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Federal Reserve officials extended their efforts to boost the sluggish U.S. economy and said they were ready to do more if necessary to spur job growth.
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Euro Zone Business Contracts
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Police Chief at Center of Martin Probe Fired
The Florida police chief who was strongly criticized for his agency's initial investigation of Trayvon Martin's slaying was fired Wednesday, city officials said.
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Israel is unlikely to launch a strike on Iran as long as sanctions on Tehran intensify and diplomatic efforts continue, despite the failure of international talks in Moscow this week, Israeli officials and security experts said.
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Greece, Germany Gird for Pitch Battle
The battle of the euro zone will be waged on a playing field in Poland on Friday, when Germany meets Greece in soccer's European Championship.
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This year's fashions offer stylish solutions to the problem of how to dress for the office amid hot weather and cold air conditioning.
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Microsoft to Pose Problems for Nokia
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Don't Sweat Obamacare
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The House on Wednesday passed a bill to let the Food and Drug Administration collect about $6 billion in user fees from medical companies to help fund the agency.
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Japan Premier Wins Sales Tax Deal
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda won the backing of the main opposition parties for a contentious bill to double the sales tax. But their support means a possible ruling-party split led by Mr. Noda's biggest rival.
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New York City sweltered through a record-breaking start to summer, and the heat was expected to continue searing the city through Thursday evening.
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Apologia for Penalty Kick Shootout
Soccer traditionalists love to disparage the penalty kick. But three-and-a-half decades after penalty kicks became a staple of elimination matches, there's a growing group of devotees who view shootouts as the sport's essence.

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Grammar, a Victim in the Office
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