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Obama Said to Pick Geithner as Treasury Secretary (Update5) - Bloomberg
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By Rich Miller and Michael McKee Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- President-elect Barack Obama picked Timothy Geithner, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, to be his Treasury secretary, with Lawrence Summers getting a senior White House role, ...
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Clinton 'on track' for state post
Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit - BBC News
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US President George W Bush has met his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao in Peru on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific economic summit. The two discussed North Korea's nuclear programme and the global financial crisis, a White House spokeswoman said.
Pacific Rim Leaders Gather For Annual Summit
Leaders of Asia, Americas face pressure on economy
Root cause of Somali pirates' rampancy - Xinhua
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BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Anarchy in Somalia, lack of a coordinated international strategy to fight the kidnapping epidemic and a vicious ransom-weaponry cycle have resulted in rampant piracies in the waters off Somali, analysts say.
Somali Islamists 'hunt pirates'
Hitting the High Seas? Check Your Pirate Insurance.
UN warns Iran is forging ahead with stockpiling enriched uranium - Financial Times
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By Daniel Dombey in Washington and James Blitz in London Iran is forging ahead with its nuclear programme, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog reported yesterday, deepening the dilemma facing US president-elect Barack Obama over his campaign promise ...
Syria dismisses IAEA report, says probe should end
Syria dismisses nuclear allegations
Grenade wounds Thai demonstrators - BBC News
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A grenade blast has wounded eight anti-government protesters camped outside the Thai prime minister's office in Bangkok, emergency services say.
Grenade wounds 8 outside Thai PM office
Eight Injured in Pre-Dawn Bomb Attack in Thailand, AFP Reports
Fla. teen commits suicide with live Web audience - USA Today
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MIAMI (AP) - The message OMG popped up next to the live webcam broadcast of Abraham Biggs laying motionless on his bed, followed by LOL and "hahahah.
Officials: Teen commits suicide on webcam as others watch
Florida teen kills self in front of live webcam
Obama's Daughters to Attend Sidwell Friends - Washington Post
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By Richard Leiby Continuing a tradition among Washington's power elite, President-elect Barack Obama and his wife have decided to send their kids to Sidwell Friends School.
Obamas Pick Sidwell School, Ending a Washington Guessing Game
Obamas choose private Sidwell Friends School
Checking Out 'Joe the Plumber' Has Gotten One State Official an ... - FOXNews
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We reported Thursday Ohio Democratic Governor Ted Strickland placed the director of his Jobs and Family Services Department on unpaid leave for improper actions during the presidential campaign.
Franken gains in Minnesota count
Minn. Senate campaigns reconsidering challenges | KXNet.com North ...
Wall St Week Ahead: Stocks eye Citigroup, Geithner's next moves - Reuters
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By Deepa Seetharaman NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street faces stiff headwinds in the week ahead, the fate of Citigroup largest among them, that stand in the way of building on Friday's big rally and preventing November from winding up as one of the worst ...
Stock futures rally; Citigroup reported up for sale
Citigroup stock down again despite sales talk
GM cuts output, jets as US demands turnaround plans - Reuters
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By David Bailey and John Crawley DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Detroit automakers began work on turnaround plans demanded by Congress in return for $25 billion in aid as General Motors Corp said it would cut production more and give up two of its ...
Automakers need to make case for government aid
Auto stocks escape volatile week of trading
Wal-Mart's chief for the Obama era - CNNMoney.com
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New CEO Mike Duke has a chance to clean the political slate at the Republican-leaning retailer. By Suzanne Kapner, writer Incoming Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke has run the retail giant's international operations.
Wal-Mart Replaces Chief Scott With Overseas Head Duke (Update5)
Duke rides into tricky political situation
Digital Gear: IPhone Clone Tries to Whip up a Storm - PC World
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The iPhone has stolen the hearts of millions, but nowadays it's far from the only slick-looking touch-screen phone in town. Two recent additions to the pack are T-Mobile's G1, which launched last month, and Research In Motion's BlackBerry Storm, ...
BlackBerry Storm Lines Not iPhone Lines, But Still Feisty
Scenes From The Eye Of The BlackBerry Storm
Obama's Cell Phone Records Accessed, Verizon Admits - InformationWeek
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The account in question had been inactive for several months and that it was a voice flip-phone rather than a smartphone packed with e-mail and other data.
Video: President-elect Obama's Cell Phone Record Hacked
Obama Verizon Cell Phone Account 'Should Have Been Deleted'
Problems with iPhone 2.2 OS - IntoMobile
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With the iPhone 2.2 OS having just gone live, users are no doubt flocking to iTunes for the iPhone OS update that boasts Google Maps Street View, voice call and email enhancements, and a refreshed iPhone Safari UI.
First Look: Apple's iPhone 2.2 Software Hits The Street (And ...
Apple Releases iPhone 2.2 Update
'Twilight' Countdown: Fans sound off on 'Twilight' - Los Angeles Times
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We're here! Today's the day! By now, many of you have already crossed the finish line. Congrats! But was it worth the wait?
The 'Twilight' Reviews Are In!
Pattinson brings to the screen an Edward one can embrace
Travolta at Hollywood 16: Big check for charity - Ocala
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(7:15 pm) After making their way through the long line of fans, actors Kelly Preston and John Travolta joined Ocala Mayor Randy Ewers on a podium in front of the movie theater.
Bolt Review
Pixar chief John Lasseter talks about studio's latest film, 'Bolt'
New Guns N' Roses album hits stores, a little late - Reuters
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By Dean Goodman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The day many rock fans never expected to see in their lifetimes is nigh. Guns N' Roses, the rock band that ruled the music world in the early 1990s and then self-destructed in a slow-motion death march, ...
Guns N' Roses' Inflated 'Chinese Democracy'
CD: Guns N' Roses, 'Chinese Democracy'
Knicks gain cap space by dealing top scorers - FOXSports.com
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by Marc Berman, New York Post On the heels of the trade of Jamal Crawford for Al Harrington, Knicks president Donnie Walsh was on the verge of completing a gigantic day by pulling off a second blockbuster that will clear even more salary cap space for ...
New York Knicks deal for Jersey guys
Knicks set stage for run at LeBron James with team's best day in ages
Angel, Red Bulls chasing history - MLS - Major League Soccer
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By Dylan Butler / MLSnet.com Staff CARSON, Calif. -- His contribution on the field is there for all the world to see -- the 16 goals in 26 games, the pure class that is on display every time he touches the ball.
Red Bulls, Crew both gunning for first MLS Cup
Red Bulls to play in CONCACAF tournament
Young, Panthers overpower Akron - Sports Network
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Sam Young scored 26 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead sixth-ranked Pittsburgh to an 86-67 win over Akron in the Legends Classic at the Petersen Events Center.
COL BKB: Pittsburgh 86, Akron 67
Pitt scores win over Akron
Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma - U.S. News & World Report
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By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The season of a baby's birth may help predict that child's risk of asthma, new research suggests.
Fall Babies at Higher Risk for Asthma
Fall Babies May Have Higher Asthma Risk
Many People Disregard Advice to Get HIV Tests - Washington Post
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By David Brown Two years after the federal government recommended that patients in emergency rooms and doctors' offices be routinely tested for HIV, the advice is generally not being followed, according to a large number of studies presented this week ...
US Lags on HIV Testing Goals
Much higher cancer risk in HIV patients raises cancer
Popular Radio Host Has Drug Company Ties - New York Times
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By GARDINER HARRIS An influential psychiatrist who served as the host of public radio’s popular “The Infinite Mind” program earned at least $1.3 million between 2000 and 2007 giving marketing lectures for drug makers, income not mentioned on the ...
Popular Radio Host Goodwin Tied to Drug Companies
Radio show host receives $1 million from drugmakers
Mukasey Leaves the Hospital - New York Times
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By ERIC LICHTBLAU and LIZ ROBBINS WASHINGTON - Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey returned to work at the Justice Department Friday after suffering what aides said was a fainting spell in the middle of a speech the previous night.
Video: Mukasey Feeling Better, Checks Out of Hospital
US Attorney General Feels Fine, Returns to Work
Al-Qaeda denounces 'hypocrite' Obama - Financial Times
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By Roula Khalaf and James Blitz in London In the terrorist group's first reaction to the US presidential election, Ayman al-Zawahiri described the president-elect and other black Americans who have served in high positions as "house negroes", ...
Video: Al-Qaida No. 2 Insults Obama in New Tape
Analysts: Al-Qaida Seeks to Capitalize on Global Financial Crisis
US intelligence report sees shift of power to east - Financial Times
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By Demetri Sevastopulo in Washington The world is shifting towards a multi-polar system with a less dominant US and a more powerful China and India, and a "historic" transfer of wealth from west to east, according to a new US intelligence report.
US influence is on the decline, report says
Japan in the future to be caught between US, China: think tank
