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House and Senate Reach Deal to Avert Government Shutdown

Congressional negotiators agreed late Monday night to extend funding for many U.S. government programs to mid-December in a bipartisan move to avert any shutdown of agency operations that would otherwise occur by this weekend.

Huawei buys Symantec stake in JV for $530 million

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Huawei Technologies, the world's No.2 telecoms equipment maker, plans to buy the remaining 49 percent stake in a joint venture with Symantec Corp that it does not already own for $530 million to bolster its corporate security solutions business.
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Timing Questions Emerge on MF Global's Customer Cash Shortfall

MF Global Holdings Ltd may have faced a shortfall in customer funds even as far back as October 27, four days before the U.S. futures brokerage filed for bankruptcy protection, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation.
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Herman Cain: The Weary Traveler

Under normal circumstances, we could feel sorry for Herman Cain, who has never before held political office. If he were still just a businessman, it would all be horribly unfair. But Cain is more than that now, for the moment at least. He became a legitimate contender for the highest office -- President of the United States. With that comes the terrible trail, the one candidates must must be able to navigate like carefully stepping through a mine field with 1,000 pounds on their back if they hop...
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Cain's 'Oops Moment' on Libya: Candidate's Major Stumble [VIDEO]

Herman Cain had a memory lapse to rival Gov. Rick Perry in a recent interview, when the GOP presidential hopeful failed to remember much of the Libyan uprising and any of the Obama administration's actions in Libya. Watch Cain here, and review his attempts to remedy the stumble, arguing foreign policy isn't something presidents need to know.
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Wall St falls as euro-zone bond yields rise

Stocks fell on Monday as rising bond yields in Italy and other euro-zone countries reminded investors that despite changes in governments, the region's debt crisis could still spin out of control.
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Quidditch World Cup 2011: NYC Tournament Highlights [VIDEO]

The International Quidditch Association hosted the fifth annual Quidditch World Cup at Randall's Island in NYC from Nov. 11-13, 2011. Middlebury College won the Harry Potter-inspired tournament Cup after 22 hours of play, featuring almost 100 teams, over 2,000 players, and five different countries. Watch highlights from the finals, learn about the tournament and hear from players.
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Super Committee Members' Campaign Contributors Are Major Lobbying Groups

Members of Congress' super committee responsible for slicing $1.2 trillion from the deficit have faced an intense lobbying push since being appointed to the 12-member panel, but they all have long histories of accepting money from the industries and special interest groups clamoring for a seat at the table.
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GSK weighs final bids in OTC drugs sale: sources

GlaxoSmithKline is assessing final bids for a clutch of its non-prescription drugs, keeping the process on track for the selection of a buyer by the end of the year, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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Herman Cain Support Drops 21 Points Over 4-Day Poll

Over four days of polling for the latest Politico-George Washington University survey, support for Herman Cain among likely Republican voters fell from 40 percent to 19 percent, underscoring the damage that has been done by the allegations that he sexually harassed four women.
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More foreign banks probed for U.S. sanctions evasion

WASHINGTON, Nov 14 - The New York County District Attorney's office will soon announce enforcement actions against additional foreign banks that helped Iran and other U.S.-sanctioned countries access the U.S. financial system, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr said on Monday.

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