الثلاثاء، 22 نوفمبر 2011

Afternoon Update: Egypt Military Pledges Faster Handover to Civilian Rule

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Egypt Military Pledges Faster Handover to Civilian Rule

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and ALAN COWELL

The ruling military council said it would name a new cabinet and move to civilian rule by June, in a deal made with Islamist groups that might not satisfy liberal parties.

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By CHARLIE SAVAGE

The rejection rate is more than three and a half times higher than under either of the previous two presidencies, documents and interviews show.

Obama, in New Hampshire, Urges Payroll Tax Break

By HELENE COOPER

President Obama plunged into Republican primary land on Tuesday and challenged Congress to act quickly to expand the payroll tax cut after the Thanksgiving holidays.

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By TYLER KEPNER

Ryan Braun of the Brewers takes 20 of 32 first-place votes to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award

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More From the Financial Pro Who Lost His Home

By CARL RICHARDS

Carl Richards responds to readers who had questions about his cover story in the "Your Money" special section two weeks ago, and offers up some lessons learned.

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Video: TimesCast | November 22, 2011

Responding to the pressure of widespread demonstrations, Egypt's military council agreed to speed up the transition to civilian rule.

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Op-Docs

'The Umbrella Man'

By ERROL MORRIS

On the 48th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Errol Morris takes a critical look at the one man seen standing under an open black umbrella at the site.

BUSINESS

Europe Banks Seek More Cash From Central Bank

By JACK EWING

Banks clamored for emergency funds Tuesday, borrowing the most since mid-2009, in a sign of the toll of the crisis.

I.M.F. Provides New Short-Term Credit

By ANNIE LOWREY

The International Monetary Fund introduced a six-month liquidity line, extending help to countries at risk from the euro zone crisis.

Merck Agrees to Pay $950 Million in Vioxx Case

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Justice Department said Merck would plead guilty to resolve investigations into its marketing of the painkiller.

Number of At-Risk Banks Declines

By ERIC DASH

Twenty-one lenders came off the F.D.I.C's list of so-called problem banks during the third quarter, bringing the total number of troubled banks to roughly one out of nine lenders.

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Disney Promotes a New Leader at ESPN

By MICHAEL CIEPLY

The company said John Skipper would handle the day-to-day operations, replacing George Bodenheimer, who will become the network's executive chairman.

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