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Democratic battle shifts to Pacific at weekend
2008-05-01: HAGATNA, Guam (Reuters) - They can't vote for the president, but thousands of people in the tiny U.S. territory of Guam will do their bit to decide the Democratic candidate this weekend.
U.S. Hispanic population hits 45.5 million: agency
2008-05-01: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Hispanics in the United States grew to 45.5 million last year, and the country's largest minority group now makes up more than 15 percent of the U.S. population, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Thursday.
EU, Serbia sign deal on closer ties
2008-05-01: AFP - The EU signed up to closer ties with Serbia on Tuesday, nudging it towards eventual membership despite disputes over Kosovo's independence and Belgrade's failure to catch war criminals.
Cable, satellite and ... Sezmi? Startup wants in on pay TV
2008-05-01: AP - A startup is betting that people are tired enough of their cable and satellite bills to take a look at an alternative pay TV system that combines a number of different technologies to deliver programming.
Prominent Green Group to Help Buyout Firm
2008-05-01: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company, the giant buyout firm, plans to announce a new partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund.
Starbucks looks to international stores to fuel earnings
2008-05-01: AP - Starbucks Corp. is dialing back expectations for its U.S. stores in light of economic uncertainty but has a three-year plan for snazzy new drinks and future profit growth fueled by aggressive international expansion.
Monster U.S. online jobs index rises in April
2008-05-01: Reuters - An online gauge of U.S. labor demand
rose in April, reflecting more job offerings in the
accommodation and food services industry from heavy seasonal
hiring, a private research group said on Thursday.
US economic slowdown affects Europe growth: French PM
2008-05-02: AFP - French Prime Minister Francois Fillon insisted here Friday that the French and European economies are sound, but that the US economic slowdown will effect Europe's growth.
Student loan plan goes to Bush
2008-05-01: Reuters - The Bush administration will get
broad price-setting powers under a student loan market
stabilization plan given final approval on Thursday by the U.S.
Congress, lifting the stock prices of student loan providers.
Havens | Bedford, N.Y.: Beyond the Porsches and the Jaguars, a Homey Feeling
2008-05-01: The part-time residents of Bedford can kick off their shiny wingtips and shut out the hubbub of modern life.
New Option: H&R Block Completes Sale of Subprime Lender
2008-05-01: 'Today's transaction reduces risks and distractions from doing what we do best, which is serving the tax preparation needs of tens of millions of clients.' The freakish experiment of tax-preparer-as-subprime-servicer is finally over. H&R Block Inc. via Housing Wire
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