New York Thanksgiving car rental shortage worsened by Sandy
The Northeast faces a car rental shortage as Super storm Sandy damaged thousands of vehicles and spiked demand. Many travelers cannot find cars for Thanksgiving and Christmas with scarce supply and high premiums. Rental firms import thousands of extra cars and hold older models to meet demand.
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Army veteran drives parade float crash in West Texas
In Midland Texas an Army veteran who drove a float carrying wounded veterans and spouses was on shock after a freight train struck the float. Investigators say the truck blocked a railroad crossing despite warning signals. Four veterans died and sixteen people were injured.
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Brain injury supplement fails to aid recovery in major US trial
In a large US study at eight trauma centers, 1,213 adults with mild to severe traumatic brain injuries received high dose citicoline or a placebo within 24 hours. After six months, both groups showed similar improvements in memory and cognition, indicating no added benefit from CDP choline beyond natural healing.
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Hedge fund insider trading case rattles markets and Cohen link
A former portfolio manager Mathew Martoma was arrested over a multiyear insider trading scheme tied to secret test results for an experimental Alzheimer's drug. Prosecutors say he advised clients to buy drugmaker shares, then dumped positions and bet against them as results disappointed. The case points to connections with hedge fund titan Steven A. Cohen and involves CR Intrinsic Investors and SAC Capital Advisors.
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Israel Hamas cease fire talks near but deal elusive
Israel and Hamas edged toward a cease fire as U S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U N chief and Egypt pressed for agreement amid heavy fighting. Netanyahu warned actions would follow if diplomacy fails while Gaza and border bombardments continued and rockets targeted Israel. Clinton urged a durable regional peace and stressed U S commitment to Israeli security.
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Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigns amid sex allegations
New York AP reports Elmo creator Kevin Clash resigns after 28 years with Sesame Street amid sexual abuse allegations involving underage boys. A college student sues for over five million dollars, alleging encounters when the plaintiff was 15, with further claims of online grooming.
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