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Congress losing its patience with Fed

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:01:23 GMT

Suddenly the Federal Reserve is everybody's punching bag.

Fine print is costing cities millions

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:22:06 GMT

Local governments and public entities, already reeling from the recession, face another fiscal crisis: billions of dollars in fees owed to Wall Street firms on investment deals gone bad.

9/11 defendants want to air views

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:09:33 GMT

The five men facing trial in the Sept. 11 attacks will plead not guilty so that they can air their criticisms of U.S. foreign policy, the lawyer for one of the defendants said Sunday.

Is the Kennedy dynasty over?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:56:27 GMT

The decision by family members not to seek the seat held by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy for nearly five decades has prompted predictions that the family's political dynasty is over.

Iraqi refugees move to stressed Mich.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:51:34 GMT

Tens of thousands have fled Michigan's troubled economy in recent years, yet Iraqi refugees continue to move there despite a U.S. government policy trying to limit refugee resettlement in the Detroit area.

Lethal injection creator fine with 1 drug in Ohio

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:41:48 GMT

The man considered the father of lethal injection in the United States said it doesn't matter whether three fatal drugs are used or one as long as the drug works efficiently.

Report: U.K. documents detail Iraq war chaos

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:42 GMT

Leaked British government documents call into question ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair's public statements on the buildup to the Iraq war, a newspaper reports.

Chiefs pull off K.C. masterpiece, stun Steelers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:08:32 GMT

Ryan Succop’s 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a come-from-behind 27-24 victory Sunday over the Pittsburgh Steelers, breaking a team-record 10-game home losing streak.

Radiation prompts Three Mile Island probe

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:18:37 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sending investigators to the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant after a small amount of radiation was detected there.

Iran begins war games to protect nuclear sites

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:49:02 GMT

Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible attack, state television reported.

Warming’s impacts worsened since Kyoto

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:15:40 GMT

Since the 1997 international accord to fight global warming, climate change has worsened and accelerated — beyond some of the grimmest of warnings made back then.

‘New Moon’ sucks up $140 million at box office

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:44:49 GMT

The vampire romance “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Fans either loved ‘New Moon’ or really hated it

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:43:18 GMT

Msnbc.com readers have very strong opinions on the “Twilight” sequel, which pulled in more than $140 million domestically in its opening weekend. From Kristen Stewart acting to the film's director, there was very little middle ground.

Survivors recount China mine disaster

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:22:43 GMT

The deadliest accident in China's mining industry for two years has highlighted how heavy demand for power-generating coal comes at a high human cost.

Saints move to 10-0, but ‘haven’t peaked yet’

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:00 GMT

Drew Brees threw for three touchdowns and the Saints shrugged off a slow start defensively to remain unbeaten Sunday with a 38-7 rout of the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers and young quarterback Josh Freeman.

It’s Jackson vs. Swift at AMAs

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:32:17 GMT

It’s the country cutie versus the “King of Pop” at this year’s American Music Awards. Taylor Swift comes into Sunday’s ceremony with six nominations. Michael Jackson has five. And both are up for artist of the year.

Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:50:04 GMT

The dispute among Democrats foretells of a rowdy floor debate next month on legislation that would extend health care coverage to roughly 31 million Americans.

BCS at-large bids up for grabs in final weeks

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:31:07 GMT

Iowa and Penn State ended their seasons eligible for an at-large BCS selection, and Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech are also in position to become eligible for big-money bowl bids.

Johnson races to 4th straight NASCAR title

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:41:12 GMT

Jimmie Johnson bulldozed his way into the record books by becoming the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships, finishing fifth in Sunday’s season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Astronaut’s wait over as daughter born at home

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:09:46 GMT

Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all for the first time.

Indonesian ferry sinks; at least 29 dead

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:47:38 GMT

Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but at least 29 people have died, officials said.

Rep. Kennedy: I’m barred from communion

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy says.