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     ABC RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 18, 2008: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
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ABCInterest rates lowered by Federal Reserve BoardUnusually rapid impact on lower mortgage ratesBetsy StarkNew York
ABCWinter weatherSnowstorm in Nevada heads for midwest, northeastEric HorngChicago
ABCFormer First Daughter Caroline Kennedy prospectsScrutinized in quest for New York's Senate seatKate SnowNew York
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China economy: manufacturing sector contractsDongguan workers protest layoffs, unpaid wagesStephanie SyChina
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President Obama Inauguration ceremonies previewedInvocation by Rev Rick Warren provokes protestsDan HarrisNew York
ABCPrescription drug experiments in clinical trialsHealthy guinea pigs risk safety for quick moneyGigi StoneMichigan
ABCWWII: Battle of Tarawa rememberedVeteran protests polluted, trashed beach headNed PotterWashington DC

     CBS RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 18, 2008: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
CBSBank credit, debit card rates, fees, chargesArbitrary hikes banned; new rules are delayedRandall PinkstonNew York
CBSFormer President Bill Clinton runs global foundationNo privacy for Hurricane Katrina relief donorsSharyl AttkissonWashington DC
CBSFormer First Daughter Caroline Kennedy prospectsScrutinized in quest for New York's Senate seatJeff GreenfieldNew York
CBSNursing home eldercare provision problemsMedicare publishes five-star quality ratingsWyatt AndrewsWashington DC
CBSState government budgets face credit crisisExcess jobless claims force 30 states into debtKelly WallaceNew York
CBSPersonal health maintenance tips and trendsFolk wisdom tested, debunked by medical journalRichard SchlesingerConnecticut
CBSBrain cancer coverageExperimental chemotherapy treats girl patientKatie CouricPhiladelphia

     NBC RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 18, 2008: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
NBCWinter weatherSnowstorm in Nevada heads for midwest, northeastJim CantoreIllinois
NBCAutomobile industry in financial troublePresident Bush still undecided about bailoutPhilip LeBeauDetroit
NBCFormer President Bill Clinton runs global foundationPublishes names of donors, reduces fundraisingAndrea MitchellWashington DC
NBCPresident Obama Inauguration ceremonies previewedInvocation by Rev Rick Warren provokes protestsSavannah GuthrieChicago
NBCBank credit, debit card rates, fees, chargesArbitrary hikes banned; new rules are delayedLisa MyersWashington DC
NBCFinancier Bernard Madoff accused of $50bn fraudMany Israeli philanthropies were wiped outMartin FletcherTel Aviv
NBCHousehold garbage pollution, recycling effortsInventor converts trash into trendy productsAnne ThompsonNew Jersey