control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Sunday, placing them in a government "conservatorship" to help avert a financial system meltdown from the housing crisis.
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| Ike's damage to islands 'pretty huge' (cnn.com)
Hurricane Ike's high wind and intense rain moved over the Turks and Caicos Islands today as the Category 4 storm followed a track that should take it to eastern Cuba by this evening. "The damage is pretty huge," a reporter in Grand Turk said. Residents of the Florida Keys were ordered to evacuate this morning; tourists were told to leave Saturday.
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| Ike blasts Turks and Caicos, floods Haiti again (yahoo! news)
AP - Ike ripped off roofs, sank boats and blocked the road for aid to reach a flooded Haitian city on Sunday as it roared over the southern Bahamas as a ferocious Category 4 hurricane. The Florida Keys evacuated and Cuba prepared for a direct hit.
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| Government takes control of embattled Fannie, Freddie (yahoo! news)
Reuters - The U.S. government announced on Sunday that it was taking control of troubled mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , effectively wiping out shareholders' interest in the publicly traded companies.
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| Government takes control of embattled Fannie, Freddie (reuters)
The U.S. government announced on Sunday that it was taking control of troubled mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, effectively wiping out shareholders' interest in the publicly traded companies.
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| Menacing Hurricane Ike powers toward Cuba, Gulf (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Dangerous Hurricane Ike roared toward Cuba with 135 mph (215 kph) winds on Sunday and was expected to sweep into the Gulf of Mexico where it could threaten the U.S. oil patch and possibly New Orleans.
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| Menacing Hurricane Ike powers toward Cuba, Gulf (reuters)
Dangerous Hurricane Ike roared toward Cuba with 135 mph (215 kph) winds on Sunday and was expected to sweep into the Gulf of Mexico where it could threaten the U.S. oil patch and possibly New Orleans.
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| Officials announce takeover of mortgage giants (yahoo! news)
AP - The Bush administration, acting to avert the potential for major financial turmoil, announced Sunday that the federal government was taking control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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| Government takes over embattled Fannie, Freddie (yahoo! news)
Reuters - The U.S. government on Sunday seized control of mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an aggressive move to help the distressed U.S. housing market and economy.
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Biden says he looks forward to debate with Palin
33 minutes ago @ yahoo! news
AP - Democrat Joe Biden says he"s debated an awful lot of tough, smart women throughout his career and that next month"s vice presidential debate with Republican Sarah Palin will be no exc...
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| Palin's family always held a place in her politics (msnbc.com)
From her children's names to her husband's celebrity and role as unofficial adviser, Palin has created a reputation less as a rugged individual than as a maverick with a large family in tow.
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| Obama and McCain spar over Social Security (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama warned the elderly on Saturday that Republican rival John McCain would put their retirement income in danger.
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| US rivals to make 9/11 appearance (bbc news)
US presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain say they will appear together on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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| Questions remain on Palin vetting (yahoo! news)
AP - John McCain's presidential campaign did not speak with the Alaska House speaker and other leading Republicans before McCain tapped Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.
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| Obama hits McCain on Social Security (yahoo! news)
AP - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama criticized Republican John McCain's approach to Social Security on Saturday, saying it would undermine the government program aimed mainly at retirees.
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Pakistans Zardari prepares for presidency
5 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
AFP - Pakistan president-elect Asif Ali Zardari faced immediate pressure Sunday to tackle an upsurge in militant violence, as the toll from a suicide blast in the country"s troubled northwest rea...
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| Pakistan's Zardari urged to change image and focus (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Pakistan's new president, Asif Ali Zardari, must dispel the perception he is an artful politician and urgently address a deteriorating economy and worsening militant violence, newspapers said on Sunday.
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| Pakistan's Zardari urged to get new image and focus (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Pakistan's new president, Asif Ali Zardari, must dispel the perception he is an artful politician and urgently address a deteriorating economy and worsening militant violence, newspapers said on Sunday.
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| Pakistan's Zardari urged to get new image and focus (reuters)
Pakistan's new president, Asif Ali Zardari, must dispel the perception he is an artful politician and urgently address a deteriorating economy and worsening militant violence, newspapers said on Sunday.
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| President-elect Zardari prepares to be sworn in (yahoo! news)
AFP - Asif Ali Zardari is expected to be sworn in as Pakistan's president Monday, capping a remarkable rise from jail, exile and his wife Benazir Bhutto's assassination just nine months ago, an official said.
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| Bhutto widower elected Pakistani president (yahoo! news)
AP - Benazir Bhutto's widower swept Pakistan's presidential election on Saturday, offering hope for stability to a nuclear-armed country feeling intense U.S. pressure to crack down on Islamic militants.
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| Bhutto widower elected in Pakistan (msnbc.com)
The widower of slain former leader Benazir Bhutto will succeed Pervez Musharraf as president of Pakistan after winning a landslide victory in Saturday's election.
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| Bhutto widower elected Pakistani president (yahoo! news)
AP - The widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto became Pakistan's new president Saturday after winning a landslide election victory that makes him a critical partner of the West against international terrorism.
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Official: Egypt rock slide toll hits 31
5 hour(s) ago @ msnbc.com
Massive boulders crashed down on an Egyptian shantytown Saturday on the outskirts of the capital, killing at least 24 people, authorities said.
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| Cairo rockslide search continues (bbc news)
Rescuers in Cairo continue their search for survivors after a rockslide hit dozens of homes in Egypt's capital, killing at least 30 people.
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| Deadly rockslide hits Cairo homes (bbc news)
At least 24 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.
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| Killer landslide hits east Cairo shanty town (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Thirty-one people were killed and 23 injured when a massive rockslide hit a crowded Cairo shanty town on Saturday, sending rocks and boulders crashing down on dozens of houses, security and medical sources said.
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| Landslide hits Cairo shanty town, kills 24 (msnbc.com)
Massive boulders crashed down on an Egyptian shantytown Saturday on the outskirts of the capital, killing at least 24 people, authorities said. Rescuers were digging by hand to reach any survivors.
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| Landslide hits Cairo shanty town, kills 31 (msnbc.com)
Thirty-one people were killed and 23 injured when a massive rockslide hit a crowded Cairo shanty town on Saturday, sending rocks and boulders crashing down on dozens of houses, security and medical sources said.
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| At least 20 dead in Cairo rockslide (yahoo! news)
AFP - At least 20 people were killed and 23 injured on Saturday when dozens of homes in a northern Cairo shantytown were crushed by a massive rockslide, Egyptian officials said.
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| At least 18 dead in Cairo rockslide (yahoo! news)
AFP - At least 18 people were killed and 22 injured on Saturday when dozens of homes in northern Cairo collapsed after being hit by a massive rockslide, Egyptian emergency services said.
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| Deadly rockslide hits Cairo homes (bbc news)
At least 20 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.
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Rice in Rabat for terror talks
18 minutes ago @ bbc news
Condoleezza Rice is expected to discuss the so-called war on terror in Morocco.
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| | Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix
1 hour(s) ago @ abc sport
McLaren"s Lewis Hamilton has seized a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix victory after an astonishing duel with Ferrari"s world champion Kimi Raikkonen over the closing laps.
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| Hamilton fights back for Spa win (bbc sport)
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton takes a dramatic victory in the Belgian Grand Prix as long-time leader Kimi Raikkonen crashes out.
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| Federer through as Nadal, Murray washed out (abc sport)
Roger Federer has moved within one victory of his fifth consecutive US Open title, firing 20 aces to overpower Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2.
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| Hamilton on pole for Belgian GP (abc sport)
Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton put his McLaren on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday night (Australian time).
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| Federer a win away from 5th straight US Open title (yahoo! news)
AP - Ominous clouds overhead, the sort of hard court that troubled him this season underfoot, Roger Federer sensed something Saturday he hadn't in quite a while. He was playing exactly like that guy named Roger Federer.
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| Federer 1 win away from 5th straight US Open title (yahoo! news)
AP - Ominous clouds overhead, the sort of hard court that troubled him this season underfoot, Roger Federer sensed something Saturday he hadn't in quite a while. He was playing exactly like that guy named Roger Federer.
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Brady to leads Patriots in opener against Chiefs
3 minutes ago @ foxsports.com news
It"s hardly a surprise that Tom Brady will start in the New England Patriots" season opener on Sunday.The shock could come when the Kansas City Chiefs" young secondary sees how hard it ...
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England football coach puts pressure on Croatia
3 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
AFP - Fabio Capello has warned Croatia that England have no intention of playing for a draw in Wednesday"s crucial World Cup qualifier.
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| Koumas poised to miss Moscow trip (bbc sport)
Wales star Jason Koumas admits he is set to join John Toshack's growing injury list for Wales' World Cup qualifier in Russia.
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| Burley targets points in Iceland (bbc sport)
Scotland manager George Burley says beating Iceland would cushion the blow of the World Cup qualifying defeat by Macedonia.
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| Japan and Qatar highlight threat to Aussies (abc sport)
Japan and Qatar clinched crucial World Cup wins in the crushing humidity of the Gulf on Saturday to hammer home a double warning to Australia of the dangers ahead on the road to the World Cup finals.
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Gators Snap 6-Game Losing Streak to Miami, 26-3
9 hour(s) ago @ abc news
Tim Tebow throws 2 touchdowns to help No. 5 Florida snap 6-game losing streak to Miami, 26-3
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| Gators snap 6-game losing streak to Miami, 26-3 (yahoo! news)
AP - Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow was good early and even better late, enough to help No. 5 Florida snap a six-game losing streak against rival Miami. Tebow threw two touchdown passes, speedster Percy Harvin ran for a score and the Gators used a swarming defensive effort to beat the Hurricanes 26-3 Saturday night at The Swamp.
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| Gators try to snap losing streak against Miami (yahoo! news)
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow is too young to have witnessed much of the history of the Miami-Florida rivalry, and the teams don't play often enough for him to hear about it, either.
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Villegas leads field in St Louis
3 minutes ago @ bbc sport
Camilo Villegas holds a one-shot lead going into the final round of the BMW Championship in St Louis.
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| Villegas takes the lead in St. Louis (yahoo! news)
Camilo Villegas gave himself his best chance of winning on the PGA Tour with a 12-foot birdie Sunday morning to complete a 4-under 66 and take a one-shot lead going into the final round of the BMW Championship.
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| Villegas keeps lead after 2 rounds in St. Louis (yahoo! news)
AP - Camilo Villegas overcame a four-putt double bogey and birdied his final hole for a 4-under 66 that gave him a one-shot lead over Jim Furyk after the second round of a marathon Saturday at the BMW Championship.
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| Villegas holds BMW lead despite double bogey (yahoo! news)
AP - Camilo Villegas overcame a four-putt double bogey and birdied his final hole for a 4-under 66 that gave him a one-shot lead over Jim Furyk after the second round of a marathon Saturday at the BMW Championship.
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| Villegas races to St Louis lead (bbc sport)
Colombia's Camilo Villegas leads by one shot after the rain-hit first round of the BMW Championship in St Louis.
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| Gustav delays PGA start in St Louis (abc sport)
Heavy rains brought by the remnants of Hurricane Gustav have forced the first round of USPGA Tour event in St Louis to be postponed.
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| | Treasury to buy Freddie, Fannie mortgage-backed securities
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| Treasury to buy Freddie, Fannie senior preferred stock (marketwatch.com)
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| Paulson's announcement on Fannie, Freddie (latest financial new...)
Here is the statement by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Treasury and Federal Housing Finance Agency action to protect financial markets and taxpayers
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| U.S. seizes Fannie and Freddie (business and financi...)
Federal officials unveiled an extraordinary takeover on Sunday of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, signaling the most dramatic move to date aimed at shoring up the nation's housing market.
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| OFHEO's Lockhart: Fannie, Freddie CEOs to resign (marketwatch.com)
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| Former US Bancorp Moffett to be CEO of Freddie Mac (marketwatch.com)
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Bernanke: Bailout needed to strengthen housing market
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Former TIAA-CREF chief Allison to head Fannie Mae
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OFHEOs Lockhart: FHFA to assume power of board
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OFHEOs Lockhart: GSE dividends suspended
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