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It's connecting the dots.

It's giving readers an ability to synthesize

a number of different perspectives

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because nothing really occurs in isolation anymore.

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U.S. Stock Index futures higher this morning.

Let's go to the first word breaking news desk for today's morning call.

And here's Bill Maloney.

Good morning, Bill.

Good morning, Karen.

U.S. features are maintaining their gains since the last time we spoke.

The out futures higher by 152 points.

Cessibes gain 20 and Naza futures rise by 50.

The U.S. 10 years at 1.95 percent and crude futures trade to the highest

level since December. Overnight Asia, Hong Kong rose 1.1 percent and European markets

are also rising, led by 4% gains in Italy.

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