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Obama Said to Pick Geithner as Treasury Secretary (Update5) - Bloomberg



New York Daily News
Obama Said to Pick Geithner as Treasury Secretary (Update5)
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
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, ...
Video: Obama taps Geithner for Treasury-NBC ReutersVideo
Clinton 'on track' for state post Financial Times
MarketWatch - Reuters - BusinessWeek - Washington Post
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Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit - BBC News



The Miami Herald
Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit
BBC News - 1 hour ago
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 Voice of America
Leaders of Asia, Americas face pressure on economy International Herald Tribune
Wall Street Journal - New York Times - Aljazeera.net - Financial Times
all 1,865 news articles

Root cause of Somali pirates' rampancy - Xinhua



USA Today
Root cause of Somali pirates' rampancy
Xinhua - 1 hour ago
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' BBC News
Hitting the High Seas? Check Your Pirate Insurance. Washington Post
Financial Times - International Herald Tribune - CNN - The Associated Press
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UN warns Iran is forging ahead with stockpiling enriched uranium - Financial Times



Canada.com
UN warns Iran is forging ahead with stockpiling enriched uranium
Financial Times - 3 hours ago
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 Reuters
Syria dismisses nuclear allegations AFP
Xinhua - PRESS TV - Reuters India - USA Today
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Fla. teen commits suicide with live Web audience - USA Today



ABC News
Fla. teen commits suicide with live Web audience
USA Today - 3 hours ago
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 CNN
Florida teen kills self in front of live webcam Reuters
BBC News - TMCnet - guardian.co.uk - Los Angeles Times
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Mukasey Leaves the Hospital - New York Times



New York Daily News
Mukasey Leaves the Hospital
New York Times - 3 hours ago
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 AssociatedPress
US Attorney General Feels Fine, Returns to Work Voice of America
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Democrats Oust Longtime Leader of House Panel - New York Times



USA Today
Democrats Oust Longtime Leader of House Panel
New York Times - 23 hours ago
By JOHN M. BRODER WASHINGTON - Representative Henry A. Waxman wrested the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee from Representative John D. Dingell on Thursday in a coup that is expected to accelerate passage of energy, ...
GOP urges Waxman to drop support of California emissions limit DetNews.com
Los Angeles Times - San Francisco Chronicle - The Washington Independent
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Citigroup seeks sale amid stock drop - Bizjournals.com



The Age
Citigroup seeks sale amid stock drop
Bizjournals.com - 11 hours ago
Officials with financial giant Citigroup Inc. are considering the sale of parts or all of the company, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Stocks open higher after steep sell-off The Associated Press
Citigroup executives 'consider sale of all or part of bank' AFP
KXMC - Tampabay.com - Bloomberg - National Post
all 394 news articles

Wal-Mart's chief for the Obama era - CNNMoney.com



Washington Post
Wal-Mart's chief for the Obama era
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
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) Bloomberg
Duke rides into tricky political situation Financial Times
Houston Chronicle - Reuters - guardian.co.uk - Wall Street Journal
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Automaker to Return 2 Leased Jets - New York Times



Canada.com
Automaker to Return 2 Leased Jets
New York Times - 57 minutes ago
By LESLIE WAYNE After coming under criticism in Washington, General Motors has decided to return two of its leased corporate jets.
Ford Explores Sale of Corporate Jets Wall Street Journal
Ford second-guesses corporate jets after criticism International Herald Tribune
Reuters - guardian.co.uk - BusinessWeek - Detroit Free Press
all 587 news articles

Digital Gear: IPhone Clone Tries to Whip up a Storm - PC World



Canada.com
Digital Gear: IPhone Clone Tries to Whip up a Storm
PC World - 1 hour ago
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 Gizmodo
Scenes From The Eye Of The BlackBerry Storm CRN
CNET News - FOXBusiness - KNDO/KNDU - Computerworld
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Problems with iPhone 2.2 OS - IntoMobile



New York Times
Problems with iPhone 2.2 OS
IntoMobile - 1 hour ago
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 ... CRN
Apple Releases iPhone 2.2 Update InformationWeek
CNET News - IGN - Forbes - Ars Technica
all 118 news articles

'Twilight' Countdown: Fans sound off on 'Twilight' - Los Angeles Times


'Twilight' Countdown: Fans sound off on 'Twilight'
Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago
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! MTV.com
Will "Twilight" Delight? NBC Philadelphia
Northwest Voice - Christian Science Monitor - KFDX - Orato
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Travolta at Hollywood 16: Big check for charity - Ocala


Travolta at Hollywood 16: Big check for charity
Ocala - 56 minutes ago
(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 IGN
Pixar chief John Lasseter talks about studio's latest film, 'Bolt' Dallas Morning News
Access Hollywood - Christian Science Monitor - Tahoe Daily Tribune - Pop Culture Zoo
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Arts, Briefly Madonna’s Divorce Is Nearly Final - New York Times



Times Online
Arts, Briefly Madonna’s Divorce Is Nearly Final
New York Times - 2 hours ago
Together, Madonna and Guy Ritchie have endured trials from nonstop media scrutiny to the release of Madonna’s album “Hard Candy.
Video: Divorce Decree for Madonna, Guy Ritchie AssociatedPress
Madonna & Guy Granted Preliminary Divorce People Magazine
TIME - Times Online - San Francisco Chronicle - Reuters
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Knicks gain cap space by dealing top scorers - FOXSports.com



National Post
Knicks gain cap space by dealing top scorers
FOXSports.com - 2 hours ago
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 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Knicks set stage for run at LeBron James with team's best day in ages New York Daily News
CNN International - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Reuters - Bloomberg
all 554 news articles

Angel, Red Bulls chasing history - MLS - Major League Soccer



HispanicBusiness.com
Angel, Red Bulls chasing history
MLS - Major League Soccer - 25 minutes ago
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 Sports Network
Red Bulls to play in CONCACAF tournament The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
FC Dallas - NJ.com - New York Times - USA Today
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Young, Panthers overpower Akron - Sports Network


Young, Panthers overpower Akron
Sports Network - 34 minutes ago
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 United Press International
Pitt scores win over Akron Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
CBSSports.com - Akron Beacon Journal - WPXI.com - SBR Forum
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Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma - U.S. News & World Report



ABC News
Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
U.S. News & World Report - 9 hours ago
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 WebMD
Fall Babies May Have Higher Asthma Risk ABC News
Reuters - NewsChannel 9 WSYR - 13WHAM-TV - Los Angeles Times
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Many People Disregard Advice to Get HIV Tests - Washington Post



The Money Times
Many People Disregard Advice to Get HIV Tests
Washington Post - 21 hours ago
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 U.S. News & World Report
Much higher cancer risk in HIV patients raises cancer Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Associated Press - Baltimore Sun - Bloomberg - eFluxMedia
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Popular Radio Host Has Drug Company Ties - New York Times



PsychCentral.com
Popular Radio Host Has Drug Company Ties
New York Times - 8 hours ago
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 PsychCentral.com
Radio show host receives $1 million from drugmakers Food Consumer
eFluxMedia - Pharmalot - InjuryBoard.com - FiercePharma
all 14 news articles

GM cuts output, jets as US demands turnaround plans - Reuters



Reuters
GM cuts output, jets as US demands turnaround plans
Reuters - 2 hours ago
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 International Herald Tribune
Congressional Leaders Vow Support for Carmakers New York Times
Los Angeles Times - WISN.com - Detroit Free Press - FOXNews
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Obama's Daughters to Attend Sidwell Friends - Washington Post



Times Online
Obama's Daughters to Attend Sidwell Friends
Washington Post - 47 minutes ago
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 New York Times
Obamas choose private Sidwell Friends School International Herald Tribune
Bloomberg - Right Pundits - CollegeOTR - ABC News
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Al-Qaeda denounces 'hypocrite' Obama - Financial Times



Voice of America
Al-Qaeda denounces 'hypocrite' Obama
Financial Times - 3 hours ago
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 AssociatedPress
Analysts: Al-Qaida Seeks to Capitalize on Global Financial Crisis Voice of America
New York Times - Washington Post - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Los Angeles Times
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