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 Christian Science Monitor: USA

A rush to broker peace in Gaza

Absent more forceful US role, others make frantic bid to halt fighting.


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The 'McMansion' trend in housing is slowing

Economic hard times, plus shifting neighborhood and urban values, are key factors.


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It's boom and bust again in Montana mining town

Falling metal prices have led to job losses in mining communities across the West.


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Credit crunch shows little sign of easing

Most banks have tightened lending, choking off needed credit for some US businesses.


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US auto sales fall for many firms beyond Big Three

Toyota, Honda, and BMW report declines of 30 percent or more in December.


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To boost recruits, US Army relaxes weight rules

The waiver program allows overweight enlistees to get in shape after they sign up.


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Congress returns to an ‘intense' opening

There's impetus to move quickly on the economy though some seats are empty.


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Will stimulus plans go global?

Efforts outside the US tend to amount to 1.5 percent of GDP or less, one tally finds.


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Unexpected twists make 2008 an epochal year

The financial crisis, war on two fronts, and, above all, the US election make 2008 historic.


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Treasury keeps car loans flowing with $6 billion rescue of GMAC

GMAC's president says the federal money will have an immediate impact on the credit it can offer General Motors customers.


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At overcrowded Florida prisons, some inmates may just camp out

The state's plan to house some inmates in tents could save money, but it's drawing criticism.


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With fewer jobs, fewer illegal immigrants

The US recession and stricter law enforcement are keeping many Hispanics from coming.


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Bailout may cost trillions ... or not

Even if it adds up to $8 trillion, the final cost will be lower as US sells the assets it's now buying.


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US economy's gloom expected to begin lifting by late '09

Until then, employment, output, and housing prices will keep falling.


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Wanted: More science and math teachers in the US

School officials hope financial and training incentives will help fill the need for 200,000 new teachers.


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Some US Hispanics trace their Jewish past

They discover roots in the Sephardic Jews of Spain through DNA testing.


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Will Obama ‘deimperialize' the presidency?


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With no one in charge, Illinois grinds to halt

The scandal involving Governor Blagojevich is delaying key budget decisions.


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Race reemerges as issue for GOP

A controversial parody raises broader questions about the Republican Party's outreach.


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Defiant Blagojevich announces replacement for Obama's Senate seat

His pick, former Illinois attorney general Burris, is well-regarded but lost his last four campaigns.


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Economic bright spot: energy prices

Gasoline and some heating costs are expected to be relatively low in 2009.


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NATO commanders in Afghanistan wary of antidrug effort

The opium trade helps fund the insurgency but also provides farmers livelihood.


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Why fewer murder cases get solved

Police are working to reverse a downward trend, but budget cuts ahead may make the job harder.


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Housing: More help may be needed

As home prices continue their dramatic fall, policymakers debate how much to intervene.


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Survivalist businesses surge in uncertain times

Increasing numbers of mainstream Americans are preparing for disasters, many of these companies say.


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