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	04/29/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Tornadoes tear across South, killing over 306 TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (Reuters) - Tornadoes and violent storms tore through seven Southern states, killing at least 306 people and causing billions of dollars of damage in one of the deadliest swarm of twisters in U.S. history. | Full Article William and Kate seal wedding with balcony kisses April 29, 2011 09:24 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton married at Westminster Abbey on Friday in a sumptuous show of British pageantry that attracted a huge world audience and breathed new life into the monarchy. | Full Article Caterpillar raises profit outlook on demand surge April 29, 2011 08:49 AM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc recorded a fivefold surge in profit and raised its forecast for the rest of the year, citing rising demand for its bulldozers, excavators and other heavy equipment. | Full Article Syrian protesters call for Assad overthrow April 29, 2011 08:19 AM ET AMMAN (Reuters) - Thousands of Syrians called on Friday for the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad and pledged support for the city of Deraa where tanks and troops have tried to crush resistance to his authoritarian rule, activists said. | Full Article Democrats file complaint over Romney fundraising April 29, 2011 05:01 AM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - The New Hampshire Democratic Party on Friday said Mitt Romney's presidential campaign may have violated election finance laws by funneling "soft money" into the Republican frontrunner's White House bid. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street opens flat, on track for solid May April 29, 2011 09:36 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened little changed on Friday but strong quarterly results from Caterpillar and Merck looked set to drive the Dow to its best month since December. | Full Article Consumer spending rises on higher prices April 29, 2011 09:12 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending rose as households stretched to cover the higher cost for food and gasoline as inflation posted its biggest year-on-year rise in 10 months. | Full Article Chevron profit rises with oil price surge April 29, 2011 09:30 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chevron Corp , the second-largest U.S. oil company, reported a 36 percent jump in quarterly earnings as oil prices surged and refining profits improved along with the global economy. | Full Article Merck tops expectations, helped by cost cuts April 29, 2011 09:05 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck & Co reported higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings, fueled by cost cutting and strong sales of its drugs for diabetes, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. | Full Article D.R. Horton profit rises on tax benefit April 29, 2011 07:49 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - D.R. Horton Inc reported a surprise quarterly profit on Friday, helped by a tax benefit. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Low-fat dairy doesn't help kids drop pounds: study Study backs new drug for typhoid in poor countries Simple test helps spot autism in infants: study Paramedics must avoid too much injury care Jury orders Allergan to pay $212 million in Botox case RELATED VIDEO William and Kate: man and wife Students protest in Chile Princes arrive for wedding 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 Hunt for the true Mona Lisa begins Full Article Alabama leaders seek to kick racist language from constitution Police dress up as doctors to test citizens Fryer grease rustling rises due to oil price hikes San Francisco may vote on banning male circumcision Police inadvertently shoot dog attack victim - 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