Java blacksmith and family shocked to know they were saved by Obama’s mum

NEW YORK - In a remote corner of rural Java, a blacksmith and his family were astounded last week to learn that the American woman who helped save them from poverty 26 years ago was Ann Dunham, an anthropologist better known as the late mother of US President Barack Obama.

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IBM offers to swap higher-interest debt for lower-rate obligations, plus cash

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AOL names CEO of online retailer Gilt Groupe to its board

AOL names CEO of online retailer to its board

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Stocks jump as better jobs data, upbeat forecast from Cisco boost hopes for economic rebound

Stocks surge on jobs data, Cisco forecast

NEW YORK — A bright forecast from Cisco Systems and upbeat economic news sent stocks soaring Thursday and propelled the Dow Jones industrials back above 10,000. The rally, coming a day before the government's October employment report, showed that investors are regaining their optimism about an economic recovery.

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JDA Software to buy rival i2 Technologies in $434.4M in cash and stock

JDA Software to buy i2 for about $434 million

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S&P mulls Berkshire AAA-rating cut on Burlington bid; railroad’s rating may get boost

S&P may downgrade Berkshire, upgrade Burlington

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Pew study finds Internet, cell phone use lead to more diverse social networks, not isolation

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NY files antitrust suit against chip maker Intel, claims company paid billions in kickbacks

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Gifts galore for $25 or less as retailers stock stores with the practical, stylish treats

$25 or under gifts that say 'I thought about you'

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NYC therapist’s meat cleaver slaying highlights difficulties of insanity defense bids

NYC man pursues insanity defense in doctor slaying

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