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Reuters - U.S. retail gasoline prices fell
sharply in the last two weeks, just below $4 a gallon, in line
with retreating crude oil markets, and prices at the pump may
slide further, an industry analyst said on Sunday.

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AP - The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions.

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AP - Coming to a store near you: Even higher prices.

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Reuters - The U.S. dollar rose to a one-month
high against the yen on Monday on easing fears about the
world’s largest economy, and Asian stocks were mixed as
financial sector uncertainty lingered ahead of a slew of
company earnings.

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AP - When a state trooper pulls over a speeding motorist, the officer usually writes out a ticket on the spot.

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Reuters - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co ,
one of the world’s most powerful private equity firms, plans to
brave the turbulent equity markets and list on the New York
Stock Exchange this year, joining rival Blackstone in bringing
the famously secretive industry into public view.

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HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) — Physical fitness can help the
mind, body and quality of life of people with early Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia, according to new research.

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Reuters - Qantas Airways Ltd said on
Monday Alan Joyce will take over as chief executive, taking the
baton from Geoff Dixon who steps down after a string of belt
tightenings as world airlines battle soaring fuel bills.

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