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Executives of the Big Three said they would be willing to work under a federal oversight board as a condition for receiving financial aid from the government.

Rice Meets With Pakistani Leaders
With the U.S. pressing for action against militants, Rice said Pakistan's president pledged to go after anyone connected to the Mumbai attacks.

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Bernanke Urges Action on Foreclosures
Bernanke urged the government to consider sweeping steps to prevent foreclosures, including buying risky mortgages and refinancing them under more favorable terms to homeowners.
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November Is as Bad as Feared
Retailers reported some of the weakest sales figures in years with many missing downbeat expectations, as the economic slowdown hit holiday spending. Wal-Mart topped forecasts.
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A Deal-Hunter's Guide to the Galaxy
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In Sichuan, bereaved parents who lost their only child in the May quake are using government subsidies to help their odds of conceiving again.
GOP Governors Face Tough Tax Call
Crisis Spreads to Colleges, Hits Harvard

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Russia Pursues India Nuclear Deals
Russia hopes to increase its nuclear-power presence in India and gain ground against Western suppliers with plans to sign a deal this week, during a state visit by Medvedev.
Installing a Window on the Universe
Court: EU Illegally Froze Iran Group's Funds

Business

Auto Chiefs Willing to Accept Oversight Board
The chiefs of the Big Three auto makers said they would be willing to work under the supervision of a federal oversight board as a condition for receiving financial aid from the government.
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RBS Unloading Leveraged Loans
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Homeowners' Refinancing Jumps by Record Pace

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Life & Style

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While dramatic in places, Frank Gehry's $276 million renovation of the Art Gallery of Ontario can be refreshingly discreet.
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Sports

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Buying Baseball Cards Sight Unseen

Opinion

Paul Ingrassia: The Latest Song of Detroit
Barack Obama's opening to practice some tough love.
America Needs Its Frontier Spirit
Eric Holder's Politics

Careers

Time Off for Good Behavior
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How to Handle a Lowball Job Offer
A Tale of a Young Boxer's Redemption

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A group of major discounters, including eBay and Costco, is set to call for new laws blocking manufacturers from setting minimum prices, a move that may ratchet up a battle with the powerful industry that monitors product prices.
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In Pictures: Dec. 4
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America Needs Its Frontier Spirit
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