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Republican Ted Stevens loses Alaska Senate seat

Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, has narrowly lost his re-election bid, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon. Mr Stevens' defeat to Democrat Anchorage Mayor Mark...

England manager drops hint at long-term plans

Martin Johnson's strategy for the autumn internationals became even more transparent yesterday. He has turned his back on any mix-and-match policy, limited though he is to selection from a squad of 32, and will give a third...

Government of Alberta and Syncrude reach new Crown agreement

EDMONTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Alberta and the Syncrude joint venture owners have reached an agreement that will see the owners pay $975 million in additional royalties beginning in 2010 through 2015. This...

Citigroup shares tumble below $8 to 13-year low

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc shares tumbled below $8 for the first time in 13 years on Tuesday amid concerns its plan to shed 52,000 jobs might not be enough to restore the banking giant to health or profitability soon.

Martin Johnson gives Steve Borthwick backing

What do you want from your captain? Tub-thumping, jaw-jutting, eyes-popping leadership by example, or what Sir Clive Woodward wanted: fire in the belly but ice in the brain? The question is asked because Steve Borthwick, the...

SEC charge to hit Cuban's 'every fan' reputation

Posted: Tuesday November 18, 2008 8:02PM; Updated: Tuesday November 18, 2008 8:02PM SEC charge of insider trading hurts Cuban's 'every fan' reputation A lawsuit was filed Monday accusing Mark Cuban of insider trading Since...

Dems give Lieberman wrist slap over backing McCain

Senate Democrats decided not to take revenge on Joe Lieberman despite lingering anger over the Connecticut independent's forceful support of John McCain over Barack Obama in the presidential campaign.

Wizards fall to 1-7 with loss to Heat

Washington's start is franchise's worst since 1999 Dwyane Wade had 19 points, 10 assists and six rebounds Tuesday night, and the Miami Heat caught a couple of breaks in the final minutes to beat the struggling Washington...

Insider trading charge will hit Cuban's rep

Since buying the Dallas Mavericks eight years ago, Mark Cuban has turned the NBA team around and made himself one of the most visible owners in American pro sports. Along the way, he's picked up his share of critics.

No action against 'I'd Taser you' Minister

The New South Wales Premier says he will not take action against a Minister who said he wanted to attack representatives from the Insurance Council of Australia with a stun gun. Police and State Emergency Services (SES)...

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