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By Zachary A. Goldfarb Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced yesterday that they are temporarily suspending foreclosures and evictions during the holiday season in an effort to keep people from losing their homes. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:39:48 GMT

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The once mighty US car industry had been in decline long before the financial crisis led to the evaporation of car loans which had enabled customers to purchase new vehicles. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:51:40 GMT

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By Nanci G. Hutson NEW MILFORD - In 1987, Bob Sommer quit smoking for the American Red Cross Great American Smokeout. The one day cold turkey'' experiment inspired the 30-year New Milford Hospital executive to give up cigarettes for 14 years. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:03:06 GMT

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By Frank Davies WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama's call for urgent action on climate change received a double-barreled boost Thursday on Capitol Hill, as Democrats dethroned a leader who has long been an obstacle and pledged to move ... »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:47:48 GMT

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LIMA, Peru (AFP) - Twenty-one Asia-Pacific economies making up half of world commerce made a plea Thursday against protectionism and urged a quick breakthrough in global trade talks to beat the financial crisis. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:46:32 GMT

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Economists, money managers and traders who watch the markets closely say you can't assume previous bear market measures mean much. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:50:42 GMT

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At least 26 severely malnourished children have died in recent days in Haiti, and aid groups fear many more deaths unless more help comes quickly to this impoverished Caribbean country. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:47:49 GMT

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A look at the political reasoning behind the decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to give the Big Three auto makers another shot at a $25 billion loan. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:49:06 GMT

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As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot  of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:56:36 GMT

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After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling dogs bred under appalling conditions. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:08:57 GMT

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AP - The $25 billion rescue plan for the auto industry, desperately sought by Detroit's beleaguered Big Three, collapsed Thursday as Congress drew the line at one more bailout and Democrats said they wouldn't even consider it until the companies produced a convincing plan for rebuilding their once-mighty industry. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:53:00 GMT

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AP - Jarred by new jobless alarms, Congress raced to approve legislation Thursday to keep unemployment checks flowing through the December holidays and into the new year for a million or more laid-off Americans whose benefits are running out. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:29:25 GMT

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AP - What Robert Gates once called inconceivable to me — his remaining as defense secretary beyond Inauguration Day — is looking a bit more conceivable to the rest of Washington. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:41:41 GMT

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AP - Uncle Ted Stevens, an old-style Senate giant and the chamber's longest-serving Republican, delivered his swan song address and yielded the floor for the final time Thursday. He was saluted by his colleagues as a staunch friend and teacher. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:41:52 GMT

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AP - A federal judge on Thursday ordered the release of five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the continued detention of a sixth in a major blow to the Bush administration's strategy to keep terror suspects locked up without charges. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:51:14 GMT

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US carmakers are given a deadline to produce a viable recovery plan if they want a $25bn government bail-out. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:30:25 GMT

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The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in the east of the country. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:19 GMT

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Guy Ritchie tells a newspaper that discussion over the terms of his divorce from Madonna was never, ever about money. »»     Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:12:01 GMT

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Talks between Somali pirates and owners of a Saudi tanker are being conducted by specialists, shipping sources tell the BBC. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:32:25 GMT

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Five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay for almost seven years must be freed, a US judge rules. »»     Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:18:38 GMT

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