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Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Senator Hillary Clinton in a combination image. President-elect Barack Obama will unveil his national security team on Monday with former rival Clinton picked as secretary of state and Gates staying on as defense secretary.

A team of rivals 10:46am ET

Barack Obama announces his national security team, nominating former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay on.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

Factbox: Clinton on foreign policy
Choice of Clinton carries risks
Gates offers Obama stability
Hopes for change dim in Mideast
Iran sees no sign of policy change
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Senator Hillary Clinton in a combination image. President-elect Barack Obama will unveil his national security team on Monday with former rival Clinton picked as secretary of state and Gates staying on as defense secretary.

A team of rivals 10:46am ET

Barack Obama announces his national security team, nominating former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay on.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

Factbox: Clinton on foreign policy
Choice of Clinton carries risks
Gates offers Obama stability
Hopes for change dim in Mideast
Iran sees no sign of policy change
Luggages are seen near a pool of blood after shootings by unidentified assailants at a railway station in Mumbai November 26, 2008.

Trained in Pakistan? 6:28am ET

Indian investigators said the militants who attacked Mumbai had months of training in Pakistan, adding to rising tensions as recriminations mounted at home.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

Pakistani politicians to meet on India
Video: Mumbai siege turns political
Scenarios: After the attacks
Commando recounts being shot
Slideshow: Deadly attacks

The business side of life

A woman talks on her cell phone while driving in Burbank, California June 25, 2008. REUTERS/Fred Prouser
Hands free isn't distraction free

Using a hands-free device distracts drivers more that even the chattiest passenger, researchers say. Here's why.  Full Article 

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Uncertainty paralyzes system
John Kemp

Even as the Fed has added liquidity and boosted bank reserves, the credit creation process has remained stalled as banks struggle to identify borrowers willing and able to repay in a wide range of future economic conditions.  Commentary 

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Oil 49.95 -7.09% 01 Dec 2008 10:50 EST
Gold 770.4 -5.79% 01 Dec 2008 10:59 EST

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Crisis in Credit

Follow the financial crisis using our interactive video timeline. Track the global impact on our interactive map.  Full Coverage 

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The case for piracy

As far as illicit businesses with low risk and high rewards go, it doesn't get much better than piracy on the high seas. Columnist Bernd Debusmann examines why.  Commentary 

Shoppers pass a window display at the high-end luxury goods maker Gucci along 5th Avenue in New York, November 19, 2008.
Holiday Shopping

Retailers and shoppers are adjusting to the impact of the financial crisis, especially during the busy holiday season. Take a closer look.  Full Coverage 

Pictures

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Venice floods
10:45am EST 
Large parts of Venice flood as sea levels hit their highest level in 22 years.
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Thail political crisis deepens

Dec 1 - As yellow-clad protesters move to the airport, a court is expected to rule against the government for vote fraud.  Play Video

 
Rescuers die in China mine dig
Diffusing AIDS time bomb in China
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