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GM Would Sell Assets, Liquidate Others In Bankruptcy

New Company to buy GM assets. Called Titanic Motors. Iceberg Looms.

GM's 363 plans might be unfair to bondholders

General Motors Corp.'s strategy for a quick trip through bankruptcy court is likely to spark legal challenges from bondholders worried about getting steamrolled.

Ted Kennedy stricken at Obama luncheon

Don't eat peanut butter products, FDA warns

Federal health authorities on Saturday urged consumers to avoid eating cookies, cakes, ice cream and other foods that contain peanut butter.

Give President Bush a grade

As the Bush administration ends its eight-year run, rate the president's performance.

Parents lose custody of Nazi-named children

Three siblings whose names have Nazi connotations have been placed in the custody of the state, police said Wednesday.

Saturday night special: Biggest full moon of '09

If skies are clear Saturday, go out at sunset and look for the giant moon rising in the east. It will be the biggest and brightest one of 2009, sure to wow even seasoned observers.

Lawyer gets 5-cent IRS bill, 4-cent refund

James Howarth is a little confused by two letters he has received from the Internal Revenue Service.

Banned words list offers offenders no 'bailout'

A movie about a "maverick," his journey "from Wall Street to Main Street," his "desperate search" for a "monkey" and a "game-changing" revelation about his "carbon footprint" probably would make the nation's word-watchers physically ill.

Lobbyist linked by Times to McCain sues paper

A Washington lobbyist sued The New York Times for $27 million Tuesday over an article that she says gave the false impression she had an affair with Sen. John McCain in 1999.

Wife's nude pics on lost phone end up online

Here's some food for thought: If you have nude photos of your wife on your cell phone, hang onto it.

Ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 runs aground

The Queen Elizabeth 2 is docked safely in Southampton harbor after briefly running aground just outside the British port.

Michelle Obama's election outfit gets dressing down

Instead of following President-elect Barack Obama's victory speech on Tuesday, fashion-watchers were closely examining his wife Michelle's dress - and the verdict was not so good.

Could voting meltdown history repeat itself?

In 2000, the presidential election was marred by hanging chads in Florida. Four years later, it was malfunctioning machines in Ohio.

Rumors increase in last days of campaigns

Barack Obama is not a member of a socialist party. John McCain is not a foreigner. Sarah Palin is not Trig's grandmother. And Joe Biden is not dropping out of the race.

Why U.S. banks still aren't lending

Despite the federal government's best efforts, banks are hoarding cash. It may be 2010 before the credit climate improves.

Hail Marry: She wants Super Bowl ad to find a hubby

Single Manhattanite Amy Borkowsky is soliciting donations so she can advertise for a husband - during the Super Bowl, where ads cost $3 million. "My ideal man would have a big brain, a good heart and a really annoying mother," she said.

Bug from Borneo is the world's longest

Nearly the length of a human arm, a recently identified stick bug from the island of Borneo is the world's longest insect, British scientists said Thursday.

'Plumber' says he has no plumbing license

Joe the Plumber, America's most famous tradesman, said Thursday he doesn't have a license and doesn't need one.

Mystery S.Africa killer disease may be Congo fever

By Michael Georgy

Step-on scanner lets air travelers keep shoes on

Israel has introduced a step-on scanner that spares airline travelers the nuisance of having to remove their shoes so they can be X-rayed for hidden weapons, though the new device cannot yet sniff out explosives.

U.S., India sign unprecedented nuclear deal

The U.S. and India signed an accord Friday that allows American businesses to sell nuclear fuel, technology and reactors to India, reversing a three-decade ban on atomic trade with the nuclear-armed power.

New York election mixup: 'Osama' on ballot

Who is running for president? In an upstate New York county, hundreds of voters have been sent absentee ballots in which they could vote for "Barack Osama."

Obama, McCain stretch facts in debate

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stretched facts, sometimes past the breaking point, as they addressed the financial crisis and more during their second presidential debate.

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