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Wall Street tumbles after US downgrade Wall Street tumbled at Monday’s opening bell amid a rout in global stocks after Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating for the first time. Video: Geithner: S&P showed ‘terrible judgment’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner tells CNBC that Standard & Poor’s historic downgrade of America’s credit rating is based on a “lack of knowledge” about the nation’s finances. CNBC’s Jim Cramer and Maria Bartiromo discuss the downgrade and what’s next for the markets and economy with TODAY’s Ann Curry. (TODAY) Startup generation ready to fix economy Generation Y is a generation of entrepreneurs, many of whom have proven they have what it takes to start a successful business. Now they say they're ready to save the economy. Navy SEAL’s widow: ‘We were blessed to be together’ Kimberly Vaughn, wife of Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn â€" one of 30 Americans killed Saturday in a clash with the Taliban in Afghanistan â€" said Monday that she was grateful that her late husband was home for the births of their two children. Second NATO chopper down in Afghanistan A NATO helicopter crashed in Afghanistan's east on Monday, another stark reminder of the dangers of the war after 38 people were killed in an air incident, the largest single loss for foreign forces in 10 years. 100 held as 'copycat' rioters rampage in London Police arrested more than 100 people in London after shops were looted and officers attacked in a second night of violence that followed some of the worst disorder seen in the city for years. 61-year-old begins swim across Florida Straits American endurance swimmer Diana Nyad jumped into Cuban waters Sunday evening and set off in a bid to become the first person to swim across the Florida Straits without the aid of a shark cage. Red Sox rally past Yanks, retake East lead Josh Reddick hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Sunday night. Billionaire philanthropist dies in car crash Billionaire and philanthropist Charles Wyly, whose family donated millions of dollars to Republican causes and Dallas arts projects, has died after a car accident in Colorado. 9 out of 10 preschoolers' lunches reach unsafe temps The sack lunches of most preschoolers reach potentially dangerous temperatures by the time kids eat them â€" even if an ice-pack was included, a new study shows. 65-foot waves threaten Chinese chemical plant Towering waves from a tropical storm threatened to hit a chemical plant in a Chinese port city, raising fears it might lead to a toxic chemical spill, Chinese state media reported Monday. Saudi pulls ambassador from Syria, slams violence Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah demanded an end to the bloodshed in Syria on Monday, a rare case of one of the Arab world's most powerful leaders intervening against another. New homes for older couples add 'snore rooms' Builders are offering “snore rooms” near the master bedroom for couples who can’t always catch a good night’s sleep together due to schedules, nocturnal habits or medical conditions. Real Madrid signs 7-year-old Argentine prospect Real Madrid has signed a 7-year-old football prospect from Argentina, who also happens to go by the name Leo - just like his idol Lionel Messi. Worker dies after being sucked into plane engine An engineer working at an airplane testing facility has been sucked into an engine and killed. Outkast rapper Big Boi faces drug charges Miami police arrested Outkast rapper and "Hey Ya" singer Big Boi on Sunday for possessing ecstasy and other drugs that the performer's lawyer later characterized as "contraband." Your Career: The most dangerous summer jobs For some, this summer’s hot temperatures have led to illnesses and even death, and government officials are warning companies to be diligent. Utah woman sues over 'No bra Thursday' An office manager is suing her former employer, claiming her then-boss gave her a schedule of how to dress, including "Tube-top Tuesday," and "No bra Thursday" Search is on for kids in Holocaust photos More than 65 years later, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is reaching out around the world to find the people in these extraordinary photos. It has posted their pictures online and spread the word the search is on. 1 dies during swim, 1 critical at NYC triathlon One person died and another was in critical condition after they had trouble during the swimming portion of the Nautica New York City Triathlon. When dollar stores are too expensive You know the economy is in bad shape when customers are cutting back at dollar stores. 5 youths slain at hot dog stand in northern Mexico Mexican authorities say five young people have been shot to death as they ordered dinner at a highway-side hot dog stand in northwestern Mexico. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032091/device/rss/rss.xml

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