Thu 20 Nov 2008 | 2:32 EST

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United Auto Workers (UAW) President Ron Gettelfinger (L) and General Motors CEO Richard Wagoner talk before the start of a hearing about the automotive industry held by the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 19, 2008. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Bailout prospects fade 10:40pm ET

Chances dim that a last-minute plan to provide a $25 billion aid package to U.S. automakers will receive enough backing to pass before the end of this week.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

A General Motors employee inspects an SUV on the assembly line at the GM assembly plant in Arlington, Texas November 18, 2008. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
Jobless claims and tech results

Weekly jobless claims will be scrutinized after the previous reading came in at a 7-year high. Tech bellwether Dell and retailer Gap report quarterly results.  Factbox 

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Petrodollar drought blow to banks

Banks in Europe and Britain, and their unfortunate would-be borrowers, face another blow as plunging oil prices tighten the spigot of petrodollar deposits, writes James Saft.  Commentary 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 50.89 -1.63% 20 Nov 2008 02:20 EST
Gold 741.9 +0.81% 20 Nov 2008 02:29 EST
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Crisis in Credit

Follow the financial crisis using our interactive video timeline. Track the global impact on our interactive map.  Full Coverage 

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A million years of nuclear planning

Columnist Bernd Debusmann asks if the EPA is engaging in scientific fantasy by setting impossible hurdles over nuclear waste.  Commentary 

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Consumer Credit

The mortgage-inspired crisis infecting markets may be followed by even bigger problems borne out of growing credit card debt. Take a closer look.  Full Coverage 

L.A. auto show
2:20am EST 
As the U.S. auto bailout debate continues, car enthusiasts gather at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Al Qaeda warns Obama

Nov 19 - Al Qaeda warns President-elect Barack Obama not to follow President W. Bush's policies.  Play Video

 
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