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Obama to Propose $3.8 Trillion Budget

Congressional aides are preparing to slog through an expected $3.8 trillion in spending to be proposed by President Obama on Monday when his fiscal year 2011 budget is delivered to Capitol Hill.

Man charged with abusing Haitian boys faces more counts

(CNN) — An American accused of sexually abusing boys he was supposed to help in Haiti now faces additional charges, federal court records show.

13 dead, 13 injured in Juarez shooting, Mexican police say

(CNN) — As many as 15 gunmen stormed into a house party in Juarez, Mexico, in the early hours of Sunday morning and opened fire, killing at least 13 people and injuring 13 others in one of the deadliest attacks the city has seen this year

Amazon gives in to Macmillan on e-book pricing (Reuters)

Reuters – Amazon.com Inc all but waved the white flag in a dispute with publisher Macmillan that could lead to the online retailer raising prices on some of its e-books.
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Amazon.com to capitulate to Macmillan price demand (AP)

AP – Amazon.com says it will give in to publishing giant Macmillan and agree to sell electronic versions of its books even at prices it considers too high.

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Brad & Angelina Make Appearance At 2010 Directors Guild Of America Awards

By Nancy Derderian Potts HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Despite worldwide headlines rumoring their break-up, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were very much the couple at the Director’s Guild of America awards in Hollywood last night. Brangelina was there to support Brad’s “Inglourious Basterds” director Quentin Tarantino on his nomination for Feature Film. While Brad was confirmed to attend, Angelina’s appearance took the crowd by surprise, especially given all of the buzz that the twosome are kaput.

Polanski appeal could take a year: official

Reuters – Film director Roman Polanski could spend up to a year in courts appealing if Switzerland decided to extradite him to the United States, the Swiss justice minister was quoted as saying on Sunday.

Australia’s New Home Sales Fall 4.6% In Dec Vs Nov – HIA – Wall Street Journal

Australia's New Home Sales Fall 4.6% In Dec Vs Nov – HIA Wall Street Journal SYDNEY (Dow Jones)–Australian new home sales fell 4.6% in December from November as interest rates rose and government support for new home buyers continued to be withdrawn, according to the Housing Industry Association. Harley Dale, chief economist … New homes sales down 4.6% in December Sydney Morning Herald Australia Dec new homes sales fall 4.6pc The Malaysian Insider all 13 news articles