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Modest climate deal frustrates many
The climate deal president Obama has helped broker falls short of many countries' expectations and leaves a battle plan for climate change potentially years away.
Obama: U.S. ‘on cusp’ of health care reform
Sen. Ben Nelson intends to support health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama, giving the measure a 60th and decisive vote, Democratic officials said.
NYC tops the list of America’s costliest cities
It will come as little surprise that the cost of groceries, gasoline and various sundries, at a little more than twice the national average, is highest in New York City.
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Gift of giving takes on whole new meaning
The Year in Business
Great Recession spawns biz buzzwords
A must-see — and must-not-see — bowl guide
Ventre: Is there a ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Bowl? Some of these might qualify
Scoop: Jon and Kate Gosselin divorce is final
After filing papers in June to end their 10-year marriage, Jon and Kate Gosselin’s divorce became final on Friday.
Weekend eating wrecks diets, study confirms
It's no surprise that holiday feasts often bring expanding waistlines, but a new study finds that weekend eating can also be a cause for concern.
Cosmic Log: The decade's highs and lows in science
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some may call the decade that's ending the "aughts" or the "noughties," but you could also think of the 2000-2009 time frame as the double-oh decade. In the world of science, the past 10 years had plenty of "Oh! Oh!" moments – and a few uh-ohs as well.
Licking the language barrier
Travelers are boldly traveling where they’ve never traveled before, free from the burden of guidebooks, brochures and fold-out maps that shout “tourist” (and “pick my pocket”).
