13-Feb-2013 05:59

Rise of China creating conflict :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/RU0AVSUCtls/index.html

'Watergate,' Marco Rubio's Awkward SOTU Poland Spring Water Break, Breaks The Internet [VIDEO] :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., took a water break during his State of the Union rebuttal speech Tuesday night, and the Poland Spring sip debacle -- inevitably dubbed "Watergate" shortly after it took place -- went viral immediately.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/watergate-marco-rubios-awkward-sotu-poland-spring-water-break-breaks-internet-video-1081126

Banana Joe, The 5-year-old Affenpinscher, Wins Best in Show At Westminster Dog Show; Twitter Congratulates Monkey-faced Terrier :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p>
<p>A 5-year-old Affenpinscher named Banana Joe has won Best in Show at New York's Westminster Dog Show, the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://projects.nytimes.com/live-dashboard/2013-westminster-dog-show?smid=tw-nytimes#sha&77251a1">New York Times </a>reported.</p>
<p>Reserve Best in Show was won by 20-month old Swagger, an Old English sheepdog. But it was the monkey-faced affenpinscher who won the title of America's top dog on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.</p>
<p>Affenpinscher has a German origin which means "monkey-like terrier."</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/banana-joe-5-year-old-affenpinscher-wins-best-show-westminster-dog-show-twitter-congratulates-monkey

Would you want a $10,000 smartphone? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/DR4uLM2Tchg/

OECD's call for action on taxes :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/dc5iohrgnHQ/

Christopher Dorner Dead? Sources Say Body Found Inside Cabin [REPORT] :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>A body was found inside the wreckage of the mountain cabin where Christopher Dorner barricaded himself, several sources said Tuesday night, but authorities have not confirmed it.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/christopher-dorner-dead-sources-say-body-found-inside-cabin-report-1081020

Obama unveils US and EU trade talks :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/ikqAKpRpFOM/index.html

Obama Focuses On Middle Class In State of the Union; Wants Minimum Wage Raised From $7.25 to $9 :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>President Barack Obama focused on reviving a "rising, thriving middle class" during his State of the Union address Tuesday.</p>
<p>He pledged that he will fight for a higher minimum wage, more government investment in schools, clean energy and to reduce the deficit through spending cuts and tax increases.</p>
<p>The president devoted much of his first State of the Union after his re-election to the economy and jobs.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/obama-focuses-middle-class-state-union-wants-minimum-wage-raised-725-9-1081018

G7 fails to defuse currency tensions :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/rJIoDce0BWM/index.html

State Of The Union 2013: Gun Violence Victims 'Deserve A Vote' :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div><div class="field-item odd"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In the wake of several mass shootings, President Barack Obama made gun violence a major point of his State of the Union address. He demanded that Congress allow votes, up or down, on his proposals.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/state-union-2013-gun-violence-victims-deserve-vote-1080936

Obama unveils US and EU trade talks :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/ikqAKpRpFOM/index.html

Italy's 'two popes' to spur economy? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/Te-tDANZNM4/index.html

Will bank scandal hit Italy election? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/g29qBTyJzK0/index.html

India spent $56 billion for their gold? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LySYGVkeWLQ/index.html

Tim Cook At State Of The Union; Tech Giant Will Build Macs In America :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>During President Barack Obama's State of the Union, technology was an early focus. Emphasizing the return of business to America, Obama mentioned that Apple will once again build Mac computers in America.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/tim-cook-state-union-tech-giant-will-build-macs-america-1080888

President Obama: If Congress won't act on climate change, I will :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/8JtMPfu20f4/story01.htm

Beyoncé Interviews With Oprah, Debuts 'Life Is But A Dream' Documentary In New York [PHOTOS] :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p>
<p>Beyoncé had a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://lovebscott.com/news/beyonce-dazzles-at-life-is-but-a-dream-premiere-sits-down-with-oprah-for-next-chapter-photos/">big day</a> in New York City Tuesday, sitting for her "<a href="http://ibtimes.com/beyonce-sits-oprah-oprahs-next-chapter-interview-coinciding-hbo-documentary-video-1075740">Oprah's Next Chapter</a>" interview and attending the premiere screening of her HBO documentary "Life Is but a Dream."</p>
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url: http://www.ibtimes.com/beyonce-interviews-oprah-debuts-life-dream-documentary-new-york-photos-1080788

Menchu de Luna Sanchez At State Of The Union; One Of Hurricane Sandy's Many Heroes :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States and thousands lost their homes and were without power for weeks. In the wake of the storm, Menchu de Luna Sanchez was a heroine, helping to rescue 20 infants from New York University's Langone Medical Center after the hospital lost power.</p>
<p>She is attending the 2013 State of the Union.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/menchu-de-luna-sanchez-state-union-one-hurricane-sandys-many-heroes-1080884

Alan Aleman Attends 2013 State of the Union As Obama's Face Of Immigration Reform :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Alan Aleman, born in Mexico City, is one of the guests at President Barack Obama's 2013 State of the Union address.</p>
<p>It's a longstanding tradition for individuals who are considered to be extraordinary Americans, specifically those who exemplify the themes and ideals that are talked about in the State of the Union, to attend the event as one of the first lady's guests.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/alan-aleman-attends-2013-state-union-obamas-face-immigration-reform-1080880

2013 State Of The Union Address Transcript: Full Text Of President Obama's Speech :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>President Barack Obama will deliver the 2013 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., beginning at 9 p.m. EST Tuesday night.</p>
<p>The full text transcript of Obama's <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2013">fifth State of the Union address</a> will be studied for years to come, as it is one of the most consequential speeches he will deliver during his presidency.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/2013-state-union-address-transcript-full-text-president-obamas-speech-1080886