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The Race for President Comes Down to the Final Four
Last night it was the Republicans, tonight it's the Democrats--in California for their last debates before they go almost nationwide next Tuesday. With just two Democrats left and just two Republicans with a real chance, will the debates make a difference? Will either nomination be decided any time soon? Also, a break in an undersea cable cuts Internet services to of Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and $31 billion in profits last year for Royal Dutch Shell.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenLast night it was the Republicans, tonight it's the Democrats--in California for their last debates before they go almost nationwide next Tuesday. With just two Democrats left and just two Republicans with a real chance, will the debates make a difference? Will either nomination be decided any time soon? Also, a break in an undersea cable cuts Internet services to of Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and record profits for Royal Dutch Shell. What about oil-industry subsidies?
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3 storiesInternet Out in Middle East and India
Large portions of Asia, the Middle East and North Africa have lost the Internet and other high-technology services, apparently due to breaks in undersea cables off the coast of Egypt. Businesses have been brought to a standstill.
Read the story6 minThe Republican Debate and the Mad Dash to Tsunami Tuesday
John McCain went into last night's debate as the Republican front-runner against Mitt Romney , with Mike Huckabee and Ron Paul standing by. Before tonight's Democratic debate , Hillary Clinton 's lead over Barack Obama appears to be slipping.
Read the story34 minAnother Record Profit Announced by an Oil Company
Royal Dutch Shell's total profits for last year were $31 billion, a jump of 23 percent from last year. The record profits of $75 million a day, according to Britain's Daily Mail, are based, on prices per barrel that touched $100 this winter.
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