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Sears faces a
tough test this
holiday season
Storied retailer was already struggling before downturn. Full story
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Bombs kill 31 in Baghdad, Mosul
Suicide bombers struck Monday near a Baghdad police academy and in Mosul against a joint U.S.-Iraqi patrol, together killing 31 people, Iraqi officials said.
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Officials: Obama to introduce Clinton
President-elect Barack Obama is filling his Cabinet at record speed, choosing loyal friends and one-time foes to guide his wartime foreign policy decisions.
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Wall Street tumbles ahead of economic data
Wall Street tumbled Monday, giving back some of last week’s big gains as investors, uneasy about the holiday shopping season, awaited some key economic reports.
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Entitlements for the unemployed
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Explaining the oil bust
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Just say no to gift cards this season
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Burress turns himself in, will plead not guilty
Super Bowl hero to be charged with gun possession after shooting himself
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Scoop: Britney had ulterior motive for TV special
"Britney: For the Record" might offer an inside glimpse into the pop star's life, but offering up tidbits about her failed relationship with Kevin Federline wasn't the goal of the documentary.
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New hope on AIDS in Africa
In a sign of hope on a continent ravaged by AIDS, a South African fertility clinic has started a service allowing couples infected with the virus to have a healthy baby.
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Revving up the race for fuel efficiency
New research suggests that impressive increases in fuel economy could be obtained by integrating innovative devices into the nation’s fleet of gas-guzzling vehicles.
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Winter weather slows travel in U.S.
Travelers moving through Chicago's O'Hare International Airport are dealing with the aftermath of the region's first snowstorm of the season.
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Health
The secret to surviving the holiday buffet
Yes, there are ways to enjoy the goodies — without gaining weight. Full story
Travel
Quantum leap of Celebrity Solstice
It’s chic, hip and unlike any cruise ship sailing today. Full story
