Morning Agenda: 2 Banks Agree to Erase Zombie Debts
Date: 08 May 2015
By DEALBOOK
Dealbook
2 Banks Agree to Erase Zombie Debts | Syngenta Rejects Monsanto’s $45 Billion Bid | Jonathan Steinberg’s Rebirth | British Pound and Stocks Gain on Election Results
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What We’re Reading
Date: 08 May 2015
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Get recommendations from New York Times reporters and editors, highlighting interesting stories from around the web. In this installment, great reads from John Branch, Lynda Richardson and others.
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ESPN Is Splitting With Bill Simmons, Who Offers an Uncharacteristic Word Count: Zero
Date: 09 May 2015
By RICHARD SANDOMIR
Richard SANDOMIR
Normally outspoken sportswriter Bill Simmons gives no public response to announcement that ESPN will not renew his contract; details of departure are not clear, but network will continue website Grantland, podcast BS Report and documentary film series 30 for 30 without distinct personality that started them.
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With U.S. Eyes on Iran, North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal Expanded
Date: 08 May 2015
By DAVID E. SANGER
David SANGER
News Analysis; satellite images taken from 2010 to 2012 show that size of nuclear enrichment plant in Yongbyon, North Korea, doubled in size; many American officials believe North most likely possesses more than dozen nuclear weapons; Republicans and Israeli officials and warn that similar situation will happen in Iran if verifiable deal is not made.
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To Cameron, the Tory Victor, Now Go the Headaches
Date: 09 May 2015
By STEVEN ERLANGER
Steven ERLANGER
News Analysis; British Prime Min David Cameron, having won sweeping victory in country's general election and absolute majority in Parliament, faces several big challenges that temper sense of victory; among them are issues surrounding Britain's place in European Union and unity within United Kingdom itself, as well as far-right faction and divisions in his Conservative party.
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