Economy
House Democrats clear impasse over abortion holding up vote on health care legislation
By: DAVID ESPO and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
Capping months of months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday and officials expressed optimism they had finally lined up the support needed to pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.Chinese premier pledged $10 billion in loans, debt forgiveness to African nations
By: TAREK EL-TABLAWY
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in low interest loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the continent were motivated purely by greed.
Indian prime minister hopes for more than 7 percent economic growth next year
Unemployment tops 10 percent again — and it's tougher off the job than a generation ago
By: JEANNINE AVERSA
By: JEANNINE AVERSA
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- After a flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up
- White House moves to control waste and fraud
- SF mayor abruptly leaves city after quitting Calif. governor race
- FBI agent admits to racking up $41,000 in fraudulent expenses
Holiday airfares may be close to last year's, but bag fees are up and planes more crowded
By: JOSHUA FREED
If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.
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- Fry's readies for possible walkout by union members; advertises for strike replacements
- Chinese premier offers softer side to Africa investment, says no political strings tied to aid
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Patent case before Supreme Court could have major implications for software
With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.
Analysis: New jobless threshold raises stakes for Obama, Democrats
For months he had warned it was coming but that didn't ease the political shockwaves for President Barack Obama when unemployment topped 10 percent.
Donald Baim, Harvard professor and Boston Scientific executive, dies at 60
Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.
Airline shares rise sharply as oil prices fall, easing fears over jet fuel costs
Mesa Air says United Airlines didn't extend deal for operation of 26 regional jets
Hyatt Hotels underwriters exercise option to buy additional 5.7M shares at $25 each
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Obama signs bill assisting homebuyers, jobless
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IMF says talks will continue with Jamaica to finalize terms of $1.2 billion standby loan
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