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The Monitor's Peter Grier talks with reporter Ron Scherer
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About how Black Friday will effect the economy this year.
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Palestinians check the damage at a site that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Sunday.
Israel air strikes in Gaza: Will Hamas rocket truce hold?
Gaza militants vowed counterattacks for Israeli air strikes, one day after Hamas-brokered deal to stop rocket attacks.
India fears losing US favor even as Obama fetes Manmohan Singh
· President Obama is hosting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh this week with his first state visit. But India worries the US cares more about wooing rivals China and Pakistan.
Terrorism & Security | Daily Update
Pakistan's battle with Taliban militants expands north
· Many Pakistan Taliban fighters are fleeing an Army offensive in South Waziristan for another tribal agency, Orakzai, where troops killed 22 militants Sunday.
Did Fort Hood shooting spree turn base into a 'combat zone'?
Lawmakers want to declare that Fort Hood was actually a 'combat zone' during the rampage in order to get victims better benefits. But that would implicitly declare the shootings an act of terrorism.
Venezuela vs. Colombia: Two leaders seek outside mediation
After bridge explosions, Venezuela's Hugo Chávez and Colombia's Alvaro Uribe agree on one thing: current conflict won't be resolved without outside mediation.
America the jobless: Ron Paul wins, Timothy Geithner loses?
Frustration at how Washington has managed the 'jobless recovery' is turning some members of Capitol Hill against Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner - and in favor of a controversial measure by Rep. Ron Paul.
Senate healthcare reform vote: 'Now, the real debate can begin'
The Senate voted Saturday to open debate on its healthcare reform bill. But it was just the first of a series of difficult votes facing Democrats going forward.
Five cities that will rise in the New Economy
From Seattle to Huntsville, Ala., five cities are poised to prosper in the New Economy because of exports, innovation, clean technology, and healthcare.
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