Car bombs kill 112 in coordinated Baghdad attacks

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Car bombs killed 112 people in Baghdad on Tuesday, leaving charred buses and scattered body parts in a blow to the government's efforts to show it can defend Iraqis before U.S. troops withdraw by the end of 2011. | Video

Issues in Depth

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Perfect healthcare?

The White House calls it an "island of excellence", but the unconventional approach of Geisinger Health System in rural Pennsylvania may be a tough sell elsewhere -- especially for physicians.  Full Article 

Factory employees are seen working in the plant of General Motors in the city of Silao, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico in this November 25, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Henry Romero/Files

Workingman's blues

From local aid to weatherized buildings, President Obama has a range of options as he tries to jump-start the moribund job market. But how will he pay for it all?  Full Article 

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, October 14, 2009. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Corporate doldrums

Disappointing corporate news by bellwether companies and a stronger dollar keeps the pressure on Wall Street.  Full Article 

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Obama sends a message

The EPA's surprise ruling that greenhouse gases are bad for your health has deeper implications for politicians and businesses alike.  Full Article 

An undated file photo of a woman typing on a computer keyboard. Launched about a month ago, the new social network Horsesmouth (www.horsesmouth.co.uk) has been set up to connect mentors with those who are looking for advice. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto

Piggybacking on Facebook

All the chatter about whether social media websites like Facebook and Twitter can turn a profit didn't faze one software startup from launching an antivirus product targeting their online communities.  Full Article 

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The night before Christmas?

Cash-strapped Americans are spending less this year on holiday shopping, and are waiting until the very last minute to reap the maximum bargains -- wreaking havok upon retailers who desperately need a good Christmas season.  Full Article 

Markets

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today

  • U.S. special envoy visits North Korea
  • McChrystal testifies before Congress on Afghanistan
  • Obama economic speech at the Brookings Institution

tomorrow

Later in the week

  • Thursday: FOMC interest rate decision
  • Thursday: Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize
  • Friday: Retail sales data for November

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