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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 20:23:00 GMT

Man accused of throwing roofing nails in driveways - WTOP Radio
HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. (AP) - A New York suburban man is accused of lining the end of four residents' driveways with roofing nails. Police have received 40 complaints since 2006 that Michael C. Delisio, 60, has been throwing handfuls of nails into victims ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:32:00 GMT

NHL takes bite out of Ruutu's paycheck - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Turns out the NHL has a bigger bite than Ottawa's Jarkko Ruutu. And that was fine with Andrew Peters on Wednesday evening after the Buffalo Sabres enforcer learned the league had suspended Ruutu two games without pay for biting ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:31:00 GMT

European shares end lower on gloomy data, Wal-Mart - Reuters
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Thursday, led lower by banks and miners, as a flurry of gloomy economic data raised worries about a deep global recession and weak sales by the world's top retailer, Wal-Mart ( WMT.N ), hurt sentiment ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:25:00 GMT

New York Man Demands $1.5M From Estranged Wife for Kidney - FOX News
A New York doctor who gave his wife a kidney is suing her for $1.5 million — or the return of the vital organ — after he says she cheated on him with a physical therapist. Richard Batista, 49, is demanding the sum in the middle of a messy divorce ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:01:00 GMT

What Happens to Gaza When the Fighting Stops? - Forward
Haifa, Israel — The immediate fate of a battered Gaza seemed to hang in the balance, as negotiations for a cease-fire ramped up among Israel, Egypt and Hamas, with the United States and other Arab countries active on the sidelines. As the diplomats ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:45:06 GMT

Rivalry adds an edge to Giants-Eagles playoff game
The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles aren't only playing for a trip to the NFC title game.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:44:55 GMT

Mortgage rates hit record low again
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to a record level for a fourth straight week, dropping to the lowest mark since Freddie Mac started tracking the data nearly 28 years ago.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:44:48 GMT

Second Saturday explores wildlife lessons at Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center
How do wild animals cope with frigid weather and scarce food? Many take a long nap or vacation in warmer climates.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:44:46 GMT

It's about your opinion, not his
Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend and I, both in our early 30s, have been dating for eight months.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:44:40 GMT

Battle of the best: Sooner v. Gators for BCS Bowl
This game represents Florida's 18th straight bowl game and 36th bowl appearance overall.

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