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Judge Blocks Wells Fargo Purchase Of Wachovia

A New York judge on Saturday blocked Wells Fargo & Co.'s attempt to purchase Wachovia Corp. The judge scheduled a meeting between representatives from Citigroup and Wachovia for Oct. 10.

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05.10.2008 19:00:00 - NPR Topics: News

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The Race For Iraqi Oil

The competition for Iraqi oil is gaining momentum. Later this month, Iraq will host more than three dozen major oil companies. All of them hope to bid and win the account for handling Iraq's massive oil reserves.

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05.10.2008 15:59:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Analyzing China's Exposure To U.S. Debt

Stephen Green, head of research at Standard Chartered Bank in Shanghai, speaks with host Liane Hansen about how the global financial crisis has hit China. China has close to $1.3 trillion invested in U.S. debt with up to $500 billion in agency securities.

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05.10.2008 15:58:00 - NPR Topics: News

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States Welcome Financial Bailout

Pamela Prah, a reporter for Stateline.org, speaks with host Liane Hansen about how the Wall Street meltdown and Congress' bailout plan is affecting the states. Some states are considering slashing their budgets and making other cutbacks.

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05.10.2008 15:37:00 - NPR Topics: News

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European Nations Contemplate Bailout Options

European Union heads of government held a summit in Paris to discuss their own plans for how to bail out their threatened banks. Unlike the U.S. plan, they plan to deal with bank failures on a case-by-case basis.

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05.10.2008 15:34:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Subdued Reaction To Simpson Conviction

Former football star and movie actor O.J. Simpson could spend the rest of his life in jail after being convicted in Las Vegas on Friday of 12 charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery. The verdict came 13 years to the day after Simpson was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife and a friend of hers.

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05.10.2008 00:52:00 - NPR Topics: News

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White House Looks For New Strategy In Afghanistan

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan has called for an immediate influx of 15,000 troops to help stabilize the region, but analysts say that isn't all that is needed. The White House also has been seeking advice from Afghanistan experts outside the administration.

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02.10.2008 23:23:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Think You're Multitasking? Think Again

Don't believe the multitasking hype, scientists say. New research shows that we humans aren't as good as we think we are at doing several things at once — but it also found a skill that gives us an evolutionary edge. Researchers say humans are merely very good at switching their attention from task to task.

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02.10.2008 19:47:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Bailout Bill: What Are The Changes?

The Senate's re-tooled bill adds incentives and earmarks in an effort to sway House members who were on the fence.

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02.10.2008 19:15:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Is It A Recession Yet?

Auto sales dropped 26 percent in September, and manufacturing fell to a 7-year low. With the Fed weighing further cuts in interest rates, the latest economic signs are pointing toward the R-word.

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02.10.2008 19:13:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Judge Blocks Wells Fargo Purchase Of Wachovia

The Race For Iraqi Oil

Analyzing China's Exposure To U.S. Debt

States Welcome Financial Bailout

European Nations Contemplate Bailout Options

Subdued Reaction To Simpson Conviction

White House Looks For New Strategy In Afghanistan

Think You're Multitasking? Think Again

Bailout Bill: What Are The Changes?

Is It A Recession Yet?

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