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Clinton for a Clinton? Senate guessing game begins

NATO agrees cautious re-warming of Russia ties: Reuters - NATO agreed Tuesday to gradually resume

Oil slips below $49 on OPEC compliance: Reuters - Oil prices fell below $49 a barrel on Tuesday as news

Governors urge Obama to help poor, boost economy: Reuters -

Thai airports to reopen after government falls

NATO says agrees gradual reengagement with Russia: Reuters - NATO foreign ministers agreed on Tuesday on a gradual resumption of contacts with Russia, suspended after Moscows intervention in Georgia, NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said.

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BBC

Live text - Carling Cup: Giant-killers Burnley host Arsenals young guns in Tuesdays Carling Cup quarter-finals as Stoke take on Derby.

UK urged to 'speed up' on climate: The UK government has been urged to speed up the pace of action on climate change by the Confederation of British Industry.

EU to operate 'all over Kosovo': The EUs police and justice mission will start deploying throughout Kosovo on 9 December, including to Serb-controlled areas.

Ballesteros undergoes fourth op: Golf great Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing a fourth brain operation.

EU wants banks to boost lending: The EU competition commissioner says banks that receive state aid should commit to lend to the real economy.

UN talks action on space strikes: A leading UN expert says countries must move to tackle the threat from asteroid strikes.

'Stain on America': Prosecutor tells BBC why he had to quit Guantanamo

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CNN

Guns N' Roses lashes out at Dr Pepper: Guns N Roses became Guns N Roses N Lawyers this week.

Tip line key in cracking cold case: A call to the Secret Witness tip line helped police break CNNs first featured cold case: the slaying of college student Brianna Denison, investigators say. James Michael Biela, a 27-year-old construction worker with an alleged thong fetish was arrested last

Lawmakers: Honor soldiers held as Nazi slaves: Two U.S. lawmakers have urged U.S. Army Secretary Peter Geren to recognize 350 American soldiers held as slaves by Nazi Germany during World War II, saying these heroes have not received the recognition and honor they deserve.

Commentary: Twittering Mumbai's pain, rage: I celebrated my 42nd birthday on November 26. We were thinking of stepping out for a coffee at the Taj hotel that night when a friend called to say there was a terrorist attack in town.

Do you suffer 'TiVo guilt'?: Bloated? Overstuffed? Ready to slim down? Youre not alone -- and were not talking about post-Thanksgiving torpor.

Obama reaches out to GOP governors: President-elect Barack Obama today reached out to Republican governors, promising his administration wont be hampered by ideology. I offer you the same hand of friendship, the same commitment to partnership as I do my Democratic colleagues, Obama told a meeting

Bio terror attack likely by 2013, panel says: Terrorists are likely to use a weapon of mass destruction somewhere in the world in the next five years, a blue-ribbon panel assembled by Congress has concluded.

'Brain fingerprinting' may bump metal detectors: Keep your shoes and belts on -- waiting in long airport security lines to pass through metal detectors may soon be a thing of the past.

Jimmy Carter: U.S. must lead rights struggle: It has been heartening to witness the outpouring of worldwide enthusiasm over the election of Barack Obama as the next president of the United States, a transformational moment for our country.

Commentary: How we lost faith in Wall Street: Investing is an act of faith. That simple declarative sentence begins my 1999 book, Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor.

Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets: It started with sinus congestion for Shawna Coronado. Then the splitting migraines came. Coronado soon discovered the furry causes: Harrington and Kalamazoo.

Capitol tourists to get warmer welcome: The days of having nothing but an idle outdoor wait ahead of a U.S. Capitol tour appear to be over.

Israel buries victims of Mumbai attacks: Thousands of mourners and emissaries from the ultra-Orthodox Jewish Chabad movement poured into an Israeli village Tuesday for the funerals of a rabbi and his wife killed last week in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.

Priest tried to warn of Cambodia's insanity: François Ponchaud was a newly ordained Catholic priest when he arrived in Cambodia in 1965 from a small village in France.

Security adviser's big challenge: Consensus: President-elect Barack Obamas national security adviser, Gen. Jim Jones, said Monday the challenge he will face will be to achieve consensus among the disparate members of the new presidents national security team.

Hand over militants, India tells Pakistan: India has blamed elements from Pakistan for the attacks that killed 179 people in Mumbai and renewed demands for its neighbor to hand over wanted militant leaders.

Obama, Blair laud Bush's AIDS work in Africa: President-elect Barack Obama doesnt often offer praise for President George W. Bushs foreign policy, but on Monday he offered the outgoing head of state accolades for battling AIDS in Africa.

Worker suspended for silence on Burress injury: A New York hospital worker was suspended for failing to report the gunshot wound of NFL star Plaxico Burress, a hospital spokeswoman told CNN Monday.

Thai court orders ruling party dissolved: Thailands Constitutional Court ordered the ruling People Power Party dissolved Tuesday and banned Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics for five years.

Sen. Clinton welcomes 'difficult' adventure: Sen. Hillary Clinton decided to join her one-time rivals team because she wanted to be part of the greatest adventure of our century, she said Monday after President-elect Barack Obama named her as his nominee for secretary of state.

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Mumbai attacks: Terrorists took cocaine to stay awake during: Terrorists who battled Indian commandos for 60-hours last week relied on cocaine and other stimulants to stay awake for the duration of the fight.

Court ruling brings down Thai government: BANGKOK, Thailand – A court dissolved Thailands top three ruling parties for electoral fraud Tuesday and temporarily banned the prime minister from politics, bringing down a government that has faced months of strident protests seeking its ouster.

Source confirms US warned India About Attack By Sea: U.S. intelligence indicated that a group might enter the country by water and launch an attack on Mumbai, said the source

JPMorgan cutting 9,200 jobs at Washington Mutual: JPMorgan Chase & Co. said today that it would cut a total of 9,200 jobs at Washington Mutual, which it acquired Sept. 25 after Washington Mutual became the nations largest bank to fail amid the ongoing credit crisis.

Big 3 out of gas: Things didnt go so well on Nov. 20 when the CEOs of the Big Three automakers came to Congress, tin cups in hand, to make a pitch for $25 billion. On top of offering no plan to the lawmakers for

Panel warns nuclear/biological attack on US likely by 2013: The US can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study being briefed Tuesday to Vice President-elect Joe Biden. Our margin of safety is shrinking, not growing, states

Teen shows up bruised, chained at Calif. gym: Police are questioning a couple after a bruised and half-naked 17-year-old boy showed up at a gym Monday with a chain locked to his ankle, claiming he had just fled his captors, authorities said more

It's Official: U.S. Economy in Recession: The evidence of a downturn has been widespread for months: slower production, stagnant wages and hundreds of thousands of lost jobs. But the nonpartisan National Bureau of Economic Research, charged with making the call for the history books, waited until

Man Taped Rape, Laughed as he Made her Watch it: A man on drugs videotaped himself raping a woman before laughing while watching the footage in front of her, a jury in the Invercargill District Court has been told.

Circuit City Doesn't Sell Fire Extinguishers

Why Carl Icahn Didn't Buy Enough Yahoo!: Yang is heading out, the stock is crazy cheap and the company is profitable. What gives, Carl?

Mumbai killers to be denied a muslim burial: A MUSLIM graveyard today refused to bury nine of the gunmen who terrorised Mumbai. The men were not true followers of the Islamic faith, according to the influential Muslim Jama Masjid Trust, which runs the 7.5-acre Badakabrastan graveyard in central

S. Africa ends decade of denial on AIDS: Church bells tolled, workers put down their tools and court proceedings stopped Monday as South Africa marked a minute of silence for AIDS victims and ended a decade of denial about the epidemic.

Bush FCC chairman considering 'porn-free Internet': Bush Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is still considering a proposal to create a free, porn-free Internet, according to todays Wall Street Journal. Martin was Deputy General Counsel for the Bush-Cheney 2000 recount.

Highest Paid Presidents/PM's around the World: Politicians in Singapore are amongst the most highly paid government officials in the world. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore earns five times more than the American President. Lee Hsien Loong takes an annual salary of $2.46 million.

Pentagon To Deploy 20,000 Troops On US Soil: Domestic emergency deployment may be just the first example of a series of expansions in presidential and military authority, or even an increase in domestic surveillance, said the ACLU.

The Perils of Blaming Pakistan for the Mumbai Terror Attacks: Most Pakistanis reacted with horror to news of the Mumbai killing spree starting Wednesday, having lived through equally devastating attacks on their own soil. Extremists would benefit if rising tension forces the Pakistan military to redeploy forces fighting the Taliban

Women Kill Males Babies To End War: Women in Papua New Guineas Highland region are killing their male babies to end a tribal war that has gone on for more than 20 years.

Oil at $50 with US economy officially in recession: Oil prices tumbled below $50 a barrel Monday as National Bureau of Economic Research reported that the U.S. economy has been in a recession since December 2007.

5-Figure Bonuses Stun Chicago Plant Workers: Dave Tiderman wondered if the decimal point was in the wrong place when he opened his $35,000 company bonus. Jose Rojas saw his $10,000 check and thought, That cant be right.

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FOX

Mumbai Police Narrow In on Terror Attack Mastermind: Mumbai police believe a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba planner in Pakistan masterminded the Mumbai terrorist attacks last week.

Suspect in Eve Carson's Murder in Federal Court: One of two men accused in the death of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student body president made his first appearance in federal court.

Richardson to Be Nominated Commerce Secretary: No description.

Ford Throws First Pitch: CEO says hell work for $1 per year if automaker has to take government money, vows to accelerate electric car plans• RAW DATA: Full Text of Ford Business Plan (pdf)• GM Says CEO Will Drive to Washington• VIDEO: Big Three

Activists Blast U.S. on Climate Change at U.N. Summit: Environmentalists criticized the United States and other rich countries Tuesday for failing so far to make meaningful commitments at a U.N. conference on climate change.

Burress Arrives at Giants Stadium After Posting Bail: New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress has arrived at Giants Stadium, one day after the star receiver was charged with illegal gun possession.

Soldier Back From Iraq Shot Dead by Released Felon: Authorities say an Army military police officer who survived 15 months in Iraq died at the hands of a convicted felon who had been out of jail 16 days and was not supposed to be carrying a firearm.

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The Washington Post

Richardson Nomination Set: 44 | New Mexico gov. will be formally choosen tomorrow for commerce, transition official says.

Clinton and Obama, Arm in Arm: Sketch | President-elects comments on his choice for secretary of state may be biggest change so far.

Ford Eyes Concessions For Government Aid: Company says it will invest $14B in products to improve fuel efficiency and build family of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric cars.

'Circus' Pretty Much Sweet Fluff: MUSIC | Britney Spearss sixth album is a vocal train wreck offering a slew of bad-girl club tunes that feel more trite than contrite. » Chris Richards

Thai PM Resigns After Ruling: Constitutional Court banned Somchai from office, dissolved three parties in ruling coalition.

Big 3 Plea for $25B in Loans: Automakers scramble to reassure Congress that any money they receive will not be squandered.

Pakistan to Aid India in Terror Investigation: Pakistan offers to set up a joint inquiry into the terror attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai last week, and says it will cooperate with India.

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Reuters

Gates says his Pentagon tenure open-ended: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said on Tuesday that he has made an open-ended commitment to remain defense chief under President-elect Barack Obama.

Clinton for a Clinton? Senate guessing game begins: NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Gov. David Paterson has famous names to choose from in picking a replacement for Sen. Hillary Clinton, including a Kennedy, a Cuomo and even another Clinton, as in the former president of the United

NATO agrees cautious re-warming of Russia ties: BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO agreed on Tuesday to gradually resume contacts with Russia suspended after Moscows intervention in Georgia, and put off a decision on putting Ukraine and Georgia on formal membership tracks.

NATO says agrees gradual reengagement with Russia: BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO foreign ministers agreed on Tuesday on a gradual resumption of contacts with Russia, suspended after Moscows intervention in Georgia, NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said.

U.S. sees way forward on N.Korea nuclear talks: Hill: TOKYO (Reuters) - The top U.S. negotiator for multilateral talks on ending Pyongyangs nuclear program said on Tuesday he saw a way forward at the next meeting, but details on verification must still be clarified.

Automakers rush to finish plans for Congress: DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. automakers rushed to submit restructuring plans demanded by Congress before lawmakers reopen debate on a $25 billion bailout the industry says it needs to survive.

Two U.S. soldiers charged for abusing Afghans: KABUL (Reuters) - Two U.S. soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been charged with the abuse of Afghan detainees, the U.S. military said Tuesday.

Lots of TV and Web harms kids' health: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spending a lot of time watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Web makes children more prone to a range of health problems including obesity and smoking, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

Saakashvili warns West on Russia ties: TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili urged the West Tuesday not to return to business as usual with Russia without holding it to account for its five-day war with his country in August.

Oil falls below $48: LONDON (Reuters) - Oil fell to a 3-1/2-year low below $48 a barrel on Tuesday as signs grew that the global economy was in worse shape than thought and after OPEC opted to delay talks on further output cuts.

Iraq's "Chemical Ali" gets second death sentence: BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An Iraqi court sentenced Saddam Husseins cousin Chemical Ali to death on Tuesday for crushing a Shiite revolt after the 1991 Gulf War, Judge Mohammad al-Uraibi said.

Georgia votes in key Senate run-off election: DULUTH, Georgia (Reuters) - The U.S. state of Georgia votes in a run-off election for U.S. Senate on Tuesday that will help decide whether Democrats gain a big enough majority in the chamber to ram through legislation virtually at will.

Bargain-hunters fail to save November retail sales: CHICAGO (Reuters) - Bargain-hunting holiday shoppers did not save U.S. retail sales in November, which will likely represent a second straight month of declines for the industry.

Chances of WMD attack in big city greater: report: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a terror attack on a major city somewhere in the world using weapons of mass destruction are better than even, according to a task force mandated by the U.S. Congress, The Washington Post reported

U.S. in recession, Europe backs spending hikes: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy has been in a recession for a year, the nations business cycle arbiter declared on Monday, while European leaders vowed to step up public spending to try to cushion a deepening downturn.

CORRECTED: Utility SCE opens biggest solar rooftop in Calif: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The biggest single rooftop photovoltaic solar project in California was officially opened on Monday by electric utility Southern California Edison at a warehouse 50 miles east of Los Angeles.

Dow loses 679.95 as economy, Bernanke revive fear: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks tumbled on Monday as signs of a deepening economic slump around the world erased much of last weeks sharp gains, with banks and retailers among Wall Streets biggest casualties.

India demands Pakistan act decisively on Mumbai attack: NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India demanded Pakistan take decisive action over deadly attacks in Mumbai it said were carried out by militants from its nuclear-armed rival, while the West urged cooperation to ease tension.

Chavez launches new bid for reelection: CARACAS (Reuters) - President Hugo Chavez launched a new campaign on Monday to change Venezuelas constitution so he can stay in power for as long as he keeps winning elections, almost exactly a year after voters rejected the proposal.

Obama names Clinton, Gates to lead foreign policy: CHICAGO (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama named former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state on Monday and said Robert Gates would remain defense secretary in a national security team charged with recasting Americas leadership role in the world.

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USATODAY

Dems: Obama to name Richardson as Commerce secretary: Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama plans to name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his choice for Commerce ...

Execution stayed for ex-soldier who murdered women: A federal judge in Kansas has issued a stay in what would be the U.S. militarys first execution since 1961.

2nd man sentenced in Texas tot pot-smoking video: One of two men videotaped coaxing two toddlers into smoking marijuana pleaded guilty to reduced charges and was sentenced Tuesday ...

Ga. Senate runoff could decide balance of power: Georgia voters had their hands on the balance of power in the next U.S. Senate in a runoff election Tuesday, one of two unresolved ...

Poll: Americans feel good about Obama, Cabinet choices: President-elect Barack Obama is riding a wave of good feeling toward him and his key Cabinet appointments, a USA TODAY/Gallup ...

NYPD question man in stabbing death of bus driver: New York City police are questioning a man in the killing of an on-duty bus driver who was stabbed in front of horrified passengers.

Nixon memo shows White House dilemma over Vietnam: Tens of thousands of newly disclosed documents from the Nixon years show a White House struggling to deal with the war in Vietnam.

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MSNBC

Official: It's Richardson for Commerce: Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama plans to name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his choice for Commerce Secretary on Wednesday.

GM’s U.S. sales drop 41.3 percent: General Motors reported U.S. sales for November Tuesday that tumbled 41.3 percent, as a continued slump in consumer spending continued to weigh on the U.S. automotive industry.

Activists blast U.S. at climate talks: Environmentalists criticized the United States and other rich countries Tuesday for failing so far

Brad Pitt: I’m proud of my ‘crazy’ family: As families move

Teen shows up bruised, chained at gym: Police are questioning a couple after a bruised and half-naked 17-year-old boy showed up at a gym with a chain locked to his ankle, claiming he had just fled his captors, authorities said.

Patient photos help docs read CT scans better: An intriguing Israeli study found adding photos of patients faces to the file made radiologists more meticulous when looking at the X-rays

It’s not too late! Find a seasonal job

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CBS

Roadblock: Debts May Prevent Auto Bailout: Theyll park some corporate jets, cut executive pay and serve up concessions from the United Auto Workers, but Ford, GM and perhaps Chrysler will also have to address massive debts to persuade a skeptical Congress to loan them money.

Study: WMD Attack In U.S. Likely By 2013: The United States can expect a terror attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study briefed Tuesday to Vice President-elect Joe Biden.

Scrutiny Focused On Pakistan Terror Group: The militant group blamed for the Mumbai attacks has roots in the disputed Kashmir region where Pakistans military has faced off against India for decades.

Two Killed, 30 Hurt In India Bomb Blast: A bomb exploded in a train coach in Indias insurgency-hit northeast on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring another 30, a state government official said.

Holiday Parade Accident Injures Nine: An accident at a holiday parade in an east Texas town injured at least nine people Monday night, some of them children, a hospital official said.

Administration Ignored Meltdown Warnings: The Bush administration backed off proposed crackdowns on no-money-down, interest-only mortgages years before the economy collapsed, buckling to pressure from some of the same banks that have now failed.

Investing In Something "Stable": The market meltdown has a lot of people looking for alternative places to invest their money, like in gold or silver. But some people are looking to somewhere unheard of: a herd of alpacas, Kelly Wallace reports.

Atty: Trampled Man Had No Crowd Training: A family attorney says a temporary worker trampled to death by customers at a New York-area Wal-Mart store had no training in crowd control.

Wall Street Slammed Amid Consumer Worries: Confirmation that the nation is in a recession and signs pointing to a prolonged downturn sent Wall Street plunging once again, hurtling the Dow Jones industrials down nearly 680 points.

Pakistan Takes Heat Over Mumbai Massacre: India demanded that Pakistan take strong action against those behind the deadly Mumbai attacks, and Washington pressured Islamabad to cooperate with the investigation.

Obama Unveils National Security Team: Barack Obama announced that Robert Gates would remain as defense secretary, making President Bushs Pentagon chief his own as he seeks to wind down the U.S. role in Iraq. Mr. Obama picked former campaign rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of

Arrest In Hudson Murders: Jennifer Hudsons estranged brother-in-law has been arrested in Illinois in the deaths of the singers mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Video Allegedly Shows India Terror Arrest: A grainy cell-phone video obtained by CBS News allegedly shows the moments that police in Mumbai arrested the only living suspect in the 60-hour terror rampage which began last Wednesday and eventually left 174 people dead.

Rice: All Victims Of Terror Must Be United: The United States has told Pakistan it expects complete cooperation in investigations into the terrorist rampage in nuclear rival India. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the civilized world must unite against this menace.

World AIDS Day Marked With Hope, Grief: World AIDS Day was marked today by global commemorations for the millions of people who have died from the disease, and the millions more who are living with HIV.

Liberals Hope To Push Obama Left: Millions of left-leaning voters who worked relentlessly to get Obama elected want results, and they are looking to pull the president-elect leftward.

Burress Reignites Issue Of Athletes & Guns: Football star Plexico Burress is free on bail after being charged with weapons possession. Burress shot himself at a nightclub last week. As Armen Keteyian reports, Burress is just the latest athlete to get in trouble over guns.

It's Official: U.S. In Yearlong Recession: A panel of the National Bureau of Economic Research says the U.S. economy fell into a recession last year.

"Chemical Ali" Sentenced To Death, Again: A special Iraqi court has sentenced Saddam Husseins cousin, known as Chemical Ali, to death for his role in the 1991 suppression of a Shiite uprising.

Asian Markets Follow Wall Street's Plunge: Gloom and volatility returned to Asian markets as investors dumped stocks following huge overnight losses on Wall Street and dismal U.S. economic reports revived fears of a global recession. Oil prices fell to three-year lows.

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The New York Times

Diner's Journal: Wine Museum Files for Chapter 11: Copia, the ambitious food, wine, and art museum in Napa, Calif., filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.

Dow Plunges 680 Points as Recession Is Declared: The announcement that the recession began in December 2007 came on a day when the Dow dropped more than 7 percent.

Officials Warn That Economy Will Remain Weak: The Fed chairman and Treasury secretary expressed optimism for the long haul and said they would continue to deal aggressively with the crisis.

With Appointments, Obama Moves On From the Campaign: Barack Obama called for “a new dawn of American leadership” as he formally introduced his national security team, led by Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state nominee.

The Caucus: Return of a Familiar Face: Contrasting views overseas of Mrs. Clintons selection, through the prism of an old administration.

City Room: New York Governor Deflects Senate Questions: The governor says that he will not appoint a replacement for the senator until she is confirmed as secretary of state and steps down, in January at the earliest.

The Caucus: Obama Releases Donor Names: The Obama team has released a list of donors to its transition project.

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TIME

What's Really at Stake in Georgia's Senate Runoff: A surprise Democratic win in this deep-red state would be a crowning embarrassment for Republicans, but the GOP may take a wrong, very dangerous message from a victory

Detroit Bailout Fueling Trade Tensions with Europe: Fearing Washingtons proposed $25 billion rescue plan could give struggling U.S. carmakers an advantage, European policymakers look for ways to support their own automotive industry

Hugo Chavez for President ... Now and Forever?: Even after the mixed results of Venezuelas November election, the rambunctious leader is pushing for a new vote to end presidential term limits

Watching Clinton's Transition at State: Now that Hillary Clinton has been nominated to be Secretary of State, President-elect Barack Obamas former Democratic rival will begin preparing for the job that awaits her in less than two months

Italy's Communist Tranvestite TV Star: Italys reality television show industry says as much about the countrys politics as it does about Italian viewing habits

Florida Moves to Provide Relief on Foreclosures: Governor Crist scrambles to sign on banks for a ninety day moratorium on home foreclosures

Getting Paid for Your A's: A new website tries to bribe - ahem, incentivize - students to work harder in school

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Newsday

Ronkonkoma teen dies in crash: Jayson Giles, 18, died Monday afternoon after he lost control of his car and ran into a utility pole, police said.

Plaxico at center of growing storm: Embattled Giants star Plaxico Burress arrested and handcuffed like a common criminal.

Arrest in Jennifer Hudson case: Jennifer Hudsons estranged brother-in-law has been arrested in Illinois in the deaths of the singers mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Cyber Monday spending drops: Sales dipped 4 percent despite big bargains during the online holiday shopping kick-off on Monday

ExploreLI: 'Nutcracker' on LI: From now until the end of the year, more than a dozen local Nutcracker productions will tempt you.

Ronkonkoma teen dies in crash: Jayson Giles, 18, died Monday afternoon after he lost control of his car and ran into a utility pole, police said.

Plaxico at center of growing storm: A handcuffed Plaxico Burress was led to his holding cell as Mayor Bloomberg called for the book to be thrown at the Giants star.

Obama: Clinton commands respect: The president-elect called NY Senator Hillary Clinton tough and disciplined in picking her for secretary of state.

Arrest in Jennifer Hudson case: Jennifer Hudsons estranged brother-in-law has been arrested in Illinois in the deaths of the singers mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Cyber Monday tips: Kick off the online holiday shopping season with our holiday guide and gift ideas for everyone on your list.

ExploreLI: 'Nutcracker' on LI: From now until the end of the year, more than a dozen local Nutcracker productions will tempt you.

Student killed in LI crash: A college student from Levittown who was studying to become a doctor was killed early Sunday in a head-on collision, police said.

Keep your pets safe: DO NOT KILL - CAN USE FRI/SAT Pets can get lost in the hustle of the holidays, but ornaments, poinsettias, chocolate, and even table scraps may cause harm.

Obama set to introduce Clinton: Hillary will be in Chicago tomorrow for an announcement by President-elect Obama that she will be nominated as secretary of state.

ExploreLI: Gingerbread University: You can decorate your house and eat it, too at Gingerbread University, a spot in Baiting Hollow with a cookie factory, retail store and more.

Cops want to question Plax: The New York Police department wants to talk with Giants Plaxico Buress about Buress accidentally shooting himself in the thigh.

Shoppers return to Wal-Mart: Long Islanders returned to the Wal-Mart in Valley Stream Saturday, the day after a stampede of impatient shoppers killed a 34-year-old man.

Wow! Britney does it again: Not only is Circus the best album of Spears career, but it could return her to the days of massive, multiplatinum sales.

Christmas City, USA: There is indeed something spiritually refreshing about the not-so-little town of Bethlehem, Pa., in the weeks before Christmas.

ExploreLI: Weekend plans: What to do this weekend? Weve got some ideas -- 13 to be precise -- but the chance for you to search for even more ideas.

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