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    A vicious hail storm last month pounded thousands of Ford's popular new Escape SUVs as they awaited shipment to U.S. car dealerships. But the damage won't slow the roll-out of the new, highly anticipated model, the company said Sunday.

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    Four new opinion polls indicate that Greece's June 17 election could produce another hung parliament but that two mainstream parties that favor implementing Greece's bailout programs could be able to form a coalition government this time.

  • Millions in global aid for Iraq sits unspent

    Outside the crumbling elementary school, goats feed on trash strewn across the front yard. Inside, the ceiling is rotting, toilets don't work and students scrunch hip-to-hip behind narrow desks.

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Who's on the move in the Midlands

People & achievements, May 27

Patricia P. Watson of Abacus Planning Group Inc. has completed all requirements for the Registered Paraplanner RP credential. In addition, Watson completed a three-month internship and holds an Associate in Business degree in accounting and management.

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Alibaba.com $2.5B privatization bid approved

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group's $2.5 billion bid to take its Hong Kong-listed unit private was cleared Friday by minority shareholders, easing the way for CEO Jack Ma to gain more control over his company's destiny.

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