Senate backs military custody of terror suspects amid debate
The Senate backed a bill to deny suspected terrorists a right to trial and allow indefinite military custody with limited citizen exception. Feinstein’s amendment to limit outside-the-US arrests failed 55-45 as Democrats split and Republicans largely supported expanding military power in terrorism cases.
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GM to buy back Volts amid fire concerns
GM chief Dan Akerson said the company will repurchase Volts from owners worried about fires and will retrofit or recall if needed. NHTSA opened an investigation after three fires occurred post crash tests, while GM stresses no real world fires.
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National Christmas Tree Lights Up Near White House
President Obama and family kick off the holidays by lighting the 26-foot Colorado blue spruce on the Ellipse near the White House. The ceremony features musical acts and a reading of The Night Before Christmas, continuing the 89 year tradition begun by Calvin Coolidge in 1923.
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Retailers See November Revenue Beat Wall Street Forecasts
Retailers from Macy’s to Costco reported November revenue gains at stores open a year, with a 3.2 percent rise for 21 reporting chains. Strong Black Friday effects, earlier hours, and deep discounts boosted totals of 52.4 billion dollars over Thanksgiving weekend, though targets like Target and J C Penney posted weaker results.
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Colorado approves 26 of 500 marijuana dispensary apps
Colorado Department of Revenue reports 26 of 500 applications approved to run marijuana dispensaries or centers out of 818 filed. Spokeswoman Julie Postlethwait says most remaining cases await local approval and final inspections as reported by the Boulder Daily Camera.
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