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Started by emirate, Jan 04, 2011, 01:01 PM

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BOSTON (Reuters) - State health officials are trying to track down travelers who may have been exposed to measles after a passenger who was contagious passed through three major U.S. airports.

Source: Health officials track measles exposure at three U.S. airports

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama Saturday urged Congress to find "common ground" to prevent a damaging government shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats edged toward a compromise to keep federal money flowing.

Source: Obama urges Congress to avoid budget gridlock

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MANAMA (Reuters) - A hardline Shi'ite dissident flew home to Bahrain from exile on Saturday to join an opposition movement demanding that the island kingdom's Sunni ruling family grant more rights.

Source: Shi'ite dissident returns to Bahrain from exile

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DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's victorious opposition party Fine Gael set the stage for coalition talks with its traditional partner Labour next week, after a historic election that crushed long-time rival Fianna Fail.

Source: Irish PM-in-waiting eyes coalition and bailout talks

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett is going long on America, and investors are likely to take note when markets open on Monday.

Source: Warren Buffett's enthusiasm for U.S. could boost markets

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rising oil prices could trample prospects for economic recovery in many states, three governors warned on Sunday, as a leading economist said they also threaten the country's economic comeback.

Source: Rising oil prices could stall states' recoveries

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