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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 16:36:27 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that 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 18:09:57 -0500

Wal-Mart and other U.S. retailers warn after dismal holiday
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:25:00 GMT

Oil field services giant Schlumberger Ltd. to cut up to 1,000 jobs in ... - Los Angeles Times
HOUSTON (AP) — Schlumberger Ltd., the world's largest oilfield services company, says it's eliminating up to 1,000 jobs in North America, or about 5 percent of its work force, and is looking at cuts elsewhere globally. Schlumberger and other ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:35:00 GMT

Downtown L.A. Macy's Is 1 Of 11 Stores Closing - CBS 2 KCAL 9
Macy's says it will close 11 underperforming stores in 9 states - affecting 960 employees - after one of the weakest holiday seasons in years. Stores slated for closure include locations in Los Angeles, West Palm Beach, Nashville and St. Louis, among ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Oil Prices Drop Below $42 - RTT News
(RTTNews) - Crude oil fell again on Thursday and reached its lowest mark of the new year. Concerns over energy demand continued amid the release of another weak jobs report. Oil added to Wednesday's sharp inventory-based plunge. Light sweet crude for ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:51:00 GMT

Stocks retreat on poor Wal-Mart results, Teck job cuts - Globe and Mail
TORONTO — Stock markets were lower in early trading after mining giant Teck Cominco Ltd. announced big layoffs while Wal-Mart Stores Inc. surprised investors by turning in December sales figures that widely missed expectations and slashed its ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Firefighters gain ground on wildfire near Denver - San Francisco Gate
Brown told The Associated Press that his house was spared, but he watched firefighters battle the blaze about a half-mile from his home. Crews had contained about 30 percent of the 3,700-acre fire zone about 25 miles northwest of Denver and hoped to ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:30:02 GMT

Dieting Americans still hungry for fitness
Americans squeezed by the economic crisis are still forking out money for gym memberships and dieting centers but health clubs are having to hold down their fees to keep customers coming in.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:29:45 GMT

Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765
GAZA 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.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:29:20 GMT

Stocks up on expected foreclosure deal but Dow off
NEW YORK Most US stocks rose on Thursday after news that Citigroup Inc agreed to support legislation aimed at stemming home loan foreclosures, offsetting Wal-Mart's disappointing sales and outlook.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:28:53 GMT

Finding Treasure and Losing History
A new series on the Discovery Channel treats underwater heritage as a commodity to be mined from the seafloor For more than a year, the marine salvage company Odyssey Marine Exploration has been embroiled in a ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:28:52 GMT

Le Cirque Hit With a Cater Waitera Lawsuit
Lawyer Maimon Kirschenbaum is the scourge of restaurateurs, having brought cases against Nobu , Jean Georges , B.B. King , Heartland , Balthazar as well as Bouley and others which haven't yet been resolved, for ...

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