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U.S., bankers rework bailout
The Associated PressThe Bush administration plans to expand protections greatly for the U.S. banking system out of deep concern for the faltering economy, an industry official said tonight after banking executives and top federal officials met to revamp the largest bailout...Tags: Unemployment, Stock Market, National Government, American International Group, Federal Reserve
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Palin's rural adviser quits, says too few Native voices in Cabinet
Associated Press WriterJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ Gov. Sarah Palin's rural adviser is resigning amid criticism of the governor's record on hiring Alaska Natives. Rhonda McBride said Monday in an e-mail to Native leaders that she agrees the job would better filled by an Alaska...Tags: Sarah Palin, Executive Branch
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Big Brown retired after hoof injury at Aqueduct
AP Sports WriterThere was nothing little about Big Brown's racing career. From his overpowering victories in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness to his spectacular flop in the Belmont as he bid for a Triple Crown, Big Brown and his entourage — including his...Tags: Equestrian, Big Brown, National Government, Injuries, Kentucky Derby
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Detroit reporter fights deposition over sources
Associated Press WriterA Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter seeking to protect the identity of unnamed sources asked two judges Monday to stop a deposition intended to reveal who leaked information about an investigation of a terrorism prosecutor. David Ashenfelter of the...Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Awards and Prizes, National Government, Terrorism, Judges
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A look at recent newspaper endorsements of the presidential candidates
The Boston Globe endorsed Democrat Barack Obama on its Web site Monday night: "Come January, a new president will take charge of a nation diminished, an America that is far shakier economically, less secure militarily, and less respected...Tags: Migration, John McCain, National Government, Mitt Romney, History
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Catherine Stevens becoming key witness in corruption trial of her husband, Sen. Ted Stevens
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Catherine Stevens has become the linchpin in the corruption trial of her husband, Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens — to both the prosecutors and his defense team. One wants her testimony and documents to prove that the Republican icon...Tags: Fishing, National Government, Trials, Corporate Crime, Personal Service
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Official undone by tight trouser crackdown
A senior official in South Sudan who ordered a crackdown on young women wearing tight trousers has been sacked, officials said Saturday. Police arrested scores of women -- many on their way home from church -- in the capital Juba last week on charges...Tags: Heads of State, Gang Activity, Juvenile Delinquency
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Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney seeks ethics probe after reports of affair with staff member
Associated Press WriterWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney, married with a child, declined to say Monday whether he had carried on an affair with a former aide and paid to keep her quiet, then called for an investigation by the House ethics committee...Tags: Ethics, Nancy Pelosi, Tim Mahoney, National Government, Values
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Janesville plant closing no surprise to residents
Associated Press WriterThis hard-scrabble city's General Motors plant has withstood storms, the Great Depression and a world war. But it couldn't survive high gas prices. GM announced Monday it would shut down the plant in two phases. Sport utility vehicle production will end...Tags: Heavy Engineering, Economic Policy, John McCain, National Government, Herb Kohl
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Princeton economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman wins Nobel Prize in economics
Associated Press WritersPRINCETON, N.J. (AP) _ Paul Krugman, whose relentless criticism of the Bush administration includes opposition to the $700 billion financial bailout, won the Nobel prize in economics Monday for his work on international trade patterns. The Princeton...Tags: Financial Aid, National Government, Jimmy Carter, Karl Ritter, Amazon.com Inc.
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Bailout plan revamped to give banks more protection; Bush to announce details Tuesday
AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The Bush administration plans to spend as much as $250 billion of the $700 billion bailout buying stock in private banks, greatly expanding protections for the U.S. financial system out of deep concern for the faltering economy, industry...Tags: George Bush, National Government, Federal Reserve, U.S. Department of Treasury, Ben Bernanke
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2 dead, more than 10,000 acres burned in two San Fernando Valley fires
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersTwo massive fires were burning out of control in the San Fernando Valley, devouring more than 10,000 acres and several dozen residences, forcing thousands to evacuate, closing freeways and causing at least two deaths. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger...Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Transportation, Road Transportation, Forestry and Timber, Executive Branch
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