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New York Times - From left, Rick Wagoner of General Motors, Ron Gettelfinger of the UAW, Alan R. Mulally of Ford and Robert L. Nardelli of Chrysler. Video: Auto bailout plan hits $34B Big Three plead for $34B from Congress
New York Daily News - More details have emerged about what, exactly, Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith had to give up to the Gang of Three in order to get them to agree to support him as leader of the Democratic majority conference when the Senate reconvenes in January. Kruger confirms Senate deal Malcon Smith to be NYS Senate President Pro Tempore
Voice of America - By VOA News Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has shut down parliament, sparing himself from a no-confidence vote that he was likely to lose. Canada Liberal leader says plan to defeat Conservatives unchanged Parliament closed as PM clings to power
Times Online - By Indian accounts Markaz-e-Taiba is the dragon's lair - the headquarters of the Pakistani militant group that slaughtered 171 people in Mumbai last week. Pakistan’s Frankenstein AJK Assembly slams Indian allegations
United Press International - Asif Ali Zardari, president of Pakistan, talks to the press as Secretary of State Condolezza Rice listens following their Friends of Pakistan meeting during the 63rd session of the General Assembly at the United Nations on September 26, ... Video: Rice in Pakistan to Push Terror Probe US calls for Pakistan-India cooperation over investigation into ...
CNN International - WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As Washington gears up for January's presidential inauguration with high-priced tickets to fancy affairs, one businessman is making sure that some of the less fortunate will have a chance to share in the festivities. Businessman donates million dlrs for hardluck inaugural bash Va. man invites disadvantaged to inauguration
ABC News - By TEDDY DAVIS Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison took the first step today toward setting up a Texas-size Republican rumble in 2010. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison took the first step Thursday toward setting up a Texas-size Republican rumble in 2010 for the seat ... Rick Perry to Kay Bailey Hutchison: Bring it on! Hutchison takes step toward run for governor
ABC News - By SARAH NETTER A police chief and a Massachusetts gun club have been indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of an 8-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself with a Uzi at an October gun expo in Massachusetts. Gun club, police chief, charged in accidental Uzi death Police chief indicted after Uzi death of boy, 8
Forbes - By JEANNINE AVERSA , 12.04.08, 05:22 PM EST Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pleaded Thursday for more government action to relieve the foreclosure crisis and break a vicious cycle in which the housing meltdown is plunging the country deeper into ... Treasurys gain as jobs outlook appears sour Bernanke Says US Must Step Up Foreclosure Efforts (Update1)
MarketWatch - By John Letzing, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Following months of speculation, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday named a new top executive to oversee its Internet services business, as it seeks to gear up for a more formidable challenge to ... Microsoft Hires Former Yahoo Executive Microsoft taps Yahoo exec to lead Web business
Reuters - By Pedro Nicolaci da Costa NEW YORK, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Central banks remained the primary source of capital for the global economy, with Europeans cutting interest rates sharply on Thursday and the Federal Reserve acting as commercial lender of last ... Bank-to-bank lending eases Dollar slides after European banks cut rates
Ars Technica - By David Chartier | Published: December 04, 2008 - 04:14PM CT Connecting with friends and family is the theme of the season in many parts of the world, so it's fitting that Google wants to get in on the social fun. Google, Facebook Fight To Connect Friends Facebook Pushes New Service
New York Times - By KENNETH CHANG NASA has pushed back the launching of its next ambitious Mars mission by two years because of lengthening delays and lingering technical issues, agency officials announced Thursday. UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News Testing glitches delay launch of NASA's $2B Mars super rover
New York Times - By DAVID POGUE The Times's technology columnist, David Pogue, keeps you on top of the industry in his free, weekly email newsletter. BlackBerry Maker Latest to Feel Economy's Sting BlackBerry 8900 Versus BlackBerry Bold: Picture Comparison
New York Daily News - BY JIM FARBER Singer Lil Wayne took the most Grammy nominations, but were they based on talent or record sales? Money talked loudly in the conversation behind this year's Grammy nominations. Lil Wayne nominated for eight Grammys UK Singing Sensation Adele Garners Four Grammy Nominations
Bellingham CountryGazette - By Ed Symkus The story of the rise and tragic fall of Harvey Milk has, unfortunately, slipped through the cracks over the years. Ask anyone under age of 40 who he was, and you’ll likely get a blank stare, or, at best, a glimmer of recognition of the ... 'Milk' surprisingly balanced biography Sean Penn as Harvey Milk in Milk
Extra TV - There are a lot of Britney Spears rumors out there and "Extra" is here to clear the air! Rumor #1 - Santa Spears stopped by NYC's FAO Schwarz for a Toys-for-Tots drive with her two boys, but did Brit shut down the store to shop? Kevin Federline Joins the Britney Spears Circus Why did K-Fed start spilling beans on Britney?
International Herald Tribune - AP GAINESVILLE, Fla.: Florida quarterback Tim Tebow remembers sitting in Bryant-Denny stadium in October 2005, waving to the crowd as thousands of Alabama fans chanted his name. Free College Football Pick: Alabama vs Florida SEC Championship Game Duel in the Dome: 2008 SEC Championship Game
San Francisco Chronicle - Randy Johnson is open to pitching in San Francisco or Oakland next season, his agent told The Chronicle. Johnson is five victories shy of 300, and the team he joins would expect a bump in attendance whenever he takes the mound. Renteria signs two-year deal with Giants Giants complete deal for shortstop Renteria
Sports Network - By Lyle Fitzsimmons, Contributing Boxing Editor Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - If I'm Vic Darchinyan... I'm not sleeping so well these days. A Free Boxing Lesson With: Oscar De La Hoya Fans still love De La Hoya -- for now, at least
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Many Americans are failing to meet the minimum recommendations for exercise, although confusing guidelines are making it difficult to assess, researchers reported on Thursday. Almost Two-Thirds of Americans Meet Exercise Guidelines Who Gets Enough Exercise, Who Doesn't?
Washington Post - By Amanda Gardner THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new report provides evidence linking traumatic brain injury sustained by troops in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan to a variety of long-term health problems including dementia, aggression, ... Panel Urges More Screening of Brain Injury in Troops Combat Head Injuries Tied to Depression, Dementia (Update1)
U.S. News & World Report - By Randy Dotinga THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new survey suggests that many American women who have finished fertility treatments aren't happy with the usual options available for the disposal of unused embryos created with their eggs. Unused Embryos Vex Infertility Patients Parents Torn Over Fate of Frozen Embryos
FOXNews - The Bush family announced Thursday they've found a home in an upscale Dallas neighborhood. By Sara Bonisteel Dec. 4, 2008: The Bushes haven't provided details yet about where they will live in Dallas, but since they announced Thursday they had bought a ... President, first lady buying home in Dallas Preston Hollow home rumored to be new Bush residence
Times Online - India's main airports were on a state of high alert last night amid fears that 14 terrorists given the same training as the Mumbai gunmen are preparing to mount 9/11-type attacks using hijacked passenger aircraft. All steps taken to ensure air passenger safety Now, Indian skies in terror crosshairs
New York Daily News - Is the Brooklyn Bridge really for sale? The city may hawk it and other crossings to the MTA as part of the agency's bailout plan to stave off a fare hike. New York’s Free Bridges May Get Tolls in Transit Funding Plan UPDATE 1-NY MTA fiscal crisis means more taxes, tolls, fares |
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