Dems delay auto bailout vote, seek plan from Big 3 (AP)

AP - The $25 billion rescue plan for the auto industry, desperately sought by Detroit's beleaguered Big Three, collapsed Thursday as Congress drew the line at one more bailout and Democrats said they wouldn't even consider it until the companies produced a convincing plan for rebuilding their once-mighty industry.

Congress extends jobless benefits, stocks sink (AP)

AP - Jarred by new jobless alarms, Congress raced to approve legislation Thursday to keep unemployment checks flowing through the December holidays and into the new year for a million or more laid-off Americans whose benefits are running out.

Gates more likely to remain Secretary of Defense under Obama (AP)

AP - What Robert Gates once called "inconceivable to me" — his remaining as defense secretary beyond Inauguration Day — is looking a bit more conceivable to the rest of Washington.

Staffers weep as Ted Stevens gives last Senate speech (AP)

AP - "Uncle Ted" Stevens, an old-style Senate giant and the chamber's longest-serving Republican, delivered his swan song address and yielded the floor for the final time Thursday. He was saluted by his colleagues as a staunch friend and teacher.

Judge orders release of five terror suspects at Guantanamo (AP)

AP - A federal judge on Thursday ordered the release of five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the continued detention of a sixth in a major blow to the Bush administration's strategy to keep terror suspects locked up without charges.

Report: Records search on Joe the Plumber improper (AP)

AP - An agency director improperly used state computers to find personal information on "Joe the Plumber," a government watchdog said in a report released Thursday. There was no legitimate business purpose for the head of Ohio's Department of Job and Family Services to order staff to look up the records, Inspector General Tom Charles said.

Study: Pill as good as chemo on lung cancer, but costlier (AP)

AP - Some advanced lung cancer patients already treated with chemotherapy might be able to skip some of the bad side effects of another series of chemo by taking a pill instead, a study suggests. An international study showed patients on Iressa, an expensive, newer targeted treatment, survived about as long as those on another course of chemotherapy.

Dr Pepper to deliver on its free-soda promise (AP)

AP - Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality. The soft-drink maker said in March that it would give a free soda to everyone in America if the album dropped in 2008. "Chinese Democracy," infamously delayed since recording began in 1994, goes on sale Sunday.

Cell phone in man's chest pocket stops bullet (AP)

AP - A man says his cell phone saved his life. A stray .45-caliber bullet hit R.J. Richard's chest while he was mowing the lawn — hitting so hard he thought it was a stone kicked out by his tractor. He pulled out the phone. It fell apart.

Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal (AP)

AP - George Steinbrenner is boss of the New York Yankees no more. The omnipresent owner's colorful 35-year reign of pronouncements, threats and firings ended Thursday when he passed control of baseball's most famous franchise to his youngest son, Hal.

No relief seen in global economic crisis (Reuters)

Reuters - The global economy saw more signs of distress on Thursday with U.S. stocks plunging for a second consecutive day, oil prices falling, a surprise rate cut in Switzerland, export woes in Japan and rescue loans to Turkey and Iceland.

S&P dives to lowest level since 1997 (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks plunged yet again on Thursday, as a frantic flight from risk prompted by investors' deepening economic fears drove the benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index to its lowest level since 1997 -- completing the erasure of more than a decade of stock market gains.

Jobs data miserable, regional factories slump (Reuters)

Reuters - The number of American workers on the unemployment rolls surged to the highest in a quarter century and a regional manufacturing gauge slumped as U.S. economic misery intensified.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac suspend some foreclosures (Reuters)

Reuters - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two biggest U.S. home loan finance companies, on Thursday said they would suspend foreclosures of occupied homes until early 2009, as the government moves to stem the tide of home losses plaguing the economy.

Obama nears homeland security Cabinet pick (Reuters)

Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama moved closer to assembling his Cabinet on Thursday with Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano emerging as the top contender to head the Homeland Security Department, created to protect Americans after the September 11 attacks.

Lawmakers fault Treasury, Fed on bailout (Reuters)

Reuters - Exasperated U.S. lawmakers criticized Federal Reserve and Treasury Department efforts to shore up the faltering economy on Thursday, telling officials that their financial rescue efforts have not reached small businesses or homeowners.

Citigroup shares slide despite Alwaleed move (Reuters)

Reuters - Citigroup Inc lost more than one-quarter of its market value on growing worries over whether it has enough capital to withstand billions of dollars of potential losses and despite new support from its largest individual investor.

U.S. judge orders five Algerians at Guantanamo freed (Reuters)

Reuters - Five of six Algerians held nearly seven years at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba must be released, a federal judge ruled on Thursday in a setback for the Bush administration.

More job losses darken global economic outlook (AFP)

AFP - News of fresh job cuts worldwide and a strong jump in US unemployment Thursday darkened the global economic outlook and sent financial markets into convulsions.

Somali pirates demand 25 million dollars for Saudi oil tanker (AFP)

AFP - Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil super-tanker demanded a 25 million dollar ransom Thursday amid calls for tougher action to end threats to one of the world's key maritime routes.

S&P dives to lowest level since 1997 (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks plunged yet again on Thursday, as a frantic flight from risk prompted by investors' deepening economic fears drove the benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index to its lowest level since 1997 -- completing the erasure of more than a decade of stock market gains.

Democrats demand U.S. Big 3 offer survival plan (Reuters)

Reuters - Democratic congressional leaders, seeking to salvage a bailout of the Big Three automakers, demanded executives provide a business survival plan in exchange for their support of up to $25 billion in loans.

Dell profit tops Street view, shares rise (Reuters)

Reuters - Dell Inc, the world's No. 2 PC maker, posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday as cost cuts offset lower revenue, sending its shares up about 6 percent.

Citigroup shares slide despite Alwaleed move (Reuters)

Reuters - Citigroup Inc lost more than one-quarter of its market value on growing worries over whether it has enough capital to withstand billions of dollars of potential losses and despite new support from its largest individual investor.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac suspend some foreclosures (Reuters)

Reuters - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two biggest U.S. home loan finance companies, on Thursday said they would suspend foreclosures of occupied homes until early 2009, as the government moves to stem the tide of home losses plaguing the economy.

FTSE suffers losses (AFP)

AFP - London shares were in the backfoot on Thursday as recession fears deepened on new data showing a surge in US jobless claims.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac suspend some foreclosures (Reuters)

Reuters - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two biggest U.S. home loan finance companies, on Thursday said they would suspend foreclosures of occupied homes until early 2009, as the government moves to stem the tide of home losses plaguing the economy.

British retailers discount to lure shoppers (AP)

AP - Britain's top retailers are hoping unusual pre-Christmas discounts can convince consumers to open their wallets during a holiday season that coincides with a looming recession.

Twilight

A vampire falls in love with a human in this modern day tale based on the best-selling book series.

Bolt

A television superhero dog discovers he doesn’t need his make-believe powers.

Bolt in Disney Digital 3D

A television superhero dog discovers he doesn’t need his make-believe powers.

Special - Opens Limited Friday, Nov. 21

A comic-book aficionado (Michael Rapaport) believes that he has superhuman powers.

I Can't Think Straight - Opens Limited Friday, Nov. 21

As her wedding day approaches, a bride (Lisa Ray) falls in love with another woman (Sheetal Sheth).

Lake City - Opens Limited Friday, Nov. 21

On the run, a young man goes to his childhood home, the one place on Earth he does not want to be.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Expands Friday, Nov. 21

A concentration camp commander's son and a Jewish boy become friends despite the fence between them.

Bengals: Ocho Cinco will not play against Steelers (AP)

AP - The Cincinnati Bengals say Chad Ocho Cinco, the wide receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson, will be deactivated for Thursday night's game with the Pittsburgh Steelers for violating a team rule.

Browns' Quinn has broken finger (AP)

AP - Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in the first half of Monday night's win over Buffalo, but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Phillies Utley (hip), Feliz (back) to have surgery (AP)

AP - Three-time All-Star Chase Utley, who anchored the middle of the lineup for the World Series champion Phillies, will have surgery and may not be ready for the start of the 2009 regular season.

Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal (AP)

AP - George Steinbrenner is boss of the New York Yankees no more. The omnipresent owner's colorful 35-year reign of pronouncements, threats and firings ended Thursday when he passed control of baseball's most famous franchise to his youngest son, Hal.

Mussina calls it a career after first 20-win year (AP)

AP - Mike Mussina took a secret to the ballpark every day this season. Maybe that's why he was so successful on the mound, so jovial in the clubhouse.

Jerry Jones feels some blame for Pacman problems (AP)

AP - Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday that one of the reasons he is willing to take another chance on Adam "Pacman" Jones is because he feels partly to blame for the cornerback's latest trouble.

Arenas: Last could be 'for the better' for Wizards (AP)

AP - Gilbert Arenas is already thinking about the possibility of a last-place finish for his Washington Wizards — and finding the silver lining.

Hal Steinbrenner: Offer to CC will have time limit (AP)

AP - CC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the New York Yankees' contract proposal.

Gallas outburst rocks Arsenal (AFP)

AFP - Arsenal captain William Gallas has launched an astonishing attack on the club's bickering young guns.

Luongo gets best of Lundqvist in top goalie duel (AP)

AP - Henrik Lundqvist's matchup against Roberto Luongo was hard enough. Trying to beat the NHL's hottest goalie without any help from his teammates was way too much to ask.

Centenary defeats Troy 81-77 (AP)

AP - Nick Stallings scored 31 points on 12-of-17 shooting as Centenary defeated Troy 81-77 Thursday night.

Roddick hires Stefanki as new coach (AFP)

AFP - Former world number one Andy Roddick has hired fellow American Larry Stefanki as his new coach, the player announced on his personal website on Thursday.

Sorenstam has some work to do at ADT Championship (AP)

AP - Annika Sorenstam arrived at the first tee Thursday morning, shook a few hands and got a kiss on the cheek from Donald Trump.