U.S. Top News Early Edition: Data points to some improvement in economy

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	06/16/2011
Good Morning Omss LATEST NEWS Data points to some improvement in economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, while housing starts and permits for future construction rose in May, signs that offered some hope the economy could soon pull out of its soft patch. | Full Article Bin Laden deputy Zawahri takes over as Qaeda leader June 16, 2011 08:51 AM ET DUBAI (Reuters) - Veteran militant Ayman al-Zawahri has taken command of al Qaeda after the killing of Osama bin Laden, an Islamist website said on Thursday, a move widely expected following his long years as second-in-command. | Full Article Greek PM reshuffle plan in doubt as deputies quit June 16, 2011 09:17 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - A string of parliamentary resignations on Thursday threatened to thwart Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's plan to reshuffle his cabinet and pass new austerity measures needed to save Greece from default. | Full Article Gaddafi's son holds out offer of elections June 16, 2011 08:02 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's Muammar Gaddafi is willing to hold elections and step aside if he lost, his son said on Thursday, an offer unlikely to placate his opponents but which could test the unity of the Western alliance trying to force him out. | Full Article CIA website goes down, hackers claim responsibility June 16, 2011 05:35 AM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - The public website of the Central Intelligence Agency went down on Wednesday evening as the hacker group Lulz Security said it had launched an attack. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set to open flat on Greece anxiety June 16, 2011 09:28 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks were set to open little changed on Thursday, after economic data gave some respite to investors worried that the lack of a deal on how to handle the Greek debt crisis could trigger disorderly market moves and crimp liquidity. | Full Article Citi says 360,000 accounts hacked in May cyber attack June 16, 2011 08:13 AM ET NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said a cyber attack in May affected almost twice as many accounts as the bank's figures had initially suggested, as major U.S. lenders come under growing pressure from lawmakers to improve account security. | Full Article Insight: For short sellers of Chinese stocks, it's time to reap June 16, 2011 09:11 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two investors who say they have been making big money shorting Chinese stocks listed in the United States, fronted up to their adversaries this week -- in a mood to swagger. | Full Article IMF seen releasing Greek funds despite EU delay June 16, 2011 09:26 AM ET ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The IMF will release crucial loans to save Greece from default despite a likely delay by the European Union in agreeing a second bailout for the heavily indebted state, euro zone sources said on Thursday. | Full Article RIM faces tough sell on Q1 earnings and outlook June 16, 2011 06:28 AM ET TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion will have to struggle to give investors good news when it reports results after markets close on Thursday, but details on when new BlackBerry devices will hit shelves might help. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Exclusive: Cancer drugs reach U.S. market before Europe: study E.coli breaks out in France, 5 children in hospital New meningitis shot could halt African epidemics Japan plans to move pregnant women from far-flung radiation Most tumors not within cell phone radiation range RELATED VIDEO Children rescued in China floods Vancouver riots over hockey loss The Political Future for Greece 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 ODDLY ENOUGH Cursed number "39" haunts Afghan car owners Full Article Neighbors sign peace deal to stop feud Bald eagles attack post office at Alaska port Children's author ejected from plane for bad language Arkansas legislators lag nation in college experience Oregon votes to outlaw sale of suicide kits - 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