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Consumers Eye Health Care Bill Before Debate

The health care bills taking final shape in Congress have many consumers on edge. More
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Philippine Army: 21 Hostages Found Dead

The Philippine army says it has found 21 bodies in the country's restive south after gunmen hijacked a convoy of politicians and supporters filing their nominations for next year's elections. More

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Families Want Answers In China Mine Blast

Grieving family members demanded answers Monday from mining officials about the underground gas explosion that left at least 104 men dead in northeastern China. More

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Global Warming's Impacts Sped Up, Worsened

The climate problem has changed since the Kyoto Protocol was drafted -- it's gotten much worse, according to new research. More

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Michael Jackson Wins 4 At AMAs; Swift Top Artist

The King of Pop is still winning awards and setting records doing it. More
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Study: Kids Watch Hours Of TV At Daycare

When added to the two to three hours many parents already admit to allowing at home, preschoolers in child care may be spending more than a third of the about 12 hours they are awake each day in front of the electronic baby sitter, researchers say. More

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- Shootout Wounds Officer, Kills Suspect
  Pasadena police say one of their officers was wounded and gunman killed in a police-involved shootout.
- Man Shot in Wal-Mart Parking Lot
  A 40-year-old man is shot as he exited his vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Northeast Harris County, Local 2 reports.
- Dr. Conrad Murray Visits Houston Church
  Dr. Conrad Murray came home to worship with his friends.
- Guard Shot During Armored Car Heist
  A guard is shot during an armored truck robbery at a check-cashing store in Southwest Houston, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Student Shot; Vehicle Stolen
  A high school student is killed and his vehicle is stolen outside a southeast Houston apartment, KPRC Local 2 reports.
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- Man Shot Exiting Vehicle
  Nov. 21, 2009: A 40-year-old man was shot as he was exiting his vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Northeast Harris County. Courtney Zavala reports.
- Army May Stop Sealy Contract
  Nov. 20, 2009: The Army may stop building trucks in Sealy, which could have an economic fallout in Houston. Phil Archer reports.
- Students Mourn Friend
  A high school student was killed and his vehicle was stolen outside a southeast Houston apartment. Ryan Korgard reports.
- Guard Shot During Robbery
  Nov. 21, 2009: A guard is shot during an armored truck robbery at a check cashing store in Southwest Houston. Carl Willis reports.
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- How Many Calories In Thanksgiving Dinner?
  Thanksgiving celebrates -- among other things -- an abundant harvest. Find out just how bountiful the calories in your holiday meal can be.

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- Healthy Living In Your 40s
  Your guide to looking and feeling your best.
- Manage Stress, Find Balance
  The idea of living a balanced life may seem like an oxymoron. Yet working toward balance and self-care is key to feeling in control and more joyful at home and work.
- Weight & Exercise: The Right Mix
  Being healthy is related to how well you take care of yourself. But it’s never too late! A woman can learn new, healthy habits at any age.
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- 7 Killer Cover Letter Mistakes
  Don’t ruin your chances of landing that new job by making easy to correct mistakes on your cover letter.
- Why Having Fun At Work Matters
  If people are having fun, they’re going to work harder, stay longer, maintain their composure in a crisis and take better care of the organization.
- Ten Tips To Boost Your Interview IQ
  Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. So study these 10 strategies to enhance your interview IQ.
- Learn How To Deal With Pay Cuts
  If you’re about to take a pay cut, find out how you can go about dealing with it and stay proactive about your salary.
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- Holiday Gimmicks To Lure Shoppers
  As You Rush Into The Holiday Shopping Season, You May Catch A Whiff Of Cookies Baking At The Mall Or Find A Note From A Roving Elf On Your IPhone.
- The Secret To Getting A Cheaper Laptop
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  Charitable Giving Made Easy, Even In A Less Than Cheery Economy.
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  Here Are A Few Shopping Strategies To Prevent Bills From Taking A Toll On Your Post-Holiday Budget.
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- Cheap Car Drives Like A Pricey One
  The Volkswagen Jetta is the best deal in town if you like the idea of a solid sedan or wagon with European flair.
- It’s About Attitude: ’09 Mini Cooper
  The MINI Cooper provides a combination of fun-to-drive performance, engineering and unconventional attitude.
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  Want to know which sports cars you'll soon be daydreaming about? We've got them all right here.
- 10 SUVs That Are Cheaper Than Cars
  Prices have dropped even farther. In this gallery, we round up the largest SUVs you can buy for less than the price of an average car.
- Made In America! Best 20 Cars
  Check out the best selling American made vehicles and get the stats!
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- Top 10 Real Estate Nightmares
  Learn how you can avoid these hair-raising real estate horrors.
- 5 Fast Deacorating Ideas
  Here are five great decorating projects to make your space homey -- all without wiping out you or your bank account.
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  Get the Top 10 ways to add more architectual detail to your home and enhance your space.
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  If home doesn't meet long-term needs, don't buy it. Ironically, buyers tend to pull back when the market is soft and buy when the market is high.
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