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 HEADLINES — Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Algae Toxins Found in Endangered Fish in Klamath
Toxins from a blue-green algae plaguing lakes and rivers around the West have been found in endangered fish in the Klamath Basin, adding another obstacle to restoring species that have forced irrigation shutoffs for farmers.
Jeff Barnard, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago

Ariz. Prison on Lockdown After Fight Involving 100
An Arizona corrections official says a fight has broken out among more than 100 inmates at the Lewis prison complex west of Phoenix, injuring three inmates and a corrections officer.
Staff, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago

Honduras Elections
Police officers inspect a damaged window, right, near where damage can be seen to a wall after an explosion in front of the Supreme Court building in Tegucigalpa, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The early morning blast blew out windows in the building, but no injuries were reported. Honduras general elections are scheduled for Nov. 29. (AP Photo/Fernando Antonio)
Fernando Antonio, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago

Honduras Police Say 4 People, Rifles Seized
Honduran police detained two Nicaraguans and two Hondurans along with several rifles, and interim President Roberto Micheletti claimed the weapons were part of a plot to attack him during Sunday’s presidential election.
Juan Carlos Llorca, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago

In Recession, ‘Up in the Air’ Touches Down on Time
“Up in the Air” has undergone the rarest of flights: It was delayed for a long time and its course was altered, yet it has arrived right on time.
Jake Coyle, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago

Mo. Ordered to Pay $152,000 to Janitorial Company
A Missouri trial judge Wednesday ordered the state to pay $152,000 for illegally terminating a janitorial company’s state contracts when the firm was targeted by an immigration sting.
Chris Blank, AP NEWS - 17 minutes ago

Obama to Outline US Climate Goals at Copenhagen
President Barack Obama will commit the United States to a goal of substantial cuts in greenhouse gas pollution over the next decade when he travels to a widely anticipated climate conference in Copenhagen next month.
Julie Pace and H. Josef Hebert, AP NEWS - 17 minutes ago

Treasurys Strengthen on High Demand for 7-Yr Notes
Treasury prices mainly rose Wednesday after a strong auction for seven-year notes. Bond prices had slumped earlier in the day on rising stocks and upbeat reports on the economy.
Staff, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago

Global Energy Holdings Group Files Chapter 11
Global Energy Holdings Group, an Atlanta-based renewable energy company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware.
Staff, AP NEWS - 21 minutes ago

Sage Grouse Numbers Down in Northeast Wyoming
Sage grouse numbers are down in northeast Wyoming for a second year in a row and have reached their lowest levels since 1995, according to a state game official.
Staff, AP NEWS - 24 minutes ago

Somalia: 2 Kidnapped Journalists Freed
A Canadian and Australian journalist were freed on Wednesday after more than a year in captivity, Somali officials said.
Mohamed Olad Hassan, AP NEWS - 24 minutes ago

Number of Active Rigs Increase by 24
The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by 24 this week to 1,137.
Staff, AP NEWS - 25 minutes ago

AP Newsbreak: Records Show WH Health Care Talks
Top aides to President Barack Obama met early and often with lobbyists, Democratic political strategists and other interests with a stake in the administration’s national health care overhaul, White House visitor records obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show.
Sharon Theimer, AP NEWS - 25 minutes ago

Southwestern Electric Power Hikes Rates in Ark.
Southwestern Electric Power Co. has won regulatory approval for two rate hikes for its Arkansas customers.
Staff, AP NEWS - 26 minutes ago

Stocks Rise Following Drop in Jobless Claims
Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
Tim Paradis and Ieva M. Augstums, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago

Top 15 Cable Programs for Nov. 16-22
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by the Nielsen Co. for the week of Nov. 16-22. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
The Associated Press, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago

CDC: Swine Flu Vaccine Safe; No Big Problems Seen
U.S. health officials say there’s no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects.
Mike Stobbe, AP FEATURES - 29 minutes ago

GM to Build New Midsize Buick at Canadian Factory
General Motors Co. will build a new Buick midsize car at its assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, the company announced Wednesday.
Staff, AP NEWS - 30 minutes ago

Canadian Nat'l Engineer Union Threatens Strike
Canadian National Railway Co., one of North America’s largest railroads, says it received notice from the union representing its locomotive engineers in Canada that they plan to go on strike Saturday.
Staff, AP NEWS - 32 minutes ago

Obama to Head to Copenhagen With Climate Pledge
President Barack Obama will head to next month’s Copenhagen climate summit armed with the first concrete US offer to cut carbon emissions, officials said Wednesday, reviving hopes the closely watched meeting will succeed.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Swiss Court Grants Polanski Bail: Official
Switzerland’s top criminal court on Wednesday granted bail to film-maker Roman Polanski, saying his offer of 4.5 million dollars and to go under house arrest was enough to prevent his escape.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

‘No Reason’ to Appeal Polanski Release: Swiss Justice Minister
Swiss Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said Wednesday she sees “no reason” to challenge a federal criminal court decision earlier in the day to grant bail to film-maker Roman Polanski.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Geldof in Ethiopia to Mark 25 Years Since Famine
Twenty-five years after releasing a hit single to raise funds for victims of Ethiopia’s infamous famine, Bob Geldof on Wednesday visited one of the then worst-affected villages in the north of the Horn of Africa country.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Heavens Open as 2.5 Million Pilgrims Begin the Hajj
A day-long downpour fouled the start of the annual hajj on Wednesday, soaking thousands of people as they walked from Mecca to Mina, snarling traffic and stranding buses for hours.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

At Least 11 Dead in Saudi Flooding: Civil Defence
Flooding killed at least 11 people in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port city of Jeddah on Wednesday after a heavy downpour, with more deaths feared, a civil defence official said.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Nuclear Fuel Swap Inside Iran ‘Not an Option’: ElBaradei
A nuclear fuel swap inside Iran, as proposed by the Islamic Republic, is “not an option”, the head of the UN atomic watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei said here Wednesday.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

EU Commission Chief Unveils Nominees for New Team
European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso announced the nominations for his new team Wednesday, with conservatives to the fore and more women members than the outgoing EU executive.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Germany Sees ‘Broad Support’ for Iran Resolution at IAEA
Germany sees “broad support” for a resolution on Iran at the upcoming meeting of the UN atomic watchdog here, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said here Wednesday.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

OPEC Likely to Maintain Output Level: Algeria
The OPEC oil exporting group is likely to maintain its production levels when cartel ministers meet in Luanda, Angola December 22, the Algerian energy minister said on Wednesday.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Bananas Deal Likely to Be Too Late for WTO Talks: Source
A deal to end Europe’s long-running trade war over taxes on banana imports will not come before World Trade Organization talks next week in Switzerland, an informed source said Wednesday.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

IMF Sells 10 Tonnes of Gold to Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it had sold 10 tonnes of gold to Sri Lanka’s central bank for 375 million dollars, as part of a restructuring of IMF financial resources.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

World Debt to Soar 45 Percent: Moody’s
The debt weighing on national budgets will have soared by up to 45 percent worldwide in the period from 2007 to 2010, leading ratings agency Moody’s estimated on Wednesday.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Kidnappers Say Canadian, Australian Journalists in Somalia Freed
Two independent journalists, one from Canada and the other from Australia, were freed on Wednesday after 15 months in captivity in Somalia, one of their kidnappers told AFP.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Two Sacked in Female Beefeater Bullying Probe
Two Beefeaters at the Tower of London have been sacked following allegations they bullied the first woman ever to join their ranks, the managers of the monument announced Wednesday.
Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Police Arrest Madeleine ‘Investigator’ Over Fraud
A businessman paid to help search for girl Madeleine McCann was arrested after a hotel manager recognised him as an alleged fraudster wanted by US authorities, police said Wednesday.
Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Leicester Coach Cockerill Gets Four-Week Ban
Leicester coach Richard Cockerill received Wednesday a four-week ban after admitting two offences of match official abuse.
Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Catering Group Compass Says Profits Jump
Compass Group, the world’s biggest caterer, said Wednesday that annual net profits rose more than 32 percent as it won new contracts and cut costs, adding that it saw “excellent” growth prospects.
Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Israeli Call on Settlements Helps Peace Process: Clinton
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that a temporary freeze on new Israeli settlement building in the West Bank would aid progress toward peace with the Palestinians.
Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Red Sox Move to Obtain Toronto Ace Halladay: Report
The Boston Red Sox are making a major move to obtain ace Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Daily News reported on Wednesday.
Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Browns Coach Backs off Fake Injury Accusation
Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini backed away Wednesday from accusations the Detroit Lions faked injuries in Sunday’s 38-37 National Football League triumph over the woeful Browns.
Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 33 minutes ago

Man Wanted in US on Fraud Charges Denied UK Bail
A former security consultant wanted in the U.S. on charges of defrauding a client of more than $2 million was refused bail in a British court Wednesday.
Jill Lawless, AP NEWS - 34 minutes ago

AU: Donors Slow in Paying Up for Somalia Security
The African Union’s Somalia envoy said Wednesday donors have released only 30 percent of funds they pledged months ago toward bolstering Somalia’s security, frustrating efforts to turnaround the lawless country.
Tom Maliti, AP NEWS - 34 minutes ago

AP Source: GM Not Talking to Any New Saab Suitors
General Motors Co. has not talked with any other potential buyers for the Swedish Saab brand since a specialty car maker pulled out of a deal to buy it this week, a person briefed on GM’s plans said Wednesday.
Tom Krisher, AP NEWS - 37 minutes ago

Deere Reports 4Q Loss on Charges, Lower Sales
Deere and Co. says sales of tractors, combines and other agricultural mainstays slumped in the fourth quarter and it expects farmers to remain cautious about new equipment purchases because of the weak global economy.
David Mercer, AP NEWS - 40 minutes ago

AT&T and Verizon Ads Duel on Airwaves and in Court
What would the holidays be without bickering between siblings? AT&T and Verizon are swamping TV with ads attacking facets of each other’s wireless networks. While the ads stick fairly close to the truth, there’s a lot they don’t say.
Peter Svensson, AP NEWS - 40 minutes ago

US Online Ad Revenue Down 5.4 Pct in Third Quarter
Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip on even the fastest growing segment of industry, according to a report released Wednesday.
Deborah Yao, AP NEWS - 40 minutes ago

Floods Block Road to Mecca Haj
Heavy rainfall and floods hamper the journey to Mecca as Haj pilgrims arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 41 minutes ago

Pro-Immigration Reform PACS Growing in Influence
Two fledgling political action committees that support allowing some illegal immigrants to become citizens are raising more money than their immigration-control counterparts, signaling a possible fundraising shift ahead of next year’s congressional races.
Laura Wides-Munoz, AP NEWS - 43 minutes ago

 2 pm
ESPN Deportes to Televise World Cup in US 1:59 PM
Israel Approves 10-Month Settlement Freeze 1:58 PM
Vicki Kennedy Describes Husband’s Cancer Battle 1:57 PM
Palin to Run Red Cross Turkey Trot in Wash. 1:55 PM
Mumbai Holds Vigils on Eve of Attacks Anniversary 1:54 PM
Gay Marriage Momentum Stalls in Liberal NY, NJ 1:51 PM
NFL’s Texans Say Twitter User Is Not Their Player 1:50 PM
JDSU Shares Climb After Citi Starts at ‘Buy’ 1:48 PM
APNewsBreak: Chairs of NFL Concussion Panel Resign 1:47 PM
India Basks in Lavish White House Welcome 1:46 PM
US Drops Charges Against Fla. Lawyer in Drug Case 1:44 PM
Ky. Court Says State Must Readopt Lethal Injection 1:44 PM
Weyerhaeuser Buys Back $318M in Debt Offer 1:42 PM
Taliban Leader Rules Out Talks With Karzai 1:42 PM
Shuttle Atlantis Leaves Space Station, Headed Home 1:40 PM
UN Report: Congo Rebel Network Spans 25 Countries 1:39 PM
Pakistan Charges 7 Suspects in Mumbai Attacks 1:36 PM
Obama Expects Support for More Afghanistan Troops 1:35 PM
US Welcomes Israeli Settlement Moratorium 1:34 PM
Blue Coat Systems Rises on Strong Results, Outlook 1:32 PM
Art Class for Pregnant Russians 1:32 PM
Haydn Expert HC Robbins Landon Dies at 83 1:31 PM
Russian Ministry: Lawyer Was Fine Before Death 1:28 PM
White House: Exit Plan From Afghanistan Is Key 1:28 PM
Blast Yields Arsenal at Ex-Doctor’s Ohio Apartment 1:26 PM
Wash. Court Reinstates $8M Award Against Hyundai 1:26 PM
Rains Soak Pilgrims at Islam’s Hajj 1:25 PM
Israel Approves 10-Month Settlement Freeze 1:24 PM
Familiar Bible Phrases in Culture 1:23 PM
US Welcomes Israeli Settlement Moratorium 1:22 PM
Germany, IAEA Chief Urge Iran to Compromise 1:22 PM
Agencies Call for More Aid to Fight Climate Change 1:20 PM
Holiday Shopping Notebook 1:20 PM
Mom Befriends Wife of PTSD Vet Charged With Murder 1:19 PM
Paralyzed Ind. Man Confined to Bed as Men Rob Home 1:15 PM
Business Events Scheduled for the Coming Week 1:14 PM
AP Newsbreak: Records Show WH Health Care Talks 1:14 PM
‘Woe Is Me’ to Those Who Miss Biblical Rhetoric 1:12 PM
8 Plead Guilty to Sending Illegal Money to Mideast 1:11 PM
Khmer Rouge Prison Chief Could Get 40 Years 1:11 PM
Fitch Reaffirms Saks Issuer Default Rating 1:11 PM
Taiwan Rethinks Land Use After Killer Typhoon 1:10 PM
Dead Sea Needs World Help to Stay Alive 1:10 PM
Obama Spares Life of Courage the Turkey 1:10 PM
Japanese Cops Cross-Dress for Bag Snatch Dragnet 1:10 PM
Call Girl Says Threatened After Night With Berlusconi 1:10 PM
Israel Seeks, Palestinians Reject Temporary Settlement Ease 1:10 PM
Barghuti Says on Israel Prisoner Swap List 1:10 PM
Nuclear Swap Inside Iran ‘Not an Option’: ElBaradei 1:10 PM
British Inquiry Hears of Iraq WMD Doubts 1:10 PM
Pakistan Court Charges Seven Over Mumbai Attacks 1:10 PM
Guinea Junta Threatens to Keep Opposition Out of Election 1:10 PM
Taliban’s Omar Rejects Karzai Call for Peace Talks 1:10 PM
Belgium on the Block as GM Outlines Opel Cuts 1:10 PM
SAfrica’s Zuma Appoints New Zimbabwe Team 1:10 PM
Trial of Cameroon President’s Ex-Doctor Postponed 1:10 PM
Civilians on the Move in Eastern DR Congo: UN 1:10 PM
Swiss Jetman Ditches in Sea as Africa-Europe Flight Fails 1:10 PM
Giant-Killer Soderling Beats Tennis Ace Djokovic 1:10 PM
FTSE 100 Closes Higher 1:10 PM
FTSE 100 Closes Higher 1:10 PM
Wal-Mart Suppliers in China Charged With Rights Abuses 1:10 PM
Obama to Announce Afghan Plan on Dec 1 1:10 PM
BofA CEO Search May Extend Into 2010 1:09 PM
US Envoy Welcomes Israeli Settlement Moratorium 1:07 PM
Fed Tightens Conflict of Interest Rules 1:04 PM
Philippines Massacre Toll Rises 1:03 PM
Netanyahu Declares 10-Month Settlement Freeze 1:01 PM
EnerSys Chief Financial Officer Retires 1:01 PM
 1 pm
Taliban Leader Rules Out Talks With Karzai 12:58 PM
Toyota Replacing Some 4M Gas Pedals That Could Jam 12:57 PM
Salvation Army’s Iconic Kettles Now Credit Ready 12:56 PM
Israel Approves 10-Month Settlement Freeze 12:56 PM
Greece to Restore Birthplace of Classical Theater 12:56 PM
A Look at Economic Developments Around the Globe 12:55 PM
Obama’s First Pardon: A Turkey Named ‘Courage’ 12:55 PM
Mo. to Receive $32.5M for Smart Grid Projects 12:52 PM
Energy Prices on the Rise Despite Huge Supply 12:52 PM
Mass. Moves to Streamline Renewable Energy Efforts 12:51 PM
19.2 Million People Watch Donny Osmond Win 12:51 PM
Iran Clerics Start Taking Control of Schools 12:49 PM
Earnings Schedule for Week of 11/30/09 12:42 PM
Free to Good Home: Carrier USS John F. Kennedy 12:37 PM
Americans Search for Cheaper Thanksgiving Trips 12:36 PM
Iran Seeks to Quiet Critic Inside Ruling System 12:36 PM
Mom of Teen Set on Fire: Son Focused on Recovery 12:36 PM
Israel Approves 10-Month West Bank Settlement Halt 12:33 PM
Police Confiscate Toxic Toys 12:33 PM
Par Pharma Buys Back $30.8M in Senior Notes 12:32 PM
Officials Say Iraq Not UK’s Main Worry Before War 12:32 PM
Jetman’s Africa-Europe Flight Fails 12:31 PM
UK: NATO to Offer 5,000 Troops for Afghanistan 12:31 PM
Placard Thieves Leave Ito’s LA Courtroom Nameless 12:29 PM
Search Crew Working to Free Man Caught in Cave 12:28 PM
Pro-Immigration Reform PACS Growing in Influence 12:27 PM
Soul-Searching Debates on the French Identity 12:27 PM
Germany, IAEA Chief Urge Iran to Compromise 12:24 PM
Jet-Winged Adventurer Ditches in Atlantic, Unhurt 12:22 PM
More Bankruptcy Cases Filed in Federal Courts 12:21 PM
Dollar Slumps to 15-Month Euro Low 12:21 PM
BLM Delays Nevada Horse Roundup to Allow Appeals 12:20 PM
Federal Court Allows Dec. 8 Execution in Ohio 12:19 PM
WSP Holdings Plans $10 Million Share Repurchase 12:16 PM
Sensata Plans to Raise Up to $500 Million in IPO 12:16 PM
Idera: Novartis Deal Ends, Merck Pact Extended 12:14 PM
Hospitality Properties Trust Upgraded; Stocks Rise 12:13 PM
Jobless Claims Dip, Spending Up in Sign of Rebound 12:13 PM
UK Police Arrest Man Wanted in US on Fraud Charges 12:12 PM
2 Beefeaters Fired for Bullying Female Colleague 12:12 PM
Obama to Attend Major Climate Summit 12:10 PM
Siberian Tiger Population Falls Sharply: Survey 12:10 PM
Obama to Take Near-Term Cut of 17% to Copenhagen 12:10 PM
Swiss Court Grants Polanski Bail: Official 12:10 PM
Kuwaiti Journalist Accused of Slander Stays in Jail 12:10 PM
US to Pledge Major Emission Cuts at Climate Summit 12:10 PM
Britain Is Last Major Nation in Recession 12:10 PM
US New Home Sales Rebound in October 12:10 PM
HRW Sceptical About Fair Eq.Guinea Elections 12:10 PM
US Skeptics Fear Afghan Mission Turning Into a Quagmire 12:10 PM
Kandahar Is Key City in Afghan War 12:08 PM
Greece to Restore Birthplace of Classical Theater 12:07 PM
UK Police Arrest Man Wanted in US on Fraud Charges 12:05 PM
Natural Gas Stocks Grow Less Than Expected 12:05 PM
Diedrich: Green Mountain’s $265M Bid Superior 12:04 PM
Capmark Financial Gets OK to Sell Units 12:00 PM
Judge Denies Murderer’s Request for Hair Removal 12:00 PM
 12 pm
World Stocks Buoyed by US Data as Dollar Slides 11:58 AM
Lambert Says He Got Carried Away, But Not Sorry 11:58 AM
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods 3Q Profit Up on Lower Costs 11:57 AM
Pakistan Charges 7 Suspects in Mumbai Attacks 11:56 AM
Recalls: Metal Pendants, Hooded Sweat Shirts 11:54 AM
Indian PM Warns Pakistan on Terrorism 11:54 AM
Grocer Offers Its First Black Friday Promotion 11:54 AM
Rains Soak Pilgrims at Islam’s Hajj 11:52 AM
Obama’s First Pardon: A Turkey Named ‘Courage’ 11:50 AM
Blast Yields Arsenal at Ex-Doctor’s Ohio Apartment 11:49 AM
Human Genome Sciences Seeks Approval for Zalbin 11:49 AM
China Reports 8 Cases of Mutated Swine Flu Virus 11:46 AM
2 Beefeaters Fired for Bullying Female Colleague 11:43 AM
Before You Buy That Gift, Know the Return Policy 11:42 AM
Haydn Expert HC Robbins Landon Dies at 83 11:35 AM
Vicki Kennedy Says She Has No Senate Plans 11:34 AM
La. Down 1,900 Jobs in Oct.; 44,000 Over the Year 11:34 AM
Rates on 30-Year Mortgages Sink, Match Record Low 11:33 AM
Internet Activists Push for Greater Democracy 11:31 AM
EU Assembly Adopts Internet, Phone User Rights 11:30 AM
Proposed Electric Rate Hike Sparks Worries in SD 11:30 AM
India’s PM Singh Warns Pakistan on Terrorism 11:27 AM
Colonial-Era Skull to Get Military Burial in Conn. 11:26 AM
AP Source: GM Not Talking to Any New Saab Suitors 11:21 AM
Idaho Joins Fight Against Foreclosure Fraud 11:19 AM
Mont. Commerce Grants $2.5M for Biomed Research 11:18 AM
Hyosung to Close Tire Cord Plant in Virginia 11:15 AM
UK: NATO to Offer 5,000 Troops for Afghanistan 11:15 AM
Obama to Outline US Climate Goals at Copenhagen 11:15 AM
Studies: Fighting Global Warming Reduces Diseases 11:14 AM
Israel Offers 10-Month West Bank Settlement Freeze 11:14 AM
Jet-Winged Adventurer Ditches in Atlantic, Unhurt 11:13 AM
Court: Ky. Must Readopt Lethal Injection Protocol 11:13 AM
Agriculture Futures Mostly Rose, Livestock Higher 11:11 AM
Transocean Starts 7-Year Drilling Contract for BP 11:10 AM
Khamenei Says Iran in Throes of ‘Soft War’ 11:10 AM
Action on Climate Change ‘Also Averts Health Crisis’ 11:10 AM
Saudi Denies Military Entered Yemen 11:10 AM
Kuwait, Iraq Discuss Border Oilfields 11:10 AM
Jet-Man Plunges Into Sea as Africa-Europe Flight Fails 11:10 AM
Jetman’s Africa-Europe Attempt Ends in Failure 11:10 AM
Guantanamo Novel Aimed at Teens Eyes Costa Prize 11:10 AM
Disney Re-Making ‘High School Musical’ in Chinese 11:10 AM
Profits of Russian Oil Giant Rosneft Fall 53.2% 11:10 AM
US New Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 14-Month Low 11:10 AM
Sudan Reporter Might Not Return Home 11:10 AM
US ‘Hopeful’ Israeli Proposal Can Revive Peace Talks 11:10 AM
US Welcomes Pakistani Charges Over Mumbai Attacks 11:10 AM
Kentucky Gov to Head South Growth Policies Board 11:09 AM
Iran’s Leader Makes Inroads in Latin America 11:07 AM
Coldwater Creek Drops as 3Q Results Miss Views 11:05 AM
Former AP Stringer Among 57 Dead in Philippines 11:04 AM
Obama to Address Nation on Afghanistan Tuesday 11:03 AM
EPA, Group Look to Settle Lawsuit Over Utah Rules 11:02 AM
 11 am
Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty in Grain Fraud Case 10:59 AM
New US Home Sales Rise 6.2 Percent 10:56 AM
Mont.’s Rehberg Assessing Tester’s Wilderness Bill 10:55 AM
International Bridge Co. Sues Michigan DOT 10:52 AM
Federal Court Allows Dec. 8 Execution in Ohio 10:52 AM
Wyoming Won’t Try to Block Park Snowmobile Plan 10:51 AM
Judge: White Conn. Firefighters Must Be Promoted 10:49 AM
Oil Hovers Around $76 on Weakened US Dollar 10:46 AM
Stocks Rise Following Drop in Jobless Claims 10:44 AM
Windstream Moves Listing to Nasdaq 10:40 AM
Credit Suisse Agrees to $79M Colorado Settlement 10:39 AM
Crude Oil Stockpiles Climb by 1 Million Barrels 10:39 AM
World Stocks Buoyed by US Data as Dollar Slides 10:39 AM
AU: Donors Slow in Paying Up for Somalia Security 10:36 AM
A Look at 3 Return Policies, and Their Fine Print 10:36 AM
Tiffany Raises Outlook as 3Q Profit Comes in Ahead 10:35 AM
Texas, Retailer Conn’s Settle Warranty Dispute 10:34 AM
Book Outlines Intertwined History of Cotton, Race 10:33 AM
Weekly Jobless Claims Drop Below 500,000 10:32 AM
A Traditional Alternative to Flu Jab 10:31 AM
‘Woe Is Me’ to Those Who Miss Biblical Rhetoric 10:28 AM
Judge Orders Chavez Opponent to Stay in Prison 10:28 AM
China Reports 8 Cases of Swine Flu Mutation 10:27 AM
Lawyer for Mich. Money Manager Also in Hot Water 10:27 AM
Rates on 30-Year Mortgages Match Record Low 10:26 AM
Wis. Panel Approves Higher Electric, Gas Rates 10:23 AM
Official: Obama Going to Copenhagen Climate Summit 10:23 AM
Iraq Was Not UK’s Main Worry Prior to Invasion 10:22 AM
Ships Warned About Icebergs Headed for New Zealand 10:20 AM
Putin’s Rare Siberian Tiger Goes Missing 10:20 AM
New US Home Sales Rise 6.2 Percent 10:20 AM
Indian Tribe Votes Against New York Casino Plan 10:19 AM
Kansas Lottery Rejects Casino Bid for Southeast 10:16 AM
Death Toll in China Mining Blast Rises to 107 10:15 AM
Stocks Mixed Amid Welter of Economic Data 10:12 AM
Wind Weighs on Battle Against Orange County Blaze 10:11 AM
Shuttle Undocks From Space Station, Returns to Earth 10:10 AM
Israeli PM Seeks 10-Month New Settlement Halt 10:10 AM
Millions Begin Hajj Amid Swine Flu Fears 10:10 AM
Mousavi Says Militia Being Used Against Iranians 10:10 AM
Lebanon Policy Delayed Over Hezbollah Weapons 10:10 AM
US Trying to ‘Trick’ Iran Over Nuke Deal: Larijani 10:10 AM
Obama to Attend Copenhagen Summit on December 9 10:10 AM
S.Africa Inflation Falls to 5.9% 10:10 AM
Toyota to Fix Gas Pedals on 3.8 Mln US Vehicles 10:10 AM
Liverpool Give Benitez Their Backing 10:10 AM
White House Veggies for Obama’s Big Night 10:10 AM
US Consumer Spending Jumps 0.7% in October 10:10 AM
Obama Vows to ‘Finish the Job’ in Afghanistan 10:10 AM
US New Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 14-Month Low 10:10 AM
Obama to Attend Copenhagen Summit on December 9 10:10 AM
Cowboys, Giants Chase Division Lead in Holiday Games 10:10 AM
Mom of Teen Set on Fire: Son Focused on Recovery 10:09 AM
US Bancorp to Sell 3 Texas Banking Units 10:05 AM
Hong Kong Director Takes on Mulan With Real Actors 10:04 AM
Hispanic Group Sues Ohio Over License Plate Policy 10:01 AM
Small Earthquakes Shake California-Mexico Border 10:00 AM
 10 am
Despite Upticks, Hawaii Tourism Remains Weak 9:58 AM
Donny Osmond Wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ 9:58 AM
6 Family Members Killed in Iraq 9:57 AM
Google,Virgin Media Deals Command TiVo Spotlight 9:55 AM
Religion News in Brief 9:55 AM
Highlights of Conn. Gov’s Deficit-Cutting Plan 9:55 AM
Conn. Governor Unveils Deficit-Cutting Plan 9:55 AM
CDC Warns: Holiday Could Bring More Swine Flu 9:52 AM
Gubernatorial Hopefuls Target Colo. Energy Rules 9:50 AM
Rocket Man Bid to Fly From Morocco to Spain Fails 9:50 AM
Shuttle Atlantis Leaves Space Station, Headed Home 9:48 AM
Ariz. Gov, Lawmakers Slam Cities on Budget Lawsuit 9:47 AM
New Blackout Hits Rio’s Glitzy Beach Neighborhoods 9:45 AM
Fox Releases January Return Dates for ‘Idol,’ '24' 9:45 AM
Israel Offers 10-Month West Bank Settlement Freeze 9:45 AM
Feds Seek Rehearing of Baseball Drug List Ruling 9:44 AM
Salvation Army’s Iconic Kettles Now Credit Ready 9:43 AM
Toyota to Replace 4M Gas Pedals That Could Jam 9:41 AM
Authorities: Hanged Ky. Census Worker Killed Self 9:39 AM
Google Apologizes for Offensive First Lady Image 9:28 AM
Wary Consumers, Rising Unemployment Snag Recovery 9:28 AM
Sales of New Homes Forecast to Rise 2 Percent 9:28 AM
Consumers Log Stronger-Than-Expected Spending Rise 9:25 AM
Stock Futures Point to Higher Open After Data 9:21 AM
World Stocks Buoyed by US Data as Dollar Slides 9:14 AM
Serb Nationalist’s War Crimes Trial to Resume 9:12 AM
Deere Reports 4Q Loss on Charges, Lower Sales 9:11 AM
Iran Has 3,672 Swine Flu Cases: Health Minister 9:10 AM
Netanyahu to Propose 10-Month Settlement Halt 9:10 AM
Congo Has Failed to Disarm Rwandan Rebels: UN 9:10 AM
Three Women Among Six Killed in Iraq Attack 9:10 AM
British Officials Quizzed on WMD at Iraq Inquiry 9:10 AM
GM to Keep All German Opel Plants Open 9:10 AM
Toyota ‘to Fix Gas Pedals on 4 Mln US Vehicles’ 9:10 AM
Alarm Over Asset Bubbles Returns With Recovery 9:10 AM
Crude Oil Prices Firm Before US Energy Report 9:10 AM
Euro Hits $1.50, Gold Sets Record High 9:10 AM
Disney Re-Making ‘High School Musical’ in Chinese 9:10 AM
Rare, Heavy Rains Soak Pilgrims at Islam’s Hajj 9:09 AM
UN Report: Rebel Network Spans 25 Countries 9:06 AM
Sting Offers a ‘Spooky, Ghostly’ Seasonal Album 9:02 AM
A Growing Tale of Dog Designer Wear 9:02 AM
Disney Names New Head of Worldwide Channels 9:00 AM
 9 am
Israel Offers 10-Month West Bank Settlement Freeze 8:53 AM
Stock Futures Extend Gains After Data 8:49 AM
Judge: White Conn. Firefighters Must Be Promoted 8:48 AM
Rights Group Rejects Saudi Witchcraft Charges 8:46 AM
Lou Dobbs Weighs Senate Run in New Jersey 8:44 AM
Durable Goods Orders Fall Unexpectedly in October 8:41 AM
Iraq Not Britain’s Main Worry Prior to Invasion 8:41 AM
A Look at the 2010 Nissan Armada 8:40 AM
Ahead of the Bell: Microsoft CFO Shift 8:40 AM
2010 Nissan Armada Is 1 Big SUV 8:40 AM
Rocket Man at It Again, to Cross a Patch of Ocean 8:37 AM
Deere Reports 4Q Loss on Charges, Lower Sales 8:29 AM
Wyo Enviros Oppose Drilling in 1st National Forest 8:28 AM
Hutchison Wants More Technology in Texas Schools 8:26 AM
Suit Seeks to Stop Grazing Along Upper Missouri 8:21 AM
Lawmakers Aim to Thwart Ohio Casino Development 8:20 AM
Taliban Leader Issues Muslim Holiday Message 8:19 AM
Ga. Task Force: 2012 Too Soon to Find New Water 8:17 AM
Farm Runoff in 41 Watersheds Feeding Mississippi 8:15 AM
FCC Chairman: Broadband Access Should Be Universal 8:15 AM
Americans Search for Cheaper Thanksgiving Trips 8:14 AM
Iran Clerics Start Taking Control of Schools 8:14 AM
No Signs of Putin’s Rare Siberian Tiger 8:14 AM
Toyota to Replace 3.8M Gas Pedals 8:10 AM
China ‘Will Not Sacrifice Growth’ for Emissions Cuts 8:10 AM
Malaysia Tracks Orangutans With Implants 8:10 AM
N.Zealand Passes Climate Change Emissions Law 8:10 AM
Saudi Denies Military Entered Yemen: Official 8:10 AM
Palestinians Reject Partial Israeli Settlement Halt 8:10 AM
Leterme Gets New Chance to Lead Belgium 8:10 AM
WMD Claims in the Spotlight at Iraq Inquiry 8:10 AM
Darling Defends Secret BoE Loans 8:10 AM
Economy Shrinks, But Edges Towards Recovery 8:10 AM
London Stock Exchange Profits Plunge 8:10 AM
Julie Andrews to Sing in London, First in Decades 8:03 AM
Mass Animal Sacrifice in Nepal 8:01 AM
Tiffany Raises Outlook as 3Q Profit Comes in Ahead 8:01 AM
 8 am
Gay Marriage Momentum Stalls in Liberal NY, NJ 7:59 AM
Palestinians Cool to Expected Israeli Offer 7:57 AM
Clearwire Escrow Prices $920M Senior Notes Offer 7:55 AM
Khmer Rouge Prison Chief Could Get 40 Years 7:54 AM
Ericsson to Buy Nortel Business for $70M 7:53 AM
Lambert Says He Got Carried Away, But Not Sorry 7:50 AM
Report: Congo Massacre Witnesses Were Threatened 7:50 AM
Rare, Heavy Rains Soak Pilgrims in Islam’s Hajj 7:47 AM
Serb Nationalist’s War Crimes Trial to Resume 7:42 AM
Deere Reports 4Q Loss on Charges, Lower Sales 7:39 AM
Pakistan Charges 7 Suspects in Mumbai Attacks 7:37 AM
Tiffany & Co. 3Q Profit Dips; Domestic Sales Fall 7:35 AM
Taliban Leader Issues Muslim Holiday Message 7:35 AM
Soggy Season Could Crimp Sweet Potato Supply 7:29 AM
AP NewsAlert 7:27 AM
Hamas: Prisoner Swap Snagged on Top Militants 7:21 AM
Students Get Schooled on Hip-Hop at Minn. College 7:14 AM
AP NewsBreak: Toyota to Replace 3.8M Gas Pedals 7:11 AM
Land Pressures ‘Turning a Quarter of India to Desert’ 7:10 AM
Five Killed in South Yemen Clashes: Official 7:10 AM
Pakistan Court ‘Indicts Seven Over Mumbai Attacks’ 7:10 AM
Pakistan Court ‘Indicts Seven Over Mumbai Attacks’ 7:10 AM
Five Killed in South Yemen Clashes: Official 7:10 AM
GM to Keep All Opel Plants in Germany Open 7:10 AM
European Stocks Rise, FTSE Shrugs off Recession Data 7:10 AM
King Kong Figurine Sells for £120,000 in London 7:10 AM
Britain Is Last Major Nation in Recession 7:10 AM
British Banks Win Overdraft Charges Appeal 7:10 AM
Maddie McCann ‘Conman’ Arrested in Oxford: Reports 7:10 AM
British Economy Shrinks, But Edges Towards Recovery 7:10 AM
FTSE Gains, Shrugging off Recession Data 7:10 AM
Banks Win High Court Appeal Over Charges 7:10 AM
Banks Win Supreme Court Appeal Over Charges 7:10 AM
Israel Readying New Arms to Meet Iran Challenge 7:07 AM
Oil Rises Above $76 Amid Dollar’s Decline 7:06 AM
Bombs in Iraqi Shiite Holy City Injure 25 7:02 AM
Philippine Massacre Probe Focuses on Arroyo Ally 7:02 AM
 7 am
Stock Futures Point to Higher Open 6:56 AM
Panel 1st Up in SC Gov. Sanford Impeachment Debate 6:55 AM
Soul-Searching Debates on the French Identity 6:51 AM
Rights Group Rejects Saudi Witchcraft Charges 6:51 AM
UK: NATO to Offer 5,000 Troops for Afghanistan 6:48 AM
Bruni-Sarkozy Says ‘Yes’ to Woody Film Proposal 6:47 AM
Obama Expects Support for More Afghanistan Troops 6:43 AM
Doctor Doubts China H1N1 Deaths 6:33 AM
Khmer Rouge Jailer Says Sorry 6:33 AM
Israel Team Visits Gulf State of Oman 6:28 AM
Beijing Autos Says Will Reevaluate Saab Bid 6:27 AM
Pakistan Charges 7 Suspects in Mumbai Attacks 6:26 AM
GM Says Main Plant in Germany Crucial to Its Plans 6:24 AM
LSE First-Half Net Profit Drops 40 Percent 6:22 AM
Quotations of the Day 6:14 AM
Report: Congo Massacre Witnesses Were Threatened 6:12 AM
Obama, Singh Boost Hopes of Climate Deal 6:10 AM
French Bid for Emirates Nuclear Plant at Risk: Report 6:10 AM
Hamas to Issue Permits for Palestinians Leaving Gaza 6:10 AM
Yemen Closes Iran Hospital, Clinic in Sanaa 6:10 AM
Khmer Rouge Prison Chief Faces 40 Years in Jail 6:10 AM
India Electric Car Pioneer Plans Biggest Plug-in Plant 6:10 AM
BAIC to ‘Reassess’ Options After Saab Bid Fails 6:10 AM
BAIC to ‘Reassess’ Options After Saab Bid Fails 6:10 AM
Obituaries in the News 6:09 AM
The Nation’s Weather 6:07 AM
Eco-Friendly Festive Lights in Paris 6:01 AM
 6 am
Washington Post to Close Remaining US Bureaus 5:56 AM
World Stocks Buoyed by Fed But Dollar Slides 5:49 AM
Berlusconi Is Named ‘Rockstar of the Year’ 5:45 AM
Afghanistan Hikes Police Salaries 5:44 AM
Pakistan Charges 7 Suspects in Mumbai Attacks 5:37 AM
5 More Bodies Uncovered in Philippine Massacre 5:35 AM
AP NewsAlert 5:29 AM
Shuttle Atlantis Leaves Space Station, Headed Home 5:24 AM
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Arrives in Venezuela 5:10 AM
ABN Amro Reports Quarterly Loss of 1 Bln Euros 5:10 AM
Gold Hits Record High $1,180 Per Ounce 5:10 AM
ABN Amro Group Reports One Billion Euro Loss 5:10 AM
Crude Oil Prices Firm Before US Energy Report 5:10 AM
British Economy Shrinks by 0.3% in Third Quarter 5:10 AM
Thousands of Wild Camels Besiege Australian Town 5:10 AM
Obama to Pardon Turkey 5:04 AM
 5 am
Oil Rises Above $76 Amid Weak Demand, Dollar Drop 4:36 AM
Asia Stocks Post Muted Gains Amid Growth Concerns 4:33 AM
Robot Festival in Tokyo 4:33 AM
Escaped Ex-Royal Aide Back in Custody 4:32 AM
Comatose for 23 Years, Belgian Feels Reborn 4:29 AM
Obama Expects Support for More Afghanistan Troops 4:28 AM
Kingsley to Play Mogul Emperor Who Built Taj Mahal 4:21 AM
Detention of China Dissident Liu Xiaobo Extended 4:14 AM
Hazy Conditions Cause Flight Delays in China 4:10 AM
Hazy Conditions Disrupt Air Travel in China 4:10 AM
China Mine Death Toll Up to 107: Spokesman 4:10 AM
Italian Ex-Militant Ends Brazil Hunger Strike 4:10 AM
Obama Vows to ‘Finish the Job’ in Afghanistan 4:10 AM
Italian Ex-Militant Ends Hunger Strike in Brazil 4:10 AM
We’re Running Out of Gold: Miners 4:10 AM
Chinese Police Jailed in Torture Case: State Media 4:10 AM
Japan PM Took Dubious Funds From Mother: Reports 4:10 AM
White House Veggies for Obama’s Big Night 4:10 AM
Shuttle Atlantis Leaving Space Station 4:04 AM
 4 am
Honolulu Police Posting DUI Mug Shots on Internet 3:49 AM
Firefighters Make Progress Against Calif. Wildfire 3:37 AM
Pop Star Williams Rules Out Tour Over Drugs Fears 3:10 AM
Venomous Aussie Redback Spiders Invading Japan 3:10 AM
Saudi King and Spanish PM Discuss Mideast 3:10 AM
26 Wounded in Twin Bombs in Iraq Shrine City 3:10 AM
Khmer Rouge Prosecutor Says Duch Should Get 40 Years 3:10 AM
Arroyo Urged to Take Action Over Massacre 3:10 AM
Arroyo Vows Justice as Massacre Toll Hits 52 3:10 AM
Chinese Banks May Need to Raise Billions: Reports 3:10 AM
Taiwan, US to Resume Trade Talks Next Year: Envoy 3:10 AM
Australia to Ride ‘Powerful’ Resources Wave 3:10 AM
Global Fund Grant to Boost Zimbabwe Health System 3:10 AM
Stars, Top Dem Donors Make State Dinner Guest List 3:05 AM
Evening Gowns, Saris at Obama’s First State Dinner 3:05 AM
Impatience With Obama Trade Policy Grows 3:02 AM

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NEWSMAKERS
political donations of today's newsmakers
Oprah Winfrey Lou Dobbs Andre Agassi Scott Rothstein Raj Rajaratnam Lloyd Blankfein Bud Adams Carly Fiorina Dr Conrad Murray Sarah Palin

US WAR SHEET
  Iraq Afghanistan  
Days 2,443 2,971  
GIs Killed in Action 3,476 650 DoD
Non-Hostile GI Deaths 891 192 DoD
GIs Severely Wounded 13,883 2,678 DoD
Current Troop Deployment 124,000 68,000 AP , AP
Total Cost (approved through Sept 30, 2009) $711 Bln $219 Bln AP
Cost Per Day (Avg) $298 Mil $75.2 Mil
casualty status updated November 23, 2009

NEWSMEAT HALL OF FAME
individual donations of $200 or more made after 1977
Political donations made by the powerful, rich, and famous.

• Celebrities (actors, musicians, authors, icons)
• Billionaires
• Sports Stars
• Media
• Business Executives
• Politics (pols, players, pundits, shills)

Data Provided by the Federal Election Commission as of 11/23/09
17,210,953 records (election cycles 1980-2010)
Today's Most Popular Searches
1Kevin Halligen
2Paul Allen
3Oprah Winfrey
4Sarah Palin
5John LEKAS
6WILLIAM VELARDO
7Lou Dobbs
8Peyton Manning
9Andre Agassi
10Bill Clinton
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