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NEWS

31 civilians dead in 1 day in Mogadishu
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Fighting in Somalia's capital has killed 31 civilians in the past 24
hours, a local human rights group said Tuesday.

Report: Chinese bridge collapse kills 22
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A bridge under construction as a tourist attraction in central China
collapsed, killing at least 22 people and leaving 46 missing, China
Central Television reported Tuesday.

MONEY

Stocks stabilize as facts get out
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Stocks gave up a moderate gain in late trading and closed marginally
lower Monday after the Federal Reserve and other central banks added
more cash to their banking systems, helping investors set aside some
concerns about credit tightness.

Stockton, Calif.: Housing market is 'still sliding'
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For evidence of what is spooking Wall Street and wreaking havoc on the
mortgage industry, one need only look at the housing market in
Stockton,
Calif., 40 miles south of Sacramento.

# posted by John @ 8/14/2007 09:35:00 AM