News from July 16, 2012

July 16, 2012

Zuckerberg's 1.05% loan shows how wealthy stay rich

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg is giving new meaning to the term “the 1 percent.”

July 16, 2012

U.S. drought now widest since 1956 Several photos included in this story

The nation's widest drought now covers more than half of the country. Above is Morse Reservoir, which used to be full of water.

July 16, 2012

With 34 Republicans opposed, Sea Treaty all but dead

The development was a blow to the Obama administration, military leaders and the business community, who had argued that the treaty would improve national security and open up business opportunities.

July 16, 2012

FDA approves first pill to help prevent HIV

It's the latest milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.

July 16, 2012

Environmental groups urge careful look at east-west road plan

The groups say neither Maine's outdoors nor its economy would benefit from the corridor linking parts of Canada.

July 16, 2012

US retail sales fall for 3rd straight month

Retail sales haven't fallen for three straight months since the fall of 2008, at the height of the financial crisis.

July 15, 2012

Microsoft, NBC dissolve MSNBC.com joint venture

Now that it has shed those shackles, Microsoft is preparing to launch its own news service this fall.

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