$1.6 billion went to bailed-out bank execs

Banks that are getting taxpayer bailouts awarded their top executives nearly $1.6 billion in salaries, bonuses, and other benefits last year, an Associated Press analysis reveals.

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Economy lost another 533,000 jobs in Nov.

U.S. employers shed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years, and the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent, the government said Friday in a worse-than-expected report.

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Officials: Sen. Clinton eyed as secretary of state

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is among the candidates that President-elect Barack Obama is considering for secretary of state, two Obama advisors told NBC News.

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Obama turns to building his administration

After eight years of Republican rule, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to the task of building a Democratic administration to lead the country out of war and into the financial recovery that he promised.

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McCain wins Kentucky; Obama takes Vermont

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Sen. Stevens found guilty on corruption charges

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Why U.S. banks still aren't lending

Despite the federal government's best efforts, banks are hoarding cash. It may be 2010 before the credit climate improves.

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Lawmakers scramble for alternate bailout plan

Congressional leaders, with suggestions from their parties' presidential nominees, scrambled Tuesday to find out what changes are needed to sell the failed $700 billion financial system bailout to rank-and-file members.

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End of road for driver with $1.9 million in fines

Brazilian police reportedly have caught up with a motorist who owes the equivalent of nearly $2 million in unpaid traffic fines.

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Obama's night for the history books

Will these nights simply be a page in the history of America or the start of a completely new chapter?� NBC Political Director Chuck Todd previews Obama's acceptance speech.

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Wall Street keeping an eye on oil prices

It was another seesaw week on Wall Street, but it ended with a jolt of good news: a $6-a-barrel tumble in oil. This week, investors will be watching to see if crude extends its drop.

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Brinkley reaches settlement in divorce case

Christie Brinkley's lurid divorce trial came to an abrupt end Thursday when lawyers for the supermodel and her fourth husband reached an out-of-court settlement that gives her custody of their two children.

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