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Housing starts lowest since late 2009

Groundbreaking on new U.S. home construction fell more than expected in December to its lowest in over a year, suggesting the battered housing sector remains a major roadblock to economic recovery.

Dimon warns of more municipal bankruptcies

Echoing some of the recent warnings from famed analyst Meredith Whitney, the chief executive of J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) Jamie Dimon said he thinks more municipalities will face bankruptcies this year.
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Travellers carry their luggage through a snow bank on 7th Avenue in front of Penn Station after a snow storm in New York December 27, 2010.

New York Snow: Key facts to know

As the New York City faces season's third winter storm in less than three weeks, here are some key facts on weather conditions, flight delays, cancellations and more.
Latino demonstrators protest outside the White House during a May Day march in Washington, May 1, 2009.

Census 2010 results to show U.S. Latino growth

The U.S. Latino population, which several decades ago was mostly concentrated in the Southwestern part of the country, is expected to show continued growth and geographic expansion in the 2010 Census report.
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Texas gains four Congressional seats

Twelve Congressional seats will be shifting states in time for the 2012 elections, according to figures released today by the 2010 U.S. Census, and the most seats are coming to Texas..
Synthetic Biology Needs Prudent Vigilance To Prevent Risk, US Panel Says

Synthetic Biology Needs Prudent Vigilance To Prevent Risk, US Panel Says

The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues has called for enhanced federal oversight in the emerging field of synthetic biology. The panel's approach recognized the great potential of this burgeoning field of science, including life saving medicines, and the still distant risks posed by the field.
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11-year-old Bethlehem boy invents new iPad stand

Growing up in the city of Bethlehem, PA, Dino knows the importance of hard work and American pride. Bethlehem Steel Corp was once a gem of American industry, having been so powerful that during World War II, its laborers churned out a Navy battleship in a single day.
Palestine - A distant dream or a near reality?

Palestine - A distant dream or near reality?

Young kids hurling stones at army tanks, stifling curfews, incongruous checkpoints and an unrelenting settlement activity...The visualization of the word 'Palestine' is unlikely to change any time soon. Fathers would still have to carry children on their shoulders to protest against the army incursions while their mothers rally in support of people forced out as a result of expanding settlements. The peace talks have been officially stalled, the latest of the news reports suggest.
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Will 'dissolve' PA if talks with Israel fail: Abbas

Expressing severe discontent over the continuing settlement activity, the president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), Mahmoud Abbas, stated that he might dissolve PA if a peace deal cannot be reached with Israel.
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Drillers might be forced to reveal chemicals used in fracking

Even as the Obama administration is encouraging the use of natural gas to reduce dependence on foreign oil, the government is contemplating new laws compelling energy companies to reveal information about the chemicals used in the extraction process.
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JetBlue's Top Secret Sale amid Cyber Monday

In celebration of Cyber Monday, JetBlue launched a Top Secret Sale for customers traveling from Boston and New York metro airports to six domestic and international destinations, including Barbados, Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando, Saint Lucia and Tampa.

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