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Icy Arctic rising as economic, security hot spot

By LARA JAKESAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The icy Arctic is emerging as a global economic hot spot - and one that is becoming a security concern for the U.S. as world powers jockey to tap its vast energy resources and stake out unclaimed territories. Diplomats from eight Arctic

Panasonic reports big loss but forecasts profit

By MALCOLM FOSTERAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - Japanese consumer electronics giant Panasonic Corp. on Friday reported a near-record net loss of 754 billion yen ($7.5 billion) for the fiscal year through March due to restructuring costs and slumping sales, but predicted a return to the black this

Later, Dawg: Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'

By DERRIK J. LANGAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jackson out. Randy Jackson, the lone remaining original "American Idol" judge, won't be returning to the Fox talent competition next season. "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest only hinted at Jackson's impending departure at the beginning of

Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour

By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over