Israel military steps up Gaza airstrikes - CNN


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Israel military steps up Gaza airstrikes
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JERUSALEM (CNN) -- The Israeli air force intensified its operations across Gaza overnight, launching strikes against approximately 60 targets in the Palestinian territory, a military spokesman said Thursday.
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Obama to urge dramatic action to lift US economy - Reuters


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Obama to urge dramatic action to lift US economy
Reuters - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama will seek on Thursday to rally support for a massive fiscal stimulus package by warning that the United States could remain mired in recession for years without bold action.
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Who is behind the Lebanon rockets? - BBC News


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Who is behind the Lebanon rockets?
BBC News - 2 hours ago
By Martin Asser It is not that long ago that Israel was waging war in Gaza when Hezbollah militants opened up a second front with Lebanon.
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Yushchenko May Use Gas War to Push Ukraine Westward - Bloomberg


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Yushchenko May Use Gas War to Push Ukraine Westward
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By James M. Gomez and Agnes Lovasz Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko may be calculating that his “No� to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in their dispute over natural gas will make the West more likely to say “Yes� to ...
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UK gas rises on Russia uncertainty, power down Reuters
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India accuses Pakistan on gunman - BBC News


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India accuses Pakistan on gunman
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India has criticised Pakistan for the way it reversed its stance on Ajmal Qasab, the only surviving gunman from the attacks on Mumbai.
India says all options open to dismantle terror groups Reuters
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Rains easing in Western Washington - Seattle Times


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Rains easing in Western Washington
Seattle Times - 52 minutes ago
But the National Weather Service says flooding will remain a problem for a couple of days as overflowing rivers drain. Flood warnings remain in effect for most of Western Washington.
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Obama Promises Bid to Overhaul Retiree Spending - New York Times


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Obama Promises Bid to Overhaul Retiree Spending
New York Times - 3 hours ago
President-elect Barack Obama with Nancy Killefer, his appointee as White House chief performance officer, during a news conference in Washington on Wednesday.
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Bushes to stop in Midland on way back to Crawford ranch - Dallas Morning News


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Bushes to stop in Midland on way back to Crawford ranch
Dallas Morning News - 4 hours ago
By WAYNE SLATER / The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN - George W. Bush will make his first stop in Texas as ex-president in his boyhood home of Midland, where a welcome-home rally is planned in the town square that served as his send-off to the White House.
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As scandal rocks Satyam, rivals may pick off clients - Reuters

As scandal rocks Satyam, rivals may pick off clients
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By Devidutta Tripathy NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A $1 billion fraud at Satyam Computer Services may have put the Indian outsourcing firm's future in doubt, but could be a boost in troubled times for local and global rivals if they can lure away worried ...
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Intel Chips More Off Top-Line - Forbes


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Intel Chips More Off Top-Line
Forbes - 2 hours ago
Intel docked its fourth-quarter guidance for a second time on Wednesday as the weak economic environment continues to undermine the microchip maker's balance sheet.
Intel in second revenue warning BBC News
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European Confidence Declines, Unemployment Increases - Bloomberg


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European Confidence Declines, Unemployment Increases
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Emma Ross-Thomas Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- European confidence in the economic outlook fell to the lowest on record and unemployment rose to a two-year high, adding to pressure on the European Central Bank for more interest-rate cuts.
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to March 31 Reuters
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Ballmer touts Windows 7 beta, new deals - CNET News


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Ballmer touts Windows 7 beta, new deals
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LAS VEGAS--As he takes the stage Wednesday, Steve Ballmer has a mighty big task ahead of him. Not only is he taking over Consumer Electronics Show keynote duties from Bill Gates, he is also aiming to convince the tech world that Microsoft is serious ...
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Macworld: Apple Rewards The Faithful - InformationWeek


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Macworld: Apple Rewards The Faithful
InformationWeek - 1 hour ago
In its final Macworld Expo, Apple introduced meaty upgrades to its software, services, and notebook line. But some Apple watchers wondered whether the Mac and iPhone maker has lost its mojo.
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Apple iTunes Music Store Going DRM-Free - InformationWeek


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Apple iTunes Music Store Going DRM-Free
InformationWeek - 6 hours ago
The company will also offer new price points to offset competition from Amazon.com and will let iPhone users buy songs over 3G networks.
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Dark Knight named People's Choice - BBC News


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Dark Knight named People's Choice
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Batman movie The Dark Knight flew away with top honours at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, talking all five prizes it was nominated for.
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Congress Asked To Postpone Nation's Switch To Digital TV - Washington Post


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Congress Asked To Postpone Nation's Switch To Digital TV
Washington Post - 8 hours ago
Analog television sets that rely on antennas will need a converter box like this one to get a picture after Feb. 17, when stations are scheduled to move to digital-only broadcasts.
Consumers Union asks Congress to delay switch to digital TV Chicago Tribune
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Family friends share Jett Travolta memories - Chicago Tribune


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Family friends share Jett Travolta memories
Chicago Tribune - 4 hours ago
In the wake of Jett Travolta's death from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas, speculation has swirled around the enigmatic 16-year-old.
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Travolta son's death caused by "seizure disorder" Washington Post
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Florida-Oklahoma won't end the debate - Los Angeles Times


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Florida-Oklahoma won't end the debate
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
Florida Coach Urban Meyer poses with "The Coaches' Trophy", which will be awarded to the winner of Thursday's BCS championship game between Florida and Oklahoma.
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Browns hire Mangini as head coach - Washington Post


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Browns hire Mangini as head coach
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Cleveland Browns named Eric Mangini as head coach Wednesday, just 10 days after he was fired by the New York Jets.
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Celtics' offense dud vs. Rockets - Boston Globe


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Celtics' offense dud vs. Rockets
Boston Globe - 4 hours ago
By Frank Dell'Apa Bad bounces, deities, and dog days, miscommunication and misfiring. Since Christmas Day, those factors have trumped the Big Three, leprechauns, and ubuntu.
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