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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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Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:14:00 GMT

How big is Buffett? - Mercury
LAS VEGAS — It's like the world's biggest beach party, hosted by the world's richest beach bum. The 15,000 fans packing the sold-out MGM Grand arena were enjoying the final concert of the season by Jimmy Buffett, the singer whose popularity and ...
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:14:00 GMT

It's a plane. It's a hostel. No, it's Jumbo Hostel - Mercury
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — When you exit Arlanda Airport on the highway toward Stockholm, you'll see a Boeing 747 on your left that looks curiously out of place. The plane sits idle and lonely on a grass-covered mound just outside the airport perimeter ...
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:31:00 GMT

DVD Review: Hard to get your bearings with 'Eagle Eye' - Mercury
In “Eagle Eye” (2008, Paramount, PG-13, $30) Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan star as strangers thrown together and forced to do crazy stuff by an evil super computer (voiced by Julianne Moore). The first 45 minutes aren’t bad but the movie ...
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Rendell: Don't give parole to violent criminals - Mercury
No comments posted. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In his first effort of 2009, Gov. Ed Rendell on Sunday asked the Legislature to end parole for repeat violent offenders. Under the governor's proposal, the state would change the way repeat violent criminals ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:38:06 GMT

Cute vegetable: It's a real-life Mr Potato Head
THEY grow big and wild down Tasmania's Huon River, and potatoes are no exception.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:29:53 GMT

Chrysler quality trails GM, Ford
Consumer Reports magazine says Detroit automakers are "heading in the right direction," but warns in its most recent issue that Chrysler LLC appears to be falling behind General Motors Corp.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:28:05 GMT

Business News In Brief
Chevron said Thursday that its fourth-quarter profit will be significantly lower than the prior quarter because of the big drop in oil prices.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:26:57 GMT

Bay Area 'Zombie Bandit' Suspect Nabbed In Wyoming
Wyoming state police arrested a Bay Area bank robbery suspect known as the "Zombie Bandit" in Albany County near LaramieA Thursday for the robbery of a Liberty Mutual Bank in Medford, Ore., FBI spokeswoman Beth ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:20:41 GMT

Eddy Gilmore: An urban adventure for 60 cents
From this distance the sign advising of a bus stop may as well designate a hidden cache under the ice for a hungry explorer.

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