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General News

Could the U.S. get around the debt ceiling with a $1 trillion coin? ABC OTUS News - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
The president could ask the Treasury to begin printing trillion dollar coins, a number of which could then be put toward fulfilling debt obligations in the event new legislation stalls in Congress. More »Could the U.S. get around the debt ceiling with a $1 trillion coin?
The president could ask the Treasury to begin printing trillion dollar coins, a number of which could then be put toward fulfilling debt obligations in the event new legislation stalls in Congress.
Soccer team leaves match in Italy after racist chanting Reuters - 6 hrs ago
AC Milan striker Kevin-Prince Boateng led the team off the pitch during a friendly at Italian lower division side Pro Patria on Thursday in protest at racist chanting by the home fans. More »Soccer team leaves match in Italy after racist chanting
AC Milan striker Kevin-Prince Boateng led the team off the pitch during a friendly at Italian lower division side Pro Patria on Thursday in protest at racist chanting by the home fans.
Geithner's planned departure puts Obama in tough spot Reuters - 13 hrs ago
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's plans to leave near the end of January put the White House in a tricky spot, depriving the Obama administration of its longest-serving economic adviser for its next fiscal showdown with … More »Geithner's planned departure puts Obama in tough spot
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's plans to leave near the end of January put the White House in a tricky spot, depriving the Obama administration of its longest-serving economic adviser for its next fiscal showdown with Congress. Geithner, who spent his years as Treasury secretary battling the financial crisis and then …
Venezuela's Chavez fighting severe lung infection AP - 8 mins ago
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is being treated for "respiratory deficiency" after complications from a severe lung infection, his government said, pointing to a deepening crisis for the ailing 58-year-old president. More »Venezuela's Chavez fighting severe lung infection
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is being treated for "respiratory deficiency" after complications from a severe lung infection, his government said, pointing to a deepening crisis for the ailing 58-year-old president.
Iran says talks with big powers to be held in January Reuters - 3 hrs ago
Iran has agreed to hold talks with six major powers about its atomic program in January but the date and venue has yet to be decided, the country's top nuclear negotiator said on Friday.
Obama's Father-Daughter Day in Hawaii ABC OTUS News - 9 hrs ago
Over the past two weeks, President Obama has passed his days in Hawaii hitting the gym, golfing with friends and relaxing on the beach with his family. Today, he enjoyed some father-daughter time, bowling with Malia and Sasha and going out for Hawaiian shave ice,...
Sen. Crapo scheduled for DUI court appearance ABC OTUS News - 4 hrs ago
Sen. Crapo facing Virginia court hearing for DUI charge.
NYPD officers shot, wounded in separate incidents AP - 6 hrs ago
It was a night of mayhem for three New York Police Department officers who were wounded in two separate shooting incidents in Brooklyn and the Bronx on Thursday, authorities said.
Inmate ordered retried in '80 'waiting ever since' AP - 8 hrs ago
Jerry Hartfield was still a young man when an uncle visited him in prison to tell him that his murder conviction had been overturned and he would get a new trial.
Quick push for gay marriage in Illinois set back AP - 9 hrs ago
Hopes that Illinois could quickly become the 10th state in the nation to legalize gay marriage bogged down Thursday when the bill's Democratic supporters backed off plans to hold a full Senate vote on it.

Boston News

State files $5,475 tax lien against embattled Lawrence Mayor William LantiguaBoston Globe - 13 hrs ago
Milford father, son face weapons charges after gun is allegedly found in home near childrenBoston Globe - 14 hrs ago
One firefighter injured, family pet killed in Swampscott house fireDaily Item - 5 hrs ago
Veterans council salutes Lynn doctorDaily Item - 5 hrs ago
Report: 3 Newton Police Officers Accused Of Egging HomeCBS Boston - 1 hr 11 mins ago
4 Sisters Who Had Breast Cancer Sue Drug Maker, Blaming Mother’s MedicationCBS Boston - 9 hrs ago

Sports News

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Sky strikes Bundesliga deal with Deutsche Telekom Reuters - 1 hr 14 mins ago
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland has agreed a deal to make available top-flight German soccer matches to Deutsche Telekom clients, tapping into the telecom operator's subscriber base. … More »Sky strikes Bundesliga deal with Deutsche Telekom
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland has agreed a deal to make available top-flight German soccer matches to Deutsche Telekom clients, tapping into the telecom operator's subscriber base. Deutsche Telekom has been showing Bundesliga matches on its Entertain internet TV platform but lost the broadcast rights …
Brownlie defies Proteas with maiden test century Reuters - 1 hr 35 mins ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Dean Brownlie struck a six to reach his maiden test century on Friday as New Zealand reduced the deficit with South Africa to 70 with five second innings remaining at lunch on the … More »Brownlie defies Proteas with maiden test century
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Dean Brownlie struck a six to reach his maiden test century on Friday as New Zealand reduced the deficit with South Africa to 70 with five second innings remaining at lunch on the third day of the first test. Brownlie fell shortly before the interval for 109 after a fighting innings which helped restore …
Family and practice leave Federer ready for another slam Reuters - 2 hrs 3 mins ago
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Weeks of practice and family time have left Swiss maestro Roger Federer fit and refreshed ahead of what the 17-times major winner believes could be an unpredictable Australian Open … More »Family and practice leave Federer ready for another slam
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Weeks of practice and family time have left Swiss maestro Roger Federer fit and refreshed ahead of what the 17-times major winner believes could be an unpredictable Australian Open in the absence of old foe Rafa Nadal. Federer, 31, opted to skip his usual Australian Open warm-up tournaments in the …
Rooney return from knee injury delayed Reuters - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney's return for Manchester United after injury has been delayed with manager Alex Ferguson saying the striker may be sidelined for a further two weeks. Rooney injured his knee … More »Rooney return from knee injury delayed
LONDON (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney's return for Manchester United after injury has been delayed with manager Alex Ferguson saying the striker may be sidelined for a further two weeks. Rooney injured his knee ligament in training and missed United's holiday fixtures against Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic …
Cole returns to West Ham Reuters - 2 hrs 33 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Former England midfielder Joe Cole completed his move to West Ham United from Liverpool on Friday in a return to the club that launched his career. West Ham announced on their website … More »Cole returns to West Ham
LONDON (Reuters) - Former England midfielder Joe Cole completed his move to West Ham United from Liverpool on Friday in a return to the club that launched his career. West Ham announced on their website that Cole, 31, had signed an 18-month contract. "It is a great move for me," said Cole. "Coming back here brings back …
Victorious Murray unable to swear by curse-curbing pledge Reuters - 2 hrs 35 mins ago
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Andy Murray has succeeded in reaching the semi-finals of the Brisbane International but the U.S Open champion has fallen short in a pledge to curb his habit of swearing on court. Moreover, … More »Victorious Murray unable to swear by curse-curbing pledge
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Andy Murray has succeeded in reaching the semi-finals of the Brisbane International but the U.S Open champion has fallen short in a pledge to curb his habit of swearing on court. Moreover, he has toned down the promise itself. Last month, the Briton said he wanted to clean up his act after repeated …
Spond cherishing chance at BCS title AP - 2 hrs 51 mins ago
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Notre Dame linebacker Danny Spond values every chance he gets to be on the football field. More »Spond cherishing chance at BCS title
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Notre Dame linebacker Danny Spond values every chance he gets to be on the football field.
Little talking or movement in NHL labor fight AP - 3 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — If there is going to be a hockey season, the NHL and the players' association can't afford many more days like this. More »Little talking or movement in NHL labor fight
NEW YORK (AP) — If there is going to be a hockey season, the NHL and the players' association can't afford many more days like this.
Azarenka suffers setback ahead of Open defence Reuters - 3 hrs ago
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's Australian Open preparations were complicated on Friday when "a bad pedicure experience" forced the world number one to withdraw from her Brisbane International … More »Azarenka suffers setback ahead of Open defence
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's Australian Open preparations were complicated on Friday when "a bad pedicure experience" forced the world number one to withdraw from her Brisbane International semi-final against Serena Williams. Thirty minutes before the match against her American opponent, the defending Australian …
Azarenka suffers setback ahead of Open defense Reuters - 3 hrs ago
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's Australian Open preparations were complicated on Friday when "a bad pedicure experience" forced the world number one to withdraw from her Brisbane International … More »Azarenka suffers setback ahead of Open defense
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's Australian Open preparations were complicated on Friday when "a bad pedicure experience" forced the world number one to withdraw from her Brisbane International semi-final against Serena Williams. Thirty minutes before the match against her American opponent, the defending Australian …
Oregon runs past K-State 35-17 at Fiesta Bowl AP - 4 hrs ago
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — As Oregon coach Chip Kelly was about to receive the massive Fiesta Bowl trophy, Ducks fans inside University of Phoenix Stadium started a chant of "We want Chip!" More »Oregon runs past K-State 35-17 at Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — As Oregon coach Chip Kelly was about to receive the massive Fiesta Bowl trophy, Ducks fans inside University of Phoenix Stadium started a chant of "We want Chip!"
Top seed Radwanska to face Wickmayer in Auckland final Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska overcame blustery conditions and a dogged Jamie Hampton in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Friday to set up a title clash against Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer. … More »Top seed Radwanska to face Wickmayer in Auckland final
(Reuters) - Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska overcame blustery conditions and a dogged Jamie Hampton in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Friday to set up a title clash against Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer. The Polish world number four had to dig deep in the year's first tournament to edge out the 70th-ranked American …
Australia rue run outs despite taking lead Reuters - 4 hrs ago
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian blew the chance to take an iron grip on the third test against Sri Lanka on Friday and instead scrabbled to a 48-run first innings lead after reaching 342 for six at the close … More »Australia rue run outs despite taking lead
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian blew the chance to take an iron grip on the third test against Sri Lanka on Friday and instead scrabbled to a 48-run first innings lead after reaching 342 for six at the close of the second day's play on Friday. Phil Hughes and David Warner got the hosts off at a canter on a glorious morning …
BCS Championship: Tale of the tape AP - 4 hrs ago
Everything about the BCS championship between No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama seems larger than life. More »BCS Championship: Tale of the tape
Everything about the BCS championship between No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama seems larger than life.
South African Olympic mountain biker killed in accident Reuters - 5 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Burry Stander, one of the world's top mountain bike athletes, was struck by a minibus taxi and killed while cycling on a coastal road in his home country, police … More »South African Olympic mountain biker killed in accident
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Burry Stander, one of the world's top mountain bike athletes, was struck by a minibus taxi and killed while cycling on a coastal road in his home country, police said on Friday. Stander, 25, narrowly missed out on a medal at the London Olympics, coming in fifth in the men's cross country …
McIlroy may turn down chance to play in 2016 Olympics Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy may reject the opportunity to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro to avoid any controversy over which country to represent. Twice major … More »McIlroy may turn down chance to play in 2016 Olympics
LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy may reject the opportunity to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro to avoid any controversy over which country to represent. Twice major winner McIlroy, 23, said he was mulling whether to play for Britain or Ireland and he told the BBC that he might opt out …
Milan abandon friendly after racist chanting Reuters - 6 hrs ago
MILAN (Reuters) - AC Milan striker Kevin-Prince Boateng led the team off the pitch during a friendly at Italian lower division side Pro Patria on Thursday in protest at racist chanting by the home fans. … More »Milan abandon friendly after racist chanting
MILAN (Reuters) - AC Milan striker Kevin-Prince Boateng led the team off the pitch during a friendly at Italian lower division side Pro Patria on Thursday in protest at racist chanting by the home fans. The game was abandoned after less than half an hour. "Milan left the pitch following racist insults on the part of a minority …
Sissoko back in Mali squad for Nations Cup Reuters - 7 hrs ago
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Hard-tackling Momo Sissoko is set to return to Mali's national team three years after he last played international football after being named on Thursday in a provisional squad for this … More »Sissoko back in Mali squad for Nations Cup
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Hard-tackling Momo Sissoko is set to return to Mali's national team three years after he last played international football after being named on Thursday in a provisional squad for this month's African Nations Cup. Coach Patrice Carteron unveiled a strong line-up of 28 players for pre-tournament preparations, …
Novak shines as Knicks end Spurs' win streak Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Bench player Steve Novak led a sizzling three-point shooting display as the New York Knicks mixed spectacular offense with a much improved defense to stun the red-hot San Antonio Spurs with … More »Novak shines as Knicks end Spurs' win streak
(Reuters) - Bench player Steve Novak led a sizzling three-point shooting display as the New York Knicks mixed spectacular offense with a much improved defense to stun the red-hot San Antonio Spurs with a 100-83 win at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. With Novak making five-of-seven attempts from beyond the arc to total …
Knicks end Spurs' 7-game winning streak in romp AP - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Sometime between Stephen Jackson's sideline stumble and J.R. Smith's soaring slam, the San Antonio Spurs realized this wasn't their night. More »Knicks end Spurs' 7-game winning streak in romp
NEW YORK (AP) — Sometime between Stephen Jackson's sideline stumble and J.R. Smith's soaring slam, the San Antonio Spurs realized this wasn't their night.
Oregon leads K-State 32-10 at Fiesta Bowl thru 3rd AP - 9 hrs ago
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAnthony Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown for the first of his two touchdowns, Marcus Mariota scored on a 2-yard run in the third quarter and No. 5 Oregon … More »Oregon leads K-State 32-10 at Fiesta Bowl thru 3rd
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAnthony Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown for the first of his two touchdowns, Marcus Mariota scored on a 2-yard run in the third quarter and No. 5 Oregon held a 32-10 lead over No. 7 Kansas State after three quarters at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night.
Oregon up 22-10 over K-State at Fiesta Bowl AP - 10 hrs ago
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAnthony Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 23-yard pass, helping No. 5 Oregon take 22-10 halftime lead over No. 7 Kansas State at the … More »Oregon up 22-10 over K-State at Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAnthony Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 23-yard pass, helping No. 5 Oregon take 22-10 halftime lead over No. 7 Kansas State at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night.
Oregon up 15-7 over K-State at Fiesta Bowl AP - 11 hrs ago
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAnthony Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 23-yard pass, helping No. 5 Oregon take an early 15-7 lead over No. 7 Kansas State at the Fiesta … More »Oregon up 15-7 over K-State at Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAnthony Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 23-yard pass, helping No. 5 Oregon take an early 15-7 lead over No. 7 Kansas State at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night.
No full talks in NHL labor fight AP - 11 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Any momentum gained from a long night of negotiations between the NHL and the players' association seemed to have been lost Thursday when the sides remained mostly apart. More »No full talks in NHL labor fight
NEW YORK (AP) — Any momentum gained from a long night of negotiations between the NHL and the players' association seemed to have been lost Thursday when the sides remained mostly apart.
AP Source: Reid, Chiefs nearing deal to be coach AP - 12 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs should be quite familiar by now. More »AP Source: Reid, Chiefs nearing deal to be coach
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs should be quite familiar by now.

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Signs of hope for euro zone, but new worry for UK Reuters - 1 hr 34 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Tentative signs the euro zone may have passed the worst of its downturn emerged in December but business surveys also suggested Britain's economy tipped … More »Signs of hope for euro zone, but new worry for UK
LONDON (Reuters) - Tentative signs the euro zone may have passed the worst of its downturn emerged in December but business surveys also suggested Britain's economy tipped back into contraction in the final months of 2012. Friday's purchasing managers indexes, which measure the activity of thousands of companies worldwide, …
Swiss bank Wegelin to close after guilty plea Reuters - 17 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wegelin & Co, the oldest Swiss private bank, said on Thursday it would shut its doors permanently after more than 2 1/2 centuries, following its … More »Swiss bank Wegelin to close after guilty plea
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wegelin & Co, the oldest Swiss private bank, said on Thursday it would shut its doors permanently after more than 2 1/2 centuries, following its guilty plea to charges of helping wealthy Americans evade taxes through secret accounts. The plea, in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, marks the death knell …
Regulators to ease up on banks to get credit flowing: source Reuters - 3 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Banks will get more time to build up cash buffers to protect against market shocks under a rule change that could help free up credit for struggling … More »Regulators to ease up on banks to get credit flowing: source
LONDON (Reuters) - Banks will get more time to build up cash buffers to protect against market shocks under a rule change that could help free up credit for struggling economies, a European regulatory source said. The Basel Committee, made up of banking supervisors from nearly 30 countries, is expected to announce the revision …
EU says its Google case not affected by U.S. ruling Reuters - 1 hr 3 mins ago
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A decision by U.S. regulators to end a probe into whether Google Inc hurt rivals by manipulating internet searches will not affect the European Union's … More »EU says its Google case not affected by U.S. ruling
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A decision by U.S. regulators to end a probe into whether Google Inc hurt rivals by manipulating internet searches will not affect the European Union's examination of the company. "We have taken note of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) decision, but we don't see that it has any direct implications …
Insight: "Fiscal cliff" fracas: From smiles to distrust to rancor Reuters - 3 hrs ago
(Note: includes graphic language) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It began so optimistically. On November 16, after their first "fiscal cliff" session with President Barack Obama, … More »Insight: "Fiscal cliff" fracas: From smiles to distrust to rancor
(Note: includes graphic language) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It began so optimistically. On November 16, after their first "fiscal cliff" session with President Barack Obama, the four leaders of Congress had stood in the driveway of the White House shoulder-to-shoulder for what is a rare photo these days, Republicans and Democrats …
Samsung to widen smartphone gap with Apple this year: Strategy Analytics Reuters - 3 hrs ago
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is expected to widen its lead over Apple Inc in global smartphone sales this year with 35 percent growth, helped by a broad … More »Samsung to widen smartphone gap with Apple this year: Strategy Analytics
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is expected to widen its lead over Apple Inc in global smartphone sales this year with 35 percent growth, helped by a broad product lineup, market researcher Strategy Analytics told Reuters on Friday. Apple, returning the offensive, could roll out a smaller, cheaper "iPhone Mini" …
SEC drops case against ex-Berkshire exec Sokol: lawyer Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The U.S. securities regulator has decided not to take action against David Sokol, once considered a possible candidate for the top job at Warren Buffett's … More »SEC drops case against ex-Berkshire exec Sokol: lawyer
(Reuters) - The U.S. securities regulator has decided not to take action against David Sokol, once considered a possible candidate for the top job at Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Sokol's lawyer told Reuters. In 2011, Buffett said Sokol violated the company's insider trading rules to score a $3 million windfall …
US economy adds 155K jobs, rate stays at 7.8 pct. @ AP - 12 mins ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows hiring held up during tense fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington. More »US economy adds 155K jobs, rate stays at 7.8 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows hiring held up during tense fiscal cliff negotiations in Washington.
Indian court to rule on generic drug industry AP - 1 hr 0 mins ago
NEW DELHI (AP) — From Africa's crowded AIDS clinics to the malarial jungles of Southeast Asia, the lives of millions of ill people in the developing world are hanging … More »Indian court to rule on generic drug industry
NEW DELHI (AP) — From Africa's crowded AIDS clinics to the malarial jungles of Southeast Asia, the lives of millions of ill people in the developing world are hanging in the balance ahead of a legal ruling that will determine whether India's drug companies can continue to provide cheap versions of many life-saving medi …
Lilly 2013 profit forecast tops expectations AP - 13 mins ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eli Lilly and Co. forecasts its 2013 earnings will grow more than Wall Street expects even though the drugmaker will lose U.S. patent protection for … More »Lilly 2013 profit forecast tops expectations
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eli Lilly and Co. forecasts its 2013 earnings will grow more than Wall Street expects even though the drugmaker will lose U.S. patent protection for two more key products in the new year.
Google emerges from FTC probe relatively unscathed AP - 58 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has settled a U.S. government probe into its business practices without making any major concessions on how the company runs its Internet … More »Google emerges from FTC probe relatively unscathed
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has settled a U.S. government probe into its business practices without making any major concessions on how the company runs its Internet search engine, the world's most influential gateway to digital information and commerce.
Actor Dempsey: Coffee chain bid appears successful AP - 1 hr 3 mins ago
SEATTLE (AP) — Actor Patrick Dempsey said it appears his bid to buy a small coffee chain has prevailed in a bankruptcy auction that included Starbucks Corp. More »Actor Dempsey: Coffee chain bid appears successful
SEATTLE (AP) — Actor Patrick Dempsey said it appears his bid to buy a small coffee chain has prevailed in a bankruptcy auction that included Starbucks Corp.
US futures mixed ahead of December jobs report AP - 45 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wavering ahead of the December jobs report after the Fed jolted markets, showing some hesitance to continue programs intended to spur economic … More »US futures mixed ahead of December jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wavering ahead of the December jobs report after the Fed jolted markets, showing some hesitance to continue programs intended to spur economic growth.
Congress members seek investigation of Shell barge AP - 1 hr 0 mins ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Members of Congress are calling for an investigation of Royal Dutch Shell PLC's Arctic offshore drilling operations as salvagers develop plans … More »Congress members seek investigation of Shell barge
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Members of Congress are calling for an investigation of Royal Dutch Shell PLC's Arctic offshore drilling operations as salvagers develop plans to move a company drill ship off rocks near an Alaska island, where it ran aground in a fierce year end storm.
Congress to vote on Superstorm Sandy flood aid AP - 4 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims is set for a vote in Congress, boosting prospects for relief for the many home and business owners … More »Congress to vote on Superstorm Sandy flood aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims is set for a vote in Congress, boosting prospects for relief for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy.
China fines LG, Samsung in flat panel price case AP - 3 hrs ago
BEIJING (AP) — China fined South Korean and Taiwanese makers of LCD display screens $56 million on Friday for price-fixing, joining the United States and Europe in a … More »China fines LG, Samsung in flat panel price case
BEIJING (AP) — China fined South Korean and Taiwanese makers of LCD display screens $56 million on Friday for price-fixing, joining the United States and Europe in a crackdown on the industry.
Oil price falls below $92 ahead of US jobs data AP - 21 mins ago
The price of oil fell more than a dollar Friday, to below $92 a barrel, ahead of key U.S. jobs data and as investors weighed the possibility that the Federal Reserve … More »Oil price falls below $92 ahead of US jobs data
The price of oil fell more than a dollar Friday, to below $92 a barrel, ahead of key U.S. jobs data and as investors weighed the possibility that the Federal Reserve might end its extraordinary economic stimulus measures later this year.
Just Explain It: Why the Fiscal Cliff May Trigger a Recession @ Yahoo! Finance - Thu, Dec 13, 2012
As the country continues to head toward the fiscal cliff, this Just Explain It helps to make sense of what it is. More »Just Explain It: Why the Fiscal Cliff May Trigger a Recession
As the country continues to head toward the fiscal cliff, this Just Explain It helps to make sense of what it is.
US economy adds 146K jobs, rate falls to 7.7 pct. @ AP - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
The U.S. economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008. The government said Superstorm … More »US economy adds 146K jobs, rate falls to 7.7 pct.
The U.S. economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008. The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

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