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Officials scramble for debt deal, markets on edge

U.S. President Barack Obama sits with House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid during a meeting in Washington, D.C. (Yuri Gripas / Reuters)

Markets on edge as politicians scramble

White House officials and Republican leaders scrambled to reassure global markets the U.S. would avert a debt default, but the two sides gave no sign they were moving closer to a deal.

At least four more people have been discovered dead in Cook County from heat-related causes in recent days, bringing the total to 11, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Report: Cutler-Cavallari engagement is off

The NFL lockout is almost over ... and so too is Jay Cutler's engagement to Kristin Cavallari, according to People.com. The Bears QB and the reality TV star started dating last August and were engaged by April.

 

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