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Weak economy caps inflation as housing starts rise
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The economy is weak enough to keep inflation in check but strong enough to increase the pace of home construction and raise hopes for a sustained recovery.
Climate talks deadlocked as clashes erupt outside
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Police fired pepper spray and beat protesters with batons outside the U.N. climate conference Wednesday, as disputes inside left major issues unresolved just two days before world leaders hope to sign a historic agreement to fight global warming.
Dems ready to push health bill despite setbacks
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History may be calling but time's running out to act by Christmas, so Senate Democrats are trying to come to terms with the idea they won't get everything they want from a health care overhaul.
Iran tests long-range missile, raises ire of West
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Iran on Wednesday test-fired an upgraded version of its most advanced missile, which is capable of hitting Israel and parts of Europe, in a new show of strength aimed at preventing any military strike against it amid the nuclear standoff with the West.
Time magazine names Bernanke 'Person of the Year'
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (bur-NANG'-kee) has been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2009.
EU drops Microsoft browser charges
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The European Union has dropped long-standing antitrust charges against Microsoft Corp. after the company agreed to give users of the Windows operating system a choice of up to 12 other Web browsers.
Brazil toddler has 50 sewing needles inside body
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A 2-year-old Brazilian boy has as many as 50 metal sewing needles inside his body and a doctor treating the boy said Wednesday they were apparently stuck there one by one.
'You lie!' on Yale list of year's memorable quotes
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The fierce debate over health care hasn't led to a new law yet, but it's produced some of this year's top quotes, according to a Yale University librarian.
Nick Jonas' band has gig on Critics' Choice Awards
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Nick Jonas is used to performing in front of screaming fans who know all the words to their favorite Jonas Brothers songs.
Woods voted top athlete of the decade
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Even after a shocking sex scandal that tarnished Tiger Woods, it was tough to ignore what he achieved on the golf course.
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