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Auto-insurance provider Progressive Corp. said Tuesday its July income jumped 40 percent, as it reversed investment losses and settled certain cases for less than it had set aside to cover them.
Hollywood’s favorite filmmaker, Judd Apatow, returns with his third film, Adam Sandler stars as a comedian suffering from what he believes to be a fatal disease — until it goes into remission. Seth Rogen co-stars as a not-quite-as-funny comic who becomes both his assistant and best pal. The premise sounds a bit maudlin, but Apatow is one of the few directors who really knows how to balance laughs with heart. The movie also features the comic talents of Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, Sarah Silverman and Norm McDonald. (Opens July 31)
Will your kids really be able to resist a team of adorable guinea pigs trained as government secret agents? combines the action sensibility of producer Jerry Bruckheimer with the furry sweetness of a kids’ flick. It also features the voices of “Hangover” star Zach Galifianakis, “30 Rock’s” Tracy Morgan and Bruckheimer regular Nicolas Cage. Just don’t be surprised if after the movie your kids start begging you for a furry spy to call their own. (Opens July 24)
Everyone’s favorite boy wizard returns in In this installment, Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) and Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) enlist the help of Professor Slughorn (Jim Broadbent) to help them jump through pools of liquid memory and trace Voldemort’s evolution. Plus, spoiler alert, there’s a big death, and Ron (Rupert Grint) grapples with complications in his love life. The biggest mystery: Will Harry Potter beat those “Transformers” robots to become the biggest film of the summer? (Opens July 15)
Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty's crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001.
In July 1785, the citizens of this waterfront town assembled to heap praise on their newly minted nation and to thank God for helping them survive a fierce assault by the British during the Revolutionary War.
The Obama administration has rescinded an offer for Iranian envoys to attend U.S. embassy Fourth of July parties as the violent crackdown in Tehran continues.
It's Staff Sgt. Edgar Covarrubias' second Fourth of July in Iraq. No family barbecue, no fireworks, but Covarrubias says he'll call his mom, wife and kids to share the day anyway.
Historian James Heintze can tick off colorful accounts of how the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July over the years: In the 19th century, canons fired, church bells sounded and fireworks exploded.
A Thai immigrant convicted of incest led investigators to the body of a 12-year-old girl who had been missing since the Fourth of July, and is expected to be charged in her death, authorities said Friday.
Folks who sweated through last month's blistering heat wave may be surprised to know it was only the second hottest July on record for the United States.
Pilot's final words implicate weather-AudioChilling audio released by the FAA seems to confirm suspicions that weather was the cause of a small plane crash that claimed five lives back in July.
Foreclosure mess is not over yetGovernment intervention has not been strong enough to stem the continued slide of homeownership. Foreclosures increased in July 7% from June..
Banks see more payoff in foreclosuresGovernment initiatives to stem the country's mounting foreclosures are hampered because banks and other lenders in many cases have more financial incentive to let borrowers lose their homes than to work out settlements, some economists have concluded. Policymakers often say it's …
Man Survives After Lightning Bolt Hits Him on the EarBrad Gifford survived despite bursting "into flames" when "lightning struck him on the ear" in July.
Philippine Hunger Rises to Near-Record Level: 1 out of 5 Families Affected[Manila, Philippines]The Second Quarter 2009 Social Weather Survey, fielded over June 19-22, 2009, found the proportion of families experiencing involuntary hunger at least once in the past three months rising to 20.3% or an estimated 3.7 million families, from 15.5% or an estima …
Pub puts up Christmas decorations in July - TelegraphThe Milton Arms Hungry Horse in Cambridge is starting its seasonal celebrations 163 days early to stir up interest from Yuletide customers. Father Christmas has already paid a visit to pub and the landlord Chris Beard, 30, has taken two bookings for large parties.
Men tied up, pistol-whipped in fireworks stand robbery | Top Stories | Seattle News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | KING5.comThe robbers got away with $100, two credit card machines, a laptop, and some fireworks.
VERY HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO LADY LIBERTY AND ALL AMERICANS AROUND THE GLOBE.
Have a safe weekend....Can you believe that it's the 4th already??? WOW
Earlier this year I wrote an article about a planned protest on the Fourth of July which received mixed reviews. The plan is to fly the American flag upside down at half-mast to signal the sad state of distress this country is in.
No Guts, No Glory! The Best Way To Enjoy The 4th of July!In the Home of the Brave when will America recognize President George W. Bush for his courage? It was only a few years ago that most pundits and even the "Iraq Study Group" suggested a different course in Iraq when our country was the most vulnerable in the Middle East?
Its that time of the year again, where most of the nation will experience its warmest climates, hot dogs will be sizziling, and most Americans will take time out of their lives in one way or another to say thanks to this nations birth and its freedoms.
You dare to demand Healthcare Reform? Immigration Reform? Tax Reform? Congessional Reform? Constitutional Reform? These are things brought about only through a change in Congressional thinking.
Sania Mirza nikah on July 10Sania Mirza nikah on July 10 Tennis sensation Sania Mirza will tie knot with Sohrab in the next year. The nikah will took place on July 10 this year. The groom's father is a builder.
On July Fourth Americans will show their disapproval of corruption and the cost to the American People by flying the American Flag upside down, international signal of distress, and at half mast to symbolize the mourning of the downward spiral in the morality among our elected le …
Day Care Worker Charged In Infant's Death A Milwaukee day care worker charged in the death of a baby who was left inside a hot car has been banned from working in the childcare field.
I previously posted this article and am reposting it as a reminder that this date is approaching. As you can see by some of the comments posted some feel that this is a sign of disrespect when it is actually the farthist thing from mind.
RAW INTERVIEW: Police Interview Casey's Brother, Lee Anthony, On July 29, 2008Police interview with Lee Anthony, Casey Anthony's brother, on July 29, 2008.
Casey Anthony: Transcript of interview with (Friend) Troy Brown, July 25, 2008Written transcript of taped interview.
Pakistan aided in Kabul attackWASHINGTON — American intelligence agencies have concluded that members of Pakistan's powerful spy service helped plan the deadly July 7 bombing of India's embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, according to United States government officials.
The Real Story Behind The 4th of JulyJohn Adams predicted in a letter to his wife Abigail that Americans would celebrate their Independence Day on July 2. Off by two days - not too bad for government work.
Chris Satullo: "America doesn't deserve to celebrate its birthday."Put the fireworks in storage. Cancel the parade. Tuck the soaring speeches in a drawer for another time. This year, America doesn't deserve to celebrate its birthday. This Fourth of July should be a day of quiet and atonement. For we have sinned.
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