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Second-Quarter Earnings Shine, Some Worries Remain

NEW YORK – U.S. investors are getting ready to beat the heat after a feast of better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and strong outlooks. Still, lackluster July retail sales and crude’s move to new highs may be a nagging worry as Wall Street retreats for the summer. Second-quarter earnings growth expectations for …

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British Suspect Denies U.S. Terror Camp Link

LONDON – Three suspects in the failed July 21 London bombings were formally charged Monday with attempted murder, as a British citizen wanted in the United States for allegedly trying to set up a terrorist training camp said he would fight extradition. The court hearings took place amid tight security …

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Japanese Comics Invade; Can They Conquer?

It’s invaded the comic book world and children’s entertainment. But can manga make it at the movies? Simply, manga (search) is Japanese for “comics.” Dishpan-sized eyes, samurai-like movements and girls in microscopic miniskirts are a few of its tell-tale elements. Technically, you can bring a Superman comic to Japan, and …

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