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 WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - The suspension of U.S. sanctions barring investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the poor Southeast Asian state opens the door to U.S. companies queuing to scout for business in one of the last frontier markets. Industrial heavyweights including General Electric Co and Caterpillar Inc are joining rivals from Asia and Europe that have already moved into a market of up to 60 million people in the former British colony. ...
 A jury deliberating whether John Edwards broke campaign finance laws made a request for evidence and office supplies Friday, suggesting they are settling in for detailed talks about the money from wealthy donors that was used to hide the candidate's pregnant mistress during his 2008 White House bid.
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May 17 (Reuters) - Australian Marc Leishman soared into anearly one-shot lead with a pair of eagles on the back nine inThursday's opening round of the Byron Nelson Championship inIrving, Texas. The 28-year-old Leishman took advantage of relatively calmconditions at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, chippingin to eagle the par-four 11th and holing an eight-foot eagleputt at the par-five 16th on the way to a five-under-par 65. ...
May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - World Match Play Championshipgroup stage results on Thursday in Casares, Spain Rafael Cabrera (Spain) beat Martin Kaymer (Germany) 3&2 Justin Rose (Britain) beat Robert Rock (Britain) 7&6 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) v Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) all square Graeme McDowell (Britain) beat Robert Karlsson (Sweden) 1up Sergio Garcia (Spain) beat Alvaro Quiros (Spain) 2&1 Paul Lawrie (Britain) beat Peter Hanson (Sweden) 2&1 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) beat Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) 5&4 Ian Poulter (Britain) beat John Senden (Australia) 3&2
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The economy remains strong in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Western states because of the health of agricultural businesses there, according to a new survey of banks serving rural areas.
 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leaders of major industrial economies meet this weekend to try to tackle a full-blown crisis in Europe where fears are growing that Greece could leave the euro zone bloc, threatening the future of the common currency. President Barack Obama, the G8 host, has urged European leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth, fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the U.S. economy and his chances of re-election in November. ...
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