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Carlos Slim Eyes Bigger KPN Slice

by Wall Street Journal 05.08.2012

Carlo Slim’s America Movil wants to raise its stake in Dutch telecom operator KPN to 28% in a $3.45 billion deal as the Mexican company sets its sights on international expansion.

Today’s obituaries: Beverly Glazier, 78, co-composed an anti-smoking musical performed in schools throughout CNY

by Post-Standard 05.07.2012

Read all of today's obits published in The Post-Standard

Beverly Glazier

Beverly Glazier, 78, died early Sunday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Beverly was a life residen…

A kidney punch

by New York Post 04.24.2012

The Long Island mother who was fired after she donated her kidney to save her boss’ life demanded that the woman return the organ yesterday.
“You hate me so much, and I’m so despicable — give me my kidney back!” wailed Debbie Stevens, 47.
Her…

On Pro Football: Falling Short Again, Legacy of Belichick and Brady Loses Some Luster

by New York Times 02.07.2012

The question of Tom Brady’s and Bill Belichick’s collective legacy gets tricky, even for two men certain to reach the Hall of Fame, after a second straight Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

EU Proposal for Bank Failure

by Wall Street Journal 01.06.2011

The European Union is proposing an areawide framework for confronting bank and investment firm failures that includes getting bondholders to share the burden.