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Obama picks Bill Richardson as Commerce secretary - Los Angeles Times

USA TodayObama picks Bill Richardson as Commerce secretary
Los Angeles Times - 31 minutes ago
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference today in Chicago.
Obama Names Richardson as Commerce Secretary New York Times
Obama says automakers submit "more serious" plan Reuters
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Rice urges Pakistan to take on terrorists within its borders - CNN

CTV.caRice urges Pakistan to take on terrorists within its borders
CNN - 1 hour ago
NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called on Pakistan Wednesday to take responsibility for terrorists that are operating within its borders, terrorists India accuses of masterminding last week's attacks on Mumbai.
Video: Rice: Pakistan Must Cooperate Fully AssociatedPress
US Presses Pakistan to Help India in Attack Inquiry New York Times
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UPDATE 1-Canada's Harper to address nation on crisis - Reuters

CTV.caUPDATE 1-Canada's Harper to address nation on crisis
Reuters - 51 minutes ago
By Randall Palmer and David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the nation on Wednesday night as part of a high-stakes political and constitutional battle over whether the opposition should be allowed ...
Canada?s Harper to Speak to Nation Today on Crisis, CBC Reports Bloomberg
Canadian PM likely to time-out parliament United Press International
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Pakistan moves up US priority list - Christian Science Monitor

AFPPakistan moves up US priority list
Christian Science Monitor - 1 hour ago
By Howard LaFranchi | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - Much as the 9/11 terror attacks quickly focused the Bush administration on its relations with Islamabad, last week's terrorist assault on Mumbai (formerly Bombay) only ...
Anger, defiance in Mumbai one week after attacks AFP
Mumbai attacks: al-Qaeda plotter behind Bali bombing linked to ... Telegraph.co.uk
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Nations sign cluster-bomb ban; US, Russia refuse - The Associated Press

Reuters AlertNetNations sign cluster-bomb ban; US, Russia refuse
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Afghanistan unexpectedly joined dozens of nations signing a treaty banning cluster bombs in an effort that supporters hope will shame the US, Russia and China and other non-signers into abandoning weapons blamed for maiming and ...
Karzai Agrees to Cluster Bomb Treaty New York Times
Nations sign cluster bomb treaty BBC News
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Lawyer: Family of Trampled Worker to Sue Wal-Mart Over Death - FOXNews

ABC NewsLawyer: Family of Trampled Worker to Sue Wal-Mart Over Death
FOXNews - 4 hours ago
By Sara Bonisteel The siblings of a worker trampled to death by Wal-Mart shoppers looking for Black Friday bargains plan to sue the retailer and the shopping center, their lawyer told FOXNews.
NY victim's kin file suit in Wal-Mart death CNNMoney.com
Trade group: Wal-Mart worker's death may not justify crowd law Detroit Free Press
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Senate recount: Pendulum swings to Franken - Minneapolis Star Tribune

guardian.co.ukSenate recount: Pendulum swings to Franken
Minneapolis Star Tribune - 2 hours ago
The Democrat gained from a cache of found ballots in Ramsey County, along with a decision on rejected absentee votes. By MIKE KASZUBA and CURT BROWN, Star Tribune staff writers Relax.
Franken campaign claims first lead in recount Minnesota Independent
Franken says will drop 633 challenges in recount Boston Herald
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Jeb Bush considering Senate run - CNN

The Miami HeraldJeb Bush considering Senate run
CNN - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is considering a bid for the US Senate, Republican strategist Alex Castellanos told CNN.
FL-Senate: Jeb Considers Washington Post
Jeb Bush considers run for US Senate Atlanta Journal Constitution
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UAW willing to bend as auto chiefs push for loans - MarketWatch

AFPUAW willing to bend as auto chiefs push for loans
MarketWatch - 28 minutes ago
By Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said Wednesday that the union is willing to modify existing labor contracts to help automakers present a more compelling case for federal aid ...
UAW agrees to help automakers CNNMoney.com
Auto Union Says It Would Consider Modifying Contract New York Times
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EDF Takes On The Oracle Of Omaha - Forbes

Dividend.comEDF Takes On The Oracle Of Omaha
Forbes - 3 hours ago
But the French utility's attempt to out-bid the billionaire for Constellation Energy will likely fail. Electricite De France has found a formidable competitor.
Movers: Freeport-McMoRan, Constellation Energy, RIM BusinessWeek
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Fed Says Economy Slowed Across US Since Mid-October (Update1) - Bloomberg

CEP NewsFed Says Economy Slowed Across US Since Mid-October (Update1)
Bloomberg - 27 minutes ago
By Scott Lanman Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The US economy weakened across all regions since the middle of October as it became tougher to get loans and demand for credit shrank, the Federal Reserve said in its regional economic survey.
Fed paints dreary economic picture CNNMoney.com
Beige Book report isn't pretty for North Carolina Bizjournals.com
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Yahoo shares rise as takeover reports circulate - VNUNet.com

SifyYahoo shares rise as takeover reports circulate
VNUNet.com - 4 hours ago
Reports are circulating of potential suitors for a takeover of Yahoo, lifting the troubled web firm's shares and heralding major implications for the market.
UPDATE 3-Ex-AOL boss looking to raise cash for Yahoo bid Reuters
Yahoo Shares Jump On Report Of Possible Sale InformationWeek
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Analysts: PC growth will slow, while notebooks remain a bright spot - BetaNews

Analysts: PC growth will slow, while notebooks remain a bright spot
BetaNews - 36 minutes ago
By Jacqueline Emigh, BetaNews Worldwide PC growth will slow to a veritable snail's pace in 2009, according to newly revised numbers from analyst group IDC.
PC shipments to grow just 3.8 percent in 2009 CNET News
IDC Predicts a Slower PC Market in 2009 Due to the Financial Crisis eWeek
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Amazon Launches Experimental Mobile Shopping Feature - InformationWeek

iPhonesTalkAmazon Launches Experimental Mobile Shopping Feature
InformationWeek - 28 minutes ago
The iPhone application, Amazon Remembers, lets shoppers send photos of products to Amazon and match them with products in its inventory.
Amazon Debuts New iPhone App PC Magazine
Amazon Mobile CNET News
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Odetta, 77; Sang the Soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement - Washington Post

BBC NewsOdetta, 77; Sang the Soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement
Washington Post - 54 minutes ago
By Martin Weil and Adam Bernstein Odetta, 77, a forceful singer during the folk music revival and civil rights struggle of the 1950s and 1960s, and a self-described "musical historian" who championed the downtrodden by reviving slave, prison and work ...
Folk music, civil rights legend Odetta dies at 77 The Associated Press
Remembering Odetta Entertainment Weekly
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Britney marriage broke over kids, Federline says - Reuters

New Zealand HeraldBritney marriage broke over kids, Federline says
Reuters - 52 minutes ago
By Jill Serjeant LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kevin Federline said his two year marriage to Britney Spears broke down because he focused on his children but he was "completely blindsided" when the pop star went behind his back and filed for divorce.
Alli Sims, Kevin Federline dish on Britney Spears' 'Circus' comeback New York Daily News
Kevin Federline on Britney: I Love Her, But I'm Not In Love With Her FOXNews
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Kanye West, Taylor Swift Top Guns N' Roses On Billboard Albums Chart - MTV.co...

Jam! ShowbizKanye West, Taylor Swift Top Guns N' Roses On Billboard Albums Chart
MTV.com - 3 hours ago
By Chris Harris After nearly 17 years in the studio, one truly odd MTV VMA appearance, a failed world tour, a riot in Philadelphia, a lot of defensive talk from Sebastian Bach, a leak facilitated by Mike Piazza and DJ Eddie Trunk, a much-ballyhooed ...
Album Chart: Kanye West, Taylor Swift best Guns N' Roses LiveDaily.com
Dr Pepper responds to Guns N' Roses letter over free soda debacle NME.com
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Red Sox sign Pedroia to six-year deal - Sports Network

Red Sox sign Pedroia to six-year deal
Sports Network - 1 hour ago
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with AL MVP Dustin Pedroia on a six-year contract with a club option for 2015.
AL MVP Pedroia gets $40.5M, 6-year deal The Associated Press
Down to the dollar, Pedroia his own man Boston Globe
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Guess what? Weis isn't that bad - FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comGuess what? Weis isn't that bad
FOXSports.com - 2 hours ago
by Pete Fiutak There are three arguments I've never been able to win no matter who I've argued with. I've never come close to convincing anyone that dogs are dumb, and I continue to make my case that Tina Fey is a disaster who, outside of the Palin ...
Weis will stay at Notre Dame Sports Network
Swarbrick announces Weis to return WSBT-TV
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Pot-stirrer Avery gets burned - SI.com

ABC NewsPot-stirrer Avery gets burned
SI.com - 44 minutes ago
SI.com's Michael Farber is traveling, but he weighed in by phone on Sean Avery's indefinite suspension for making a derogatory public statement about former girlfriends -- in particular, Elisha Cuthbert, who is dating Dion Phaneuf of the Calgary Flames ...
Avery to meet with Bettman Thursday National Post
Bettman summons Avery to hearing Thursday in NY The Associated Press
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Health Buzz: Sleep Breaks for Medical Residents and Other Health News - U.S. ...

Health Buzz: Sleep Breaks for Medical Residents and Other Health News
U.S. News & World Report - 4 hours ago
Residents working in hospitals for the maximum 30-hour shift should get a five-hour break for sleep after working 16 hours, according to a new recommendation from the Institute of Medicine.
Medical Residents Must Sleep After 16 Hours, Experts Urge Washington Post
Report urges more sleep for medical residents Los Angeles Times
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State's health ranking down three spots - Bizjournals.com

WWLState's health ranking down three spots
Bizjournals.com - 1 hour ago
Colorado still has the lowest obesity rate in the country, but its overall health ranking fell this year, according to the results of an analysis released by the United Health Foundation on Wednesday.
Minnesota slips in healthiest state rankings Minneapolis Star Tribune
La. ranks last among states for overall health WXVT
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Generic As Effective As Brand-Name - RedOrbit

TopNewsGeneric As Effective As Brand-Name
RedOrbit - 1 hour ago
It was announced on Tuesday that there is no evidence that brand-name drugs given to care for heart and other cardiovascular situations work any more effectively than their less expensive generic equivalents.
Generic Heart Drugs Just as Good as Brand Names Newsinferno.com
Generic Heart Drugs As Effective As Brand-Name Counterparts eFluxMedia
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Detroit trio hits the road to the Hill - MarketWatch

Voice of AmericaDetroit trio hits the road to the Hill
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago
By Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- It's every man for himself as the top three executives from the Detroit automakers prepare to embark on that 10-hour road trip to Washington and lay out their plans for a government-backed ...
Automakers' recovery plan: Get small. Christian Science Monitor
Detroit's New Bill: $34 Billion BusinessWeek
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Third suspect in Tracy abuse case arrested in Berkeley - San Jose Mercury News

ABC NewsThird suspect in Tracy abuse case arrested in Berkeley
San Jose Mercury News - 2 hours ago
By Mike Martinez, Jeanine Benca, Kristin Bender and Sophia Kazmi A Sacramento woman was taken into custody Tuesday night in Berkeley, in connection with the torture and kidnapping of a teen reportedly held captive in Tracy for nearly a year.
Video: Third Arrest Made In Tracy Abuse Case kcratv
Three arrested in alleged torture of shackled teen NECN
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US report predicts nuclear or biological attack by 2013 - guardian.co.uk

AFPUS report predicts nuclear or biological attack by 2013
guardian.co.uk - 58 minutes ago
A congressional investigation into weapons of mass destruction today offered a chilling prediction of terrorists mounting an attack using biological or nuclear weapons within the next five years.
With WMD Attack Likely, Can the US Cope? ABC News
New leadership planned to fight WMD terrorism Boston Globe
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