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Five U.S. Presidents Meet in Oval Office
U.S. President George W. Bush (RC) shakes hands with President-elect Barack Obama (LC), as Former President George H.W. Bush (L) and Former President Bill Clinton (R) look on in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on January 7, 2009. This was the first time all of the living past, present and future Presidents were at the White House together since 1981. (UPI Photo/Ron Sachs/POOL) | Slideshow
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    Budget deficit disaster threatens U.S.
    Budget deficit disaster threatens U.S.
    The projection for the U.S. annual budget deficit has doubled. This is not good news.
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    NBA: LA Lakers 114, Golden State 106
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    Pau Gasol scored four of the 10 points Los Angeles produced in the final minute Wednesday, allowing the Lakers to fight off Golden State 114-106.
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