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Britney Spears joining Fox’s ‘The X Factor’

Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are joining the judging panel on “The X Factor” this fall, part of Fox’s effort to boost its underperforming music competition shows.

EU carries out first air strikes on Somali pirates

The European Union naval force patrolling the Indian Ocean on Tuesday carried out its first air strikes against pirate targets on shore, with a pirate reporting that the raid destroyed speed boats, fuel depots and an arms store.

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‘Swamp People’ cast member Mitchell Guist dies

A cast member of the reality TV show “Swamp People” died Monday, a Louisiana sheriff said.

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US consumer prices flat as gas costs fall

U.S. consumer prices were flat last month as cheaper gas offset modest increases for food, clothing and housing. The data indicate that inflation remains in check.

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US retail sales rose slight 0.1 percent in April

U.S. consumers barely increased their spending on retail goods in April. The weak gain was affected by cheaper gas prices and possibly a mild winter, which may have encouraged consumers to make purchases in the previous two months.

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Francois Hollande becomes France’s new president

Francois Hollande became president of France on Tuesday in a ceremony steeped in tradition, taking over a country worried about Europe’s future and pledging to make it a fairer place.

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Minnesota grand jury indicts right-to-die group

A Minnesota grand jury has indicted a national right-to-die group and several members for their actions in the 2007 suicide of a suburban Minneapolis woman, prosecutors announced Monday.

S.Africa to help banks meet Basel liquidity

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa will help banks which do not meet tough liquidity requirements after stress tests showed some lenders in Africa’s top economy will struggle to meet new global regulations. Although the region’s major banks such as Standard Bank, FirstRand, Absa Group and Nedbank avoided the worst of the global credit crisis due to strong capital levels, they have said they will struggle to meet planned liquidity coverage ratios (LCR) expected by the coming Basel III global regulations, due to their reliance on short-term, wholesale funding. …

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Palestinians march in annual mourning ritual

Palestinians on Tuesday marked their mass displacement that followed Israel’s creation with a blend of sadness and hope, stopping in their tracks for a mournful siren but also flashing victory signs and carrying banners proclaiming their right of return.

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Weather concern for Colorado wildfire crews

Crews fighting a wildfire in northern Colorado are worried that dry, windy weather will hamper their attempts to bring the blaze under control.

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Britney Spears joining Fox’s ‘The X Factor’

EU carries out first air strikes on Somali pirates

‘Swamp People’ cast member Mitchell Guist dies

US consumer prices flat as gas costs fall

US retail sales rose slight 0.1 percent in April

Francois Hollande becomes France’s new president

Minnesota grand jury indicts right-to-die group

S.Africa to help banks meet Basel liquidity

Palestinians march in annual mourning ritual

Weather concern for Colorado wildfire crews

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