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Some business owners hoped for better from Kentucky NASCAR raceSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:51PMM. J. Haddix, 23, (right) and his fiancee Heather Bowman, 19, both of Sparta, were trying to make money to pay for their August 5, 2011 wedding hauling people from a gravel parking lot on Ky 35 about a mile to a shuttle run by Kentucky Speedway.

Why MPPs are calling it quitsSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:51PMSome say the 14 Liberals are stepping down because they fear an electoral rout Oct. 6. But the MPPs themselves say it’s simply time to move on.

Google wants NZ file sharing law changedSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:43PMSearch giant sees presumption of guilt in key clause; wants it removed. read more

Ex-PQ minister new champion of a third way for QuebecSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:57PMFrançois Legault plans to launch a party to fill the political void in the province left by an unpopular Liberal government and an opposition in crisis

Kenya: Broker Kicks Off Fight Over Allotment of NSE SharesSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:45PMNairobi Stock Exchange's journey to public ownership hit a fresh bump last Friday after a collapsed stockbroker emerged from oblivion to claim its portion of the bourse, saying it had been assured of continued membership despite the financial troubles.

Somalia: Will the Prime Minister Uphold Media Freedom?Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:44PMThe appointment of a new prime minister in Somalia amid protests and a media crackdown will do nothing to resolve the country's problems of corruption and cronyism, political analysts say. But they hope the new appointee may be able to do something about media freedom in the country.

Gaming becomes a real-world career optionSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:34PMOne look at the new generation of video game enthusiasts, and you know that the so-called gaming-culture, the phenomenon, has acquired a lot more ground than before.

New Egypt finance minister in reshuffle to ease protestSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:22PMCAIRO, July 18 — Egypt picked a new finance minister yesterday as part of a broad cabinet reshuffle demanded by protesters camped out in central Cairo, and the outgoing minister said policy making had become “confused.” The changes went some way to fulfilling demands of protesters, who have also called for a swift trial of Hosni Mubarak, 83. The ...

Debt ceiling struggle enters critical phaseSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:12PMSusan Ferrechio Chief Congressional Correspondent Follow her @susanferrechio With about two weeks left until an Aug. 2 deadline to raise the nation's borrowing limit, Congress this week will embark on a series of votes that will demonstrate just how far apart Democrats and Republicans are on finding a compromise on the debt ceiling. The top two leaders in the Senate, meanwhile, are ...