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GM to sell Saturn brand to Penske dealership chain

NEW YORK — General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership group owner Roger Penske, both companies said Friday.

Obama calls for new beginning between U.S., Muslims

CAIRO — Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims" Thursday and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe and advance the timeless search

Chrysler dealers question franchise terminations

NEW YORK — A parade of Chrysler dealers slated to lose their franchises took the stand Thursday in the automaker's bankruptcy protection case, many of them touting their sales and service records over the years and questioning how they were chosen f

Chrysler drivers still covered by state Lemon Laws

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Drivers who own Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles will retain their Lemon Law rights to compensation for defects under a deal between U.S. states and Chrysler LLC's new owners, Attorney General Bill McCollum said Wednesday.

Backers press for summertime vote on Sotomayor

WASHINGTON — Senators are looking closely at the records and writings of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, Republicans seeking any detail that might slow her march toward confirmation and Democrats trying to bolster their case that she's a mode

Multiracial people become fastest growing US group

WASHINGTON – Multiracial Americans have become the fastest growing demographic group, wielding an impact on minority growth that challenges traditional notions of race.

Pa. prep school disputes racist recruiting claim

PITTSBURGH — One of the nation's oldest prep schools on Tuesday disputed a lawsuit brought by a former basketball coach who claims he was forced to quit after complaining that the school told him he was recruiting too many Blacks.

AP source: GM to sell Hummer to Chinese company

DETROIT — General Motors Corp. took a key step toward its downsizing on Tuesday, striking a tentative deal to sell its Hummer brand to a Chinese manufacturer, while also revealing that it has potential buyers for its Saturn and Saab brands.

Thrift losses narrow in 1Q; more on ‘problem’ list

WASHINGTON — Losses at U.S. thrifts narrowed considerably in the first quarter, but the number of institutions in trouble increased, the Office of Thrift Supervision said Tuesday.

Ore. shooting victim was to graduate this weekend

PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman as a gang-related homicide.
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