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Hamas leader condemns U.S. killing of bin Laden
Gaza City, Gaza Strip— The leader of the Palestinian militant Hamas government in Gaza has condemned the United States for killing al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden.
2011-05-02 07:47:00 | DetNews.comAAA: Michigan gas prices up 17 cents in past week
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up 17 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $4.15.
2011-05-02 07:47:00 | DetNews.comOfficial: Bin Laden buried at sea
Washington— A U.S. official says Osama bin Laden has been buried at sea.
2011-05-02 07:22:00 | DetNews.comPolice presence beefed up at N.Y. airports, WTC site
New York— Some local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. are adding security measures following Osama bin Laden's death, out of what one called "an abundance of caution."
2011-05-02 07:17:00 | DetNews.comWill killing Osama end the movement he inspired?
Washington— U.S. intelligence officials believe al-Qaida will have a hard time recovering from the death of its murderous leader, Osama bin Laden.
2011-05-02 07:17:00 | DetNews.comMan unknowingly liveblogs bin Laden operation
A computer programmer, startled by a helicopter clattering above his quiet Pakistani town in the early hours of the morning today, did what any social-media addict would do: he began sending messages to the social networking site Twitter.
2011-05-02 07:02:00 | DetNews.comFiery raid takes out bin Laden in Pakistan
Abbottabad, Pakistan— Four helicopters swooped in early today and killed Osama bin Laden in a fiery American raid on his fortress-like compound in a Pakistani town that is home to three army regiments. His location raised pointed questions of whether Pakistani authorities knew the whereabouts of the world's most wanted man.
2011-05-02 06:57:00 | DetNews.comReborn Chrysler posts first profit
Chrysler Group LLC today posted its first net quarterly profit since bankruptcy: $116 million for the first three months of the year.
2011-05-02 06:37:00 | DetNews.com
Six Prototype Engines to Get Your Brain Firing
The basic design of the four-stroke piston engine has been kicking around for about 150 years. Now with ever-increasing demand for greater efficiency, new and older alternative engine designs are attracting attention.
2011-05-02 06:30:00 | Popular MechanicsChrysler posts first net profit since bankruptcy
Chrysler Group -- the U.S. automaker that has survived two ownership changes and a U.S. bailout in the past four years -- today reported its first net profit since emerging from bankruptcy in June 2009.
2011-05-02 06:30:00 | Automotive NewsChrysler posts first net profit since bankruptcy
Chrysler Group -- the U.S. automaker that has survived two ownership changes and a U.S. bailout in the past four years -- today reported its first net profit since emerging from bankruptcy in June 2009.
2011-05-02 06:30:00 | Automotive News
Toyota Aurion White Limited Edition On Sale In Australia
Toyota Australia has announced the release of the limited edition Aurion White, the first enhancement to the Aurion since last May's Touring SE package. Each Aurion White features unique five-spoke grey-finished 17-inch alloy wheels and a Crystal Pearl exterior paint scheme. On the outside, the Aurion White scores front, side and rear skirts from the Aurion Sportivo, rear lip-spoiler, Sportivo dark-tinted headlights and clear-lens taillights, chrome (...)
2011-05-02 04:13:00 | The Motor Report‘Fast Five’ races to No. 1 spot at box office
A maxim of the movie business is that worn-out film franchises cannot be rehabilitated on the side of the road. Once sequel fatigue sets in, they have to be towed into the shop and sold for scrap or fully retooled. That is what should have happened to “The Fast and the Furious” car-racing series five years ago when a third installment, “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” sputtered, selling about $62 million in tickets (...)
2011-05-02 02:27:29 | Automonster.ca
2012 Ford Focus Coming To Australia In August
2012 FORD FOCUS Ford Australia has today confirmed a local launch for the all-new 2012 Focus, going on sale from August this year. The new third-generation Focus will be offered locally in both sedan and five-door hatch form. When it goes on sale in Australia, the 2012 Focus line will also see the addition of a new range-topping Titanium variant, following in (...)
2011-05-02 02:27:00 | The Motor ReportDealers expect higher margins, fewer cars
The big dealership groups are bracing for the bittersweet impact of the Japanese earthquake on their business: higher profit margins but fewer cars. With vehicle supplies short and retail demand growing, they expect prices and profits to rise.
2011-05-02 00:01:00 | Automotive News