Stocks Mixed At Midday After Rally Pushes Dow Above Eight Thousand
New York stocks wer e mixed at midday after profit taking from a big rally. The Dow rose 15.17 to 8028.28, led by banking and tech shares with overseas markets showing varied gains and losses. Nasdaq fell while NYSE and other indices held modest gains or losses amid volume around 262 million shares. Local quotes list several company prices and grain futures were provided for Franklin and Ottawa County markets.
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Supreme Court voids Louisiana October open primary for Congress
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Louisiana's open October primary system for selecting U S House members conflicts with federal law and cannot continue. Justices noted states may not elect congressional members before the national election day and did not endorse any replacement options.
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Louisiana Open Primary for Congress Faces New Election Day Timing
Gov. Mike Foster backs moving the open primary for congressional elections to November, with runoffs between then and January. Attorney General Seybou acknowledges the ruling as expected as the Legislature weighs options after a federal appeals court struck down the system. A special session is planned to address the issue.
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NATO mulls Bosnia force extension
NATO defense ministers opened a two day session weighing options for Bosnia including extending the mission beyond June, with US officials signaling openness to a wide range of paths from withdrawal to maintaining the current force.
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Weather Summary Forecast Across Regions
A cloudy spell with occasional snow and rain will sweep the nation from Missouri to West Virginia and from Michigan to northern Georgia tomorrow. Snowfall is expected in parts of Wisconsin as warmer air gives way to colder air moving southward from the Plains. The East should stay mild overall with increasing cloud cover, while the West remains dry and milder with some sunshine.
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Holiday shopping roundup and festive events ads
Local shops announce extended hours for Christmas season. Faith Lutheran hosts cookie sale December 6 from 8 to noon. Prizes include Beanie Babies in a hospital gift shop drawing with a $1 donation. Santa photos and gift certificates offered at JC Penney and nearby retailers.
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