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Senate defeats Democratic, Republican loan plans
Both parties' student loan plans fail Senate, interest rates set to double on July 1
FBI started asking about Calif. lawmaker years ago
FBI probe into politically powerful Southern California family began years ago
McDonald's courts night owls with breakfast items
Fries or hash browns? McDonald's rolling out 'After Midnight' menu
Retailers report modest gains for May
Retailers report modest gains for May, boosted by warmer weather, higher consumer confidence
Oil rises on positive reading on US job market
Oil rises above $95 a barrel after good jobs signal a day ahead of US unemployment report
Stock market ends choppy day with modest gains
Stock market ends higher after choppy day; Dow regains 15,000, averts three-day losing streak
USTR nominee asked about offshore investments
Senate panel asks Trade Representative nominee about offshore investments
Gov't proposes safety labels for tenderized beef
Government proposes labels, cooking instructions for beef that is tenderized before sale
Long-awaited keyboard BlackBerrys hit US stores
RIM exec doesn't regret decision to release a touch phone ahead of keyboard version
Cloud computing rains billion-dollar deals
Salesforce.com, IBM become the latest buyers to make big bets on cloud-computing acquisitions
EU rejects IMF criticism on handling Greek crisis
EU Commission, IMF clash over report criticizing handling of Greece's debt crisis
Brazilian billionaire's son convicted in death
Son of Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista convicted of manslaughter charges in cyclist's death
Airlines join fight against human trafficking
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a new partnership with airlines to train airline workers to recognize the signs of human trafficking.
China's top butcher tries to sell US on takeover
China's 'chief butcher' sets out to sell Americans on allowing biggest corporate takeover
Media General, Young to combine TV operations
Media General, Young Broadcasting to combine TV operations in all-stock deal
Interior allows more comments for drilling rule
Interior Department adds 60 days to comment on drilling rule
Stocks slip in midday trading on Wall Street
Stocks edge lower in midday trading; Dow could be headed for first three-day drop this year
ECB cuts eurozone outlook as rate held at 0.5 pct
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged, searches for ways to boost eurozone
Oil rises above $94 as US supplies of crude drop
Price of oil rises above $94 a barrel as US crude supplies fall, fewer seek jobless benefits
IRS officials face grilling over lavish spending
Lawmakers to grill IRS officials over new controversy: lavish spending on employee conferences



