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Blagojevich burger topped with bologna

Chicago -- A Chicago restaurant's burger named for embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich comes complete with a thick slice of bologna and a negotiable price.

Paulson says GSEs need a new structure

Washington -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr. Wednesday called for restructured models for the nation's largest mortgage brokers.

Bush names three marine national monuments

Washington -- U.S. George Bush designated "three beautiful and biologically diverse areas" in the Pacific as marine national monuments Tuesday.

Senator frees rapper Forte from prison

Salt Lake City -- U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, says he helped John Forte earn his freedom from prison because of the rapper's plans for a new life.

Clintons chosen to drop New Year's ball

New York -- The mayor of New York said former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton will push the button to drop the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball.

British government missing computers

London -- The British government says more than 3,000 of its computer devices have been lost or stolen since 2002.

Lee warns of South Korean downturn

Seoul -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Saturday his country will suffer its first period of negative economic growth in a decade.

Palin 2009 calendar an online hit

Los Angeles -- A 2009 calendar focused on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the top office product supply item being sold on Amazon.com, figures indicate.

Britain eyeing Internet rating system

London -- British Culture Secretary Andy Burnham says his country and the world should employ a ratings system for Internet sites akin to movie ratings.

Japanese Cabinet approves record budget

Tokyo -- Japan's Cabinet Wednesday approved a record-high 2009 budget to fight the nation's economic downturn, officials said.

Chinese Cabinet outlines stimulus plan

Beijing -- The Chinese government says it will take measures to stimulate consumption and support foreign trade, including encouraging investment.

Politician wants to protect N.Y. parrots

New York -- A councilman in New York says he wants to protect a group of wild South American parrots that for some reason are at home in the busy city.

Putin calls for Russians to buy Russian

Moscow -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Friday said Russian companies should buy only Russian-made vehicles.

Treasury rapped for no bailout specifics

Washington -- A House committee Wednesday criticized the U.S. Treasury for failing to ensure the $700 billion financial markets bailout is doing what it's supposed to do.

Panel pressures Treasury on bailout

Washington -- A congressional oversight panel said the U.S. Treasury needs to improve tracking of the $700 billion bailout and do more for struggling homeowners.

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