November 18th, 2008, 04:35 am
Clout Has Plunged for Automakers and Union, Too
The Detroit automakers and the United Automobile Workers face criticism as they push for a bailout.

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November 18th, 2008, 04:28 am
Jerry Yang, Yahoo Chief, Steps Down
Yahoo said Mr. Yang, who helped build the company into an Internet giant, would step down from his role as chief executive.

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November 18th, 2008, 01:35 am
Premier of Iraq Is Quietly Firing Fraud Monitors
The dismissals come as estimates of Iraqi corruption have soared.

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November 18th, 2008, 01:13 am
Newest Veterans Hit Hard by Economic Crisis
A combination of factors including unemployment and injury has forced many veterans into foreclosure.

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November 18th, 2008, 01:14 am
Seeing a Pitched Battle Over Plastic Bags
Even those who agree with the mayor's plan for a surcharge on plastic bags at stores say that weaning off such a useful item could be particularly difficult.

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November 18th, 2008, 01:11 am
Many Dealings of Bill Clinton Under Review
Aides said Barack Obama would not formally offer Hillary Rodham Clinton a post unless he was satisfied that Bill Clinton’s activities would not pose a conflict.

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November 18th, 2008, 12:56 am
Early Test for Obama on Domestic Spying Views
Upon taking office, President-elect Barack Obama will be forced to weigh presidential power and civil liberties.

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November 18th, 2008, 12:01 am
Web Sites That Dig for News Rise as Watchdogs
As newspapers shrink, rival operations have arisen in several cities, forcing the papers to follow their lead.

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November 18th, 2008, 12:53 am
Protests Over a Rule to Protect Health Providers
A last-minute Bush administration proposal addresses objections to abortion on religious or moral grounds.

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November 18th, 2008, 03:23 am
Stocks Weaken in Europe and Asia
Every Asian market fell, as investors in the region caught up with Monday’s drop on Wall Street, while European markets were off as well.

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November 18th, 2008, 06:00 am
Hijacked Supertanker Nears Somalia
A hijacked Saudi-owned supertanker carrying more than $100 million worth of crude oil is approaching Somali waters, according to U.S. Navy officials.

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November 18th, 2008, 04:27 am
Congo Replaces Army Chief
Congolese President Joseph Kabila has replaced the head of his armed forces, a move aimed at bolstering their fighting capacity after a string of defeats during weeks of battles against eastern rebels, officials said.

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November 18th, 2008, 02:36 am
Australian Navy Sets 2-Month Leave
Australian sailors have received an early Christmas gift with the announcement that all non-essential naval staff will be placed on two months’ paid leave over the holidays.

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November 17th, 2008, 11:47 pm
Ex-Manager Charged in L.I.R.R. Disability Probe
The charges were the first to arise from a host of state and federal investigations into the legitimacy of disability payments at the Long Island Rail Road.

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November 18th, 2008, 01:22 am
At Meeting, Smithsonian Practices New Openness
The Smithsonian Institution held the first public board meeting in its 162-year history on Monday. The first question: “Why did you not all resign?”

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