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Microsoft unveils Xbox One
Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, billed as "the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system," during a presentation today at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (CBC)
Burnett picked for Twain honor
The award recognizes "people who have had an impact on American society in ways similar" to Twain.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Politico)
Hoyer: Dems push action on Okla.
Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) added that Democrats want to move quickly and predicted "overwhelming support" for such funding, similar to last year's Hurricane Sandy.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Politico)
Tax is not Apple’s biggest worry
The tech group’s main problems, globally, are slowing growth in iPhone sales and shrinking margins across its line-up. But it has rebooted before
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Financial Times )
Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console
Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One on Tuesday, and with it comes the next generation of content for its Kinect motion control technology.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (CNN Money)
Carney's parting advice: play to Canada's strengths
Outgoing Bank of Canada governor said Canada's economy is poised for growth as long as all stakeholders keep pulling in the same direction.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (CBC)
Dem: Benghazi turns 'witch hunt'
Smith says Republicans are reaching for scandal by focusing on the attack instead of other issues.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Politico)
Deal to protect boreal forest caribou fails
Three years of efforts to find a way to protect threatened woodland caribou in Canada's boreal forest while still allowing forestry companies to log there have ended in failure as negotiations broke d
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (CBC)
IG to conduct new IRS probe
It's accused of being both too tough and too lax.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Politico)
JPMorgan: storm blows over
The $6bn London Whale scandal, questions over risk oversight and the allegations of misleading regulators and investors did not sway shareholders’ belief in Jamie Dimon
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Financial Times )



