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Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops
President Barack Obama listens to a question during a press conference in the East Room of the White House with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Wary consumers, rising unemployment snag recovery
The economy is not growing as fast as the government first thought and the recovery still faces significant obstacles, including households nervous about spending and rising unemployment. |
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Sales of new homes forecast to rise 2 percent
Sales of new homes are expected to post a modest increase in October, reinforcing data this week that showed the real estate market is regaining its footing after a dramatic collapse.
AP NewsBreak: Toyota to replace 3.8M gas pedals
Toyota Motor Corp. will replace gas pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with sudden acceleration or the pedal becoming stuck in the floor mat, The Associated Press has learned.
Shuttle Atlantis leaves space station, headed home
Shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station early Wednesday, headed home with one astronaut eager to hold his newborn daughter for the first time and another who's been away from her young son since the summer.
Evening gowns, saris at Obama's first state dinner
Traditional evening gowns and vibrantly colored saris mixed with banded-collar dinner jackets and tuxedos at President Barack Obama's first state dinner.
Studies: Fighting global warming reduces diseases
Cutting global warming pollution would not only make the planet healthier, it would make people healthier too, newly released studies say.
Donny Osmond wins `Dancing with the Stars'
Donny Osmond was declared the new champion of "Dancing with Stars" on Tuesday night, taking home the show's mirror ball trophy in the season finale of the ABC contest reality program.
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