Sears fires CEO Aylwin Lewis amid restructuring
Sears Holding Corp. abruptly announced the departure of president and chief executive Aylwin B. Lewis, creating a top leadership void as Edward S. Lampert-led company seeks to revive sagging sales. W. Bruce Johnson named interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought.
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Demolition at Substation Kills Man Injures One Traps Another
A demolition at an abandoned power substation on Monday killed a worker, seriously injured another, and trapped a third. Fire crews and about a dozen units responded as debris littered the site. PG&E spokesman could not immediately confirm details.
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Kennedy Endorses Obama and Plans Campaign Visit
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama for the White House calling for change and praising Obama as a man of grit and grace. Caroline Kennedy and Patrick Kennedy joined the endorsement at American University as Obama urged supporters amid upcoming Feb. 5 primaries across more than 20 states with 1,600 delegates at stake.
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Florida duel over liberalism pits McCain and Romney
In Florida ahead of the primary, John McCain and Mitt Romney accused each other of liberalism. Romney cited McCain's curbs on money in politics and immigration stance, while McCain called Romney a liberal who once backed mass health mandates and tax increases. He mocked Romney as flip flopper and noted Romney’s Massachusetts record.
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Ethnic bloodletting spreads in Kenya
In western Kenya's Rift Valley thousands of machete wielding youths hunted Kikuyu members, torched homes and buses, blocked roads, and clashed with police. Witnesses reported people pulled from cars and stoned or buried alive as violence escalates after a disputed election. The death toll surpasses 300 as Kibaki signals openness to direct talks with Odinga, who demands Kibaki step down.
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Five U.S. Soldiers Killed by Mosul Roadside Device
A roadside explosive in Mosul killed five American soldiers as Iraqi forces moved into the city to confront al Qaida in Iraq. The attack occurred as reinforcements and heavy equipment converged on Mosul, with Prime Minister al Maliki promising a decisive battle. The Pentagon reports the January death toll now at least 36.
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