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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:58:14 -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 toll in Israel's 13 day-old offensive rose to 765 dead.

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 18:32:08 -0500

Citi backs mortgage bankruptcy reform: senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a rewrite of bankruptcy law being proposed in the U.S. Congress to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, lawmakers said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:17:54 -0500

Obama names Virginia gov as Democratic Party head
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama named Tim Kaine as head of the Democratic Party on Thursday, rewarding an early supporter with a high-profile political post even as he continues to serve as Virginia governor.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:04:59 -0500

Madoff had $173 million in checks ready, U.S. says
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Accused swindler Bernard Madoff had signed checks totaling more than $173 million in his office desk ready to be sent out before his arrest, U.S. prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge to jail him.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers bringing CL Trevor Hoffman aboard - KFFL.com
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers agreed with free-agent closer Trevor Hoffman ( San Diego Padres ) on a one-year, $6 million deal. He can earn $1.5 million in incentives, which could help him match his $7 ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:29:00 GMT

CES 2009: Palm unveils new smart phone and operating system - TG Daily
Las Vegas (NV) - Palm announced today a new touch-screen smart phone and operating system. The device marks Palm's latest attempt to catch up with the Blackberry and iPhone. Called "Pre," it looks similar an iPhone, but with a 3.1" touch screen and a ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Burris’ Clients Won $3 Million in State Contracts - NewsMax.com
The political and financial ties between embattled Illinois Gov. Rod J. Blagojevich and Senate appointee Roland Burris run much deeper than previously reported – possibly involving deals worth millions of dollars and an $80,000 per year job given ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Brown to meet US federal bank expert on printing more money - Evening Standard
GORDON Brown will meet America's Federal Reserve chief next week amid speculation he may print more money to counter the recession in Britain. Ben Bernanke is an authority on using money supply expansion to stimulate growth when interest rates fall ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:18:00 GMT

Senate’s ruling on Burris affects seating Franken - Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON - The chances of seating a new Minnesota senator any time soon faded drastically Wednesday as Democratic leaders announced that they will not recognize a new senator without a state election certificate. Laying down the marker in the case ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:34:48 GMT

West Virginians Can Celebrate Inauguration
Tickets for President-elect Barak Obama's inaugural ball in Washington are nearly impossible to get, so there's a group in Charleston having a party a lot closer to home.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:32:18 GMT

Key Cities Could Lose 50,000 Jobs
Three of the UK's most successful cities could lose more than 50,000 jobs over the next three years in the forthcoming recession.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Source: Veteran pitcher John Smoltz agrees to deal with Boston Red Sox
After more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is ready to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Marquez needs convincing win to attract interest from Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez thinks a victory over Juan Diaz will draw him closer to one more shot at Manny Pacquiao.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Nova Chemicals Corp. to cut 400 jobs amid slumping prices and weak demand
Nova Chemicals Corp. , Canada's largest plastics producer, says it will cut 400 jobs worldwide, including an undisclosed number at its petrochemicals plant in the southwestern Ontario community of Sarnia.

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