Christmas mood muted on last pre holiday shopping weekend
Shoppers crowded malls in the final weekend before Christmas but many shoppers showed little spending joy. Analysts cited Superstorm Sandy concerns fiscal cliff worries and the Newtown shooting as dampening factors. Retailers face pressure as traffic matched last year yet spending fell.
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Gasoline drops to yearlow as prices edge up again
U S gasoline prices fell to 3.2579 per gallon on December 21 from December 7, the lowest since mid December 2011, while Lundberg says crude gains will push margins up as refiners and retailers adjust. In other brief items, a Navy SEAL commander died in Afghanistan, and memorials for Daniel Inouye were held in Honolulu.
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NRA opposes new gun limits after Connecticut school shooting
NRA chief Wayne LaPierre argues no new regulation will make children safer calling gun ownership essential and urging armed guards in schools. He dismisses a renewed assault weapons ban as false and says enforcement and focusing on criminals and mental health are needed. Lawmakers warn NRA influence could hinder Obama gun policy efforts.
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Opposition alleges fraud after Egypt constitution vote
Egypt's opposition claims vote fraud in the Islamist backed referendum and vows continued challenge. The Muslim Brotherhood says the charter passed with 64 percent yes. After months of deadly clashes and economic strain, the referendum failed to stabilize a nation facing poverty and an IMF delay.
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