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America's best high schools: 1,000 that make the grade

senh — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:40:56 -0400

Editors at Newsweek & The Daily Beast agree, naming The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science as the best public high school in America. The annual rankings by Newsweek & The Daily Beast highlight the 1,000 public high schools nationwide that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates.

JPMorgan’s debacle, and its parallels to AIG

senh — Sat, 19 May 2012 22:11:00 -0400

Last week, the once-future Treasury secretary and current JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon revealed a $2 billion loss. This previously undisclosed derivative trade should be a wake-up call for those claiming that finance has been “reined in” and no longer presents a threat to the global economy.

Thunder Rally Past Lakers, Take 3-1 Series Lead

senh — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:06:24 -0400

With Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant engineering yet another late comeback, the Oklahoma City Thunder pushed Kobe Bryant to the brink.

Earthquake jolts northern Italy; at least 3 dead

senh — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:25:02 -0400

A strong earthquake struck early Sunday in northern Italy, killing at least three people and knocking down a church bell in the region, authorities said.

Kristen Wiig gets an emotional sendoff from 'SNL'

senh — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:59:00 -0400

Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live" as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years.

22 states join campaign finance fight

senh — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:34:00 -0400

Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws restricting corporate campaign spending.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg marries sweetheart

senh — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:24:12 -0400

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home, capping a busy week for the couple, according to a guest authorized to speak for the couple.

Google says it has China's approval for Motorola deal

senh — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:23:01 -0400

Google said on Saturday that Chinese authorities have approved its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings, the last regulatory hurdle to a deal that would allow the world's No. 1 Internet search engine to develop its own line of smart phones.

Obama, other G-8 leaders push economic growth over austerity

senh — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:59:00 -0400

President Obama and leaders of the world’s other leading economies Saturday embraced a policy of growth over austerity in Europe as they met on the cloistered grounds of Camp David to talk about fending off a spread of the Eurozone crisis.

Spurs start slow, finish fast to beat Clippers in Game 3

senh — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:15:00 -0400

San Antonio uses a 24-0 run in the third quarter to take control of game during a 96-86 victory that puts the Clippers on the brink of elimination.No team in NBA history has come back to win a playoff series after losing the first three games.