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Christmas shopping season

The nation's retail federation predicted that the world economic downturn was once again set to cast a shadow over Christmas shopping in the country this year. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

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IED threat shadows Marines' every move - L.A. Times - World News 11/24/2009, 12:00 a.m.
Wary India seeks reassurance in U.S. visit - L.A. Times - World News 11/24/2009, 12:00 a.m.
Israel, Hamas said to be near deal on prisoner swap - L.A. Times - World News 11/24/2009, 12:00 a.m.
At least 24 dead in Philippine election massacre - L.A. Times - World News 11/24/2009, 12:00 a.m.
Obama's Afghanistan announcement may be soon - L.A. Times - World News 11/24/2009, 12:00 a.m.

1. A teen party, a mysterious death -- and a town's unanswered grief

2. U.S. youths recruited to fight in Somali militia, authorities say

3. Understanding China

4. 'New Moon' gross is rising

5. Fear sets up camp on a stretch of the L.A. River

6. Beck shakes up LAPD's command staff

7. Wary India seeks reassurance in U.S. visit

8. More attacks on redheads reported at Calabasas school

9. Schwarzenegger taps Abel Maldonado for lieutenant governor

10. Glenn Beck has big plans

1. At least 24 dead in Philippine election massacre

2. Disney Studios drama might alter the industry

3. Understanding China

4. A more flavorful dry-brined turkey

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6. Michael Hiltzik: The world still can learn from Keynesian economics

7. More attacks on redheads reported at Calabasas school

8. Malls' holiday marketing reaches new heights

9. After spending billions, state remains hampered by outmoded, unreliable computer systems

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