LONDON/WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. inflation tumbled at a record pace, China told police to ensure social stability as its economy slows and markets fretted on Wednesday over whether the stricken U.S. auto industry would be rescued. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2008 (Reuters) World leaders pledged rapid action on Saturday to rescue a weakening global economy from the worst financial crisis in over 70 years and agreed to give emerging nations more say in running financial affairs. ... > full story
NICE, France, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he won Russian backing on Friday for talks on security in Europe next year and urged a freeze in missile deployments by Moscow and the United States until then. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2008 (Reuters) The number of U.S. workers drawing jobless benefits hit a 25-year high this month and imports suffered a record fall in September, according to reports on Thursday that underscored a rapid drop-off in the U.S. economy. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2008 (Reuters) President-elect Barack Obama is considering naming a point person to lead efforts to help the distressed auto industry return to health, an Obama aide said on Thursday. ... > full story
BURBANK, California, Nov. 12, 2008 (Reuters) Former U.S. presidential candidate John McCain on Tuesday shrugged off criticism leveled at his running mate, Sarah Palin, saying he expects her "to play a big role in the future of this country." ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2008 (Reuters) Aides to President-elect Barack Obama distanced themselves on Tuesday from reports that President George W. Bush had pressed Obama to back a free trade deal with Colombia in exchange for help for the struggling automobile industry. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2008 (Reuters) Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin fired back on Friday against post-election claims by aides to Republican presidential candidate John McCain that she thought Africa was a country, not a continent, calling the anonymous sources "jerks." ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2008 (Reuters) President George W. Bush, who will host a global summit on the financial crisis next month, said on Saturday that agreeing on common principles to reform regulators would be essential to preventing another disaster. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2008 (Reuters) Wall Street joined a global market rout on Friday that kicked off in Japan, led Russia to suspend trading and sent oil and other commodities tumbling on fears of a deep worldwide recession. ... > full story
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Palin Conditionally Comfortable With Obama On Iraq Nov. 12, 2008 (CBS News) Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has given President-elect Barack Obama a conditional vote of confidence on handling the war in Iraq.. Palin, who has been ...
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McCain Does Leno In First Post-Election Interview Nov. 12, 2008 (WIOD NewsRadio 610, Miami) Political News: Get the latest news, video, and polls! . A very positive John McCain sat next to Jay Leno Tuesday night. . The former Republican ...
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