Lawyer leaked spy program
Former Justice Department lawyer Thomas Tamm says he tipped Newsweek about the Bush era warrantless eavesdropping program after learning of its existence and before The New York Times published the story. He notes his suburban Washington home was searched by federal agents last year and he spoke to Newsweek despite his lawyers' objections.
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Newsweek
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New York Times
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Weekend holiday sales show mixed results as discounts attract shoppers
Analysts report mixed to slightly lower weekend sales across malls in Milwaukee and other markets as discounts tempt bargain hunters. Shoppers bought essentials and clothing while sticking to lists amid recession fears and job stability concerns. In Dubai, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s wealth dropped yet remains the top Arab financier, with a 17 billion estimated net worth, down from 21 billion last year.
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Citigroup
Alwaleed bin Talal
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Fed to slash interest rate amid recession risks
The Federal Reserve eyes another rate cut as the economy sinks deeper into recession. With the federal funds rate at 1 percent, markets anticipate a drop to 0.50 percent or more, the lowest on record, to ease consumer borrowing costs and blunt further economic decline.
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Stuart Hoffman
PNC Financial Services Group
Investors flee Madoff Ponzi scheme fallout widens
The Madoff investment scandal spreads from Boston charities to major banks as investors worldwide assess losses. Bernard L. Madoff's $50 billion alleged fraud prompted freezes, a receiver appointment, and warnings to charities, pension funds, and wealthy individuals including Frank Lautenberg's foundation and high profile figures such as Norman Braman and Fred Wilpon. European banks also disclosed exposure, with Reichmuth & Co guiding $327 million at risk.
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Florida
Minnesota
Philadelphia Eagles
Norman Braman
New York Mets
Fred Wilpon
J. Ezra Merkin
Gmac Financial Services
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Europe
Switzerland
Reichmuth & Co
Racial gap widens in colon cancer deaths
Atlanta report shows the colon cancer death rate among blacks rising faster than whites.ACS data indicate about 25 deaths per 100000 blacks versus 17 per 100000 whites, a 48 percent disparity, linked to screening and access differences.
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American Cancer Society
Elizabeth Ward
United States
The
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Power loss risk grows as ice storm lingers in Northeast
Jaffrey Bible Church shelter serves about 150 residents as utility crews work to repair lines snapped by a devastating ice storm. Officials warn outages may rise again with drifting ice. President Bush declares state of emergency for New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts.
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