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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:22:56 -0500

Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765
GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian death toll in Israel's 13-day-old offensive had risen to 765.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:33:44 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:12:44 -0500

Citi backs measure to help avoid foreclosures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc will support a proposal in Congress to rewrite U.S. bankruptcy law to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, Chief Executive Vikram Pandit said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:50 -0500

U.S., Iran share interests in Afghanistan: Petraeus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies share some interests with Iran when it comes to stabilizing Afghanistan, Army Gen. David Petraeus, head of the U.S. military's Central Command, said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:31:56 -0500

Illinois panel recommends governor's impeachment
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A legislative committee on Thursday recommended the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, citing widespread abuse of power including allegations he tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:34:00 GMT

UK interest rates cut to lowest since 1694 - Washington Post
LONDON -- The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates to the lowest level in its 315-year history, taking it into uncharted territory as it attempts to ward off a prolonged recession. The half point cut in interest rates _ to 1.5 percent ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:58:00 GMT

Some Benard Madoff 'victims' do math, realize they profited - News1130.com
NEW YORK - The many Bernard Madoff investors who withdrew money from their accounts over the years are now wrestling with an ethical and legal quandary. What they thought were profits was likely money stolen from other clients in what prosecutors are ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:17:00 GMT

BOE rate now lowest since bank's creation in 1694 - Business Standard
The bank rate was reduced a half-point to 1.5 per cent, bringing policy makers closer to the point at which they will run out of options to fight the financial crisis with conventional tools. The pound rose against the euro and the dollar because ...
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:18:00 GMT

Jerel McNeal on fire as Marquette Golden Eagles blow out Cincinnati ... - Post-Crescent
MILWAUKEE — Marquette wanted to win its first two Big East Conference games this season — and Jerel McNeal made sure it happened Sunday. The senior guard scored 26 points, including a career-high seven three-pointers, to lead Marquette to an easy ...
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:53:00 GMT

Pierce near - Frederick News-Post
Wizards center JaVale McGee, center, tries to thread between the Celtics' Paul Pierce, left, and Kevin Garnett. BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce scored 26 points on nearly perfect shooting and the Boston Celtics roared back from a rough road trip to beat ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:11:55 GMT

Health secretary pick seeks health care overhaul
Tom Daschle told former Senate colleagues on Thursday that as health secretary he would learn from former President Bill Clinton's failed attempt to overhaul health care, an effort criticized as too long, ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:11:47 GMT

Appalachian St. beats Elon 76-52
Published: Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. Kellen Brand scored 17 points to lead Appalachian State in a 76-52 win over Elon on Thursday night.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:11:11 GMT

Police Say Mom Stole from Memorial Fund
Hughesville, Lycoming County- Its every parents worst nightmare, having to bury a child whose life is just getting started.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:08:57 GMT

A spiritual odyssey
The video recording of the fall of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, is showing on TV in the background.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:08:43 GMT

3D TV closer than ever
A CES attendee dons 3D glasses to test out a 3D TV prototype at the Sony booth. Photo: Asher Moses January 9, 2009 - 9:37AM Consumer electronics makers have picked 3D as the next front in the TV wars, unveiling ...

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