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	02/22/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Gaddafi defies revolt with tanks as refugees flee TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's Muammar Gaddafi used tanks, helicopters and warplanes to fight a growing revolt, witnesses said on Tuesday, as the veteran leader scoffed at reports he was fleeing after four decades in power. | Full Article New Zealand quake kills at least 65 February 22, 2011 09:11 AM ET CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - New Zealand rescue teams worked under search lights early Wednesday to find scores of people trapped under collapsed buildings after an earthquake struck the country's second-biggest city of Christchurch, killing at least 65 people. | Full Article Four Americans killed on pirated yacht off Somalia: report February 22, 2011 09:17 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four Americans on a yacht taken over by pirates were killed near Somalia, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. defense officials. | Full Article Wal-Mart's U.S. sales woes deepen February 22, 2011 07:59 AM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted its seventh consecutive quarterly drop in sales at existing U.S. stores and said it will take some time to turn around sales in that unit. | Full Article Housing data may have understated extent of collapse: report February 22, 2011 09:06 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A housing trade association is examining the possibility that the data it releases underestimated the collapse of the housing industry, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set for lower open on Libyan unrest February 22, 2011 09:24 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks were set for a sharply lower open on Tuesday as a revolt in Libya drove investors away from riskier assets and prompted a spike in crude oil prices. | Full Article December home prices slip for 6th straight month February 22, 2011 09:24 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Single-family home prices fell for the sixth month in a row in December, in line with expectations, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday. | Full Article Home Depot tops estimates, raises outlook February 22, 2011 09:20 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home Depot Inc beat quarterly profit and sales estimates and raised its fiscal-year outlook as shoppers took up long-delayed maintenance and repair projects for their homes in a slowly recovering U.S. economy. | Full Article BHP Billiton makes $4.75 billion push into U.S. shale gas February 22, 2011 08:13 AM ET MELBOURNE (Reuters) - BHP Billiton struck a deal to buy shale gas reserves from Chesapeake Energy Corp for $4.75 billion, pitting itself against oil giants and China in the battle for the fast-growing energy source in North America. | Full Article Moody's warns of Japan ratings cut if no reforms February 22, 2011 05:36 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters)- Moody's Investors Service warned Tuesday that it may cut Japan's sovereign credit rating if government policies fall short of comprehensive tax reform needed to bring ballooning public debt under control. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Climate change creates longer ragweed season 1 in 9 people aged 45-54 is hearing impaired: study Gastric bypass better than Lap-Band: study Stent blood clot risk may be higher in the morning Could more IVF attempts really mean more success? RELATED VIDEO Quake survivor reunited with mother Makeshift hospital treats NZ injured Death toll at 65 after quake. A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Full Article - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend