Thu, 20/11/08 – 20:37 | No Comment

Reuters - Deflation would be very damaging to the United States economy and with nominal interest rates already very low, quantitative easing may be needed to keep it at bay, a top Federal Reserve official said on Thursday.

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Mukasey collapses during speech (AP)
Thu, 20/11/08 – 20:47 | No Comment

AP - Attorney General Michael Mukasey, the no-nonsense former federal judge who took over the Justice Department after Alberto Gonzales resigned in disgrace, collapsed during a speech Thursday night and lost consciousness.

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Steelers defense controls Bengals in 27-10 win (AP)
Thu, 20/11/08 – 20:35 | No Comment

AP - Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers know exactly how to beat the Cincinnati Bengals — with or without Chad Ocho Cinco.

NY Wine Lovers Taste 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau
Thu, 20/11/08 – 20:26 | No Comment

NY chefs and wine connoisseurs got their chance to taste the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau Thursday.

Gun Charges Dropped Against Drew Peterson
Thu, 20/11/08 – 19:37 | No Comment

A judge dismissed felony gun charges against Drew Peterson on Thursday after Will County prosecutors refused to hand over internal documents leading to their decision to arrest the former Bolingbrook police sergeant.

Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize (AP)
Thu, 20/11/08 – 19:36 | No Comment

AP - The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.

Scientists say Copernicus’ remains, grave found (AP)
Thu, 20/11/08 – 18:01 | No Comment

AP - Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton and hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer’s books.

Dems delay auto bailout vote, seek plan from Big 3 (AP)
Thu, 20/11/08 – 16:53 | No Comment

AP - The $25 billion rescue plan for the auto industry, desperately sought by Detroit’s beleaguered Big Three, collapsed Thursday as Congress drew the line at one more bailout and Democrats said they wouldn’t even consider it until the companies produced a convincing plan for rebuilding their once-mighty industry.

Humane Society Says Petland Tied to Puppy Mills
Thu, 20/11/08 – 16:50 | No Comment

The Humane Society says many Petland stores are selling puppies from so-called puppy mills, but telling customers that the dogs come from good breeders.

Raw Video: Astronauts Venture Out for Spacewalk
Thu, 20/11/08 – 16:31 | No Comment

Astronauts ventured back outside the international space station and performed more repair work on a jammed joint Thursday, keeping a tight grip on all their tools so nothing would get away this time.

Paulson Asked When Will Economy ‘Hit Bottom?’
Thu, 20/11/08 – 15:50 | No Comment

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson was asked ‘When do you expect our economy to finally hit bottom so we can begin the process of recovery?’ during an event in Simi Valley, California.

First Person: the Girls in the Picture
Thu, 20/11/08 – 15:26 | No Comment

AP photographer Jerome Delay tells how he was touched by the subjects of one of his pictures in Congo and how he was determined to reunite their family.