Gov. Schwarzenegger Proposes Major Cuts
In the face of a deepening statewide and national economic crisis, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced billions of dollars in budget cuts and new taxes for next year. Schwarzenegger called a special session Thursday to explain where cuts are necessary. |
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Obama Urges Swift Action To Stem Financial Crisis
Holding his first post-election news conference, Barack Obama said quick action is needed to deal with "the greatest economic challenge of our lifetime." Obama emphasized that he will take steps "immediately after" he becomes president. |
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Gun Sales Rise On Fear Of Democratic President
Gun shops around the country have been reporting record sales in the past month. Many of the sales are due to anxiety that a new Democratic administration may impose tougher gun laws. |
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'Celebrity Autobiography,' Playing With The Truth
Every Monday, a motley crew of actors and comics takes the stage in a Manhattan cabaret to read, in a less-than-reverent way, from the memoirs of other stars. Including, yes, Motley Crue. |
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'Repo!' Opera: A Genetically Enhanced Hit
Darren Lynn Bousman thinks his "genetic opera" has the potential to be the next Donnie Darko or Rocky Horror Picture Show. But can you engineer a cult classic Or is it only fans who can decide what's worthy of devotion |
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'JCVD': The Muscles Limps Back To Brussels
Belgian-born action star Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to his home country, looking for the respect he's not earning in the U.S. Soon, though, he's caught up in ... a docudrama A fictionalized autobiography |
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'Pray The Devil': Liberia's Stern, Solid Sisterhood
At the height of a civil war, Liberia's women banded together to help end the violent reign of dictator Charles Taylor. Gini Reticker's vivid documentary proves "the weaker sex" is anything but. Recommended |
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'Striped Pajamas': Genocide In His Backyard
Adapted from John Boyne's novel, Mark Herman's movie is a Holocaust film for younger audiences. And though the naive perspective may work in print, Bob Mondello says it doesn't lend itself to the realities of film. |
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Back To 'Madagascar,' Tamely But With Bounce
Four New York zoo animals tiptoe their way through the wild — this time in East Africa. A herd of celebrity voices powers the computer-animated comedy, but the razzle-dazzle feels a little dated. |
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T-Bone Walker's 'Stormy Monday'
T-Bone Walker swung the blues, made his guitar cry like no one else and wrote a classic in "Call It Stormy Monday." The Library of Congress agrees. |
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Remembering Ballerina Rosella Hightower
Ballerina Rosella Hightower died last week at the age of 88. She was of Choctaw Indian ancestry, one of several famous Native American ballerinas from her home state of Oklahoma. |
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U.S. Auto Sales Plummet In October
The U.S. auto industry reported sales numbers for the month of October on Monday. Automakers sold 32 percent fewer vehicles... |
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Gloomy Economy Responsible For Lower Gas Prices
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is down to about $2.40, according to a survey from the Energy... |
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Plan Ahead To Limit Airline Fees
These days, it seems like you can't fly anywhere without having to pay a fee — for extra baggage or in-flight food... |
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Peer Lending Spreads In Tight Credit Market
Borrowers hurt by the credit squeeze and investors looking to boost their returns are turning to the same place: peer-to-peer lending... |
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Fixing The Economy Is Job One For Obama
Fixing the economy appears to be the No. 1 mandate from voters. President-elect Barack Obama will have his work... |
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'Greatest Generation' Struck By Mortgage Crisis
The stagnant housing market has made many seniors who are in delicate health reluctant owners of second homes. Unable to live in their houses but unable to sell them, they live in limbo and worry. |
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Washington May Embrace Assisted Suicide
Washington could become the second state in the nation to have an assisted suicide law for the terminally ill. The state has an initiative on the November ballot and it is currently ahead in the polls... |
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Economy Overshadows Healthcare Issues
The economy seems to have pushed healthcare right out of the headlines. Trudy Lieberman, head of the graduate program in health reporting at the City University... |
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Ireland Changes Plan To Cut Seniors' Health Care
Ireland is having tough budget times. But austerity measures put forth by the ruling party Fianna Fail went too far for some citizens. The government was forced to reverse its proposal that called for cutting health care... |
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