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4:10am

Fri May 11, 2012
Around the Nation

18-Month-Old Girl Turns Up On No-Fly List

JetBlue Airways apologized after removing a passenger from her flight because she was on a no-fly list. The passenger looks innocent enough — maybe because she's 18 months old. Her mother told WPBF-TV in Florida that the idea her daughter is a threat was "absurd" and "made no sense."

4:10am

Fri May 11, 2012
Business

Freddie Mac Names JPMorgan Official CEO

Originally published on Fri May 11, 2012 4:11 am

Mortgage broker Freddie Mac named Donald Layton as its new chief executive officer. Layton worked for JPMorgan Chase for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2004.

4:10am

Fri May 11, 2012
Around the Nation

Alaska Man To Make Uninhabited Island His Home

Charles Baird will be alone on the island for one year. He'll able to send short text messages, but won't be receiving any. By freeing himself from all media, he expects to have enough time to make a documentary about himself.

2:29am

Fri May 11, 2012
Business

JPMorgan Chase Loses $2 Billion In Risky Trades

Originally published on Fri May 11, 2012 4:10 am

J.P. Morgan Chase reported $2 billion in losses over the last six weeks, and said there may be more to come. In a news conference shortly after the market closed Thursday, CEO Jamie Dimon said the losses stemmed from a credit default swap that was "poorly executed and poorly monitored."

2:27am

Fri May 11, 2012
Around the Nation

Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Plans To Fight DOJ Lawsuit

Originally published on Fri May 11, 2012 4:10 am

The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio because of civil rights violations. He became a controversial figure for his tough stance on immigrants. Arpaio says he will not surrender his office and will fight the suit.

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