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German insurer Allianz 1Q net profit falls 65 percent
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German insurer Allianz SE said Friday first-quarter net profit fell 65 percent due to difficult market conditions as it wrote down $1.3 billion tied to the U.S. subprime crisis.
Obama picks ups superdelegates in New Jersey, Oregon
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The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday, with endorsements expected from two more congressmen.
Clear Channel Communications reports profit, revenue jump
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Radio broadcaster Clear Channel Communications Inc. says its profit soared in the first quarter while revenues rose 4 percent.
Somali police fortify headquarters after raid by Islamists
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Police fortified their headquarters Friday in fear of another attack after Islamist fighters raided the station in the heart of the government's Mogadishu stronghold.
Tanks, missiles roll through Red Square on Victory Day
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Missiles, tanks and other heavy weaponry rolled through Moscow's Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade Friday, reviving a tradition of the Soviet era and demonstrating Russia's growing military confidence.
Speedy new character debuts on new season of NBC's `Heroes'
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She's not just fast. She's very fast.
China producer price index up 8.1 percent in April
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China's producer price index, a key inflation indicator, rose 8.1 percent in April over the same month a year earlier, the government reported, as a top economic official urged Friday for controls to cool further price increases.
UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies
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A U.N. official says the World Food Program is suspending cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country.
Oil surpasses $125 per barrel ahead of US driving season
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Oil prices surged past $125 per barrel Friday on the eve of the U.S. driving season as a weakening U.S. dollar drove investors to snap up commodities.
Clinton urges supporters to ignore dire predictions
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Hillary Rodham Clinton, defying electoral math stacked against her, is urging supporters to ignore predictions that her White House bid was over. Barack Obama, meanwhile, was reaching out to top Democrats who could help seal a historic nomination well within his grasp.
Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo
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A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.
Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1
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Authorities were waiting for daylight early Friday so they could begin assessing the damage from a reported tornado that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina.
Judge extends custody of Austrian accused in dungeon case
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An Austrian judge has ruled that a man accused of keeping his daughter captive in a dungeon for 24 years should remain in custody.
Car full of weapons lands US soldier in Mexican jail
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When he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, Spc. Richard Torres was carrying a small arsenal in his car: an AR-15 assault rifle, a .45-caliber handgun, 171 rounds of ammunition, several cartridges and three knives. |
NEWS UPDATE May 7, 11:30 a.m. Crematory approvedThe Clallam County hearing examiner approved an application May 7 to create a crematorium in Carlsborg.The applicant, Jason Linde, with Linde Family Funeral Service, plans to install a refrigeration unit and cremation chamber in an existing building at 110 Business Park Loop. Neighboring home and business owners expressed concerns about possible health impacts from a crematory during a public meeting. However, hearing examiner Christopher Melly said his decision was based on land-use law, rather than health concerns. For the full story, see the May 14 Sequim Gazette. ![]() From left, Jamestown SKlallam Tribal Council chairman Ron Allen, Patsy Adams and Patrick Adams participate in a ritual blessing of the Longhouse Market & Deli on May 3. Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate Tribe dedicates new enterpriseLonghouse Market & Deli opens in Blynby PATRICIA MORRISON COATE Staff writer A little drizzle didnt dampen the excitement at a ceremony May 3 dedicating the Longhouse Market & Deli in Blyn. After two years of planning, the Jamestown SKlallam Tribe held an open house with cake, coffee and fruit smoothies for the public before its soft opening on May 5. The buzz was uniformly positive as visitors filled the ample aisles. Tribal Council chairman Ron Allen was all smiles as he greeted well-wishers before inviting everyone to the dedication ceremony. Allen recognized and thanked members of the projects planning team and construction contractors. The Jamestown SKlallam Tribe is a proud people and we are proud to bring this to the community, Allen said. We see ourselves at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. This project is about our culture and a business, too. The properties we have are all a result of the pride and integrity of the Jamestown people. Tribal member Elaine Grinnell also noted the tribes reverence for its culture. I know the ancestors are looking down and saying, Now theyve got it, theyve really, really got it. Im just so proud of all the things weve done and this is a wonderful tribute to the Jamestown SKlallams culture. Patrick and Patsy Adams gave a blessing, honoring the four directions, and sang a ritual song. We are just very honored to be here to help make a difference in our community, Allen said. The Longhouse Market & Deli is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to traditional groceries, the 11,000-square-foot market offers fresh produce and seafood in season, a walk-in cigar humidor and tobacco shop, the Raven Wine and Spirits shop and the Harvest Deli, featuring healthy soups, salads and sandwiches. The site also has a six-dispenser Chevron fuel station.
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Panel: Rework 'confrontational' MLK statue (posted 3 hours ago)
Senator: Ban torture but give CIA leeway (posted 11 hours ago)
Seeking to referee a stalemate over how the CIA can interrogate prisoners, a top Senate Republican says Congress should ban waterboarding and seven other abusive methods of interrogation but allow the spy agency some leeway in how it questions detainees.
Records give peek at polygamist clans (posted 10 hours ago)
1 dead as severe storms sweep across Southeast (posted 4 hours ago)
A line of severe storms swept across the Southeast on Thursday, damaging homes and businesses in at least four states. One person was killed by a tornado in North Carolina, authorities said. |