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	02/3/2012
Good afternoon LATEST NEWS Miami named most miserable U.S. city NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll. | Full Article U.S. border cops nab go-kart hauling Mexican pot February 02, 2012 10:08 AM ET (Reuters) - U.S. border cops in far-west Arizona have seized an off-road go-kart and trailer packed with marijuana, in the latest bizarre attempt by Mexican smugglers to beat beefed up border security. | Full Article Wanted: Retirees to live in Ecuador for a month free February 01, 2012 04:17 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Interested in adventure and exploring new places? An international magazine is looking for volunteers to spend a month in Cuenca, Ecuador to test its potential as a retirement destination. | Full Article Big freeze stops famed Brussels statue from peeing February 01, 2012 12:47 PM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures, Belgium's tourist office said on Wednesday. | Full Article Italian shoemaker pays record rent at London store January 31, 2012 01:21 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is close to agreeing a deal to pay a record UK rent at its Bond Street store that will break the 1,000 pounds ($1,576) per square foot mark for the first time, a source familiar with the deal told Reuters. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Job growth surges, jobless rate near 3-year low February 03, 2012 12:00 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to a near three-year low, giving a boost to President Barack Obama as campaigning heats up ahead of November elections. | Full Article Analysis: A sobering look at Facebook February 03, 2012 11:16 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - It's the year's hottest initial public offering, but some wealth managers find themselves having a hard time recommending Facebook to their clients. | Full Article Merged Glencore, Xstrata would take aim at iron ore February 03, 2012 11:22 AM ET SYDNEY (Reuters) - An $80 billion marriage of commodities trader Glencore and miner Xstrata could lead to a new round of takeovers in iron ore, creating a goliath eager to muscle its way onto one of mining's richest and most closely guarded sectors. | Full Article Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding February 03, 2012 12:31 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Susan G. Komen for the Cure said on Friday it was retreating from a decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, and apologized for a move that thrust the world's largest breast cancer charity into a deeply politicized controversy. | Full Article Insight: Syria's Assad set for long conflict February 03, 2012 11:38 AM ET DAMASCUS (Reuters) - With the enemy at the gates, Bashar al-Assad was dining out. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Strong jobs report pushes Nasdaq to 11-year high January service sector growth highest in nearly a year: ISM Factory orders up, business spending rises Goldman to face mortgage debt class-action lawsuit Walgreen sales hit by exit from Express Scripts RELATED VIDEO Brussels statue too cold to 'go' Groundhog predicts six more wintry weeks Snow bath chills Chinese soldiers A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS TECHNOLOGY NEWS UK police probe claim that hackers hacked FBI call Full Article Megaupload founder refused bail in New Zealand Apple to resume full online sales in Germany Sprint investors in purgatory until 2013 AMD CEO's battle plan lacks detail: analysts EU regulators want Google to halt new privacy policy - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend