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'Full-blown' humanitarian crisis in Gaza (msnbc.com)
Red Cross warns 500,000 civilians in danger; Israel rejects calls for truce.

Israeli troops deepen push into Gaza (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Israel moved forces into a southern Gaza town Tuesday and demanded Hamas be prevented from rearming as a main condition for a ceasefire in an 11-day-old conflict in which hundreds of Palestinians have been killed.

Israeli troops approach Gaza population centers (yahoo! news)
AP - Israeli shells slammed into Gaza and ground forces edged closer to major population centers Tuesday, taking more civilian lives after Israel ignored mounting international calls for an immediate cease-fire.

Troops battle Hamas in Gaza cities as Israel spurns truce bids (yahoo! news)
AFP - Israeli troops battled Hamas fighters in major cities of overcrowded Gaza on Tuesday as Israel spurned appeals to halt a war on the Islamists that has killed at least 580 Palestinians.

Doctors stuck at bottleneck on Gaza border (msnbc.com)
Frustration is mounting at Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip, where many local and foreign doctors are stuck after Egyptian authorities denied them entry into the coastal area.

'Full blown' humanitarian crisis in Gaza (msnbc.com)
Red Cross warns 500,000 civilians in danger; Israel rejects calls for truce.

Israeli troops deepen push into Gaza (reuters)
Israel moved forces into a southern Gaza town on Tuesday and demanded Hamas be prevented from rearming as a main condition for a ceasefire in an 11-day-old conflict in which hundreds of Palestinians have been killed.

'Full blown' humanitarian crisis in Gaza (msnbc.com)
As Israel seized control of much of Gaza Strip on Monday, President George W. Bush said he understands "Israel's desire to protect itself" from the militant group Hamas.

'Full blown' humanitarian crisis in Gaza (msnbc.com)
Gaza is now in a "full-blown" humanitarian crisis, a senior international Red Cross official said Tuesday.

Economic crisis, Obama response face new Congress (yahoo! news)
AP - The Democratic-dominated Congress convenes Tuesday to confront perhaps the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and to grapple with a hugely ambitious agenda set by President-elect Barack Obama.

Obama stimulus plan boosts business tax refunds (yahoo! news)
AP - President-elect Barack Obama's proposed stimulus package would provide businesses with billions of dollars in refunds on taxes they paid several years ago.

Obama's intel picks short on direct experience (yahoo! news)
AP - President-elect Barack Obama's selection of an old White House hand to head the CIA shows a preference for a strong manager over an intelligence expert.

Panetta to be Obama's CIA chief (bbc news)
US President-elect Barack Obama has picked former Clinton chief of staff Leon Panetta to head the CIA, Democratic officials say.

Economic Crisis, Obama Response Face New Congress (abc news)
New Congress, dominated by Democrats, to press Obama agenda amid an economic crisis

Obama says US economy 'very sick' (bbc news)
US President-elect Barack Obama is seeing Congressional leaders to discuss his stimulus plan, which reports say could total $800bn.

New Congress set to convene with economy in focus (yahoo! news)
Reuters - The new U.S. Congress convenes on Tuesday under pressure to deal with a worsening economy by passing a stimulus package that Barack Obama could sign into law soon after being sworn in as president.

Obama sees fast stimulus passage (msnbc.com)
President-elect Barack Obama met with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion.

Twitter accounts of Obama, Spears hacked (cnn.com)
The Twitter accounts of President-elect Barack Obama, CNN anchor Rick Sanchez, Britney Spears, Fox News and 29 others were hacked Monday according to the microblog site, leading to false and inappropriate messages being posted on their accounts.

Russia gas disruption bites in Europe (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to the Balkans, Turkey and south-eastern Europe were halted on Tuesday and flows to EU-member state Austria dropped by 90 percent in a deepening price row between Moscow and Kiev.

Russia gas disruption bites in Europe (reuters)
Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to the Balkans, Turkey and south-eastern Europe were halted on Tuesday and flows to EU-member state Austria dropped by 90 percent in a deepening price row between Moscow and Kiev.

6 countries lose Russian gas (yahoo! news)
AP - Six countries reported a complete shutoff of Russian gas shipped via Ukraine on Tuesday, in a sharp escalation of a struggle over energy that threatens Europe as winter sets in.

Russian gas shipments to Balkans via Ukraine cease (yahoo! news)
Turkey, Romania, Greece and other Balkan nations reported a complete shut off of Russian gas shipped via Ukraine Tuesday, in a sharp escalation of a struggle over energy that threatens Europe as winter sets in.

Russian gas to south-east Europe halted (reuters)
Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to south-eastern Europe and Turkey were halted on Tuesday and Austria and the Czech Republic reported sharp falls in supplies in a deepening row between Moscow and Kiev.

Russian gas situation 'dramatically' worse: EU official (yahoo! news)
AFP - The situation with deliveries of Russian gas to Europe "changed very dramatically" overnight and is "getting worse," a top member of a European Union delegation in Kiev said on Tuesday.

Russia gas supplies to south-east Europe halted (yahoo! news)
Reuters - All supplies of Russian gas via Ukraine to Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and Macedonia were halted on Tuesday due to a dispute between Moscow and Kiev over gas prices, officials in Sofia said.

Russia slashes gas exports to Europe (yahoo! news)
AFP - Ukraine said Tuesday that Russia had drastically cut gas supplies to Europe and warned of "problems" ahead as several European countries reported that deliveries of Russian gas had stopped.

Ukraine: Russia slashed gas to Europe (msnbc.com)
Ukraine's gas company Naftogaz said Tuesday that Russia cut natural gas supplies to Europe by about two-thirds, raising the stakes in a dispute between the two neighbors that bodes ill for European consumers.

Congress launches Madoff inquiry (bbc news)
US Congress begins inquiry into a suspected $50bn (�32bn) fraud allegedly run by the hedge fund manager, Bernard Madoff.

Congressmen sound off against SEC in Madoff affair (yahoo! news)
AP - Republican and Democratic House members said Monday that the alleged $50 billion fraud involving Wall Street figure Bernard Madoff reflects deep, systemic problems at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Prosecutors seek to jail Madoff (yahoo! news)
Reuters - U.S. prosecutors asked a judge to jail accused swindler Bernard Madoff on Monday, saying he sent jewelry and other items worth more than $1 million to family and friends in violation of his bail.

Prosecutor wants Madoff jailed (msnbc.com)
A prosecutor says disgraced financier Bernard Madoff violated bail conditions by mailing about $1 million worth of jewelry and other assets to relatives, and wants him jailed.

Congress launches Madoff inquiry (bbc news)
The US Congress begins an inquiry into a suspected $50bn (�32bn) fraud allegedly run by the American hedge fund manager, Bernard Madoff.

Prosecutor wants Madoff jailed immediately (msnbc.com)
A prosecutor says disgraced financier Bernard Madoff violated bail conditions by mailing about $1 million worth of jewelry and other assets to relatives, and wants him jailed.

U.S. seeks to revoke Madoff bail (yahoo! news)
Reuters - U.S. prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the bail terms for alleged swindler Bernard Madoff and detain him on Monday, claiming he was a flight risk.

U.S. seeks to revoke Madoff bail (reuters)
U.S. prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the bail terms for alleged swindler Bernard Madoff and detain him on Monday, claiming he was a flight risk.

SEC watchdog undertakes wide-ranging Madoff review (yahoo! news)
AP - The internal watchdog at the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday an investigation of the agency's failure to uncover the alleged $50 billion fraud involving Wall Street figure Bernard Madoff will extend broadly to the agency's enforcement operations.

Apple CEO Blames 'Hormone Imbalance' (abc news)
Steve Jobs announced today that a hormone imbalance caused his weight loss.

Apple's Steve Jobs explains weight loss (cnn.com)
After months of speculation about his health, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Monday that his doctors believe a hormonal imbalance is to blame for his alarming weight loss.

Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain CEO (yahoo! news)
AP - Apple Inc. founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, said Monday that a treatable hormone imbalance is to blame for the weight loss that has prompted worries about his health.

Apple's Jobs reassures investors about his health (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs sought to soothe investor concerns about his health on Monday, saying his weight loss was caused by a hormone imbalance that is relatively simple to treat.

Apple CEO Reveals Truth About Weight Loss (abc news)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs says a hormone imbalance is "robbing" his body of proteins.

Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain CEO (yahoo! news)
AP - Apple Inc. founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, said Monday that a hormonal imbalance is to blame for the weight loss that has prompted worries about his health.

Steve Jobs explains weight loss (cnn.com)
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said Monday that doctors may have discovered the cause of the weight loss that has caused speculation about his health, adding that he will continue to serve as the computer maker's CEO.

Apple CEO Jobs says has hormone imbalance (yahoo! news)
Reuters - A letter from Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Monday explained he has a hormone imbalance and will continue as CEO during recovery.

Apple CEO Jobs says has hormone imbalance (reuters)
A letter from Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Monday explained he has a hormone imbalance and will continue as CEO during recovery.

Unheralded Latvian tennis player downs Djokovic (yahoo! news)
AFP - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said preparations for his title defence were still on track despite a first-round loss Tuesday at the Brisbane International.

Djokovic sent packing in Brisbane (abc sport)
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said preparations for his title defence are still on track despite a first-round loss at the Brisbane International.

Gajdosova goes down fighting (abc sport)
Slovakian-born Australian Jarmila Gajdosova has gone down to second seed Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.

Djokovic sent packing in Brisbane (abc sport)
Men's top seed Novak Djokovic has crashed out of the Brisbane International in the first round.

Ivanovic opens year with patchy win (abc sport)
A rusty-looking Ana Ivanovic overcame a poor service game and some patchy groundstrokes to beat unheralded Czech Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-2 in round one of the Brisbane International.

Ivanovic starts season with win (bbc sport)
Ana Ivanovic kicks off the WTA-ATP Tour season with victory in the first round of the Brisbane International.

Ivanovic opens year with patchy win in Brisbane tennis International (yahoo! news)
AFP - A rusty-looking Ana Ivanovic overcame a poor service game and some patchy groundstrokes to beat unheralded Czech Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-2 in round one of the Brisbane International Monday.

Sesil Karatantcheva advances in Brisbane tennis (yahoo! news)
AFP - She may still be only 19 but Bulgaria's Sesil Karatantcheva said she felt like a grandmother as she reached the second round of the Brisbane International Monday.

LIVE: Follow Texas, Ohio St. in the Fiesta Bowl (foxsports.com)
Underdog Ohio State has taken a late lead in a thrilling Fiesta Bowl. Can Colt McCoy rally the Longhorns? Follow the action LIVE.

LIVE: Follow Texas, Ohio St. in the Fiesta Bowl (foxsports.com)
Ohio State led at halftime, but Texas has come alive in the second half behind Colt McCoy. Follow all of the Fiesta Bowl LIVE.

LIVE: Follow Texas, Ohio St. in the Fiesta Bowl (foxsports.com)
Underdog Ohio St. is giving Texas all it can handle in the Fiesta Bowl. Can Colt McCoy rally the 'Horns. Follow the second half LIVE.

LIVE: Follow Texas, Ohio St. in the Fiesta Bowl (foxsports.com)
Underdog Ohio St. is giving Texas all it can handle in the Fiesta Bowl. Can Colt McCoy get Texas a win? Follow the second half LIVE.

LIVE: Follow Texas, Ohio St. in the Fiesta Bowl (foxsports.com)
Utah made its statement. So did USC. Now Texas gets its chance against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Follow all of the action LIVE.

LIVE: Texas takes on Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl (foxsports.com)

Longhorns, Buckeyes Ready for Fiesta Bowl (abc news)
Snubbed by BCS, Longhorns have point to make against Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl

Longhorns, Buckeyes ready for Fiesta Bowl (yahoo! news)
AP - Texas coach Mack Brown has a theory about bowl games.

Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93 (yahoo! news)
AP - Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93.

Twins Owner Carl Pohlad Dead at Age 93 (abc news)
Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93

Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93 (yahoo! news)
AP - Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93.

AP Source: Twins Owner Pohlad Dead at Age 93 (abc news)
Baseball official: Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93

AP source: Twins owner Pohlad dead at age 93 (yahoo! news)
AP - Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday, a baseball official said. He was 93.

Jagodzinski invited to interview for Jets job (yahoo! news)
AP - Jeff Jagodzinski of Boston College has been invited to interview for the New York Jets' coaching job, a BC official told The Associated Press on Monday, and the school has reportedly threatened to fire him if he goes through with it.

Pittsburgh Is No. 1 for First Time (abc news)
Pittsburgh is No. 1 for first time, and is one of a record 9 Big East teams in the AP Top 25

Pittsburgh is No. 1 for first time (yahoo! news)
Pittsburgh made it to the top of The Associated Press' college basketball poll for the first time and it wasn't even close.

Pittsburgh No. 1 for first time ever (foxsports.com)
Pittsburgh is No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll for the first time.The Panthers (14-0) moved from third into the top spot Monday, ending North Carolina's season-long run as a unanimous No. 1. The Panthers received all but two first-place votes from the 72-member national media panel.Pitt is one of a record nine Big East teams in the Top 25.Duke (12-1) moved up three spots to No. 2, followed by North Carolina (13-1), which lost 85-78 to Boston College on Sunday.

AP women's basketball poll: UConn still No. 1 (yahoo! news)
The Big 12 is dominating the Top 25. Connecticut remained the unanimous No. 1 choice for the sixth straight week and North Carolina was second in The Associated Press women's poll Monday. But the Big 12 controls the rest of the top 10. Texas A&M is third, Oklahoma fourth, Baylor sixth and Texas eighth.

Slovaks upset Americans in Hopman Cup (abc sport)
The Slovak Republic has had an upset victory over the United States in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth.

Villanueva magic enough to see off valiant Spartans (abc sport)
A brilliant freekick by Chilean international Carlos Villanueva proved the difference between Premiership side Blackburn Rovers and non-league Blyth Spartans last night as Rovers ran out 1-0 winners.

Villanueva magic enough to see off valiant Spartans (yahoo! news)
AFP - A brilliant freekick by Chilean international Carlos Villanueva proved the difference between Premiership side Blackburn Rovers and non-league Blyth Spartans here on Monday as Rovers ran out 1-0 winners.

Blackburn edge Cup battlers Blyth (bbc sport)
Carlos Villanueva's goal earns Blackburn victory over non-league Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup third round.

Slovaks shock Americans in Hopman Cup tennis (yahoo! news)
AFP - Cagey veteran Dominik Hrbaty conjured an upset 3-0 win for the Slovak Republic over defending champions the United States in the mixed teams Hopman Cup here Monday.

Mersey beat sets fourth round Cup tempo (yahoo! news)
AFP - Premier League leaders Liverpool will face city rivals Everton in the FA Cup after the Merseyside teams were the first two clubs selected in the fourth round draw.

United and Villa into FA Cup fourth round (abc sport)
Premier League champions Manchester United and fellow top four side Aston Villa both made it through to the fourth round of the FA Cup overnight.

Merseyside rivals go head-to-head in FA Cup (yahoo! news)
AFP - Premier League leaders Liverpool will face city rivals Everton in the fourth round of the English FA Cup after the Merseyside teams were the first two clubs selected in Sunday's draw.

Birthday boy Milner sees Villa avoid FA Cup upset (yahoo! news)
AFP - James Milner scored twice on his 23rd birthday as Aston Villa avoided becoming the latest Premier League club to make an early FA Cup exit with a 2-1 third round win away to Gillingham.

Steve Jobs explains weight loss (cnn.com)
After months of speculation about his health, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Monday that his doctors believe a hormonal imbalance is to blame for his alarming weight loss. Attendees at the Macworld Conference & Expo were quick to react.

Apple fans relieved about Jobs health news (cnn.com)
After months of speculation about his health, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Monday that his doctors believe a hormonal imbalance is to blame for his alarming weight loss. Attendees at the Macworld Conference & Expo were quick to react.

Jobs Says He Has 'hormone Imbalance' (yahoo! news)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has a hormone imbalance that is causing him to lose weight, he said in a letter posted Monday morning at the company's Web site in an attempt to squelch rumors about his health.

Apple's Jobs reassures investors about his health (reuters)
Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs sought to soothe investor concerns about his health on Monday, saying his weight loss was caused by a hormone imbalance that is relatively simple to treat.

Apple's Jobs acknowledges weight loss, remains CEO (reuters)
Steve Jobs, the chief executive of Apple Inc, said on Monday a hormone imbalance had caused him to lose weight but that he would continue as CEO during his recovery, sending its shares up 3.4 percent.

Apple's Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance (msnbc.com)
Apple co-founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, looking to quell rumors about his health, said Monday his doctors have discovered a hormonal imbalance that has been causing his weight loss.

New LG HDTVs Bypass Set-Top Boxes to Stream Netflix Movies (yahoo! news)
LG Electronics this spring will launch a series of broadband-enabled HDTVs that will stream movies, TV shows, and other high-definition content from Netflix, without the need for an external set-top box, the company has announced. LG and Netflix are demonstrating the new products this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

LG Electronics to introduce broadband HDTV featuring Netflix (yahoo! news)
AFP - South Korea's LG Electronics announced plans on Monday to market a broadband-enabled high-definition TV in the latest bid to build a bridge between the Internet and the television set.

LG Announces Broadband HDTV with Netflix Built In (yahoo! news)
As more movies and TV shows become available via the Internet, making the "last connection" between online and high-definition TVs is the key remaining obstacle to transforming the Net into a full entertainment medium. On Monday, LG Electronics moved to bridge that connection with the announcement of HDTV sets that are broadband-enabled and contain Netflix streaming software.

LG to Offer HDTVs That Download Movies Direct From Netflix (yahoo! news)
LG Electronics announced a range of Internet-enabled televisions on Monday that can stream movies from the Netflix rental service. The companies will show the televisions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, a year after they first announced their plans to work together on a set-top box for downloading movies.

LG high-def TVs to stream Netflix videos (msnbc.com)
Netflix Inc. has come up with another way to get movies to people without sending DVDs in the mail.

Twitter accounts of Obama, Britney Spears hacked (yahoo! news)
AFP - The Twitter accounts of US president-elect Barack Obama, singer Britney Spears and other prominent figures were hacked on Monday and fake messages sent out in their names on the micro-blogging service.

Obama, CNN Twitter accounts hacked (msnbc.com)
Social networking tool Twitter was hit by a major hacker attack on Monday, with several "high profile" accounts ã�� including that of President-elect Barack Obama ã�� taken over by computer criminals, the company said.

Obama seeks swift passage of U.S. fiscal package (reuters)
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama went to the U.S. Capitol on Monday to press for swift passage of a huge spending and tax-cut package amid signs his centerpiece economic stimulus plan may face delays.

China vows new crackdown on Google, other websites (yahoo! news)
AFP - China announced Monday it was cracking down on major websites, including search engine giants Google and Baidu, over the spread of pornography and other material that could corrupt young people.

China vows new crackdown on Google, other web sites (yahoo! news)
AFP - China announced Monday it was cracking down on major websites, including search engine giants Google and Baidu, over the spread of pornography and other material that could corrupt young people.

China targets Google in crackdown on porn (msnbc.com)
China launched a major crackdown on Internet pornography Monday targeting popular online portals and major search engines such as Google.

China targets big websites in Internet crackdown (yahoo! news)
Reuters - China has launched a crackdown against major websites that officials accused of threatening morals by spreading pornography and vulgarity, including the dominant search engines Google and Baidu.

Venezuela suspends US fuel aid (bbc news)
Venezuela's US-based oil subsidiary is halting a programme to provide cheap heating oil to low-income communities in the US.

Wall Street braces for reports (latest financial new...)
U.S. stocks were set to open higher Tuesday ahead of new reports on services, home sales and manufacturing.

Wall Street braces for reports (latest financial new...)
U.S. stocks were set to open mixed Tuesday ahead of new reports on services, home sales and manufacturing.

US auto sales plunge whopping 36 percent in Dec. (yahoo! news)
AP - Huge rebates and zero-percent loans couldn't overcome economic uncertainty as U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, capping a dismal year that saw sales free-fall by 2.9 million vehicles from 2007.

Obama Seeks Wide Support in Congress for Stimulus (nyt > business)
President-elect Barack Obama is working to build a bipartisan coalition to endorse his plan of tax cuts and new spending.

Obama Pushes for Stimulus on Capitol Hill (nyt > business)
President-elect Barack Obama took his recovery package to Capitol Hill, working to build a bipartisan coalition to endorse his plan of tax cuts and new spending.

Obama says US economy 'very sick' (bbc news)
US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and the situation is worsening.

Investors collect profits after last week's rally (yahoo! news)
AP - Caution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found encouragement from President-elect Barack Obama's calls for an economic stimulus package.

Obama expects speedy passage of U.S. stimulus package (cbc)
U.S. president-elect Barack Obama said Monday he expects Congress will approve a multibillion-dollar financial stimulus package within two weeks of his taking office.

Oil up 38% since Christmas (latest stock market ...)
moving closer to the $50 mark - as the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend added to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

Oil up 38% since Xmas (business and financi...)
moving closer to the $50 mark - as the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend added to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

Oil nears $50 on Middle East tensions (latest stock market ...)
moving closer to the $50 mark - as the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend added to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

Oil nears $50 (business and financi...)
moving closer to the $50 mark - as the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend added to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

Oil rises amid Middle East tensions (business and financi...)
Oil prices rose Monday following the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend, adding to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

Oil rises (business and financi...)
Oil prices rose Monday following the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend, adding to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

Oil edges higher amid Middle East tensions (business and financi...)
Oil prices rose Monday following the movement of Israeli forces into the Gaza Strip this weekend, adding to worries about Middle East supply disruption.

Calls to use oil as weapon in Gaza fight fall flat (yahoo! news)
The call to use oil as a weapon against Israel's friends once would have echoed in capitals across the Middle East and struck fear in the West's heart. But even as the crisis in Gaza deepens, threats of an embargo by some officials in Iran and Bahrain are falling flat.

Mideast, Russia issues send oil above $47 (yahoo! news)
AP - Israel's ground offensive in Gaza and a dispute between Ukraine and Russia over gas imports pushed oil prices above $47 a barrel Monday, but some analysts say there's more than just unrest in the Middle East behind the rally.

Prosecutors Want Madoff?s Bail Revoked (nyt > business)
Bernard L. Madoff tried to hide at least $1 million in assets from investigators, prosecutors told a judge.

Prosecutors Want Madoff?s Bail Revoked (nyt > business)
The disgraced financier Bernard L. Madoff tried to hide at least $1 million in assets from government investigators, federal prosecutors told a judge Monday.

Congress looks for answers in Madoff scandal (latest financial new...)
Lawmakers took a hard look Monday at the alleged $50 billion investment scam engineered by Bernard Madoff that has sent shock waves across the nation's already fragile financial system.

US govt to NY judge: Jail Madoff without bail (yahoo! news)
AP - A prosecutor on Monday asked that Bernard Madoff be jailed pending trial, saying the disgraced financier broke a promise not to touch his assets by mailing watches, jewelry, cufflinks and mittens estimated to be worth $1 million to relatives and two friends.

S.E.C. Accused of Failing to Act on Warnings About Madoff (nyt > business)
Lawmakers said the agency ?failed miserably? after warnings that could have uncovered Bernard L. Madoff?s alleged scheme.

US govt to NY judge: Jail Madoff without bail (yahoo! news)
AP - Prosecutors on Monday said disgraced financier Bernard Madoff violated bail conditions by mailing about $1 million worth of jewelry and other assets to relatives and should be jailed without bail.

S.E.C. Accused of Failing to Follow Madoff Warnings (nyt > business)
Democratic lawmakers charged that the agency had ?failed miserably? in following up on warnings that could have uncovered years ago possible wrongdoing by Bernard L. Madoff.

Congress looks for answers in Madoff scandal (latest financial new...)
Lawmakers took a hard look Monday at the alleged $50 billion investment scam engineered by Bernard Madoff, and one key Congressman vowed to take action to shake up the regulation of the nation's financial system.

DealBook: Live-Blogging the House Hearing on Madoff (nyt > business)
House members are seeking answers as to how Bernard L. Madoff was able to hide his alleged Ponzi scheme.

Apple?s Jobs Explains His Weight Loss (nyt > business)
Steven P. Jobs said that he was being treated for a hormone imbalance but would remain in his job.

Jobs: Hormone imbalance causing weight loss (latest financial new...)
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said Monday that doctors may have discovered the cause of the weight loss that has caused speculation about his health, adding that he will continue to serve as the computer maker's chief executive.

Apple CEO: Weight Loss From Hormone Problem (abc news)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs says a hormone imbalance is "robbing" his body of proteins.

Steve Jobs reveals weight loss condition (business and financi...)
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said Monday that doctors may have discovered the cause of the weight loss that has caused speculation about his health, adding that he will continue to serve as the computer maker's CEO.

Steve Jobs: Weight loss due to hormone problem (business and financi...)
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said Monday that doctors may have discovered the cause of the weight loss that has caused speculation about his health, adding that he will continue to serve as the computer maker's CEO.

Apple?s Jobs Discusses Health Problem (nyt > business)
The chief executive of Apple, Steven P. Jobs, announced that he was being treated for a ?hormone imbalance? but was staying on as head of the company.

Apple?s Jobs Discusses Health Problem (nyt > business)
Steven P. Jobs announced that he was being treated for a hormone imbalance but would remain head of Apple.

Steve Jobs says he is suffering hormone imbalance (marketwatch.com)
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Stocks open lower ahead of auto sales data (yahoo! news)
AP - Wall Street gave back some of the previous session's big gains Monday as investors awaited a reading on construction spending and examined calls from President-elect Barack Obama for an economic stimulus package.

Stocks pull back after sharp rally (yahoo! news)
AP - Wall Street gave back some of last week's huge gains Monday but found encouragement from a government report that construction spending fell less than forecast.

Stocks retreat after rally (latest financial new...)
Stocks slipped Monday morning following last week's rally as investors considered the Obama stimulus plan and geared up for the day's economic reports.

Stocks pare losses after construction data (yahoo! news)
AP - Wall Street is showing a little relief over a government report that construction spending has fallen less than economists had forecast.

Stocks open lower ahead of auto sales data (yahoo! news)
AP - Wall Street is proceeding cautiously into the first full week of 2009. Stocks are down in early trading as investors await a reading on construction spending and examine a tax-cut proposal by president-elect Barack Obama.

Stocks set for lower open (business and financi...)
A busy first full week of 2009 for Wall Street was set to start on a mostly lower note Monday, as investors prepared for December auto sales and reacted to the Obama stimulus plan.

Futures edge lower after sharp climb last week (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Monday as investors took profits on strong gains racked up last week, offsetting bets that President-elect Barack Obama's plan for a massive tax cut will help revive the sluggish economy.

Stocks set for mostly lower start (business and financi...)
A busy first full week of 2009 for Wall Street was set to start on a mostly lower note Monday, as investors prepared for December auto sales and reacted to the Obama stimulus plan.

Stocks set for lower start (latest financial new...)
A busy first full week of 2009 for Wall Street was set to start on a lower note Monday, as investors prepared for December auto sales and reacted to the Obama stimulus plan.