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Australia vote unlikely to alter ties with ally U.S. 11:58 PM EST

Opposition leader promises a new Australia 11:58 PM EST

Iraq's Kurds rebuke Baghdad over oil threats 11:53 PM EST

Two U.S. generals in Turkey to discuss Kurd rebels 11:53 PM EST

Iraqi minister sees lower risk of Turkish incursion 11:53 PM EST

Iraq uncovers mass grave from 1991 Shi'ite revolt 11:53 PM EST

Iraq to punish 3 soccer players over asylum bid 11:53 PM EST

UAW may endorse presidential candidate by year-end 11:47 PM EST

Copyright coalition polls presidential candidates 11:39 PM EST

ABC spends Monday "Dancing" the night away 11:38 PM EST

Springsteen rolls out 2008 tour itinerary 11:35 PM EST

Springsteen rolls out 2008 tour itinerary 11:35 PM EST

Springsteen rolls out 2008 tour itinerary 11:35 PM EST

Ne-Yo Dropped From R. Kelly Tour 11:33 PM EST

Ne-Yo Dropped From R. Kelly Tour 11:33 PM EST

Ne-Yo Dropped From R. Kelly Tour 11:32 PM EST

U.N. urges investment to boost sanitation for poor 11:29 PM EST

Nikkei down 2 pct on yen, economic worries 11:26 PM EST

PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post - Nov 21 11:25 PM EST

Dry Qingdao tapping Yellow River water for Games 11:24 PM EST

Taiwan's PVI in talks to buy Hydis LCD plant: report 11:20 PM EST

Kobe Steel says it, Steel Dynamics to build plant 11:17 PM EST

PRESS DIGEST - Washington Post Business - Nov 21 11:05 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Indian rupee strength "a problem" - India trade min 11:00 PM EST

China takes pollution fight to threatened villages 10:56 PM EST

U.S. troops bond with families on Web space missions 10:50 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Mexico oil platform fire cuts 422 bpd oil output 10:49 PM EST

China takes pollution fight to threatened villages 10:47 PM EST

Merrill's Asian fixed income head leaves - sources 10:28 PM EST

TREASURIES-Supported in Asia on Fed, economic outlook 10:25 PM EST

China to lift fuel supply 10:25 PM EST

Bangladesh cyclone relief operation in full gear 10:24 PM EST

Bangladesh cyclone relief operation in full gear 10:24 PM EST

Japanese shares fall as credit fears gather 10:24 PM EST

Painting goes from trash to $1 million treasure 10:22 PM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS upgrades Sinopec, PetroChina 10:21 PM EST

Workers at U.S. bases in Japan strike over pay 10:16 PM EST

HK shares slide further as US growth outlook drags 10:07 PM EST

Clinton sharpens her attacks on Obama's experience 09:59 PM EST

HK Hot Stocks: Foxconn, steel plays up in heavy trade 09:57 PM EST

UAW may endorse presidential candidate by yr-end 09:50 PM EST

East Asian leaders focus on free trade, emissions 09:40 PM EST

Maanshan Iron & Steel surges on price hike plan 09:36 PM EST

JGBs dip as Treasuries fall, auction in focus 09:29 PM EST

Mitsubishi Motors to unveil Russia plant plan-paper 09:27 PM EST

PRESS DIGEST - British business - =6 09:26 PM EST

HK shares slide as investors cash in gains 09:17 PM EST

Japanese stocks slip as yen, credit woes weigh 09:13 PM EST

Former press aide blames Bush in CIA leak case 09:13 PM EST

PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times Nov 21 09:04 PM EST

Smart welcomes rivals, sees hybrid 09:03 PM EST

Landis files appeal to CAS 08:57 PM EST

Australia's AWB year profit halved by drought 08:56 PM EST

CN Rail track workers' union reaches labor deal 08:51 PM EST

Loan cos. to ease terms on some Calif. mortgages 08:50 PM EST

Massive U.S. securities fraud trial winds to close 08:49 PM EST

Nevada coal power costlier than renewable: study 08:45 PM EST

Any EchoStar, AT&T deal would depend on maverick CEO 08:30 PM EST

China takes pollution fight to threatened villages 08:27 PM EST

U.S. announces Mideast conference for Nov. 27 08:25 PM EST

U.S. announces Mideast conference for Nov. 27 08:25 PM EST

Germany seeks next Einstein 08:22 PM EST

FACTBOX: Global spending on research and development 08:22 PM EST

Japan stocks pare losses but credit clouds outlook 08:21 PM EST

Reuters Summit-UAW to set up strict controls on VEBA 08:18 PM EST

UPDATE 1-US lawmakers seek ex-Glaxo executive on Avandia 08:13 PM EST

Polygamy leader Jeffs sentenced to prison 08:10 PM EST

Millions endure elephantiasis needlessly: study 08:08 PM EST

Bug-eating pitcher plants reveal slimy secrets 08:03 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Borders posts wider loss on charge 08:02 PM EST

Bug-eating pitcher plants reveal slimy secrets 08:00 PM EST

Millions endure elephantiasis needlessly -study 08:00 PM EST

FACTBOX: Major Middle East peacemaking events in U.S 07:54 PM EST

FACTBOX: List of invitees to Annapolis conference 07:54 PM EST

Germany and France add weight to U.S. Mideast drive 07:54 PM EST

Iran argues nuclear case in letter to "world" 07:49 PM EST

Iran U.N. envoy sees no sanctions resolution soon 07:49 PM EST

Iran says will soon hold talks with U.S. on Iraq 07:49 PM EST

Chavez says backs Iran on currency basket for oil 07:49 PM EST

Landslide near China's Three Gorges Dam kills one 07:48 PM EST

Minke whale dies in Brazil's Amazon forest 07:48 PM EST

China Three Gorges landslide kills one, two missing 07:46 PM EST

UPDATE 2-US SEC schedules proxy access for Nov. 28 meeting 07:41 PM EST

Catcher Estrada joins the Mets in trade with Brewers 07:39 PM EST

Former Rhodesian leader Ian Smith dies 07:35 PM EST

Last private NYC island left to the birds 07:33 PM EST

TABLE-Japan Oct trade surplus 1.0186 trln yen, +66.1% y/y 07:31 PM EST

U.S. military space programs seen improving 07:30 PM EST

U.S. military space programs seen improving 07:30 PM EST

Transocean, GlobalSantaFe receive merger approval 07:29 PM EST

Whole Foods sales top expectations 07:24 PM EST

UN rights panel rebukes Myanmar, Iran, North Korea 07:24 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Boral says on shortlist for Carter Holt assets 07:23 PM EST

UPDATE 4-Shell's Scotford refinery output cut after fire 07:21 PM EST

KKR names first general counsel ahead of IPO 07:21 PM EST

Fed minutes show October rate cut was "close call" 07:20 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Striking screenwriters rally in Hollywood 07:18 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Whole Foods sales top expectations, div raised 07:17 PM EST

Minke whale dies in Brazil's Amazon forest 07:16 PM EST

Japan stocks edge lower, eyes on yen 07:13 PM EST

RPT-UPDATE 1-Australia's PBL says near N.American gaming deal 07:12 PM EST

Indonesia pins hopes on forests at Bali meeting 07:12 PM EST

IKON board okays $500 buyback; amends Steel deal 07:12 PM EST

Ariza returns to LA in Lakers trade with the Magic 07:11 PM EST

IAEA and India to meet Wednesday on nuclear accord 07:04 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Merck, Vertex MK-0457 trials halted on heart risk 07:03 PM EST

Limited Brands profit down, lowers 4th-qtr outlook 07:00 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Limited Brands profit down, lowers 4th-qtr outlook 06:59 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Colombia says industrial output up 5.98 pct in Sept 06:59 PM EST

Whole Foods 4th-qtr profit down 06:59 PM EST

Japan Sept all-industries index -1.6 pct mth/mth 06:58 PM EST

Borders posts wider loss on charge 06:57 PM EST

U.S. and North Korea end talks on financial no-no's 06:57 PM EST

Japan Oct trade surplus 1.0186 trln yen, +66.1% y/y 06:55 PM EST

Shell says still selling synthetic oil after fire 06:53 PM EST

Minke whale dies in Brazil's Amazon forest 06:53 PM EST

Landslide near China's Three Gorges Dam kills one 06:53 PM EST

GM says no ResCap contingent liabilities 06:52 PM EST

Singapore Temasek, GIC can raise ICICI stakes-report 06:50 PM EST

Lebanon delays president vote 06:49 PM EST

Johnson finds winning is getting tougher 06:48 PM EST

US Air Force invites Boeing, Northrop to tanker talks 06:47 PM EST

China Three Gorges landslide kills one, two missing 06:47 PM EST

U.S. announces Mideast conference for Nov. 27 06:46 PM EST

Foreign brokers place net Japan stock sell orders 06:45 PM EST

Red Sox, Lowell agree on three-year contract 06:44 PM EST

Four indicted in huge 2004 drug seizures 06:42 PM EST

US lawmakers seek ex-Glaxo executive on Avandia 06:38 PM EST

Merck halts Vertex cancer drug trial on heart risk 06:34 PM EST

Polygamy leader Jeffs sentenced to prison 06:33 PM EST

FACTBOX: Polygamists in the United States 06:33 PM EST

Tokyo to edge up, wary eye on U.S. economic wobble 06:30 PM EST

UPDATE 1-China Finance Q3 profit misses estimates, shares down 06:29 PM EST

Lebanon delays president vote, tightens security 06:25 PM EST

Anika ends license agreement with Galderma for Elevess 06:19 PM EST

Trans World says permits CEO to form bid consortium 06:19 PM EST

Newspaper online ads up 06:17 PM EST

Newspaper online ads up 06:17 PM EST

U.S. to host Mideast peace conference on Nov 27 06:16 PM EST

U.S. to host Mideast peace conference on Nov. 27 06:14 PM EST

UPDATE 1-LTX sees weak second quarter; shares fall 06:13 PM EST

Australia vote unlikely to alter ties with ally U.S. 06:13 PM EST

UPDATE 3-U.S. panel nixes duties in landmark case vs China 06:12 PM EST

Josh Brolin feels good about nearing 40 06:11 PM EST

PBL says may buy North American gaming business 06:11 PM EST

Josh Brolin feels good about nearing 40 06:10 PM EST

King confident women's tennis is free of match-fixing 06:09 PM EST

Australia vote unlikely to alter ties with ally US 06:09 PM EST

U.S. SEC schedules proxy access vote for Nov 28 06:07 PM EST

Republican lawmakers oppose cable crackdown 06:05 PM EST

WRAPUP 2-Fed minutes show October rate cut was "close call" 06:05 PM EST

Phillies' Rollins named National League MVP 06:05 PM EST

Republican lawmakers oppose cable crackdown 06:05 PM EST

Republican lawmakers oppose cable crackdown 06:05 PM EST

Republican lawmakers oppose cable crackdown 06:04 PM EST

Screenwriters strike claims more movie casualties 06:02 PM EST

Nasdaq Expands Market-Making Program to NYSE Firms 06:01 PM EST

AIG Officials Sued Over Subprime Exposure 06:01 PM EST

H&R Block Replaces CEO Ernst; Breeden Is Chairman 06:01 PM EST

US Thrift Earnings Plunge on Loan Loss Provisions 06:01 PM EST

Freddie Mac Unhappy Preferred Issue Necessary 06:01 PM EST

Freddie Mac Hit by Huge Loss, Says Needs Capital 06:01 PM EST

Why did fallen hero Vick go to jail early? 06:00 PM EST

Alberta lifts budget surplus forecast by C$1.5 bln 05:59 PM EST

Ford to meet with supplier CEOs 05:59 PM EST

Embryonic stem cells made without embryos 05:58 PM EST

Lowered Victoria's Secret demand will reduce sales 05:58 PM EST

Embryonic stem cells made without embryos 05:57 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Gymboree Q3 profit up, forecasts weak Q4 and full year 05:57 PM EST

Iran argues nuclear case in letter to "world" 05:57 PM EST

Iran says will soon hold talks with U.S. on Iraq 05:57 PM EST

Iran U.N. envoy sees no sanctions resolution soon 05:57 PM EST

Former Rhodesian leader Ian Smith dies 05:53 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Cerus spins off immunotherapy business 05:52 PM EST

Cerus spins off immunotherapy business 05:52 PM EST

Exxon plans L.A. refinery FCC, alky unit restart 05:52 PM EST

New stem cell method shows potential in every cell 05:52 PM EST

Republican lawmakers oppose any cable crackdown 05:49 PM EST

Limited scaling back Victoria's Secret catalog 05:49 PM EST

Hazardous toys still on U.S. store shelves: groups 05:47 PM EST

Bombardier signs $137.5 mln plane deal with GoJet 05:47 PM EST

Air Force buyer says backed aide before suicide 05:47 PM EST

AstraZeneca may cut drug inventory to lift returns 05:46 PM EST

New stem cell method shows potential in every cell 05:46 PM EST

New stem cell method shows potential in every cell 05:46 PM EST

Pakistan relaxes emergency as Musharraf goes to Saudi 05:46 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Foot Locker posts third-quarter net loss on charge 05:46 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Fannie Mae chairman, exec buy stock near 10-year low 05:46 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Borders posts wider loss on charge 05:46 PM EST

Cephalon CEO looks ahead after settlement 05:45 PM EST

Chavez says Bush belongs in asylum for WW3 comment 05:45 PM EST

Goldleaf Financial CFO resigns 05:44 PM EST

New stem cell method shows potential in every cell 05:44 PM EST

Clinton sharpens attack on Obama's experience 05:44 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Couche-Tard profit falls on gasoline margins 05:43 PM EST

Oil price jump lifts energy shares and Wall St 05:43 PM EST

Teamsters ratify 5-year United Parcel contract 05:42 PM EST

Retailers see challenges even beyond holidays 05:40 PM EST

Retailers see challenges even beyond holidays 05:39 PM EST

Auto interiors sector hurt by overcapacity 05:39 PM EST

CORRECTED: Newspaper online ads up, overall ads off 05:38 PM EST

Democrats reject Pentagon war fund warnings 05:38 PM EST

Clinton sharpens her attacks on Obama's experience 05:36 PM EST

Pfizer anti-smoking drug under FDA safety review 05:36 PM EST

China Finance Online Q3 profit rises, raises outlook 05:35 PM EST

EU's Mandelson: U.S. needs to change gambling laws 05:35 PM EST

Cephalon CEO looks ahead after settlement 05:33 PM EST

Cephalon CEO looks ahead after settlement 05:33 PM EST

Some diabetics prone to unsafe driving choices 05:33 PM EST

UPDATE 1-ABC/Wash Post Consumer Comfort Index falls to -19 05:32 PM EST

BRIEF-Home Inns & Hotels Management Q3 results 05:30 PM EST

Australia's Lion Nathan year profit rises 4 pct 05:30 PM EST

Australia's Lion Nathan cautious on 2008 profit 05:30 PM EST

Rentech says will respond as it deems appropriate to Sherwood 05:30 PM EST

Pentagon warns on war funds, Dems say scare tactic 05:29 PM EST

Fannie Mae exec buys up stock near 10-year low 05:29 PM EST

PICO Holdings files for $400 million mixed shelf 05:27 PM EST

BRIEF-China Medical Technologies Q2 results 05:27 PM EST

Canada dollar ends higher as commodity prices rise 05:26 PM EST

High court to rule on Washington DC gun ban 05:26 PM EST

UPDATE 3-US high court to rule on Washington DC gun ban 05:24 PM EST

Teamsters ratify 5-year United Parcel contract 05:24 PM EST

European credit squeeze raising risks: James Saft 05:24 PM EST

Fed minutes show Oct rate cut was "close call" 05:24 PM EST

Fed reveals long term growth, inflation goals 05:24 PM EST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-EU's Mandelson: US needs to change gambling laws 05:22 PM EST

Former child soldier becomes UNICEF ambassador 05:22 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Whole Foods 4th-qtr profit down, sales top Street 05:21 PM EST

UPDATE 4-Toronto stocks overcome credit fears and rise 05:20 PM EST

Merrill bank $1 bln infusion keeps capital rating 05:19 PM EST

Accuride implements lockout at Illinois foundry facility 05:18 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Pacific Sunwear posts loss on write-downs 05:18 PM EST

TEXT-Macquarie says to buy U.S. leasing firm 05:17 PM EST

Pennsylvania lawmakers defeat gun control measures 05:17 PM EST

Moody's Commodities Index 05:15 PM EST

Builder D.R. Horton posts loss after charges 05:14 PM EST

Foot Locker posts third-quarter loss 05:14 PM EST

Builder D.R. Horton posts loss after charges 05:14 PM EST

Former child soldier becomes UNICEF ambassador 05:13 PM EST

Former child soldier becomes UNICEF ambassador 05:13 PM EST

Australia's Lion Nathan year profit rises 4 pct 05:13 PM EST

UPDATE 2-SuccessFactors soars in market debut 05:13 PM EST

Minke whale dies in Brazil's Amazon forest 05:12 PM EST

Adelphia founder, Rigas, and son denied new trial 05:11 PM EST

Merrill bank $1 bln infusion keeps capital rating 05:11 PM EST

Limited Brands profit down, lowers 4th-qtr outlook 05:08 PM EST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks rally on resource shares 05:07 PM EST

ABC/Wash Post Consumer Comfort Index falls to -19 05:06 PM EST

Jittery markets ignore Fed's hawkish message 05:06 PM EST

RPT-TREASURIES-Bond prices fall as stocks end slightly higher 05:05 PM EST

UPDATE 6-Builder D.R. Horton posts loss after charges 05:05 PM EST

Minke whale dies in Brazil's Amazon forest 05:04 PM EST

"Oz" Munchkins get Hollywood star 05:04 PM EST

"Oz" Munchkins get Hollywood star 05:03 PM EST

Dow Jones High/Low - Nov 20 05:03 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bond prices fall as stocks end slightly higher 05:03 PM EST

Malta opens arms to Britain's royals 05:03 PM EST

Bear Stearns sued over mortgage losses 05:00 PM EST

Bear Stearns sued over mortgage losses 05:00 PM EST

N.Y. Money Closing - Nov 20 2007 05:00 PM EST

Dow Jones Open/Close - Nov 20 04:59 PM EST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-SuccessFactors soars in market debut 04:59 PM EST

Obesity can skew key prostate cancer test results 04:59 PM EST

Oil surges to match record on dollar 04:58 PM EST

Delta pilots call merger proposal 'poisonous vision' 04:56 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Canada union sees 300,000 factory job losses 04:56 PM EST

Delta pilots call merger proposal 'poisonous vision' 04:56 PM EST

T-Mobile to respond to iPhone link suspension 04:56 PM EST

UPDATE 1 - Fitch may cut Freddie Mac preferred stock rating 04:55 PM EST

MeadWestvaco to buy back $400 mln shares from Goldman Sachs 04:54 PM EST

GM's Nov sales meeting expectations: Lutz 04:54 PM EST

Higher sales drive Ubisoft to first-half profit 04:52 PM EST

Denver voted city with biggest boozers 04:52 PM EST

GM's U.S. Nov sales at expectations-Lutz 04:51 PM EST

BRIEF-Qad Inc Q3 results 04:49 PM EST

RPT-US STOCKS-Wall St gets late lift from Exxon, oil over $98 04:49 PM EST

Limited Brands profit down, lowers 4th-qtr outlook 04:46 PM EST

Home BancShares to sell stake in White River Bancshares 04:46 PM EST

US commercial property sales down in October-report 04:45 PM EST

McDonough leaves baseball to take over as Hawks president 04:45 PM EST

UPDATE 2-US SWAPS-Spreads widen on jitters, 2Y hits record 04:44 PM EST

India's Reliance gets 2 new oil blocks in Yemen 04:43 PM EST

FACTBOX: Key facts about white Rhodesian leader Ian Smith 04:43 PM EST

Spectrum says FDA extends action date for new drug review 04:41 PM EST

Freddie Mac hit by huge loss, says needs capital 04:41 PM EST

Freddie, Fannie to the housing rescue -not so fast 04:41 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Canada blesses Taqa's Primewest, Pioneer buys 04:40 PM EST

Union predicts 300,000 Canadian factory job losses 04:39 PM EST

Ericsson sees weak 4th qtr sales, shares slide 04:39 PM EST

Ericsson sees weak 4th qtr sales, shares slide 04:39 PM EST

Countrywide shares go on wild ride 04:39 PM EST

UPDATE 9-Oil surges to match record on dollar, supply woes 04:38 PM EST

Calif. lawmaker cancels nuclear power ballot move 04:37 PM EST

Calif. lawmaker cancels nuclear power ballot move 04:37 PM EST

UPDATE-1 Delta pilots call merger proposal 'poisonous vision' 04:37 PM EST

Holly Energy to buy pipeline and tankage assets from Holly Corp 04:37 PM EST

Whole Foods shares rise after results 04:36 PM EST

REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-NOV 20 US 1.59080 04:33 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Countrywide debt protection costs rise 04:32 PM EST

Texas blast victims seek $1 billion fine against BP 04:30 PM EST

Emerging debt-Prices trimmed in market uncertainty 04:29 PM EST

Lear to close Ontario plant, union says 04:29 PM EST

Cerus spins off immunotherapy business 04:28 PM EST

H&R Block replaces CEO Ernst; Breeden is chairman 04:27 PM EST

Immucor names new CFO 04:27 PM EST

FACTBOX: Major Middle East peacemaking events in U.S 04:26 PM EST

Germany and France add weight to U.S. Mideast drive 04:26 PM EST

UPDATE 1-China's WSP Holdings sees IPO of 25 million ADS 04:26 PM EST

GameStop's disappointing outlook sinks shares 04:26 PM EST

UDPATE 1-Hot Topic Q3 net profit down, stands by Q4 outlook 04:26 PM EST

Mexican stocks, bonds slip on U.S. economy worries 04:23 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Canada says new foreign investment policy imminent 04:23 PM EST

It pays to count - pedometer study finds 04:22 PM EST

Aspen posts preliminary Q1 license bookings of about $36 mln 04:22 PM EST

Covance buys Eli Lilly plant in Virginia, to invest $175 mln 04:21 PM EST

BRIEF-Jamba Q3 results 04:21 PM EST

Texas blast victims seek $1 bln fine against BP 04:21 PM EST

Australia's PBL to buy U.S. casino for A$2 bln-paper 04:20 PM EST

BRIEF-Gymboree Corp Q3 results 04:19 PM EST

Study urges stepped-up response at youth hospitals 04:19 PM EST

BRIEF-Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc Q3 results 04:17 PM EST

China's WSP Holdings sees IPO of 25 million ADS 04:17 PM EST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar hits record low; stocks up on oil 04:16 PM EST

Schlumberger raises stake in Framo Engineering 04:15 PM EST

Pacific Sunwear posts quarterly loss 04:14 PM EST

Freddie Mac subordinated debt outlook negative-S&P 04:14 PM EST

Dollar slides to record low versus euro 04:14 PM EST

BRIEF-Aruba Networks Inc 04:13 PM EST

BRIEF-Sonic Foundry Q4 results 04:13 PM EST

FOREX-Dollar slides to record low versus euro 04:11 PM EST

BRIEF-Benihana National Q2 results 04:10 PM EST

BRIEF-Hibbett Sports Inc Q3 results 04:10 PM EST

"Staggering" one million Somalis displaced 04:08 PM EST

US STOCKS-Oil price jump lifts energy shares and Wall St 04:08 PM EST

Countrywide says has ample liquidity and capital 04:07 PM EST

Toronto stocks yanked higher by resources 04:06 PM EST

Hot Topic posts slightly lower net profit 04:06 PM EST

BRIEF-LTX Corp Q1 results 04:05 PM EST

Chile prepares road show for 4th mobile operator 04:05 PM EST

Mexican stocks fall sharply on U.S. economy worries 04:05 PM EST

UPDATE 3-MOVES-Goldman Sachs, H&R Block, others 04:05 PM EST

UPDATE 2-United Natural Q1 profit rises, ups FY08 sales view 04:04 PM EST

Colonial BancGroup says Impac not in default 04:04 PM EST

US issues formal invitations to Mideast conference 04:03 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 04:02 PM EST

Former Bear Stearns employee settles with SEC 04:00 PM EST

Bank of Canada leaves C$305 mln in settlement system 04:00 PM EST

H&R Block chairman eyes permanent CEO in 6 months 03:57 PM EST

Freddie Mac hit by huge loss, says needs capital 03:56 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Former Bear Stearns employee settles with SEC 03:56 PM EST

U.S. issues formal invitations to Mideast conference 03:56 PM EST

Bush calls Saudi King about Mideast conference 03:56 PM EST

Pfizer anti-smoking drug under FDA safety review 03:55 PM EST

Iraq warns foreign security firms after shooting 03:53 PM EST

Argentina stocks inch up, oil shares lead gains 03:53 PM EST

Weak dollar not yet a factor in U.S. election 03:51 PM EST

Colombia rebels pledge proof hostages alive: Chavez 03:51 PM EST

UPDATE 6-Copper hits 8-month low on global demand worries 03:50 PM EST

Dance, dictator, spy and cricket bid for book prize 03:48 PM EST

Iraq warns foreign security firms after shooting 03:48 PM EST

Verizon raises price for FiOS TV service 03:46 PM EST

Verizon raises price for FiOS TV service 03:45 PM EST

Verizon raises price for FiOS TV service 03:45 PM EST

Verizon raises price for FiOS TV service 03:45 PM EST

US STOCKS-Wall St turns positive led by Exxon Mobil 03:44 PM EST

Bush calls Saudi King about Mideast conference 03:43 PM EST

U.N. blames all sides for Afghan civilian deaths 03:43 PM EST

Indiana approves 630 MW Duke clean-coal plant 03:42 PM EST

Indiana approves 630 MW Duke clean-coal plant 03:42 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bond prices slip as U.S. stocks turn positive 03:42 PM EST

Jordanians vote for parliament 03:41 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Swiss firm Vitol pleads guilty in UN oil/food case 03:41 PM EST

Israel approves release of 432 Palestinians inmates 03:40 PM EST

Chile stocks close at 10-week lows, peso weakens 03:39 PM EST

Gold rises toward $800 on oil surge 03:39 PM EST

FACTBOX-U.S. Q3 thrift earnings, other data 03:37 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Battered Quebecor World shelves refinancing plan 03:37 PM EST

Airline shares plunge as high oil dims outlook 03:37 PM EST

Pianist Alfred Brendel unveils plans to retire 03:32 PM EST

FDA issues early warning on Pfizer anti-smoking drug 03:31 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Delcath gets FDA nod to resume enrollment in trials 03:29 PM EST

Mexico's Modelo expands Canada JV with Molson Coors 03:28 PM EST

US gold ends above $790 on oil rally, dollar fall 03:28 PM EST

Japanese pitcher Kobayashi joins the Indians 03:26 PM EST

Canada to issue foreign investment rules imminently 03:26 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Caja Madrid to keep Iberia; seen as threat to bids 03:26 PM EST

DIARY - Today in Washington - Nov 21 03:26 PM EST

Iran says will soon hold talks with U.S. on Iraq 03:25 PM EST

Two soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash - U.S. 03:23 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Blue Coat posts Q2 profit; shares rise 03:22 PM EST

Colombia rebels pledge proof hostages alive-Chavez 03:22 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks recoil as credit fears take hold 03:18 PM EST

Reliant reduces Pa. Keystone coal plant -traders 03:18 PM EST

Target profit falls, cautious on holiday 03:16 PM EST

BHP chief talks Rio value, steelmakers howl 03:16 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Fannie, Freddie working on big security sales 03:13 PM EST

US copper futures end up on pre-holiday positioning 03:13 PM EST

FOREX-Dollar slides to record low vs euro after Fed outlook 03:13 PM EST

UPDATE 4-Target profit falls, cautious on holiday 03:12 PM EST

ADR Report-ADRs eke out gains on oil, but banks drag 03:10 PM EST

Israel approves release of 432 Palestinian inmates 03:10 PM EST

Israel approves release of 432 Palestinian inmates 03:10 PM EST

UK govt mislays personal details of half the nation 03:09 PM EST

Two soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash 03:07 PM EST

US CREDIT-ResCap swaps imply 72 percent default risk 03:06 PM EST

UPDATE 4-Prodi sees Lufthansa bid for ailing Alitalia 03:04 PM EST

Nationwide French protests put pressure on Sarkozy 03:03 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Algeria awards $4.1 bln of power plant deals 03:01 PM EST

Skin cells transformed without embryos 02:59 PM EST

Skin cells transformed without embryos 02:59 PM EST

Peet's looks beyond its shops to take on Starbucks 02:58 PM EST

Peet's looks beyond its shops to take on Starbucks 02:58 PM EST

US STOCKS-Credit, economy concerns drive Wall St lower 02:57 PM EST

Prosecutors say Vick to pay nearly $1 million for dog care 02:57 PM EST

Prosecutors say Vick to pay nearly $1 million for dog care 02:57 PM EST

Prosecutors say Vick to pay nearly $1 million for dog care 02:56 PM EST

Countrywide calls bankruptcy rumors false: report 02:56 PM EST

Center Getzlaf extends contract with Anaheim Ducks 02:55 PM EST

Ukraine mine blast relatives bury dead 02:53 PM EST

Risk to Canada economy has increased -IMF official 02:53 PM EST

Nymagic to buy back up to $12.75 mln of common shares 02:52 PM EST

PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Nov 21 02:52 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bond prices mostly higher as stocks stumble 02:51 PM EST

NY gold futures surge above $800/oz on dlr, oil 02:50 PM EST

Fannie, Freddie working on big security sales 02:48 PM EST

Doctor says nothing wrong with Donda West surgery 02:47 PM EST

US Airways will add seven Airbus planes to fleet 02:47 PM EST

HP software chief says he's not interested in BEA 02:45 PM EST

US RATE FUTURES-Focus on equities, anticipate rate cuts 02:43 PM EST

Canadian Muslim woman files complaint over dress code 02:43 PM EST

Canada house cuts energy consumption to zero 02:42 PM EST

US STOCKS-Wall Street drops on credit, economy worries 02:40 PM EST

Indiana to decide on Duke clean coal power proposal 02:39 PM EST

Starbucks adopts majority voting for directors 02:36 PM EST

Nokia Siemens gains market share vs Ericsson in Q3 02:36 PM EST

Fed says it no better at forecasts than others 02:35 PM EST

No breakthrough at talks to end Kosovo deadlock 02:32 PM EST

Italy says concerned about Kosovo plight 02:32 PM EST

Russia says Kosovo election made situation worse 02:32 PM EST

Coalition helicopter crashes in Iraq -U.S. military 02:31 PM EST

FOREX-Dollar slides vs euro, yen after Fed minutes 02:31 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Fed minutes show Oct rate cut was "close call" 02:31 PM EST

Irish cabinet approves sending troops to Chad 02:30 PM EST

Dutch court saves Anne Frank tree from the chop 02:30 PM EST

Dance, dictator, spy and cricket bid for book prize 02:30 PM EST

Irish cabinet approves sending troops to Chad 02:28 PM EST

INSTANT VIEW 3-Fed minutes: Oct rate cut was close call 02:25 PM EST

Lamborghini to cut air, not noise, pollution 02:25 PM EST

FOREX-Dollar falls to record low vs euro after Fed minutes 02:24 PM EST

Auto deals struck despite credit woes 02:23 PM EST

Alitalia may pick sole partner for talks by mid-Dec 02:21 PM EST

Toronto stocks turn south on credit worries 02:20 PM EST

Porsche plans overshadow VW rating: S&P 02:20 PM EST

Dutch court saves Anne Frank tree from the chop 02:19 PM EST

Ford says CEO of Automotive Components Holdings to retire 02:19 PM EST

RPT-TREASURIES-Bonds turn positive as stocks extend gains 02:17 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Office Depot profit and outlook disappoint 02:17 PM EST

Afghan boys suffer mental scars after suicide bomb 02:16 PM EST

Video threatens Germany, Austria over Afghanistan 02:16 PM EST

Google stock recovers as new high $900 target set 02:16 PM EST

US STOCKS-Wall Street down on credit fears, Fed minutes 02:16 PM EST

US hog market jumps on hope China buys more pork 02:16 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bonds turn positive as stocks extend gains 02:15 PM EST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Eaton Vance net up 59 pct, beating forecasts 02:14 PM EST

Roddick to lead U.S. in Davis Cup final 02:14 PM EST

Romulus and Remus cave may have been found: experts 02:14 PM EST

US RATE FUTURES-Bounce after Oct FOMC minutes 02:13 PM EST

Klitschko to face Ibragimov in unification bout 02:12 PM EST

Countrywide shares fall on liquidity rumors 02:12 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada has no target for Canadian dollar 02:12 PM EST

Small auto parts makers feel credit pinch 02:10 PM EST

Video threatens Germany, Austria over Afghanistan 02:10 PM EST

London suicide bomb plotter given 33 years in jail 02:09 PM EST

FACTBOX: Major trials of planned attacks in Europe 02:08 PM EST

RLPC-Education Media to scale back loan-sources 02:08 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bonds mixed after Fed says cut was close call 02:08 PM EST

FOREX-Dollar steady vs euro after Fed minutes 02:07 PM EST

Boxer Mike Tyson to serve one day in jail for DUI 02:06 PM EST

London suicide bomb plotter given 33 years in jail 02:06 PM EST

Mexican stocks, bonds slip on U.S. economy worries 02:06 PM EST

NY Yankees network sale stalls as A-Rod deal looms 02:05 PM EST

NY Yankees network sale stalls as A-Rod deal looms 02:05 PM EST

NY Yankees network sale stalls as A-Rod deal looms 02:05 PM EST

US gasoline demand holds near 7-month low-MasterCard 02:00 PM EST

Triple Crown Media sees $2 mln charge on businesses sale 01:58 PM EST

Zale shares fall after loss widens 01:58 PM EST

NY Yankees network sale stalls; A-Rod deal looms 01:58 PM EST

Paradigm Ltd withdraws IPO plans 01:56 PM EST

Dog owners go barking mad for fancy dress 01:56 PM EST

U.N. blames all sides for Afghan civilian deaths 01:56 PM EST

Clinton and Obama spar over experience 01:56 PM EST

Target testing online sales of used electronics 01:55 PM EST

TREASURIES-Most prices higher as financial shares tumble 01:53 PM EST

EU urges Japan to stop whale hunt 01:52 PM EST

EU urges Japan to stop whale hunt 01:52 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Mothers Work posts wider Q4 loss, cuts '08 view 01:50 PM EST

FACTBOX-AIDS in Africa 01:50 PM EST

Bank of Canada has no target for Canadian dollar 01:49 PM EST

Oil sands lift Canada's crude reserves 33 pct-CAPP 01:48 PM EST

Target testing online sales of used electronics 01:46 PM EST

FACTBOX-Major trials of planned attacks in Europe 01:42 PM EST

US STOCKS-Wall Street drops on credit fears 01:41 PM EST

Walmex no longer interested in Gigante -- source 01:41 PM EST

EU urges Japan to stop whale hunt 01:40 PM EST

Spacewalkers wire up new space station module 01:39 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Shell's Scotford refinery output cut after fire 01:38 PM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman Sachs cuts Credit Suisse to sell 01:38 PM EST

UPDATE 1-US SWAPS-2Y spread widens to record on credit angst 01:35 PM EST

Bangladesh says reaches all cyclone-hit areas 01:34 PM EST

Iran-EU deputy talks cancelled due to illness 01:34 PM EST

Chavez says backs Iran on currency basket for oil 01:34 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Ericsson downbeat on Q4 sales, shares slide 01:29 PM EST

Countrywide debt protection costs surge 01:29 PM EST

Telefonica Chile plans TV, Net, mobile phone pack 01:29 PM EST

Paris ups train order from Alstom, Areva, Bombardier 01:29 PM EST

Scientists decode genes of resistant TB 01:27 PM EST

Grammer reviewing options for rail seat business 01:26 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bonds rebound as financial shares fall 01:24 PM EST

FACTBOX: Some of the world's worst mining accidents 01:22 PM EST

China makes "quantum leap" to avoid toy ban: EU 01:21 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Credit raters need more transparency - BoC 01:19 PM EST

US issues formal invitations to Annapolis meeting 01:18 PM EST

Cambodia genocide tribunal opens 01:15 PM EST

US STOCKS-Wall St turns negative on credit fears 01:14 PM EST

ElringKlinger CEO on acquisition path 01:13 PM EST

NYSE Euronext interested in Asia, Latin America 01:13 PM EST

US SWAPS-Two-year spread widens to record on credit angst 01:13 PM EST

UAW chief expects buyout talks in 2008 01:11 PM EST

Mexican stocks drop 2 pct on U.S. economy worries 01:10 PM EST

Houston Ship Channel reopens after fog 01:09 PM EST

China makes "quantum leap" to avoid toy ban-EU 01:09 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Russia's MTS Q3 net profit rise beats forecasts 01:08 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Couche-Tard profit falls on gasoline margins 01:08 PM EST

Dollar touches record low versus euro, franc 01:06 PM EST

Iraq to punish 3 soccer players over asylum bid 01:06 PM EST

Taqa's PrimeWest purchase wins Canada approvals 01:03 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bonds turn mixed as stocks give up most gains 01:03 PM EST

FOREX-Dollar touches record low versus euro, franc 01:02 PM EST

Scientists decode genes of resistant TB 01:02 PM EST

B&B Sells Commercial Property, Social Housing Loans 01:02 PM EST

AIB Postpones Bond on 'Extreme Volatility' -Lead 01:02 PM EST

ICAP First-Half Profit Soars 34 Pct on Volatility 01:02 PM EST

UAW chief worried about GMAC exposure 01:02 PM EST

UnitedHealth to adopt doctor-ranking model: Cuomo 01:01 PM EST

Bear Stearns sued over mortgage losses 01:00 PM EST

JC Flowers, Cerberus submit offers for N.Rock: sources 12:58 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Petro-Canada eyes Yamal in asset swap with Gazprom 12:55 PM EST

Brewer S&N to slash costs in bid defense 12:55 PM EST

US STOCKS-Wall St up on profits, outlooks; awaits Fed minutes 12:54 PM EST

European stocks close up 1.2 pct, pare sharp losses 12:52 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Starwood's Sternlicht files for blank-check IPO 12:52 PM EST

Bank of Canada examining ABCP and credit-raters 12:50 PM EST

Ericsson CEO says has strong support from board 12:49 PM EST

Winter wheat in Texas, other US states needs rain 12:49 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Callidus shares down after CEO hired by Microsoft 12:48 PM EST

CANADA-BANK/TEXT =4 12:48 PM EST

UPDATE 5-Brewer S&N to slash costs in bid defence 12:47 PM EST

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Nov 20 12:46 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada sees increased risk to economy 12:46 PM EST

UK broadcasters agree Freeview HD plan 12:43 PM EST

Ericsson CEO-Asian firms seen as main future rivals 12:43 PM EST

Mexican stocks, bonds slip on U.S. economy worries 12:42 PM EST

Three dead as Colombian governor escapes bomb attack 12:42 PM EST

CORRECTED: Carlsberg, Heineken still keen on S&N offer 12:41 PM EST

SEC charges Edward May, E-M Management with fraud 12:40 PM EST

European credit squeeze raising risks: James Saft 12:40 PM EST

European credit squeeze raising risks: James Saft 12:40 PM EST

European credit squeeze raising risks: James Saft 12:40 PM EST

Cerberus remains interested in Northern Rock: source 12:37 PM EST

UPDATE 2-FDA ruling seen delaying Biovail's bupropion 12:37 PM EST

Swiss Re move highlights UBS subprime predicament 12:36 PM EST

Swiss Re move highlights UBS subprime predicament 12:36 PM EST

Bangladesh says reaches all cyclone-hit areas 12:36 PM EST

Magistrate denies role in Diana embalming decision 12:35 PM EST

Congolese river used for radioactive dumping no danger 12:34 PM EST

Congolese river used for radioactive dumping no danger 12:34 PM EST

Saudi Arabia says gas pipeline fire killed 40 12:34 PM EST

London suicide bomb plotter given 33 years in jail 12:33 PM EST

Couche-Tard profit falls on gasoline margins 12:32 PM EST

US Cash Products-Trade thins ahead of holiday 12:32 PM EST

Bank of Canada sees increased risk to economy 12:30 PM EST

FACTBOX-Top private contractors in Iraq/Afghanistan 12:30 PM EST

Judge questions Tiffany CEO on policing for fakes 12:29 PM EST

Iraq uncovers mass grave from 1991 Shi'ite revolt 12:29 PM EST

Nigeria offers $13 mln debt relief to Liberia 12:29 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Dillard's posts loss but shares gain 12:28 PM EST

WSB Financial sees to add $7 mln to $9 mln to reserves 12:28 PM EST

Meadow Valley board panel to review takeover offer, alternatives 12:27 PM EST

Gay Italian choir boy to appeal dismissal 12:25 PM EST

FTSE rebounds 1.7 pct, led by banks, commodities 12:25 PM EST

Turkish Enka posts 32 pct rise in 9-mo net profit 12:25 PM EST

Text of speech by deputy BoC governor Duguay 12:24 PM EST

Ericsson CEO says margins to improve over time 12:24 PM EST

HEADLINE STOCKS - U.S. stocks on the move on Nov. 20 12:23 PM EST

EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 20) 12:23 PM EST

Three dead as Colombian governor escapes bomb attack 12:22 PM EST

Congolese river used for radioactive dumping no danger 12:21 PM EST

U.S. panel nixes duties in landmark case vs China 12:21 PM EST

Bank of Canada injects C$815 mln to add liquidity 12:21 PM EST

U.S. says to issue Annapolis invitations soon 12:19 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Ubisoft back to profit in H1, keeps goals 12:19 PM EST

BRIEF-Debt Resolve Q3 results 12:15 PM EST

US issues formal invitation to Annapolis meeting 12:14 PM EST

Scientists, ethicists welcome stem cell discovery 12:13 PM EST

Hastings Entertainment to buy back $7.5 mln of shares 12:13 PM EST

Turkish Coca-Cola arm's 9-month net rises 72 pct 12:13 PM EST

BHP-Rio deal could shake up Canada diamond industry 12:12 PM EST

Walmex no longer interested in Gigante-source 12:12 PM EST

Iraq uncovers mass grave from 1991 Shi'ite revolt 12:08 PM EST

FACTBOX-Options ahead for Northern Rock 12:08 PM EST

Ericsson CEO says Q1 of 2008 could be low point 12:08 PM EST

Ericsson CEO says Q1 of 2008 could be low point 12:07 PM EST

Africa needs more cash to fight climate change 12:07 PM EST

Africa needs more cash to fight climate change 12:07 PM EST

Scientists, ethicists welcome stem cell discovery 12:06 PM EST

Quebecor World withdraws refinancing plan 12:05 PM EST

Investor sues United Rentals over deal collapse 12:05 PM EST

Novartis pulls EU application for new Zometa use 12:04 PM EST

UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA clears new use for Bristol's Abilify 12:03 PM EST

Quebecor World - news release 12:02 PM EST

US at higher risk of hurricanes in next 5 yrs- RMS 12:02 PM EST

Africa needs more cash to fight climate change 12:00 PM EST

Doctors offer holiday hints for allergy-prone 11:58 AM EST

No reprieve as displaced Somalis suffer in silence 11:54 AM EST

US STOCKS-Wall St bounces back on profits, outlooks 11:53 AM EST

UPDATE 1-U.S. GAO upholds GD protest of Raytheon IT contract 11:52 AM EST

FACTBOX: Stem cells - the ultimate master cell 11:51 AM EST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St rebounds, dollar hits record low vs euro 11:50 AM EST

UAW to set up strict controls on health fund 11:48 AM EST

Stem cells - the ultimate master cell 11:48 AM EST

RLPC-UPDATE 1-Chrysler's $4 bln loan sale postponed-sources 11:48 AM EST

UAW chief defends Navistar strike 11:47 AM EST

Number of displaced Somalis hits "staggering" 1 mln 11:47 AM EST

Christian seeks to bring blasphemy case vs BBC 11:47 AM EST

Spain's Iberdrola sets IPO price at 5.3-7 euros 11:47 AM EST

Rockies Express West gas line still needs work 11:46 AM EST

European stocks end up 1.2 pct, pare sharp losses 11:45 AM EST

Ericsson sees slight fall in Europe network sales 11:44 AM EST

UPDATE 3-Eurogroup chair warns on forex, inflation 11:44 AM EST

Indonesia and U.S. square off at bird flu talks 11:43 AM EST

US Republican lawmakers oppose any cable crackdown 11:42 AM EST

UPDATE1-Indonesia and U.S. square off at bird flu talks 11:42 AM EST

Iraq's Kurds rebuke Baghdad over oil threats 11:41 AM EST

Chrysler's $4 bln loan sale postponed: sources 11:40 AM EST