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Russian billionaires don't usually shop at Poundland, but Alexander Lebedev is no ordinary oligarch.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:47:45 GMT

Bulgaria: CME Buys Bulgaria's Most Watched TV Channel
Ruslan Trad reports on the recent sale of bTV, one of the most popular TV channels in Bulgaria, to Central European Media Enterprises.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:43:29 GMT

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Jeff Griffing Appointed 'Star Tribune' Chief Revenue Officer March 09, 2010 - Jeff Griffing has been appointed chief revenue officer for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, effective March 29.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:31:51 GMT

Va OKs 1st bill banning mandated health coverage
Virginia's General Assembly became the first in the nation Wednesday to approve legislation that bucks any attempt by President Barack Obama and Congress to implement a national health care overhaul in individual states.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:17:44 GMT

Patrick Kennedy Rails: Media Doing ‘Despicable’ Job Covering Afghanistan
Kennedy: "You want to know why the American public is fit? They're fit because they're not seeing their Congress do the work that they're sent to do.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:10 GMT