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UK Banks Use Libor Probe to Lobby for Consumer Account Fees
LONDON — The recent Libor rate-fixing scandal that rocked financial sectors of Europe earlier this month has resulted not in a…
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GOP Senate Candidate Backtracks on ‘Legitimate Rape’ Argument
Akin, a Tea Party-backed conservative who opposes abortion, said in the interview that the need for abortions in the case of…
Business
Augusta Nat’l Golf Club Admits Condi Rice, Darla Moore
The Georgia club's previous status as a White male-only facility has created controversy in the past. Since 1934, it has played…
Entertainment
Madonna Sued in Russia for LGBT Advocacy
Madonna has angered conservative Russians with her support for Pussy Riot. Three members of the punk band were sentenced Friday to…
Entertainment
Tony Scott Dies After Jumping From Bridge
The 68-year-old Scott's death was being investigated as a suicide, Los Angeles County Coroner's Lt. Joe Bale said.
Business
Ecuador Grants Assange Asylum, Defying London
Ecuador granted political asylum to Julian Assange on Thursday, ratcheting up tension in a standoff with Britain which has warned it…