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US men beat France 98-71 in Olympic basketball

The hiccups outnumbered the highlights, and for a while the U.S. racked up fouls faster than points. The opener wasn't artistic. However, it was enough - easily enough. Kevin Durant scored 22 points in his Olympic debut, Kevin Love added 14 and LeBron James had eight assists as the American men's basketball team overcame some sloppy moments with a 98-71 win Sunday over France.

 

U.S. leads China and Japan in men's gymnastics qualifying

Even their falls came at the right time. The U.S. men's gymnastics team was in first place overall in team qualifying after the two of the three subdivisions contested Saturday, ahead of the favorites from Japan, the defending gold medalists from China and the hometown squad from Britain.

 

First US medal: Men win team archery silver

Archery

The men's archery team clinched the U.S. its first medal after it won its semifinal match. They took silver when they could not overcome Italy in the final.

 

'Ring of Fire' eclipse visible from China to Texas

Sunrises and sunsets often dazzle, but they'll have a special ring to them in a few days for people in the western United States and eastern Asia: The moon will slide across the sun, blocking everything but a blazing halo of light....

 

Small Business Confidence Edges Up In October

Small businesses in the United States grew more confident in the economy's future for the second straight month during October as their outlook for business conditions improved, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

 

Europe rejects U.S. approach to financial crisis, stirring doubts about plan

Europe rejects U.S. approach to financial crisis, stirring doubts about plan

European officials have rejected key recommendations from the United States and the International Monetary Fund, casting doubt on whether an emerging plan to address the region’s financial crisis will be as broad or fast acting as hoped.

 

Women's World Cup final breaks Twitter record

The Women's World Cup final between Japan and the United States set the record for tweets per second, eclipsing the wedding of Prince William and Kate and the death of Osama bin Laden.

 

China Remains Top Treasurys Buyer

China boosted its net holdings of U.S. Treasurys in May for the second month in a row, remaining the largest foreign holder, according to the Treasury International Capital report.

 

Moody's suggests U.S. eliminates debt ceiling

Ratings agency Moody's on Monday suggested the United States should eliminate its statutory limit on government debt to reduce uncertainty among bond holders.

 

Japan wins 1st World Cup title in penalty shootout

Japan wins 1st World Cup title in penalty shootout

Japan has won the Women's World Cup, stunning the United States 4-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after finishing in a 2-2 tie.

 

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