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Obama vows to 'get the job done' with Republicans 11/06/2014 03:14am • DAVID ESPO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- One day after sweeping Republican election gains, President Barack Obama and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell pledged to try to turn divided government into a force for good rather than gridlock on Wednesday, yet warned of veto showdowns as well ECB to sit tight despite fragile economy 11/06/2014 01:10am • DAVID McHUGH Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- The sobering economic news just keeps coming, yet the European Central Bank appears stuck in wait and see mode -- held up by policy disputes and a desire to see whether recent stimulus measures are working.A day ahead of the bank's monthly mee 5 financial to-do's to prep for the holidays 11/06/2014 12:00am • The holidays are fast approaching. Season's greetings and good cheer are often coupled with extra expenses. Precious time spent with friends and family often includes travel, entertaining and gift giving. And just like gifts, the debt can start piling up, quickly turning you into a holiday Grinch How to Assemble a Solid Index Fund and ETF Portfolio 11/06/2014 12:00am • Most financial advisors recommend new investors open their portfolios with a broad-based index fund or exchange-traded fund. An index fund or ETF could include a wide and balanced range of stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 index or ones tracking indices as though on cruise control and at mini What to Consider Before Starting a Layaway Plan 11/06/2014 12:00am • If you're like many shoppers, your bank account can't accommodate the long list of gifts you'd like to buy during the holidays. One option, aside from racking up credit card debt, is a layaway program, which works best if you have at least two or three months before you need to make the purchase. 3 Things Investors Can Learn From Forrest Gump 11/06/2014 12:00am • In the classic film, "Forrest Gump," the main character of the same name, played by Tom Hanks, takes us on a journey through middle to late 20th century America, touching on many historical occurrences in a nostalgic and thought-provoking way. For some viewers, it's a way to relive the past. For ot 15 ways to avoid holiday debt 11/06/2014 12:00am • It's the most wonderful (and expensive) time of the year The presents. The travel. The food. The parties. The holiday season is fun -- but not so fun for your wallet. Don't worry, you don't have to turn into Mr. Scrooge and avoid the festivities. The U.S. News My Money bloggers have a few tricks Republican Lankford brings biblical worldview to Senate 11/05/2014 09:40pm • OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma Senator-elect James Lankford says he'll bring his biblical worldview to bear on problems like the national debt.The two-term Republican congressman discussed his Senate goals Wednesday with Family Research Council President Tony Perkins.Lankford said the Bible's book o Election News Guide: A new order in Washington 11/05/2014 09:36pm • CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A look at the postelection political order and how it came to be:CONFLICT AND COMMON GROUNDThe incoming Republican majority in the Senate and expanded majority in the House might take action to approve the long-delayed Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL o Ex-brewery exec, lawyer to weigh stadium options 11/05/2014 08:17pm • R.B. FALLSTROM Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A former Anheuser-Busch executive and a prominent lawyer, both experienced in dealing with the NFL, have been tapped by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to consider options that will ensure the future of pro football in St. Louis.Nixon on Wednesday announced Construction Begins on Ft. Myer Heights Apartment Tower 11/05/2014 05:30pm • Construction on 193 new apartments — including 78 affordable units — in the Fort Myer Heights neighborhood has begun, and county officials and developers celebrated today with a groundbreaking. The project, called Union on Queen, will raze three buildings to erect a 12-story to 2nd adviser to congressman pleads guilty in scheme 11/05/2014 04:40pm • SEAN CARLIN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A prominent Washington political consultant pleaded guilty Wednesday to taking part in an illegal campaign finance scheme stemming from U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah's failed run for mayor.Thomas Lindenfeld is the second former adviser to the Democratic con Poll: New Spanish party closing in on competitors 11/05/2014 11:00am • MADRID (AP) -- Spain's recently formed leftist party Podemos is closing in on the mainstream Socialist opposition party and the ruling conservatives, a government-run poll indicated Wednesday.The CIS poll found that if elections were held tomorrow, 22.5 percent of voters would choose Podemos (We Can A lifetime of perks in UAE help cushion wealth gap 11/05/2014 08:40am • AYA BATRAWY Associated Press UMM AL-QUWAIN, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The United Arab Emirates contains the world's tallest building, an artificial indoor ski slope and man-made islands shaped like the world. Dubai's fleet of police cars includes a $2.5 million Bugatti Veyron and a $500,000 Lambo Irish unemployment falls to 5-year low of 11 pct 11/05/2014 08:30am • DUBLIN (AP) -- Government statisticians say Ireland's unemployment rate has fallen to a 5 ½-year low of 11 percent, reflecting the country's steady rebound from a debt crisis and international bailout.Growth figures, credit ratings, property sales and job opportunities all have gained this year fol