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Advocates Want Bush Abortion Policies Reversed
Abortion-rights backers want quick action from the president-elect, although they may not press for sweeping changes. Obama has said he is looking to find common ground on reproductive health issues.
New York Times Co. Calls Off Sale Of 'Boston Globe'
The New York Times Co. says it won't sell the Boston newspaper after all, following "careful consideration and analysis." In a regulatory filing Wednesday, the company said it is still weighing its options for the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass.
Obama Calls For $250 Payments To Seniors
President Obama is calling on Congress to approve $250 payments to more than 50 million seniors to make up for no increase in Social Security next year. The White House put the cost at $13 billion.
Watchdog Blames Geithner For AIG Bonuses
A government watchdog said Wednesday Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner dropped the ball on the massive bonuses at insurance giant AIG. Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for the $700 billion financial bailout, told a House panel that "a failure of management" led to the bonuses at the firm that received billions in federal bailout money.
Dow Pushes Past 10,000 Mark
For the first time in more than a year, the Dow Jones industrial average has closed above 10,000 points. The Dow crossed five figures for the first time after hitting a 12-year low of 6,547.05 on March 9, 2009.
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Dow Closes Above 10,000
The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 10,000 points Wednesday, fueled by better-than-expected retail sales numbers and big profits at JP Morgan Chase. The bank reported third-quarter earnings of $3.6 billion, but warned that it still expects more problems with consumer loans.
Government Keeps Close Eye On Swine Flu Vaccine
Public health officials are confident that the new H1N1 vaccine is safe. Still, as with any vaccine, they have systems in place to monitor vaccine recipients in order to spot any potential problems.
Charting Course Of Health Care Legislation
Now that the Senate Finance Committee has passed its health care overhaul bill, Senate Democratic leaders face the formidable task of pairing it with a more liberal bill passed earlier this year by another Senate committee. Then, they have to take it to the floor for debate.
House Passes Bill To Toughen Pilot Training Rules
The House has passed a bill to toughen regulations on pilot training, qualifications and work schedules in response to accidents involving regional airlines. The impetus for the bill was a Feb. 12 crash near Buffalo-Niagara International Airport that killed 50 people.
'Rock n' Wrestling' Icon Captain Lou Albano Dies
The massive, curly-haired pro wrestler's star turn in Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" video turned him into an '80s pop culture figure.
Relief Efforts Stymied In Civil War-Stricken Yemen
A civil war has raged in Yemen since August. But the government is tightly limiting coverage of the conflict. In addition, relief agencies are having a hard time getting aid to some 150,000 Yemenis who have been displaced by the fighting between northern rebels and government forces.
Iraqi Shoe Thrower Reiterates He Has No Regrets
The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush tells a Swiss television station that he would carry out his brazen protest again, even if it cost him his life.
Geithner 'Ultimately Responsible' For AIG Missteps
Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for the $700 billion financial rescue program, appeared on Capitol Hill to answer questions about a new report outlining the official mistakes that led to massive bonus payments for executives at the bailed-out insurer.
What Will Make It Into The Final Senate Health Bill?
As Senate Democrats begin to merge the chamber's two health care overhaul bills, fundamental questions remain — such as whether to include a public option and individual mandate.
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A Four-Figure Tax Break For A Four-Legged Friend?
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) has sponsored a bill that would allow pet owners to deduct animal care expenses — up to $3,500 a year — from their taxes. He says the economy has forced people to give up their pets, and anything that puts cash back into Americans' hands is a good thing.
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Ruth Reichl: A New Book And The End Of 'Gourmet'
The editor in chief of Gourmet joins Terry Gross to discuss the surprise announcement that the venerable magazine will publish its final edition in November. Along with recipes and regrets, she'll talk about her new recipe book, Gourmet Today.
A Cheerful Take On 'Wasp Splendor'
Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Tad Friend's new memoir Cheerful Money: Me, My Family, and the Last Days of Wasp Splendor.
After Sudan's Civil War, Where The Wild Things Are
For more than 20 years, southern Sudan was a war zone. But the conflict was not as devastating to the animals of Boma National Park as believed. The park is teeming with wildlife, raising hopes that it could attract eco-minded tourists and create badly needed local jobs. But the area is so remote that it would take a major investment to bring creature comforts to a land of prickly acacia trees, tall grass and cattails.
Retail Sales Fall Less Than Expected In September
Plummeting auto sales following the end of the government's popular Cash for Clunkers program dragged down retail sales by 1.5 percent last month, the Commerce Department reports. That's smaller than the 2.1 percent fall economists had expected.
JPMorgan Chase Posts $3.6 Billion Quarterly Profit
Despite hefty profits, the first of the big banks to report third-quarter earnings says its loan losses are still high and are expected to remain that way for the foreseeable future, a troubling sign for the economy.
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