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Southwest profit rises on fuel savings:
XM, Sirius settle with FCC, pave way for merger: Approval of a merger of the nations only two satellite radio companies was imminent after the pair agreed to pay $19.7 million to settle charges they violated federal rules. ›19:54, 24.07
'Megafish' explorers seek giant stingrays: A biologist is stalking a huge Cambodian stingray as part of a project that aims to document and protect freshwater giants on six continents. ›23:52, 19.07
Dow Chemical profit sinks 27 percent: Southwest Airlines Co. earned a profit in the second quarter and beat Wall Street expectations by continuing to rely on financial deals that lowered its fuel costs. ›17:06, 24.07
Fire crews tackle warehouse blaze: Firefighters are damping down a large fire which broke out at a warehouse in Melton Mowbray. ›04:55
Obama speaks in Berlin: Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama stood before an enormous crowd in Berlin on Thursday and summoned Europeans and Americans to work together to defeat terrorism. ›20:20, 24.07
Gore pitches 10-year shift to clean energy: Just as John F. Kennedy launched the space race, Al Gore is challenging the nation and the next president to produce every kilowatt of electricity through clean energy sources within 10 years. ›21:19, 17.07
The Nooz: Trail of pillows leads to arrest: A roundup of odd news stories as reported by NBCs network of local affiliates across the nation:Police follow the trail to a pair of pillow thieves, Utah teens cant cut the mustard and more. ›00:36
Obama seeks stronger Europe ties: Barack Obama tells Berliners the US and Europe have drifted apart and it is time for them to come together again. ›19:18, 24.07
Beijing halves traffic to clean air: Half of Beijing's drivers left their cars at home and took public transportation instead on Monday, the first workday under new restrictions meant to clear this city's notoriously polluted skies before next month's Olympics. ›04:45, 22.07
Magnitude 6.8 quake hits Japan: A strong earthquake jolted northern Japan early on Thursday, injuring more than 100 people, trapping hundreds in halted trains and affecting production at some high-tech factories. ›06:18, 24.07
Conjoined barn swallows found in Arkansas: An apparent set of conjoined twin birds an incredibly rare find has been discovered in Arkansas, authorities said. ›16:42, 21.07
Hydrogen future doable, experts say: The best-case scenario for a transition to vehicles that run on hydrogen and independence from oil is promising, experts said Thursday in a report requested by Congress. ›18:35, 17.07
Europe's slowing economy may drag on U.S.: Europe's economic outlook blackened Thursday, raising questions about its ability to help prop up the United States' own feeble economy by buying its goods. ›19:19, 24.07
Life for Argentine ex-army chief: An Argentine ex-army officer is sentenced to life in prison for the 1977 kidnapping, torture and killing of four left-wing activists. ›22:04, 24.07
Suicide blast kills 8 U.S.-allied forces: A female suicide bomber killed at least 8 U.S.-allied fighters in Baqouba, Iraqi police said. ›23:10, 24.07
Trainee teachers 'degrees better': People seeking to become teachers in England are better qualified than they were a decade ago, analysis shows. ›04:45
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Batman star appeals for privacy: Dark Knight star Christian Bale greets fans at its Spanish gala, but refuses to comment on being questioned over assault claims. ›13:27, 24.07
Use of home equity hits a four-year low: The amount of money Americans pulled out of their homes is at a four-year low as homeowners battle falling home values and stricter standards among lenders, Freddie Mac said Thursday. ›22:30, 24.07
Witness: Bin Laden 'happy' with 9/11 toll: Osama bin Laden's driver overheard the al-Qaida leader saying he was happy about the death toll in the September 11 attacks, according to one of the driver's interrogators. ›11:48, 24.07
Video: American hero celebrates 99th birthday: July 24: John Finn, the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor for his service in World World II, celebrated his birthday on the deck of the Midway in San Diego. NBC's Brian Williams reports.(Nightly News) ›23:14, 24.07
Shipping company charged in S.F. spill: The Hong Kong-based operator of a container ship that struck a bridge support in the San Francisco Bay last year has been indicted for allegedly doctoring paperwork in an attempt to thwart the investigation. ›03:22, 24.07
