Arizona preparing appeal of immigration ruling
Arizona is preparing to ask an appeals court to lift a judge's ruling that put most of the state's immigration law on hold in a key first-round victory for the federal government in a fight that may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Obama: America needs to hear Sherrod's full story
President Barack Obama says Shirley Sherrod "deserves better than what happened last week" when the black Agriculture Department official was ousted in a racial firestorm over selective remarks.
Molycorp shares drop after IPO prices low
Shares of rare earth metals producer Molycorp are dropping after the company priced shares of its initial public offering below expectations, raising $393.8 million.
Government spokesman says at least 80 people dead after boat capsizes in western Congo.
NC expert: Gulf oil unlikely to reach East Coast
An expert on marine sciences and coastal circulation says it's unlikely oil from BP's massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico will reach the East Coast.
The scoop on unauthorized celeb books: fewer sales
Put Angelina Jolie's face on a magazine cover and sales will surely rise. Get her to write a memoir and it would be worth millions. But write a book about her, without her cooperation, and you're taking a chance.
Court: English muffin exec can't move to rival
A food-industry executive armed with the secret to the "nooks and crannies" in Thomas' English muffins can't work for a rival amid a trade-secret lawsuit.
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