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Q2 growth revised to 3.3 percent 7:40am ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy expanded at a stronger-than-first-reported 3.3 percent annual rate in the second quarter, as consumer spending and net exports were more robust than initially estimated and inventories fell less sharply, a government report showed on Thursday. Full Article | Video

Obama wins nomination and Clintons' support 10:26pm ET

DENVER (Reuters) - To shouts of "Yes we can," Democrats nominated Barack Obama on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, backed by his ex-rivals Bill and Hillary Clinton. Full Article | Video

Russia faces diplomatic isolation on Georgia | Video

Strengthening Gustav heads for Jamaica | Video

Pakistani lawyers press government to reinstate judges

Fannie's capital better than market perceptions: Lehman

After Olympic success, China lights Paralympics torch

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Body of second hostage found

Floods swamp Bangladeshi homes

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Oil near $120 as Gustav threatens US Gulf 7:03am ET

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil rose towards $120 a barrel on Thursday, its fourth day of gains, boosted by the threat of damage to U.S. oil installations from Tropical Storm Gustav. Full Article

Futures rise on stronger-than-expected GDP data

European stocks hit by oil rise | Video

Jobless claims touch lower than expected

MBIA jumps after deal to reinsure FGIC bonds

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Travel Web sites to battle in Asia

U.S. Internet travel companies are preparing to slug it out for dominance in Asia, where economic growth and increasing Web usage make the region a tempting target. Full Article

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New heights in market angst

It is something of a truism to say that investors are worried -- they nearly always are. But with the global asset rally close to its fifth year, a new level of angst is being reached in some quarters. Full Article

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MBIA jumps after deal to reinsure FGIC bonds 7:29am ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of MBIA Inc. jumped before the open on Thursday after the bond insurer agreed in a deal to reinsure $184 billion of municipal bonds backed by its rival FGIC Corp. Full Article

Toyota cuts sales forecast as demand sputters

GM to invest $200 million in India engine plant

Starbucks top brass to receive no raise next year

Tiffany profit up, raises outlook; Zale posts loss

Agricole, Natixis earnings plunge on market turmoil

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Water-cooler romance

If it seems like more people are flirting around the water cooler at your office these days, it may not be your imagination. Four out of 10 workers admit to being involved with another colleague at some point, a survey showed. Full Article

How will the business world change in 2017?

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Russia long-range missile test a success 7:53am ET

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia successfully tested a long-range Topol missile designed to avoid detection by anti-missile defence systems from its Plesetsk launch site, a Russian military spokesman said on Thursday. Full Article

Authorities relax curfew in Indian Kashmir

Thai protesters defy order to leave PM's compound | Video

Livni widens lead in race to replace Olmert

U.S. troops to hand back Iraq's Anbar province | Video

AIDS cases seen on the rise in Philippines

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