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9 Stocks Hammered in 2012

The New Year is almost here, and executives at some U.S. companies are glad 2012 is over. These are the firms that went off the rails, leading to large share-price losses. For this story, we looked at the nine biggest share-price losers among U.S.-based companies with market...

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New Year's Eve Cocktails Inspired by Movies

New Year’s Eve is upon us and a bunch of good movies are in theaters. Why not use that as an excuse to whip up some great drinks? ABCNews.com asked Sother Teague, the bartender at New York’s cocktail bar Amor y Amargo, to come up...

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World Stocks Fall Before 'Cliff' Hits

With hours to go before fiscal cliff is breached, markets relatively calm at year end

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Hangover Cures and Myths

After the Times Square ball drops on New Year’s Eve and copious amounts of Champagne get toasted and drunk, many might find themselves forgetting more ”auld acquaintances” than they intended and waking up to 2013 with a vicious hangover. A hangover is essentially a build-up of acetaldehyde, a toxin in...

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Analysis: Deal or No Deal, 'Cliff' Debate Will Linger Into 2013

Analysis The fiscal cliff is just the beginning. Regardless of whether Democrats and Republicans reach some kind of last-minute bargain to avoid the worst effects of tax hikes and spending cuts, the disaster that has been the fiscal cliff negotiations has broad implications for the...

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Bombings Kill 10, Injure 24 in Baghdad

Iraq: 2 bombings south of Baghdad kill 10 and wound 24; Shiite pilgrims among the casualties

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Oregon Bus Crash Leaves 9 Dead

9 die as tour bus crashes on icy Oregon highway, goes down 100-foot embankment

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Tribune to Emerge From Bankruptcy

Chicago-based Tribune Co. emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after more than 4 years

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3 Found Dead in Calif. Apartment Blaze

3 found dead in California apartment blaze; 2 others and police officer injured

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Afghan Violence Falls in 2012

Violence in Afghanistan falls in 2012, but more Afghan troops dying and insider attacks rise

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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Expecting First Child

The Kardashian clan is about to have a new addition to the family after Kim Kardashian's rep confirmed to ABC News that the reality star is pregnant with Kanye West's child.

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