Dems, GOP seek coveted young voters in Wis. recall

Democratic hopes for toppling Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in next month's recall may hinge on a strong turnout from young voters, who came out in heavy numbers for President Barack Obama in 2008 but who were less active when Walker was elected two years later.

Glencore takes control of Mutanda with $480 million deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Commodities trader Glencore has taken majority control of its fast-growing Mutanda copper operation in Congo with deals worth $480 million, marking the first step in a planned merger of the mine with its nearby Kansuki concession. Mutanda, in central Africa's copper belt, is one of Glencore's main growth assets and a key operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside its Katanga asset, largely thanks to its high ore grades and low expansion costs. ...

THE RACE: Obama and Romney fight over budget goals

The presidential race is shaping up as a battle between Republican calls for more government austerity and Democratic appeals for more spending to promote jobs and growth with tax hikes on high-income earners. It mirrors a fight raging in Europe.