Allstate swings to profit, catastrophe losses dip
NEW YORK -- A milder hurricane season this year helped Allstate Corp. turn a third-quarter profit as its losses for storms and other catastrophes dropped sharply.
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Stocks give up gains in last hour, finish mixed
NEW YORK -- A late-day slump left stocks mixed Wednesday as investors couldn't hold on to their optimism after the Federal Reserve gave an encouraging assessment of the economy.
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Wanted D.C. man arrested after standoff in NE
A 28-year-old District man being sought by police in a criminal case was arrested Wednesday after barricading himself in a Northeast Washington residence for more than two hours.
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A 28-year-old District man being sought by police in a criminal case was arrested Wednesday after barricading himself in a Northeast Washington residence for more than two hours.
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State and local officials differ with feds on swine flu vaccine availability
Two state and city public health officials briefing Congress on Wednesday say they don't expect to have enough pandemic flu vaccine to meet the needs of their high-priority population groups until well into December, and possibly not until January.
Obama marks election anniversary in Wis.
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 4 -- President Obama marked the anniversary of his election Wednesday by speaking in unusually personal terms with schoolchildren and educators in a politically friendly state, far from the partisan fray in Washington.
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Obama marks election anniversary in Wis.
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 4 -- President Obama marked the anniversary of his election Wednesday by speaking in unusually personal terms with schoolchildren and educators in a politically friendly state, far from the partisan fray in Washington.
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Fall sports include surfing, biking, hiking, rock climbing
With vivid colors on the trees and cooling temperatures, fall is a spectacular season for being active outdoors. "No one should feel intimidated by the changing weather," says Barbara Klieforth, president of the board of directors of the Washington Area...
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Upcoming Washington area running events
MONTGOMERY CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION 5K RACE AND WACKY FUN RUN The 5K is a challenging rolling-hills loop in Lake Needwood Park. For the Wacky Fun Run, participants are invited to wear costumes or decorate a stroller. There is also a half-mile run for children...
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Antitrust suit filed against Intel
New York accuses the world's largest chipmaker of paying computer makers billions in kickbacks.
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Review: Motorola's Droid is a serious smart phone
SAN FRANCISCO -- Since its debut in 2007, millions of people have gravitated toward Apple's iPhone, wooed by its sleek hardware, simple user interface and abundance of applications.
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Montgomery Planning Board commissioner dies
Jean B. Cryor, 70, a commissioner of the Montgomery County Planning Board who was long active in Maryland journalism and Republican politics, died Nov. 3 at her home in Potomac. She had cancer.
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Sixth arrest in U-Conn. stabbing case
STORRS, Conn. -- A Hartford man has been charged with lying to police investigating the stabbing death of UConn football player Jasper Howard.
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Wall Street rally fades late after Fed; Cisco up late
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied but lost steam
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Gay leaders blame TV ads, Obama for loss in Maine
SAN FRANCISCO -- Stunned and angry, national gay rights leaders Wednesday blamed scare-mongering ads - and President Barack Obama's lack of engagement - for a bitter election setback in Maine that could alter the dynamics for both sides in the gay-marriage...
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FAA chief: Pilots must refocus on professionalism
WASHINGTON -- The Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot Minneapolis are part of a larger problem - eroding professionalism among commercial airline pilots, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt said Wednesday.
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SnapNames: Former exec. bid up domain prices
SnapNames , the largest reseller of Web site names, Wednesday alleged that a former top executive secretly bid on tens of thousands of domain name auctions over the past four years, driving up costs for other bidders and enriching himself in the process....
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Fed again pledges to hold rates at record-lows
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to keep a key interest rate at a record low for an "extended period," signaling that the weak economy remains dependent on government help to grow.
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Govt criticizes Toyota press release on floor mats
WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Corp. released misleading information about an investigation into problems with stuck gas pedals that led to a massive Toyota recall, the government said Wednesday, stressing the issue is still under review by federal safety...
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FDA Initiative Targets Drug Errors
The Food and Drug Administration wants to reduce the misuse of medications, saying that at least 50,000 hospitalizations a year could be prevented if physicians, pharmacists, patients and parents used greater care in dispensing and taking drugs.
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Details on health care bills in House, Senate
WASHINGTON -- House Democratic leaders have presented a new health overhaul bill that melds legislation passed by three committees over the summer. And House Republicans have unveiled their own alternative, after months of criticizing the Democrats' approach.
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Kelly Porter's favorite sources for furniture, accessories
HomeGoods ( http://www.homegoods.com ) "Great for affordable accessories and accent furniture pieces. They offer different styles [modern, traditional, vintage, etc.], and you can find furnishings for every room in your home. I also like that they bring...
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Business e-banking and the 6-figure password
On Monday, Security Fix featured the story of Ronnie Cutshall, a Tennessee man who was caught up in an international money laundering scam after being recruited through a work-at-home job offer. That story mentioned that Cutshall received a $9,600 transfer...
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PATH developer willing to delay line consideration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The developers of a multistate power line project said Wednesday they are willing to delay a regulatory decision on their $1.9 billion project until January 2011 to make the three-state review process more efficient.
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GMAC posts Q3 loss, hurt by mortgage unit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - GMAC Financial Services, a lender that has received $12.5 billion in government bailouts, posted a third straight quarterly loss on Wednesday, hurt by red ink in its mortgage business.
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Dodgers' Padilla shot by instructor in Nicaragua
MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him.
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Stocks rally stalls late after Fed statement
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks mostly eked out a gain on Wednesday, giving back a big slice of the day's advance after the Federal Reserve reiterated its intent to keep rates low, but gave investors few new reasons to boost holdings.
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Earnings schedule for week of 11/09/09
-- Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week:
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Toyota pulls out of Formula 1 to cut costs
TOKYO -- Toyota is pulling out of Formula One racing.
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Chrysler puts motorsports program under review
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chrysler has put its motorsports program, which includes NASCAR, under review as part of a restructuring announced on Wednesday, but does not plan to cut spending at this time.
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House votes to accelerate credit card rules
WASHINGTON -- The House voted on Wednesday to accelerate the enactment date of tough new rules for credit card companies after voters complained of a rise in interest rates and steep new fees.
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Apology for Flames getting flu shots before public
EDMONTON, Alberta -- An official for Alberta Health Services has apologized for giving the Calgary Flames swine flu shots while thousands of people waited in line for the vaccine last week.
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Leftover Halloween (Eye) Candy
One of Washington's most popular restaurateurs did his best to channel Julia Child October 31. We have no idea if he nailed her voice, but the get-up is mighty convincing. Any idea who's behind the apron and pearls? Guess away. -- Tom Sietsema
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Browns' Lewis going ahead with retirement plans
BEREA, Ohio -- Jamal Lewis can see the goal line to his career. It's just eight games away.
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BEREA, Ohio -- Jamal Lewis can see the goal line to his career. It's just eight games away.
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Francisco Ayala, honored Spanish author, dies at 103
Francisco Ayala, 103, a highly honored Spanish author and sociologist whose opposition to the dictatorship of Gen. Francisco Franco led him into decades of self-imposed exile and influenced the enduring theme of his literary career -- the toxic effect...
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President Obama delivers remarks at education event with Education Secretary Arne Duncan
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Home furnishing sales in Rockville, Olney and beyond
Sales at Rockville Interiors haven't been as robust as in the past, says manager Ilan Fulop. To attract shoppers, the store is offering holiday discounts, marking down window treatment fabrics 20 and 25 percent off retail prices.
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A look at the past 3 Fed statements on economy
-- A look at the evolution of the Federal Reserve's statements on the economy from its three most recent meetings:
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Fed again pledges to hold rates at record-lows
WASHINGTON -- With the recession apparently over, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key interest rate at a record low and again pledged to keep it there for an "extended period" to foster the fragile economic recovery.
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WASHINGTON -- With the recession apparently over, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key interest rate at a record low and again pledged to keep it there for an "extended period" to foster the fragile economic recovery.
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WASHINGTON -- With the recession apparently over, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key interest rate at a record low and again pledged to keep it there for an "extended period" to foster the fragile economic recovery.
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Cat catches swine flu
Does the swine flu pandemic pose a threat to your pet? Yes, according to a report out today from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Coming to Dupont: Kababji Grill
Kebab alert: The Beirut-based Kababji Grill is poised to open its first U.S. restaurant in the the District later this month. In a phone conversation this morning -- Starbucks my time, lunchtime there -- founder Toufic Khoueiri, who owns "around 30" similar...
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Palin book tour to start Nov. 18
NEW YORK -- Sarah Palin's book tour is a gift for her base.
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Security Fix Live
Security Fix blogger Brian Krebs answers your technology questions and offers ways to protect yourself from online security threats.
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Cat diagnosed with swine flu
The Checkup | Pet thought to have caught virus from an owner, marks first time cat tests positive.
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Florida's Meyer: SEC refs missed late hit on Tebow
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida coach Urban Meyer believes Southeastern Conference officials missed a late hit on Tim Tebow in Saturday's game against Georgia.
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Valley in Washington state prepares for flood
AUBURN, Wash. -- On a sunny fall Saturday, friends and neighbors gathered at Bobby Kendall's place to help him build a 2-foot barrier of sandbags around his suburban Seattle home. Such get-togethers have become a familiar ritual on the block in recent...
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AP IMPACT: Clunker pickups traded for new pickups
WASHINGTON -- The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage, according...
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Fed sees rates near zero for extended period
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday expressed growing confidence that an economic recovery was building, even though it stuck to its commitment to keep borrowing costs near zero for "an extended period."
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Court worries about stifling prosecutors
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed worried that allowing people to sue prosecutors who fabricate evidence to win convictions might chill other prosecutions - even if those prosecutors are doing their jobs correctly and honestly.
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White House tries to shrug off Democratic election losses
President Obama's top advisers closed ranks around their boss Wednesday, declaring themselves unconcerned by Tuesday night's Democratic losses as they attempted to insulate the president from any political damage to his reputation and his legislative...
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Pair say they were swindled by Pr. George's church
Two former churchgoers say they were swindled out of a small fortune by the leaders of the Soul Factory, a large African American church in Prince George's County -- accusations the church denies.
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IL-Sen: Kirk Seeks Palin Endorsement
Illinois Rep. Mark Kirk penned a memo to Republican poobah Fred Malek hoping to secure an endorsement from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for his Senate candidacy, according to a copy of the memo obtained by the Fix. After noting that Palin will be in...
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Dine with Tom: Halfway there
The submissions for our Dine With Contest have really picked up over the last week and a half. We have more than 70 photos in our photo gallery as of this writing. Some of you have been goofy; some have been artsy; all have been fantastic. Keep 'em coming,...
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Chrysler aims to revamp Dodge cars under new plan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler plans to revamp its struggling Dodge car brand under a new turnaround plan and says the company's cash has grown by nearly $2 billion since it exited bankruptcy protection in June.
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Shareholders need real voice: SEC chief
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The top U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday called on Corporate America to modernize its proxy voting practices to give shareholders a greater voice in governing the companies they own.
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Former D.C. teachers union president released from prison
Former Washington Teachers' Union president Barbara Bullock, sentenced to prison in 2004 for masterminding the theft of nearly $5 million from D.C. educators, was released from federal custody Wednesday.
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Halfway around the world, Tiger, Phil meet again
SHANGHAI -- Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson sat across from each other in a mock game of Chinese checkers against the spectacular backdrop of Shanghai's trendy Bund district. Later, they posed with the HSBC Champions trophy.
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Ex-NBA referee Donaghy released from jail
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. -- Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a free man Wednesday after serving most of a 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.
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Problems plague computer that controls Montgomery traffic lights
A central computer that controls the flow of rush-hour traffic throughout Montgomery County went haywire shortly after midnight, causing massive backups during the Wednesday morning commute and threatening an encore when drivers head home this evening.
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JPMorgan settlement with SEC worth over $700M
WASHINGTON -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. has agreed to a settlement worth more than $700 million over federal regulators' charges that it made unlawful payments to friends of public officials to win municipal bond business in Jefferson County, Ala.
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Conviction in CIA rendition case
22 agents guilty of kidnapping cleric in Milan, sending him to Egypt without judicial oversight.
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CA-Sen: Fiorina's in
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina (AP Photo/Claude Paris) Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina (R) ended months of speculation today by formally announcing her candidacy for Senate in California, a bid that was once touted by national Republicans...
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VRE denies Amtrak challenge to planned contract with other firm
Virginia Railway Express officials have denied a challenge Amtrak brought last week against VRE's plan to have an international company operate the commuter rail service's trains.
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GMAC Financial Services 3Q loss narrows
NEW YORK -- GMAC Financial Services, the main lender for General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, said Wednesday its loss narrowed to $767 million in the third quarter, as its auto lending unit made money while its home mortgage unit reported another...
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Clinton has 'productive meeting' with Egypt on Mideast peace process
CAIRO, Nov. 4 -- After four days of Arab criticism over her efforts to break the impasse in the Mideast peace process, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton enjoyed a respite here Wednesday, as her Egyptian counterpart agreed it was time to "focus...
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CAIRO, Nov. 4 -- After four days of Arab criticism over her efforts to break the impasse in the Mideast peace process, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton enjoyed a respite here Wednesday, as her Egyptian counterpart agreed it was time to "focus...
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Study: Mass. transit passenger safety put in peril
BOSTON -- A sweeping review of MBTA finances found the largest transportation provider in Massachusetts has relied on an overly optimistic and unsustainable financing model that now is compromising safety because it cannot fund critical maintenance and...
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Dollar declines ahead of Fed statement on rates
NEW YORK -- The dollar declined ahead of an expected announcement from the Federal Reserve this afternoon that interest rates are likely to remain near zero.
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U.S automaker Chrysler unveils 5-year business plan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler, the U.S. automaker that has come closer to annihilation than any of its rivals, rolled out its new five-year business plan Wednesday, saying it intends to become "a great public company once again."
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler, the U.S. automaker that has come closer to annihilation than any of its rivals, rolled out its new five-year business plan Wednesday, saying it intends to become "a great public company once again."
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House panel votes to give SEC more money, power
WASHINGTON -- The House Financial Services Committee voted Wednesday to give federal regulators more power and money to police major players in the stock market, four months after Bernard Madoff was sentenced for the biggest investment scam in history.
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Stocks jump as services sectors grow for 2nd month
NEW YORK -- Investors rushed into stocks after stronger reports on service industries and employment eased two of the biggest worries about the economy.
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Kan., Wash. back Boeing for tanker contract
TOPEKA, Kan. -- With hundreds of new jobs at stake, Kansas officials are keeping an eye on the competition for an Air Force contract to build a new refueling plane.
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House Democrats clear the way for health care vote
WASHINGTON -- House Democrats cleared the way Wednesday for a pivotal floor vote on health care overhaul as early as the weekend, after tweaking their 1,900-page bill to crack down harder on insurance companies.
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ISM's service sector index grows again in October
NEW YORK -- The U.S. service sector grew for a second straight month in October, but at a slower pace than in September, as a broad economic recovery creeps along.
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GMAC Financial Services 3Q loss narrows
NEW YORK -- GMAC Financial Services, the main lender for General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, said Wednesday its loss narrowed to $767 million in the third quarter, as its auto lending unit made money while its home mortgage unit reported another...
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For Americans, deficit pain is felt close to home
MIAMI (Reuters) - Christopher O'Neill is worried about the deficit.
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Election 2009: Winners and Losers
The Fix has slept (a little) and sifted through the data (a lot) since last night to bring you our take on the winners and losers from yesterday's votes. Have winners and/or losers of your own? Feel free to add them in the comment section below. Heck,...
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Pearlstein: Business v. labor story is getting old
Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein was online Wednesday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the relationship between unions and big business.
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Services sector grows, job losses decline
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. services sector, which represents about 80 percent of U.S. economic activity, grew for the second consecutive month in October, while the labor market also showed signs of improvement in data published on Wednesday.
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Italian court to hand down verdict on CIA extraordinary rendition
MILAN -- An Italian judge said he expected to issue a verdict Wednesday in a criminal trial that has exposed details of an alleged CIA operation that led to the kidnapping and torture of a Muslim cleric.
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U-Md. to create center to focus on public health initiatives
The University of Maryland on Wednesday plans to announce the creation of a center to focus on public health initiatives in the disparate locales of Prince George's County and the African nation of Sierra Leone, two places close to the heart of the alumnus...
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Oil jumps above $80 ahead of Fed meeting
NEW YORK -- Oil prices increased Wednesday ahead of a government report on U.S. crude supplies as the dollar tumbled and an independent report said the economy shed fewer jobs in October than September.
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Brad Pitt's beard beads: Love 'em or hate 'em?
Somewhere in the fashion void that lies between ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Captain Jack Sparrow, Brad Pitt now rests comfortably -- challenging us to scoff at his sassy beard beads. Pitt shows off his new accessorized goatee at the Tokyo premiere of 'Inglorious...
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Man badly burned in Frederick gas station fire
The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office says it is investigating a fire at a Frederick gas station in which a man was badly burned.
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