Iowa Republicans weigh national economy over local issues
GOP voters in Iowa focus on the broader U S economy rather than state concerns as Perry, Gingrich, and Paul campaign during the caucus season. Iowa's economy shows strength with 5.7 percent unemployment and a construction boom at the University of Iowa.
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Bachmann vows to stay in GOP race
Michele Bachmann repeats commitment to continue her presidential bid in Iowa. She faced staff exits and a key supporter switch allegiance to Ron Paul while insisting her campaign remains strong and viable amid economic concerns shaping caucus voters.
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Actress Donna Douglas settles Beverly Hillbillies Barbie suit
Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett, settled her suit against CBS and Mattel over a Barbie doll using the character. Terms remain confidential though the action sought at least 75,000 dollars.
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Markets End Mixed With U S Indices Higher
Thursday trading saw the Dow gain 135.63 to 12 287.04 while the Nasdaq advanced 23.76 to 2 613.74 and the S P 500 rose 13.38 to 1 263.02. Treasuries edged up and commodity prices moved, with corn down 45 cents and oil up 29 cents. Gold increased 23.20 to 1 540.90 and silver rose a nickel.
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U.S. job market ends year in better shape
Washington reports mixed signals as payrolls, unemployment drop, and housing uptick hint at recovery. Unemployment sits at 8.6 percent, weekly claims ease, four week average near 375,000. Housing contracts rise while cautions over Europe debt and spending linger.
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Apple archives capture origin of Apple Computer in Silicon Valley
Stanford acquires Apple collections from Apple Inc including interview notes and early marketing materials. The Apple Collection at Stanford, the largest archive of Apple history, chronicles how a garage startup evolved into a global tech leader through documents, videos and memorabilia.
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