August retail data shows cautious Americans hold back spending
Americans remained wary in August with only modest gains over last year as job fears and a weak economy restrained shopping. SpendingPulse notes stronger spend on children's clothing and electronics, declines in women's and men's fashion, and persistent high online sales amid a broader retail softness.
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Obama opens long-shot talks on Mideast peace
President Obama launches new rounds of Israeli Palestinian discussions aimed at a two state solution within a year. Netanyahu and Abbas, with Clinton present, face tough issues as a Hebron attack underscores dangers to negotiations.
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Defense Secretary Gates told troops at Camp Ramadi that the United States is no longer at war in Iraq and that whether the war was worthwhile will depend on Iraq’s future democratic development. He noted the mission’s end while stressing the issue weighs with historians and the sacrifices made by service members.
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