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Florida Wins BCS Championship
Tim Tebow led Florida to a 24-14 over Oklahoma, giving the Gators their second BCS title in three years.
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Panel Steps Up Criticism of Treasury Over TARP
An oversight panel on Friday will release a scathing report on the Treasury's implementation of the $700 billion financial-rescue package.
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J&J, Vanderbilt Team Up
Vanderbilt and J&J teamed up to develop schizophrenia drugs in an unusually extensive collaboration between academia and industry.
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Yucaipa Buys 7% of Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Inc. stock soared 23% after investment firm Yucaipa Cos. disclosed that it acquired 7% of the natural-foods grocer.
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Yahoo Nears End of CEO Search
Yahoo is in the final stretch of its search for a CEO, and a decision could come as soon as next week, said people close to the Internet company.
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In Crisis, Luggage Maker Fights for Life
Like many entrepreneurs, J.W. Hulme's owners borrowed heavily to fuel growth. Now the credit crunch has thrown the company -- and its owners lives -- into a spiral.
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Exxon CEO Backs Emissions Tax
The chief executive of Exxon Mobil for the first time called on Congress to enact a tax on greenhouse-gas emissions in order to fight global warming.
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Chevron Warns of Hefty Earnings Drop
Chevron expects to report a significant decline in fourth-quarter earnings amid receding energy prices, and said its refining operations would continue to suffer from weak margins.
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Chevron Warns of Hefty Drop in Earnings
Chevron expects to report a significant decline in fourth-quarter earnings amid receding energy prices, and said its refining operations would continue to suffer from weak margins.
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Wal-Mart, Others See Tough Months Ahead
Retailers led by Wal-Mart warned of lower sales and profits in months to come as grim declines in December store sales emphasized the toll the plunge in consumer spending is having on the economy.
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Mortgage Bill Clears a Hurdle in Senate
A Senate bill meant to give homeowners more leverage in renegotiating their loans cleared a hurdle as Citigroup dropped its opposition.
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U.S.: Madoff Had $173 Million in Checks
Investigators found signed checks totaling more than $173 million in Madoff's desk following his arrest.
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Exxon CEO Advocates Emissions Tax
The chief executive of Exxon Mobil for the first time called on Congress to enact a tax on greenhouse-gas emissions in order to fight global warming.
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Wall Street Is Big Donor to Inauguration
Obama has banned big donors from funding his inauguration. But 90% of donations received so far have been raised by bundlers, including Wall Street executives.
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Merrill No.2 Man Is Latest to Quit
Merrill's No. 2 executive, Gary Fleming, is leaving in another high-level exit after BoFA's acquisition of the firm.
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Dell to Slash Irish Work Force
Dell announced it will slash its Irish work force by 1,900 jobs and shift its European manufacturing operations to Poland.
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Lehman Spins Out Private-Equity Arm
Lehman's private-equity arm has reached a deal with its collapsed parent to spin out into an independent firm, while taking in new investment from luxury-goods billionaire Johann Rupert.
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Lehman Private-Equity Arm Gains New Investment
Lehman Brothers's private-equity arm has reached an agreement with its collapsed parent to spin out into an independent firm, while taking in new investment from luxury-goods billionaire Johann Rupert.
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Nets Arena May Be Scaled Back
Developer Bruce Ratner is considering scaling back his ambitious plan for a $1 billion Gehry-designed arena for the New Jersey Nets basketball team in Brooklyn.
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Nets' Arena May Be Scaled Back
Developer Bruce Ratner is considering scaling back his ambitious plan for a $1 billion Gehry-designed arena for the New Jersey Nets basketball team in Brooklyn.
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