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Voter gloominess shapes race for Illinois governor 07/07/2014 05:06pm • SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- The people of Illinois are feeling particularly gloomy about their state, with its high unemployment, billions of dollars in debt, decades-long battles against corruption -- and another possible tax hike waiting for them after the November election.The b IMF chief hints at reduction in growth forecasts 07/07/2014 03:30pm • The Associated Press The chief of the International Monetary Fund predicts that the global economy will improve over the next 18 months but says that growth might not be as fast as previously expected.IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says that investment remains weak and that the recovery in Egypt President defends recent price hikes 07/07/2014 03:02pm • SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi defended Monday his recent decisions to partially lift subsidies on fuel that caused a public outcry, calling them a necessary "bitter pill" to revive his nation's ailing economy.In a nationally televised speech, el Birthplace of Brazil independence near WCup city 07/07/2014 10:58am • FRANK GRIFFITHS Associated Press OURO PRETO, Brazil (AP) -- Removed from the bustling World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte lies a charming colonial town that gave birth to Brazil's independence.Ouro Preto, a UNESCO world heritage site whose name means "Black Gold," is a former mining village a two- Push to keep incoming college students on track 07/07/2014 07:46am • ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The excitement of acceptance into that dream college has passed. The first day of classes is still weeks away. But the resources provided by high school teachers and computer labs are no longer available for recent graduates.Education researchers Argentina's Kicillof to lead debt delegation to NY 07/07/2014 06:50am • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Argentina's economy minister will meet with a court-appointed negotiator on Monday aiming to resolve a long dispute with U.S. holdout creditors, the economy ministry said on Sunday.Economy Minister Axel Kicillof will lead Argentina's delegation to meet Daniel A. Polla Schools work to focus incoming college students 07/07/2014 06:08am • ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The excitement of acceptance into that dream college has passed. The first day of classes is still weeks away. But the resources provided by high school teachers and computer labs are no longer available for recent graduates.Education researchers What's making US economy a world beater? 5 factors 07/06/2014 10:54pm • PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- How does the U.S. economy do it?Europe is floundering. China faces slower growth. Japan is struggling to sustain tentative gains.Yet the U.S. job market is humming, and the pace of economic growth is steadily rising. Five full years after a devast Illness to keep Argentine president from holiday 07/06/2014 07:20pm • Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Argentine President Cristina Fernandez will miss her country's Independence Day celebrations this week to continue recovering from an acute throat infection.The Presidential Medical Unit said Sunday the 61-year-old leader will perform her duties from Creditors face deadline for bankruptcy plan vote 07/06/2014 11:08am • COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) -- The most anticipated vote in Detroit this summer isn't for a city office. Instead, ballots submitted by city retirees could determine how quickly Detroit exits its historic bankruptcy and how much of the financial weight pensioners will bear.They are b Clinton says she's donated college speaking fees 07/06/2014 10:50am • WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton says she's donated to her family's foundation the huge sums she has earned in speaking fees at colleges for the last year and half.Some students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have called for Clinton to return the $225,000 she is receiving for speak Fraud, sex, post-it art: Google cuts search links 07/06/2014 09:54am • JUERGEN BAETZ Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) -- Google's removal of search results in Europe is drawing accusations of press censorship, as stories from some of the continent's most prominent news outlets begin vanishing. The U.S. internet giant said Thursday it is getting 1,000 requests a day to sc Egypt premier defends steep rise in energy prices 07/06/2014 04:02am • MARIAM RIZK Associated Press CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's prime minister on Saturday defended a steep rise in fuel prices as necessary move to shore up the treasury, as outraged commuters bickered with public transport drivers over fare hikes and some rushed to gas stations over fears of shortages.The pric Greece's next bailout loan installment approved 07/04/2014 02:50pm • ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- A key body monitoring Greece's bailout approved the disbursement of the next batch of rescue loans Friday, after the country met outstanding reform targets that had delayed the payment.Greece's finance ministry said the Euro Working Group, made up of finance ministry officials Ex-mob boss' son convicted in looting of company 07/03/2014 07:20pm • KATHY MATHESON Associated Press CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) -- The son of a former Philadelphia mob boss and another reputed mob associate were convicted Thursday of federal fraud charges for taking over a Texas-based mortgage company and then plundering its assets to buy homes, luxury cars, a plane and a yac