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China says quake toll could rise above 50,000
WENCHUAN, China (Reuters) - The death toll from China's massive earthquake could soar to more than 50,000, state media reported on Thursday, as rescuers struggled to help survivors and hope faded for the thousands buried under rubble. Full Article
Indian group claims responsibility for bombings
JAIPUR, India (Reuters) - An unknown Islamist group said on Thursday it set off coordinated blasts that tore through a packed shopping area in a popular Indian tourist city this week, but police say they were still verifying the claim. Full Article
Canadian union nears GM, Chrysler contract deals
DETROIT (Reuters) - The Canadian Auto Workers union expects to reach contract deals with General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC by Thursday after extending talks overnight, CAW President Buzz Hargrove said late on Wednesday. Full Article
Canada says won't follow U.S. move on polar bears
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada, home to two-thirds of the world's polar bears, will not for now follow the United States and list the animals as an endangered species, Environment Minister John Baird indicated on Wednesday. Full Article
Yankees respond to pressure with win over Rays
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees edged the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in Florida on Wednesday, rising to a challenge issued by their owner and their manager as the Bronx Bombers halted the home team's six-game winning streak. Full Article
Hollywood actors face an image problem
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - For actors, image is everything. And misuse of that image is enough to take someone to court for using it without consent. Full Article
Apple's largest U.S. store highlights growth plan
BOSTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc unveiled its largest U.S. store on Wednesday, a glass-facade building sheathed in steel that a senior company official said reflects Apple's plans to expand retail ventures at home and abroad. Full Article
Drug war shutters businesses on Mexico border
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - A decade ago, economists hailed Tijuana as a place where cheap Mexican labor and U.S. financing could meet, attracting Asian firms eager to set up manufacturing plants to export to the United States. Full Article
