Transition Tax Collector Picked to Lead Mexican Economy
Transition official named to steer Mexico's economic policy as new administration begins. The choice positions key figure with tax and revenue oversight to drive reform and stabilize public finances amid shifting market expectations.
Market at Eleven Dow Advances to 10 493 70
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10 493 70, rising 94 42 from this morning’s opening as trading continued.
Weekend Weather Outlook With Light Rain Chance
Tonight, skies partly cloudy in the west and cloudy in the east with a southeast rain chance. Lows range from the lower 20s in the far west to the lower 40s in the southeast. Saturday mirrors Friday with partly cloudy west and cloudy east, a light rain chance in the morning southeast, and highs about 40 in the northwest to near 50 in the southeast.
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Deer related crashes rise as mating season hits Finney County
Finney County sees eight deer related auto crashes this month. Nationwide annual deer vehicle collisions exceed 750,000 with about 1.2 billion dollars in damage. Since 1980 Kansas has 19 driver deaths from deer crashes. Sheriff Andrews notes rut raises deer movement until late January.
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Early birds start Christmas shopping season across stores
Shoppers filled Wal-Mart and Target as doors opened early to mark the kickoff of the Christmas shopping period. Dennis Melgosa, Wal-Mart toy department manager, said sales pace matched all week. Lakin residents Marie Gilchrist and Pam Fuller, and Beaver Oklahoma’s Carol Barnett, rise at 4:30 AM for annual early bargains, joined by Copeland resident Melissa Dahlke shopping by 5:45 AM. The brisk start mirrored a busy Friday morning with long lines and crowded aisles.
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Shoppers Line Up for Early Black Friday Bargains
US shoppers flocked to malls on the day after Thanksgiving. At KB Toys in Philadelphia workers describe crowds rushing door openings and bag handouts as shoppers snatch items, while Dahlke and a Gibson's customer buy early for family and business needs.
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District targets dropouts at Garden City High School
USD 457 board aims to cut the dropout rate from about 8 percent to 5 percent at Garden City High, with multi faceted programs led by Shelly Schwatken and social worker Kay Ermish targeting at risk students to keep them in school until graduation.
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Bush Gore gain in recounts in Florida crisis
The Supreme Court weighed intervention as Bush gains ground in a military absentee ballot recount and Gore gains support from a recanvass of election day votes. Cheney released from hospital after a mild heart attack. Bush leads by about 930 votes with recounting allowed to Sunday 5 p.m. Florida Supreme Court deadline. Gore plans to contest results citing Miami-Dade County recount decisions amid ongoing court actions nationwide.
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Recount at a Glance Florida presidential tally developments
Florida recount details show Bush leading by 724 votes under hand recount scenarios with three counties recertified totals, and 930 votes by official totals without those recounts. County results vary with gains for Bush in Bay Clay Nassau and gains for Gore in Broward Miami Dade. Miami Dade halts hand recount and El Gore gains from sample precincts but may be excluded.
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