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Mexico: Ex-drug czar took cartel money
Mexico's former drug czar took $450,000 to leak information to a powerful cartel, officials said Friday.
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GM, Chrysler make cuts to hold on for loans
 Chrysler and GM need to follow Lee Iacocca's play book now as they try to outlast the debate in Washington over whether they will get billions in government loans.
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Stocks jump on Geithner speculation
 Wall Street put a stop to a terrifying decline and stormed higher as President-elect Obama appeared ready to tap the chief of the N.Y. Federal Reserve as the next treasury secretary.
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Obama makes key Cabinet picks
 Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees.
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Citigroup’s options dwindle; shares plunge
 Pressure intensified on Citigroup to sell part or all of itself as its stock fell below $4 a share on Friday and fears escalated about future loan losses.
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Cheeky! 'Butt bandit' suspect nabbed
Police have arrested a man suspected of leaving greasy, graphic imprints on the windows of stores, churches and schools in a small Nebraska town.
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Man charged in Hawaii dam deaths
A Hawaii homeowner has been indicted on seven counts of manslaughter in connection with a dam failure in 2006.
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N.Y. school renamed for Obama
At the behest of its students, an elementary school near New York City has been renamed after President-elect Barack Obama.
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Jury hears testimony in Internet suicide case
A friend of the Missouri woman accused of sending cruel Internet messages to a teenage neighbor who committed suicide testified Friday that the defendant told her she had wanted “to mess with Megan.”
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Obama makes key Cabinet picks
Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees.
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| Politics News |
Obama makes key Cabinet picks
Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees.
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Inaugural crowd to face intense scrutiny
Law enforcement officials bracing for the largest crowds in inaugural history are preparing far-reaching security — thousands of video cameras, sharpshooters, air patrols — to safeguard President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in.
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Obamas chose private Sidwell Friends School
President-elect Barack Obama and his wife have chosen private Sidwell Friends School in Washington for their two daughters.
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Bush pushes economy, N. Korea progress
 President Bush on Friday moved to steady a shuddering economy and speed up the demise of North Korea's nuclear weaponry. Those twin aims framed his weekend stop in Peru for the APEC forum.
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First Read: Geithner likely to be treasury secretary
 NBC News has learned that the President-elect is preparing to roll out his economic team on Monday -- and will personally announce the team and answer questions -- part of an effort to reassure markets.
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| Entertainment News |
Review: ‘Twilight’ in the eye of the beholder
 Fans of the novel will swoon over the faithfulness of the screen adaptation; others will chuckle at the adolescent over-earnestness of it all.
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A beginner’s guide to ‘Twilight’
 How to pretend like you know what your teenage daughter is talking about. And maybe, just maybe, you'll get addicted to “Twilight,” too.
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Beyonce, Aguilera, West to play AMAs
 With performances by some of music’s hottest acts — Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, the Jonas Brothers and 15 others — who needs awards?
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‘Bolt’ tells a familiar hero’s tale
 One could forgive a movie aimed at children for shamelessly cribbing plot points, but when the canine protagonist of “Bolt” borrows a character arc from Buzz Lightyear, even youngsters will smell a rip-off.
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Spears makes unexpected appearance in court
 A court spokesman said after the hearing that Spears appeared to give an update on her upcoming album, “Circus,” and details of her tour and other promotions.
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How to Carpool Without a Hitch
Carpooling makes sense - after all, it saves money, fuel, and the environment, but figuring out a sensible arrangement isn't always easy. Sometimes it ends up being more trouble than it's worth! Below are some ways to avoid the pitfalls that can make carpooling a headache...
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8 Steps to Keeping Your Glasses in Good Shape
Eyeglasses can be a pain to care for, what with smears, smudges, fingerprints, fogging...Ever wondered how to look after your glasses, keep them in good repair so they'll last until your next eye exam? Want to be able to see through them without the smudges? Read on.
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How to Give Someone an Incredible Back Massage
A good back massage can relieve pain, anxiety, and stress, as well as increase physical intimacy, if desired. The following techniques will help you learn how to give a good back massage. Finding a volunteer to practice on shouldn't be too hard!
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4 Steps to Putting Any Rumor to Rest
Scientific research is suggesting that the old adage - "Don't dignify a rumor with a response" - is bad advice. The way rumors were handled in the most recent American elections seems to back up this new perspective.[1] So if you can't ignore the rumors, what are you supposed to do?
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How to Save Money by Doing Your Grocery Shopping Only Once a Month
How often do you go to the supermarket? Could you get by with making only one trip per month? What if it saved you money? When people shop more often, they buy more stuff. Supermarkets and grocery stores know this, and that's why they often bury the most common items in the back of the store - so you have to walk through the aisles to get there, and the probability of an impulse purchase goes up![1] Besides making a list and sticking to it, another way to limit your spending is to minimize the amount of time you actually spend in the store. Why make four or more trips per month when you can make just one? That's right--go grocery shopping 12 times a year. It takes time. It also takes organization. Here's how to pull it off.
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Don't Let Ice Dams Damage Your Roof
Ice dams are literally dam-like buildups of ice on a roof. Ice dams occur most often when we get heavy snow followed by below freezing temperatures, but they can occur...Read further about Ice Dams
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Make a Stylish Entrance
An attractive, welcoming entrance does more to greet friends and family than any other element of your home's exterior. But, don't forget that your entrance is much...Read more about Front Entrances
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Checklist: Winter Yard Work
Landscape and yard work are usually the last thing on the minds of most homeowners in the dead of winter. But this is actually the ideal time to renovate the...Read on about Winter Yard Work
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The Benefits of Weather Stripping
Many older homes, and even some newer ones, have numerous little cracks, holes, and spaces, through which warm air escapes during the winter, and unwanted hot air enters...Read more about Weather Stripping
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Stowing it Away: Where to Put It
The longer we live in a home, the more belongings we accumulate. Day by day, our house seems to shrink. Stuffed closets, crammed cabinets, and a basement...Read more about Getting Organized
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