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Shuttle Discovery Wont Leave The Launch Pad Yet
Ongoing concerns held by NASA scientists about the external fuel tank trigger a second test.
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U.S. Stocks Continue To Gain
U.S. stocks have continued to rise in their biggest weekly gain in the last six months helped by the decline of oil prices as well as news that Apple may start using Intel chips in its Mac computers.
America West US Airways Merger Not Without Problems
Last week, America West Holdings and US Airways announced that they plan to merge to create a nationwide airline that is competitive with low-fare carriers.
Oil Prices Settle High at $49.15
Light sweet crude prices remained high today settling in at $49.15 in New York this afternoon on the July contract. The high prices come after the June contract closed under $47 last Friday. London's North Sea Brent crude finished at $48.37 a barrel up 34 cents for the day.
Hours Not So Happy At British Pubs
The long-standing tradition of happy hour in pubs would appear to be on its way out in Britain. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) announced they would no longer endorse or allow happy hour and other promotions designed to encourage binge drinking in their pubs.
FDA Approves New Alzheimers Drug
Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Inc. announced a new breakthrough today as the FDA approved their new drug Razadyne ER for use. The new drug will help mild to moderate cases of the debilitating Alzheimer's disease with a once daily option.
