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Israel could attack Iran as early as April: Panetta 

War hysteria continues to grip the Middle East, as heightened anxieties over Iran’s surreptitious nuclear program have the U.S. Defense Secretary on edge.

Leon Panetta said Thursday that Israel could launch attacks against Iran as early as April or May in effort to stop Tehran from building a nuclear bomb.

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Romney says he may release tax returns in April (AP)

Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during the South Carolina Republican presidential candidate debate Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)AP – Under pressure, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he might be willing to release his tax returns.


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Unemployment applications lowest since April ’08 (AP)

In this Dec. 12, 2011, people wait to talk with potential employers at a job fair sponsored by National Career Fairs, in New York. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level since April 2008, continuing a downward trend that reflects a strengthening job market.  (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)AP – The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week to its lowest level since April 2008, extending a downward trend that shows the job market strengthening.


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Pace of foreclosures slowed further in April (AP)

A pedestrian walks past a Commonwealth Bank branch in Central Melbourne May 11, 2011. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the country's top home loan lender, joined rivals by saying soft loan demand could improve after posting a 13 percent rise in third-quarter cash profit on lower bad-debt charges and a mortgage rate rise.    REUTERS/Mick Tsikas  (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS)AP – Fewer Americans had their homes repossessed by banks or were put on notice for being behind on their mortgage payments in April compared to a year ago.


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Consumer Confidence Index rises in April (AP)

AP – Americans’ concerns about jobs and inflation eased somewhat in April, pushing the Consumer Confidence Index higher.

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Color-coded terror warnings to be gone by April 27 (AP)

AP – The nation’s color-coded terror warning system will be phased out beginning this week, according to government officials familiar with the plan. The officials requested anonymity to speak ahead of an announcement scheduled Thursday by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

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Save the date: Wills and Kate, April 29, the Abbey (AP)

Westminster Abbey is seen in London, Thursday, Nov.18, 2010. Westminster Abbey emerged today as the firm favorite to be the venue of Prince William's wedding after being visited by his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton.The 28-year-old paid a brief visit last night to the Abbey, which has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was where the funeral of William's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was held.However, the couple, who were today spending their first day apart since announcing their engagement, said they needed more time to make the final decision about where and when they make their vows.A St James's Palace spokesman said: 'Miss Middleton paid a short, private visit to Westminster Abbey in order to be able to consider it as an option. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)AP – Pomp and circumstance — what “Britain does best” — will rule the day when Prince William and Kate Middleton get married April 29 at Westminster Abbey.


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