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Barroso: Lenders Are Firm On Greek Austerity Plan

Greece shouldn't expect international lenders to back down with significant concessions to the austerity plan it agreed on earlier this year, José Manuel Barroso, head of the European Union...

2 more activists charged during NATO summit

Prosecutors said Sunday they have charged two more people as part their investigation into activists who planned to take part in demonstrations at the two-day NATO summit.

Are 10-Year Treasury Yields Heading to 1.5%?

Once burned, bond managers are no longer shy about betting on further declines in U.S. Treasury yields.

Year after tornado, Obama to address Joplin grads

President Barack Obama will dliver the commencement address s commencement address on Monday will come one year after the deadliest tornado in the United States in six decades killed 161 people.

Phillies GM defends club's treatment of Howard

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.

US veterans to return medals as NATO protesters march

Anti-war protesters from across the country will march on downtown Chicago on Sunday, hoisting signs, chanting slogans and observing veterans returning their war medals as world leaders open the NATO...

Europe's Banks Fear Flight of Deposits

The European Continent's financial system remains vulnerable to the prospect that stampedes of customers could yank their deposits from institutions perceived as shaky.

Lockerbie Bombing Convict Dies at 60

Lockerbie Bombing Convict Dies at 60APAbdel Basset al-Megrahi, the Libyan official charged with bombing Pan Am Flight 103 and the deaths of 270 people, died Sunday. Cause of death granted early...

Pelosi's Strong Words for GOP Leader

Pelosi's Strong Words for GOP LeaderAuroraAs negotiations on a divisive national issue resume, Nancy Pelosi had a harsh critique of House Speaker John Boehner's proposal. Plus, what she challenged...

Reason You Remember Leo's Line Here

Reason You Remember Leo's Line HereParamountWhen DiCaprio yelled out 'I'm the king of the world' in 'Titanic,' it stuck with everyone -- and researchers say it's because of two things. Why you'll...

What Fast Food Really Looks Like

What Fast Food Really Looks LikeWendy's, Adriana VelezThis popular burger loaded with bacon looks pretty tasty in the ad, but in real life, it looks a little ... beat up.Meal we couldn't get anyone...

'I Cried Over Cold French Fries ... '

'I Cried Over Cold French Fries ... 'AlamyWhen one woman did this, she knew something was off. She was pregnant -- and she's just one mom who realized it in an unusual way.Another one's hint had to...

No. 1 Brand for Customer Service Is ...

No. 1 Brand for Customer Service Is ... AutoblogThere are plenty of luxury automakers, but only a handful stand out for service -- and only one can be called the 'king.' Why customers are so...

Mom Can't Believe News About Her Kid

Mom Can't Believe News About Her Kid'Little Women, Big Cars'Meg has always (secretly) figured she has the smartest daughter of all her friends -- but latest update was devastating.What she never...

Trial Starts For Beauty Student Slaying

Trial Starts For Beauty Student Slaying KVAL.comBeauty school student Mackenzie Cowell, 17, was murdered in 2010 -- and now a former classmate stands trial as the prime suspect. Alarming evidence...

The Strangest Museums in America

The Strangest Museums in America AlamyYou won't find classical art or dinosaurs at Pizza Brain in Philadelphia -- it's home to the world's largest collection of pizza memorabilia. Another one holds...

That's Not the Highest Slit We've Seen

That's Not the Highest Slit We've Seen GettyAngelina's right leg practically had a fan club after that outfit, but compared to other stars, that dress is downright tame.A model gave us a very...

Gorgeous Star Looked Very Different

Gorgeous Star Looked Very Different SnakkleSeen here in her tomboy days, this Oscar nominee just starred in a huge blockbuster movie, but you'd never know it from this pic. Tough girl you'll surely...

Heat's Howard confronts Pacers' Stephenson

Miami Heat veteran Juwan Howard and Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson had to be separated following an on-court confrontation before the teams played Game 4 of their playoff series Sunday.

Carpenter assures full 33-car field for Indy 500

Ed Carpenter has become the 33rd driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, assuring race officials they will have a full field for the May 27 race.

Perez says Indians fans should support team

Chris Perez is throwing some heat at Cleveland fans.

Like Someone in Love: Cannes Review

Jordan Mintzer Abbas Kiarostami directs a story about love and missed opportunities in this in Competition film.read more

Samsung, Apple to Sit at the Table

Chief executives of Apple and Samsung Electronics will meet in Monday in a court-directed session aimed at settling their smartphone patent war. But a deal seems unlikely.

Corn Takes Off as China Buys

U.S. corn futures jumped 9.4% last week, lifted by concerns about tight current supplies and a rally in wheat prices.

Why Firing Dan Harmon From 'Community' Was Stupid And Very NBC (Analysis)

Tim Goodman In 'Community' speak, they Britta'd this whole situation.read more

Like Someone in Love: Cannes Review

Jordan Mintzer Abbas Kiarostami directs a story about love and missed opportunities in this in Competition film.read more

Greek Crisis Poses Hard Choices for Western Leaders

Although some European officials talk of “managing” a Greek exit from the euro, the political and financial costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.

In tornado-weary Joplin, graduates eager to move on despite Obama visit

JOPLIN, Mo (Reuters) - Having the president of the United States speak at commencement would normally be the most memorable day in the life of a high school senior. But not in Joplin, Missouri, where...

Sandbagging in Sprint All-Star race annoys fans

It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.

Pressel ousted in semis after slow-play penalty

Azahara Munoz of Spain defeated Morgan Pressel 2 and 1 in the semifinals of the Sybase Match Play Championship Sunday after a slow-play penalty against the American on the 12th hole turned the match,...

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