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Skeptical lawmakers grill auto execs, who make the case for taxpayer help to keep industry from collapse. By Steve Hargreaves, CNNMoney.
Senators wary of giving automakers aid
Carmaker Failure Would Be Catastrophe, Wagoner Says (Update4)
Study: No Alzheimer's protection from ginkgo biloba - Newsday
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Newsday -
BY DELTHIA RICKS | delthia.ricks@newsday.com Ginkgo biloba, the popular supplement derived from a Chinese tree, does not protect older people from Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, scientists have found in an analysis published Wednesday.
Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
Ginkgo Biloba Doesn’t Prevent Dementia
Cubs re-sign Dempster to four-year deal - Sports Network
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Sports Network -
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs have re-signed right- hander Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract extension. Although financial terms were not revealed, the contract is believed to be worth $52 million and it will keep him in a Cubs ...
Dempster, Cubs agree to $52 million, 4-year deal
Dempster Gone, Burnett Likely Next... What Do The Braves Do?
James Bond Box Office Lowered by a Quantum - New York Times
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New York Times -
When final weekend box-office figures were reported for “Quantum of Solace,” this new James Bond movie saw its record-breaking numbers stirred, but not dramatically shaken: “Quantum,” the 22nd official entry in the Bond franchise, earned $67.5 million ...
"Quantum of Solace" continues tone of last film
New Bond flick lacks personality
A beginner’s guide to ‘Twilight’ - MSNBC
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MSNBC -
By Dave White It’sa big deal, this “Twilight” stuff. Maybe you haven’t been paying attention. There was just a history-making presidential election, after all.
'Twilight's' screaming fans flock to rising star Robert Pattinson
Team 'Twilight' vamps it up at premiere
Obama wants immediate action on greenhouse gases - San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco Chronicle -
(11-18) 17:46 PST LOS ANGELES -- In his first speech on global warming since winning the election, President-elect Barack Obama promised Tuesday that he will set stringent limits on greenhouse gases, saying the need was too urgent for delay.
Video: Obama Pledges New Direction on Climate Change
Schwarzenegger opens climate summit with Obama