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Consumer Prices Fall by Record Amount

Brought down by declining energy costs, consumer prices fell in October by 1 percent, the largest drop in the history of the survey.

Bill Clinton Said to Be in Talks to Ease Wife’s Nomination

Former president Bill Clinton has offered several concessions to help pave the way for his wife to be nominated as secretary of state, Democrats said.

Democrats Gain as Stevens Loses Race

Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska, convicted on federal ethics charges, lost his bid for a seventh term, giving Democrats at least 58 seats in the Senate.

Indian Navy Says It Sank Pirate Ship

The Indian Navy said it battled would-be hijackers in the Gulf of Aden, sinking one vessel and forcing the pirates to abandon another.

Denounced by Mao, Now at Rest in China
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Denounced by Mao, Now at Rest in China

The ashes of John Leighton Stuart, a missionary and educator who was called a symbol of imperialism by Mao, were finally buried in China 46 years after his death.

 
Clive Barnes, Dance Critic, Dies at 81

As a critic in Britain and later for The New York Times, Mr. Barnes helped bring dance to a broad audience with an exuberant style.

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Let Detroit Go Bankrupt

A managed bankruptcy may be the only path to the fundamental restructuring the auto industry needs.

Interactive Pogue-o-matic Product Finder

An interactive gadget finder featuring personalized buying advice from New York Times technology columnist David Pogue.


 

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Turkey’s Supporting Cast

Turkey’s Supporting Cast From gravy to sweet potatoes to cabbage slaw, the turkey will be in good company this Thanksgiving.

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What You Get for ... $800,000

What You Get for ... $800,000A four-bedroom house near Breckenridge, Colo., a three-bedroom in Phoenix, and a St. Simons Island, Ga., home one block from the beach.

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My Hybrid Is Bigger Than Your Hybrid

2009 Cadillac Escalade HybridThe Escalade Hybrid is a step in the right direction, but its economy is merely respectable rather than outright impressive.

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