National, world reports
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Health care bill faces a crucial Senate vote 10:56 AM EST
WASHINGTON — Democratic senators pressed ahead Saturday toward a crucial first vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a test of party unity in the face of solid Republican opposition.
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Philly transit union ratifies labor pact
10:06 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA — A labor agreement for Philadelphia transit workers has been ratified overwhelmingly by union members.
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More ethics rules issued for NC treasurer workers
08:11 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Treasurer Janet Cowell unveiled new rules Friday banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency and setting a limit on charitable solicitations.
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Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy 09:35 AM EST
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of jobs and open new markets for American goods in the future.
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Russia president criticizes ruling party over vote 09:19 AM EST
ST.PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly.
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13 charged in $19M Central Oregon bank fraud
09:01 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. — The collapse of a Bend real estate development company has resulted in charges against 13 people in what prosecutors say is the largest Oregon fraud case to emerge from the national real estate boom and bust.
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UConn: Merger with Hartford Hospital not feasible
07:41 PM EST
FARMINGTON, Conn. — University of Connecticut officials say a plan to merge the UConn Health Center in Farmington with Hartford Hospital is unlikely to win official approval.
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"Going Rogue" is going big 06:51 PM EST
NEW YORK — "Going Rogue" is going big.
Publisher HarperCollins said Friday that Sarah Palin's memoir sold 300,000 copies its first day, among the best openings ever for a nonfiction book.
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Southwest Airlines changes board election rules
06:46 PM EST
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. said Friday it will require uncontested candidates for its board of directors to win a majority among shareholder votes cast to be elected, instead of just a plurality.
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West Virginia regulators approve gas rate increase
06:36 PM EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia's Public Service Commission has approved a 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas Inc.
Local economic news
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Panel tackles ECU budget
East Carolina University, along with the rest of the UNC system, is facing budget reductions that could affect any number of operations.
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Grads face a new challenge: Landing job in tough times
The excitement radiating from the four young women standing together outside Minges Coliseum on Saturday was so great, the glittering confetti in their hair was dulled.
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Unemployment setting record
WASHINGTON — Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years, catapulting the unemployment rate to 6.
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Black Friday: Early morning shoppers relish the occasion
Under the cover of darkness, an army advanced on the Greenville shopping district Friday morning, wrapped in blankets, heads covered with fleece-lined hoods and shopping circulars in hand.
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Hundreds line up to apply at Convergys
The recruiting team at Convergys, a customer management corporation, opened the doors of its Sugg Parkway offices Saturday morning to hundreds of smiling people determined to make a good first impression.
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