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Nets get Williams from Jazz
By Matt Raponi
February 23, 2011 - 12:58pm
Two tri-state area teams make blockbuster trades.

The Nets couldn't get Carmelo Anthony but they haven't given up. The New Jersey Nets have agreed to terms with the Utah Jazz to send All-Star point guard Deron Williams to New Jersey, ESPN reports.

In exchange, the Nets are giving up rookie forward Derrick Favors and Devon Harris.

Deron Williams has been an All-Star the past two seasons of his six-year career. The Jazz turned down an offer from the Dallas Mavericks for Williams earlier this week.

China flexing muscles in trade negotiations
By Callan Gray
October 19, 2010 - 4:01pm
China has implemented an embargo on rare element shipments to the United States

China mines 95 percent of the world’s rare elements. Now the nation has decided to halt shipments of some of those minerals to the United States, reports The New York Times. These minerals are used in manufacturing to make commercial and military goods, such as large wind turbines and guided missiles.

Public opinion shifts in favor of health care overhaul
By Danny Fersh
October 7, 2009 - 2:43pm
New poll shows dramatic change in recent weeks

According to the latest Associated Press – GfK poll, the American public is split evenly – with 40% in favor and 40% opposed – on federal health care legislation. 

This comes just weeks after a September poll reported that 49% of Americans opposed congressional health care proposals while just 34% supported them.