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Obama taps Clinton, Gates

New York senator nominated as secretary of state; meanwhile, Defense Secretary Gates to stay on at Pentagon.  Full story

Video: NBC's Williams and Todd on Obama's picks
So long, unilateralism

Newsweek analysis: Picks signal return to traditional post-World War II policies. 

Interactive: Who's who in the incoming Cabinet
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‘I am proud to join you’

Video: Clinton becomes Obama's secretary of state nominee.

Business

It’s official: U.S.
is in recession

  Economy began shrinking in December 2007, panel of U.S. economists declares.  Story  |    Video: CNBC analysis

  Wall Street tumbles on fears about economy
  Bernanke: Lower interest rates 'feasible'
  Bush: `I'm sorry' economic crisis is occurring
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Sears faces tough test

Storied U.S. retailer was already struggling before nation's economic downturn.  Full story

Health
Klaus Wiswedel
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New hope on AIDS in Africa

Progress in treating disease protects unborn children against infection.  Full story

Bush, first lady mark World AIDS Day
Slide shows
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U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Prepares To Open To Public
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Abby Harris
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