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     ABC RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 16, 2008: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
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ABCInterest rates lowered by Federal Reserve BoardSlashes short term rates to close to zeroBetsy StarkNew York
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TV crimestopper host John Walsh is bereaved fatherFlorida police finally close 1981 murder casePierre ThomasWashington DC
ABCFace transplants for disfigured patientsPerform innovative surgery at Cleveland ClinicJohn McKenzieNew York
ABCIllegal immigration increases, sparks backlashFederal ICE operates deportation air flightsDan HarrisEl Salvador
ABCHomelessness: shelters offer relief to familiesMorale boost from photographic portrait projectCharles GibsonNew York

     CBS RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 16, 2008: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
CBSInterest rates lowered by Federal Reserve BoardSlashes short term rates to close to zeroAnthony MasonNew York
CBSBank credit, debit card rates, fees, chargesInterest hiked, cash limits cut without warningMark StrassmannTennessee
CBSTV crimestopper host John Walsh is bereaved fatherFlorida police finally close 1981 murder caseKelly CobiellaFlorida
CBSColon cancer coverageColonoscopies sometimes fail to detect tumorsJon LaPookNew York
CBSWar on Drugs: Mexico narcotics gang warsTurf battles by four cartels kill 5K this yearBill WhitakerMexico
CBSHollywood movies box office trendsEscapist fare boosts revenues during recessionSandra HughesHollywood

     NBC RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 16, 2008: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
NBCInterest rates lowered by Federal Reserve BoardSlashes short term rates to close to zeroTrish ReganNew York
NBCInterest rates lowered by Federal Reserve BoardUses major monetary tools to stimulate economySteve LiesmanCNBC
NBCGov Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) accused of corruptionState impeachment panel probes pay-for-playKevin TibblesIllinois
NBCAfghanistan's Taliban regime aftermath, fightingSilver Star awarded after friendly fire deathRichard EngelIllinois
NBCColon cancer coverageColonoscopies sometimes fail to detect tumorsRobert BazellNew York
NBCFirst Lady history surveyed: variety of rolesSemi-official position is paid no salaryAndrea MitchellWashington DC
NBCPediatric nurses trained in hospital bedside mannerBig Apple Circus clowns teach body languageCarol Anne RidellNew York