World in Brief Oil Prices Fall Amid Recession Fears
Oil prices steadied around 61 dollars a barrel in Asia after a two day drop as grim U.S. recession signals persisted. A blizzard pummeled the Northern Plains causing road closures and power outages, while officials warned against travel in western South Dakota. Federal prosecutors announced no charges against Eliot Spitzer over the prostitution case, and North Korea signaled readiness to deal with any U.S. administration over its nuclear program. A Fairbanks motorist learned his car was stolen and charged after being found driving a different vehicle, with high intoxication.
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Today in History snapshot of pivotal political milestones
Recap of major events: 1917 Bolshevik Revolution led by Lenin ousting Kerensky. 1893 Colorado grants women the vote. 1916 Jeannette Rankin becomes first woman elected to Congress. 1918 erroneous armistice reports trigger nationwide celebrations. 1944 Roosevelt secures fourth term defeating Dewey. 1962 Nixon after losing California governor race holds his last press conference saying you won’t have Nixon to kick around anymore. 1874 Harper’s Weekly cartoon by Thomas Nast symbolizes the Republican elephant.
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Paloma strengthens to hurricane and moves north
Paloma intensified to a hurricane with 75 mph winds, veering north toward the Cayman Islands and Cuba. Forecasters expect further strengthening toward a potential Category 3 by Saturday as Cuba nears, with a hurricane warning for the Cayman Islands and Jamaica monitoring progress. The Cayman Islands planned to close its main airport Friday morning, with no mandatory evacuation.
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Wall Street tumbles as unemployment and retail sales slump
Bleak economy news hits markets as 481,000 new unemployment claims push late October jobless totals to 3.84 million. October retail sales fall to multi decade lows, ISCS Goldman Sachs index shows weakest holiday prospects. Dow plunges to 8,696 after 443 point slide, with fears of 2009 contraction.
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Craigslist Tightens Prostitution Ad Rules in Nationwide Pact
Craigslist will require working phone numbers and credit card payments for erotic services ads and share data with law enforcement when subpoenaed. CEO Jim Buckmaster says the plan targets illegal ads while allowing legitimate escorts. The company also sues 14 firms aiding circumvention and plans new search tech to aid missing children and trafficking victims.
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