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Market Slide Deepens
The Dow industrials fell more than 250 points as selling gathered steam. Bank stocks were hit especially hard, with Bank of America declining 18%.

Police, Protesters Clash in Thailand
Thailand's simmering political crisis heated up after police fired teargas on protesters.
WSJ/NBC Poll: Obama's Lead Widens
A new WSJ/NBC poll gives Obama a six-point edge over McCain, 49% to 43%.
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- Numbers Guy: The Wisdom of Political Crowds

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Business & Finance

Bernanke Signals Possible Rate Cut
Bernanke sent a strong message that officials may lower interest rates against a backdrop of waning price pressures. (Remarks)
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Fed to Buy Commercial Paper
Taking a big new leap in its efforts to stem the financial crisis, the Federal Reserve said it would step in to backstop the commercial paper market. (Statement)
- Video: Fed Sets Up New Facility to Boost Liquidity
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U.K. Moves to Finalize Bank Bailout
The U.K. government was working to finalize a plan to bail out its banks, holding a series of high-level government and banking meetings.
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BofA Cuts Dividend
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Citi, Wells Fargo Take Breather
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Greenberg: AIG Bailout Is Bad Deal

Travel

Terminal Illness Strikes Airports
Airports have become another casualty of the financial downturn, as new terminals remain vacant and airport retailers flee.
- Video: Empty Gates at Terminals
- Podcast: Airports latest victim of financial crisis
Travel Tips: Lake Constance

Financial Crisis

Regulators Outline Steps to Quell Crisis
Worsening market turmoil prompted U.S. financial regulators to outline steps they are using to boost the balance sheets of institutions reeling from the crisis.

Crisis Live

Personal Finance

A Loss of Control
As an investor, it's vital to separate what you can control from what you can't.
Overseas Funds Deal a Double Hit
Baby Boomers Cut Retirement Saving

World

Iraq: 'Bold' Decisions Needed on Deal
The U.S. and Iraq are close to a deal to keep U.S. troops in Iraq next year but it will take "bold political decisions" to overcome the final hurdles, Iraq's foreign minister said.
China Bolsters Dairy-Supply Oversight
Iran Says It Forced Western Plane to Land

Business

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European Auto Output Is Cut
Auto makers are reducing production in Europe, as fears of a prolonged economic downturn hinder demand for new cars.
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Safeway Navigates Weak Economy
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RBS Shares Extend Sharp Losses

Markets

Market's Slide Deepens
The Dow industrials fell more than 250 points as selling gathered steam. Bank stocks were hit especially hard, with Bank of America declining 18%.
Aufhauser, NY Reach Settlement
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Lawmakers Lay Into Lehman CEO

Tech

AMD to Spin Off Manufacturing
Advanced Micro Devices plans to spin off its manufacturing operations to a new joint venture, which will receive up $6 billion in funding from an investment company in Abu Dhabi.
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EBay to Buy Sites, Cut Work Force
Unisys Names New CEO

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Personal Finance

Words to Calm the Woozy Investor
Despite the stomach-churning drops in the market, crashes can be fine times to invest, says Brett Arends.
Consistent Performers
Safe Harbor in Preferred Stocks?

Personal Finance sponsored by John Hancock

Life & Style

When Form Trumped Function
Mary McFadden, whose classically inspired designs are the subject of an exhibit in Philadelphia, discusses why today's "very functional clothes" are a troubling development.
Things That Could Still Go Wrong
Jews and Blacks Join in This 'Yizkor'

Sports

The All-Stars of Baseball Cards
A trading-card expert picks the five most-important sports cards in history.
Under Pressure
Steroid Scandal Takes a Timeout

Opinion

We're Not Headed for a Depression
No, this isn't the crisis that kills global capitalism.
In Taiwan's Defense
Europe Needs a United Approach to the Credit Crunch

Careers

Finding a Master Résumé Writer
Anxious applicants increasingly use professionals to assemble impressive-looking résumés, but the wrong service can waste time and money.
An Executive Downshifts From Fast Lane
And the Best Executive M.B.A. Programs In 2008 Are...

Real Estate

California Tries to Avoid Second Housing Hit
Parts of Southern California hit hard by the housing crisis are maneuvering to shape Treasury's plan to buy up troubled assets so that it doesn't wind up causing a second wave of pain in their communities.
In Dubai, Show Goes On for Property
Deyaar Eyes Union Properties Merger

Small Business

Factoring as Alternative Financing
Kelly Spors answers a reader question about factoring as a source of alternative financing.
Banks' Woes Spread to Their Suppliers
Five Survival Tips for Entrepreneurs

Opinion

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There's a Job to Finish in Baghdad
The question now is how good we want Iraq to be, writes Bret Stephens.
The Supreme Court's Future
On legal matters, Obama would depart from "strict constructionist" philosophy, while McCain would look to the Republican establishment.
About That Middle-Class Tax Cut …
Remember the last time a charismatic Democrat made such a promise?
Finding a Master Résumé Writer
Anxious applicants increasingly use professionals to assemble impressive-looking résumés, but the wrong service can waste time and money.

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