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Dow Plunges 680 Points as Recession Is Declared
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
The announcement that the recession began in December 2007 came on a day when the Dow dropped more than 7 percent.
Dow Plunges 680 Points as Recession Is Declared
Officials Warn That Economy Will Remain Weak
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
The Fed chairman and Treasury secretary expressed optimism for the long haul and said they would continue to deal aggressively with the crisis.
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Part 2- CNBC Video: Paulson Pledges Aggressive Actions
Obama Unveils His National Security Team
By DAVID STOUT
Barack Obama called for “a new dawn of American leadership” as he formally introduced the team, led by Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state nominee.
Left, Bruce Watson; right, Don Dixon
A New Picture of the Early Earth
By KENNETH CHANG
Analyses of crystals in rocks in Australia, left, have formed a new picture of the early Earth, depicted with young oceans in the painting at right.
In Wake of Attacks, India-Pakistan Tensions Grow
By ROBERT F. WORTH
Indian officials said that Pakistanis were responsible and must be punished for last week’s terrorist attacks.
Burress Arraigned on Gun Charges
By JULIET MACUR and COLIN MOYNIHAN
The Giants receiver could face a mandatory prison sentence of 3 ½ years for possession of a handgun.
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