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April 29, 2011 Afternoon Update |
TOP NEWSObama Tours Wreckage of Deadly StormBy CAMPBELL ROBERTSON and KIM SEVERSONGov. Robert Bentley of Alabama said that at least 204 people had died in his state, bringing the number of people killed to at least 291 across six states. Predicting Tornadoes: It's Still a Guessing GameBy KIRK JOHNSONTornado records have been shattered but scientists can only guess when and where tornadoes will actually strike. Syrian Forces Shoot at Protesters Trying to Break SiegeBy ANTHONY SHADIDAt least 16 people were killed in Dara'a on Friday, as thousands of Syrians throughout the country took to the streets in what organizers had proclaimed a "Friday of Rage." Fighting Flares on 2 Fronts in Libyan CityBy C. J. CHIVERSRebels opposed to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi pressed toward Misurata's airport and faced a fresh attack from the west. Electrical Problems Scrub Shuttle LaunchingBy HENRY FOUNTAINEndeavour's mission was postponed for at least three days for repairs to a system that powers the movement of the shuttle's engines and flaps. |
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BUSINESSEurope Investigating Banks Over Credit SwapsBy LOUISE STORY and JAMES KANTERRegulators said they would investigate the role of the world's largest banks in a part of the derivatives market. Wall Street Indexes End the Week on the UpsideBy CHRISTINE HAUSERCorporate earnings have helped propel the broader markets this week to their highest levels since 2008. Your MoneyMaking Sure a Plan for Long-Term Care Adds UpBy RON LIEBERThe Class Act, the part of last year's health care overhaul that aims to provide a framework for nationwide long-term care insurance, will need support from employers to ensure its success. Off the ChartsAfter Mild Gains, Another Reversal for Real EstateBy FLOYD NORRISRecent sales volumes for both homes and commercial real estate were low, and many properties sold were in trouble before the sale. Wealth MattersPutting Your Doctor on RetainerBy PAUL SULLIVANInternists are choosing to go into concierge medicine, focusing on wealthy patients who pay thousands of dollars for personalized attention any place and any time of day or night. |
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