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Wednesday

Europe

Scores Of British Workers Protest Austerity Measures

More than 2 million public sector workers in Britain are expected to participate in Wednesday's strike to protest pension cutbacks. Thirty trade unions will join in, hitting public services from health, garbage and tax collection to schools, ports and airports.

Scores Of British Workers Protest Austerity Measures

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Business

Fed Joins New Effort To Ease Financial Woes

The Federal Reserve joined other major central banks Wednesday in a coordinated effort to shore up the global financial system. The move comes at a time when credit is becoming tighter, especially in Europe, because of doubts about the health of big banks.

Fed Joins New Effort To Ease Financial Woes

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Europe

British Public Sector Workers Strike Over Pensions

What's being described as the largest national strike in a generation has begun in Britain. Some two million public sector workers are expected to take part. It's the latest in a wave of protests over austerity measures that have been sweeping through Europe for many months.

British Public Sector Workers Strike Over Pensions

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Monday

Sports

NBA Season Could Get Underway On Christmas

A tentative labor agreement has been reached between NBA owners and players. If both sides ratify the deal, the season would open on Christmas Day with three games.

NBA Season Could Get Underway On Christmas

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Thursday

Middle East

In Bahrain, Report Details Abuses During Uprising

The U.S. State Department says it's urging the government of the Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain to act on the findings of a major human rights report that has just been issued. That report details the abuses that took place during and after a mass uprising in Bahrain that was styled after movements in Tunisia and Egypt. The report was commissioned by the government itself and assembled by a team of international legal experts. But it remains to be seen whether it will lead to real reform and dialogue between the ruling Sunni monarchy and the Shiite majority.

In Bahrain, Report Details Abuses During Uprising

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Monday

Africa

Egyptian Police, Protesters Clash For 3rd Day

In Egypt, thousands of demonstrators are out on the streets again Monday. Over the weekend, soldiers and police set fire to protesters' tents in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Thousands of protesters demanding military rulers quickly transfer power to a civilian government were driven out of the square.

Egyptian Police, Protesters Clash For 3rd Day

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Wednesday

Politics

Debt Reduction Committee's Deadline Is 1 Week Away

The congressional supercommittee has one week to meet a deadline to cut $1.2 trillion from the federal budget. If next Wednesday's deadline isn't met, automatic across-the-board cuts will be made.

Debt Reduction Committee's Deadline Is 1 Week Away

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Tuesday

Monday

National

Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal May Lead To New Laws

After an emotional week of revelations, the Penn State football team took the field on Saturday for the first time without its longtime coach Joe Paterno. A child sex abuse scandal involving a former coach has rocked the campus in State College, Pa.

Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal May Lead To New Laws

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Friday

National

Penn State To Appoint Investigative Committee

Penn State University's Board of Trustees holds an open board meeting Friday. Earlier this week, the board fired head football coach Joe Paterno and President Graham Spanier. Two high-level administrators have been charged with failing to report alleged child sex abuse by a former coach.

Penn State To Appoint Investigative Committee

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Thursday

Sports

Does The Penn State Scandal Alter Paterno's Legacy?

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno had announced Wednesday afternoon that he would retire at the end of the football season. But later that day, he was fired from the position he has held for decades by the school's board of trustees. Penn State and Joe Paterno have been criticized for the handling of a child sex abuse case.

Does The Penn State Scandal Alter Paterno's Legacy?

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Wednesday

Sports

Coach Joe Paterno's Future In Question At Penn State

The Penn State Board of Trustees says it will appoint a special committee to investigate a child sex abuse scandal. This is the case that engulfed the university, its football program and coach Joe Paterno. Former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing young boys over a 15-year period, sometimes in the Penn State locker room.

Coach Joe Paterno's Future In Question At Penn State

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Europe

Italian Lawmakers To Consider Debt Plan

Italy's prime minister Silvio Berlusconi announced Tuesday that he would step down after an economic overhaul plan is approved. The announcement comes amid European concerns over Italy's solvency following the Greek debt crisis.

Italian Lawmakers To Consider Debt Plan

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Tuesday

Monday

Analysis

Herman Cain Tries To Get Back On Message

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is trying to get back on point after sexual harassment allegations against him surfaced in the media. The allegations haven't seem to hurt Cain, polls show he's still running about even with Mitt Romney.

Herman Cain Tries To Get Back On Message

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