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Fight over Wis. union law heads to court
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's administration insists a new law eliminating most collective bargaining rights for state employees has gone into effect. Other state and municipal leaders who dispute that are looking to a Tuesday court hearing for some clarity on the issue.The latest wrangling over the collective bargaining law began Friday when the nonpartisan Legislative…
GE continues energy M&A spate with $3.2 billion deal
General Electric Co (GE.N) reached a $3.2 billion agreement to acquire a maker of automation systems used in the oil and gas sector, marking the latest in a series of deals in the energy industry.The largest U.S. conglomerate said its acquisition of Massy, France-based Converteam would boost its offering of high-efficiency electric devices used across…
First 3-D Mammography Test Cleared
FRIDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) -- The first three-dimensional mammography system has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The Selenia Dimensions System produces 3-D and 2-D X-ray images of the breast to help doctors in the early detection of breast cancer. With conventional 2-D mammography systems, about 10 percent of patients require additional…
Low profile suits Stricker in Riviera defense
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Defending champion or not, Steve Stricker is happy to keep a low profile coming into the 6.5 million-dollar Northern Trust Open that starts Thursday at Riviera Country Club."I really don't feel like I'm the guy to beat by any means," Stricker said. "I just try to fly in under the radar…
Toyota shares gain as US report clears electronics
TOKYO – Toyota shares jumped more than 5 percent to a nine-month high in Tokyo on Wednesday, following a U.S. government report that ruled out electronic flaws in runaway Toyota vehicles.The world's biggest automaker welcomed the findings as confirming the reliability of its cars.Toyota Motor Corp. stock finished at 3,670 yen ($45) on the Tokyo…
U.N. maritime body launches anti-piracy drive
LONDON (Reuters) – The U.N.'s maritime agency called for a new drive against piracy Thursday as officials and ship-owners voiced fears that the growing scourge of Somali pirates was outpacing international efforts to deal with them.The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) action plan, which calls for closer international coordination of military and civilian efforts against piracy,…
Will Smith, Jay-Z team to remake "Annie"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Overbrook Entertainment partners James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith are partnering with Jay-Z to release movies.One of the first projects they're discussing is a remake of the Broadway classic "Annie," in which the Smiths' daughter, Willow, 9, would star.Jay-Z sampled the tune "It's a Hard Knock…
W. Sahara-Morocco talks remain in deadlock
MANHASSET, New York (AFP) – UN-brokered talks between Morocco and Western Sahara rebels failed to break decades of deadlock on the future of the disputed North African territory, the UN envoy said."Each party continues to reject the proposal of the other as a sole basis for future negotiations," said UN special envoy Christopher Ross, who…
13-year-old murder suspect faces US court appeal
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (AFP) – A panel of US judges will this week consider whether a 13-year-old boy accused of slaying his father's fiance should be tried as an adult and therefore face a possible life sentence.Pennsylvania's Superior Court is considering an appeal by defense lawyers, who want the teen, Jordan Brown, to be sent to…
Sarge Shriver's body arrives at Mass. cemetery
BARNSTABLE, Mass. – The family of R. Sargent Shriver has arrived at the cemetery where the Peace Corps pioneer is to be buried alongside his wife, Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver.A busload of mourners arrived along with the lead hearse as darkness fell on Barnstable, Mass., Saturday evening.Earlier in Maryland, Shriver was remembered at…
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