Obama ‘planning $800bn stimulus’
US President-elect Barack Obama is seeing Congressional leaders to discuss his stimulus plan, which reports say could total $800bn.
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January 5th, 2009
January 5th, 2009
Travolta’s heartbreak over son
Actor John Travolta says he and his wife are "heartbroken" following the death of their 16-year-old son Jett.
January 5th, 2009
Minnesota recount confirms winner
A recount in the US state of Minnesota confirms its Senate seat was won by a Democrat but the result is still contested.
January 5th, 2009
Pink iguana rewrites family tree
A type of iguana missed by Darwin during his Galapagos trip promises to rewrite the animal's history in the islands.
January 5th, 2009
Congress launches Madoff inquiry
The US Congress begins an inquiry into a suspected $50bn (£32bn) fraud allegedly run by the American hedge fund manager, Bernard Madoff.
January 5th, 2009
Dozens die in Guatemala landslide
At least 33 people die and dozens more are missing after part of a mountain collapses on to a road in northern Guatemala.
January 5th, 2009
Steep sales drop for US carmakers
US carmakers report sharp falls in their sales in December as the economic slowdown drives customers away from showrooms.
January 5th, 2009
First day at their new school for Obama’s daughters
US President-elect Barack Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha begin their first day at school in Washington DC.
January 5th, 2009
Apple’s Jobs admits poor health
Steve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance.
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