Holiday Shopping Surges Online and In Stores Despite Procrastination
Online holiday spending reaches 28.36 billion year to date with a 12 percent rise, while consumers delayed shopping but managed big weekend totals. Retailers keep promos, buy online pick up in store, and gift cards expected to reach 25 billion as discounts abound.
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Richardson sees possible shift in North Korea as talks open
Richardson describes the peninsula as a tinderbox and urges diplomacy after meetings with North Korean officials. He notes Pyongyang’s conciliatory tone, willingness to allow inspections, and potential talks on fuel rods and a crisis hotline, while stressing verification.
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Fights Ahead Over Health Overhaul Shape Incoming Congress
Congress gears for clashes over Obama health care reform funds as Republicans pledge to limit spending. Pelosi vows to block rollback while 111th Congress ends with sweeping laws and bipartisan deals shaping the next session amid a volatile election backdrop.
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Russian Duma weighing amendments to New START ratification
Kosachev signals conditional approval possible with amendments while he notes no delay to quality. Mironov says ratification by the upper house could occur today if the Duma approves. Lavrov says content of the Senate resolution will shape Russia’s ratification bill. Dvorkin argues swift ratification preserves nuclear balance with the United States.
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