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GM Posts $15.5 Billion Loss; More Job Cuts Possible

General Motors Corp. on Friday reported a $15.5 billion loss for the second quarter of 2008, due in part to a labor strike at one of its suppliers and plummeting sales of trucks and SUVs. The report came as a GM official said the auto giant might offer another round of buyouts and early retirement to its U.S. hourly workers.

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01.08.2008 17:16:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Housing Bill Clears Senate, Awaits Bush's Signature

The Senate met in a rare Saturday session and gave final congressional approval to a wide-ranging housing bill. The bill aims to bolster the sagging housing market and includes measures aimed at shoring up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The president says he'll sign it when it reaches his desk, early next week.

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26.07.2008 21:38:00 - NPR Topics: News

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What's The Deal With The XM-Sirius Merger?

The FCC has approved the merger of XM and Sirius satellite radio after 17 months of behind-the-scenes negotiations. While some critics have said the merger represents a monopoly, it appears that the two weak companies may be combining to form one weak company.

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26.07.2008 16:51:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Military Tribunals Begin At Guantanamo

The first war crimes trials since World War II started this week at Guantanamo Bay. Andrew McBride, a former Justice Department official, discusses the trials, as well as how Guantanamo's war crimes compare with those of 1945.

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26.07.2008 16:50:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Senate Considers Housing Bill

The Senate holds a special session on Saturday to push through legislation to provide lenders and buyers financial help. It would also offer investors renewed confidence in the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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26.07.2008 16:49:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Obama Wraps Up Worldwide Trip

What has been the impact of Sen. Barack Obama's overseas trip? For one, he's been criticized for looking like he's on equal footing the world leaders. But, leaders may have wanted to score points by being seen with the popular candidate.

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26.07.2008 16:49:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Who's Succeeding During The Economic Slump?

In many places around the country, the economy is down — but not everywhere. As economic changes alter how we work and play, some sectors are actually benefiting. Companies that immunize sell bikes and charter boats are all experiencing an unexpected boon.

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26.07.2008 16:28:00 - NPR Topics: News

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In China, Anger Still Simmers Over School Collapses

As the physical reminders of the massive earthquake that killed thousands of school children are swept away, Chinese officials are waging a campaign to tamp down on potential unrest among survivors and bereaved parents.

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26.07.2008 06:01:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Obama Calls On Iran To Accept Deal

In Paris, Sen. Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy stressed areas of commonality. Obama declined to directly criticize President Bush while he is abroad and emphasized that Iran should promptly agree to a deal on its nuclear program.

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25.07.2008 22:45:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Differing Portrayals Of Bin Laden's Driver At Trial

This was has been the first of Salim Hamdan's trial at Guantanamo Bay. The prosecution has presented Osama bin Laden's driver as an insider in the al-Qaida leader's inner circle. The defense, however, has portrayed Hamdan as a poorly paid employee.

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25.07.2008 22:19:00 - NPR Topics: News

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GM Posts $15.5 Billion Loss; More Job Cuts Possible

Housing Bill Clears Senate, Awaits Bush's Signature

What's The Deal With The XM-Sirius Merger?

Military Tribunals Begin At Guantanamo

Senate Considers Housing Bill

Obama Wraps Up Worldwide Trip

Who's Succeeding During The Economic Slump?

In China, Anger Still Simmers Over School Collapses

Obama Calls On Iran To Accept Deal

Differing Portrayals Of Bin Laden's Driver At Trial

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