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Newsvine - Get Smarter Here         Yield on Spanish 10-year bonds higher June 27, 2011 at 5:58 PM   The yield on Spanish debt has shot up to 5.7 percent over fears of contagion from the Greek debt crisis.         Poland complains to Vatican over priest's remarks June 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM   A Polish priest and media mogul has sparked uproar in Poland by calling the country a "totalitarian state" that "hasn't been ruled by Poles since 1939" — a statement many interpret as code for saying Jews are secretly running the country. Media Files 674b0013-181d-48ed-8191-16f9cd68cd69.jpg (JPEG Image)         In custody fight, religious groups take quiet role June 27, 2011 at 5:44 PM   Religious supporters are rallying to the aid of a Mennonite pastor accused of helping a fugitive and her 9-year-daughter flee the United States to avoid a child custody order.         Palestinians seek support for UN recognition June 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM   Palestinian delegations will make the rounds of nearly a dozen countries to try to drum up more support for their bid to have the United Nations recognize a Palestinian state, senior officials said Monday. Media Files d16dc3eb-ea15-40c3-b15f-78c80f31598a.jpg (JPEG Image)         Grand Teton grizzly family causing bear jams June 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM   A grizzly bear clan famous for its frequent roadside appearances in Grand Teton National Park is keeping park rangers especially busy this summer tending to tourist critter jams. Media Files e122339f-751a-4544-bc30-36c60e1c632d.jpg (JPEG Image)         All eyes on Grand Teton's famous roadside bears June 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM   A grizzly bear clan famous for its frequent roadside appearances in Grand Teton National Park is keeping park rangers especially busy this summer tending to tourist critter jams. Media Files e122339f-751a-4544-bc30-36c60e1c632d.jpg (JPEG Image)         Ex-officer convicted of betraying Russian spy ring June 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM   A military court in Moscow has convicted a former Russian intelligence officer of betraying a Russian spy ring in the United States.         Grand jury mulls charges in NY pharmacy shooting June 27, 2011 at 5:12 PM   A grand jury is expected to convene as early as Monday to consider upgraded or additional charges against a New York couple arrested in a fatal pharmacy robbery. Media Files d0f9738e-6788-463f-a3aa-50b9e113954f.jpg (JPEG Image)         Malaysia wants more women in top corporate posts June 27, 2011 at 5:08 PM   Malaysia's government says women must hold 30 percent of top corporate posts by 2016 in a move toward gender equality in the boardroom.         Paintmaker Akzo Nobel warns of weak Q2 earnings June 27, 2011 at 4:59 PM   Akzo Nobel NV, the world's largest maker of paint, warned Monday that second-quarter earnings will be hurt by commodity price rises, weak business in some regions and maintenance delays at some plants.         NASA set to launch DOD rocket from Va. spaceport June 27, 2011 at 4:16 PM   NASA is preparing to launch a Department of Defense satellite from the Wallops Flight Facility at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia.         Blagojevich jurors due back in court June 27, 2011 at 4:10 PM   Jurors are due back in court Monday for their tenth day of deliberations in the second corruption trial of impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.         Washington state abandons all tourism marketing June 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM   Washington state is shuttering the official tourism agency that unifies its marketing message and abandoning all public support for one of its largest industries.         Bahrain tries more medics accused in protests June 27, 2011 at 3:59 PM   A mass trial in Bahrain is under way for 28 doctors and nurses charged in the crackdown on Shiite-led protests calling for greater rights.         Cash-starved performers hit Vegas streets for tips June 27, 2011 at 3:56 PM   The Las Vegas Strip is teeming with Spidermen, Elmos and Elvis Presleys of all waistlines.         International judges to decide on Gadhafi warrant June 27, 2011 at 3:52 PM   Judges at the International Criminal Court are set to announce whether they will order the arrest of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, one of his sons and his intelligence chief on charges of crimes against humanity.         Pakistan denies firing rockets into Afghanistan June 27, 2011 at 3:52 PM   Pakistan's army is denying it fired hundreds of rockets into two eastern Afghan provinces over the past three weeks.         Japanese singer Yui stages first foreign show June 27, 2011 at 3:47 PM   Rising Japanese singer-songwriter Yui led her four-member band with confidence, switching between electric and acoustic guitar and the keyboard. Media Files a5fc4f2d-683e-4f02-bcff-0416e0f0e6b2.jpg (JPEG Image)         SKoreans to visit stalled NKorean mountain resort June 27, 2011 at 3:44 PM   South Korean officials and businessmen plan to visit a stalled joint venture at a mountain resort in North Korea for talks on the North's seizure of South Korean assets there.         At 33, US defender Mitts finally gets to World Cup June 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM   When Heather Mitts felt that familiar pain in her hamstring during training last month, it was almost too much for the U.S. defender. Media Files 575caf63-64f5-4d81-a61a-377ef948ba2f.jpg (JPEG Image)         AP IMPACT: Populations around US nuke plants soar June 27, 2011 at 3:33 PM   As America's nuclear power plants have aged, the once-rural areas around them have become far more crowded and much more difficult to evacuate. Yet government and industry have paid little heed, even as plants are running at higher power and posing more danger in the event of an accident, an Associated Press investigation has found.         Suspect dies in custody in Palestinian jail June 27, 2011 at 3:29 PM   A Palestinian human rights group is demanding an inquiry into the death of a Gaza man in Hamas police custody.         Agriculture colleges, extension get budget squeeze June 27, 2011 at 3:22 PM   Agricultural colleges across the country are facing large-scale layoffs because of expected reductions in federal and state funding. Media Files b25d15dc-e0e9-4619-81f1-a4a50d1a33fe.jpg (JPEG Image)         Australian boy knocked unconscious by whale's tail June 27, 2011 at 3:22 PM   A humpback whale has hit a dinghy with its tail off Australia's coast, knocking a 13-year-old boy unconscious and breaking his collar bone.         Raleigh woman's garden became her husband's grave June 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM   Neighbors thought it was odd that Ruth Huber Bostic appeared to talk to herself for years as she tended her garden in Raleigh, N.C. Media Files 74d3af58-1f69-4037-a1e4-55e51ee77c32.jpg (JPEG Image)         Tina Fey's 'Bossypants' among Amazon.com favorites June 27, 2011 at 3:16 PM   Amazon.com's favorite books for this year so far run the gamut from Fey (FAY') to Z.         NYRA officials to tout 143rd Saratoga season June 27, 2011 at 3:01 PM   Officials from the New York Racing Association will be at a suburban Albany hotel to discuss the upcoming season at Saratoga Race Course.         Greek deputies to begin debate on austerity bills June 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM   Greek lawmakers are to begin debating new austerity plans that must pass this week if the debt-ridden country is to receive the critical next installment of loans from its international bailout plan and avoid default. Media Files 65bc9de8-21d8-42f1-b571-c4277bb6e91f.jpg (JPEG Image)         High court to rule on Arizona campaign finance law June 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM   The Supreme Court is expected to rule Monday on an Arizona campaign finance law that gives extra cash to publicly funded candidates who face privately funded rivals and independent groups.         Court to rule on violent video game sales to kids June 27, 2011 at 2:25 PM   Is it unconstitutional to ban the sale or rental of ultraviolent video games to children?         US space entrepreneur accused of aiding Iran June 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM   Growing up in a provincial town in Iran, Nader Modanlo was fascinated by the flickering TV images of astronauts walking on the moon.         Serbs shun reality for life in the Wild West June 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM   He lives in a country bombed by the United States only a few years ago and where anti-American sentiments still run high, but Milorad Sudar says he'd like nothing more than to be a cowboy like those in Western movies, riding off into the sunset. Media Files 3f09ca64-44d4-4fdc-92e1-f8458fd20394.jpg (JPEG Image)         US, India to hold high-level economic dialogue June 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM   Top U.S. and Indian officials are discussing economic cooperation and financial sector reforms that could promote American investment in the fast-growing Asian country.         Pakistan asks UK to withdraw military trainers June 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM   The British Embassy says Pakistan has asked the United Kingdom to withdraw some of its military training teams from the country.         Sparks' Parker headed back to LA for MRI June 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM   Sparks forward Candace Parker is headed back to Los Angeles to have an MRI on her right knee that she injured in Sunday's loss to the New York Liberty.         Pakistan orders UK to withdraw military trainers June 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM   Pakistan has ordered the United Kingdom to withdraw some of its military training teams from the country, the British Embassy said Monday. The demand is likely related to fallout from the covert U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden last month.         Brenneman, Kongo save the day at UFC Live June 27, 2011 at 1:31 PM   - Nate Marquardt who? Media Files s_vs_ufc_brennemanintv_110626_16x9.nv_tn_width.jpg (JPEG Image)         Doc: Maggie Daley spends week in Chicago hospital June 27, 2011 at 12:48 PM   Maggie Daley's doctor says the former Chicago first lady has spent the past week in the hospital.         China tests Beijing-Shanghai bullet train June 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM   China's bullet train builders have conducted a test run of their showcase Beijing-to-Shanghai line amid controversy over the system's high cost.         Queen of NY real estate lived in 4th floor walkup June 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM   The queen of New York real estate once lived in a rent-controlled studio. Illegally.         Nighttime or violent TV tied to tots' sleep woes June 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM   If your preschooler can't sleep — turn off the violence and nighttime TV.         A look at real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran June 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM   NAME: Barbara Corcoran         Critics hate 'Cars 2,' but who cares? June 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM   The critics have weighed in on "Cars 2," and the results aren't pretty. It scored a 33% on the Rotten Tomato meter by Saturday night, with 92 of the 138 cited reviews having less than positive things to say about it. Many consider it to be the worst Pixar film ever. Media Files mov_cars21_101208.nv_tn_width.jpg (JPEG Image)         Winners of the 2011 BET Awards June 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM   Winners of the 2011 BET Awards, presented Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles:         Poll: Japanese oppose restarting closed reactors June 27, 2011 at 11:40 AM   A poll suggests most Japanese oppose restarting nuclear reactors closed since the tsunami disaster.         Why is it so hard to talk about money? June 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM   I know I'm not alone when I say money is quite a complex subject. It can stir up a lot of intense emotions; especially amongst our nearest and dearest. Media Files g-tab-080724-couple-working-110p.nv_tn_width.jpg (JPEG Image)         US cable: China official, Taiwanese spy had affair June 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM   A U.S. diplomatic cable released by the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks says former Chinese Finance Minster Jin Renqing was fired in 2007 for having a sexual relationship with a suspected Taiwanese spy.         Philip Morris fights Australian packaging rules June 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM   Tobacco giant Philip Morris launched legal action on Monday against the Australian government over the country's plans to strip company logos from cigarette packages and replace them with grisly images of cancerous mouths, sickly children and bulging, blinded eyes. Media Files 0e8ff172-7bce-4a31-8ccc-1e9b232b7fb4.jpg (JPEG Image)         Typhoon leaves 7 dead or missing in South Korea June 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM   Strong wind and rain from a typhoon left at least seven people dead or missing, knocked out power and disrupted domestic flights in South Korea, officials said.         Who's on trial at Cambodia's war crimes tribunal June 27, 2011 at 9:19 AM   The top surviving members of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime are facing justice for the first time Monday, standing before a U.N.-backed tribunal in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Their trial comes three decades after their plans for a communist utopia in Cambodia left an estimated 1.7 million people dead by execution, medical neglect, overwork and starvation. A look at the four:             This email was sent to wellimauludani@gmail.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Create Account Unsubscribe Here