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CLOSING BELL
DJIA 12,045.68 +490.05 | NQ 2,620.34 +104.83 | S&P 1,246.93 +51.76
Hello 12,000. Stocks surged more than 4 percent as major central banks jointly added liquidity to the world's financial system, easing worries about a global downturn: MORE>>
TOP BUSINESS NEWS
The central banks of the wealthiest countries, trying to prevent a global panic, swept in to shore up the world financial system: MORE>>
Cholesterol drug Lipitor, No. 1 in U.S. sales, goes generic: MORE>>
 The suburban mall that took a beating in "The Blues Brothers" may be demolished next year: MORE>>
Chicago-based Getco to handle about a third of all NYSE trades after buying Bank of America's NYSE floor business: MORE>>
United Continental Holdings received regulatory approval to operate as a single airline: MORE>>
Hyatt workers protest chain's threat to end health insurance: MORE>>
Nalco shareholders OK takeover by Ecolab: MORE>>
Groupon shares rose more than 6 percent after Chief Executive Andrew Mason delivered good news on holiday sales: MORE>>
The iPhone 5, and its larger screen, are expected in March: MORE>>
Subway offering $2 subs in December: MORE>>
Horses could soon be slaughtered for meat in the U.S.: MORE>>
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TALKING BUSINESS
"Once price discounting subsides, so should holiday sales," Moody's economist John Lonski tells Gail MarksJarvis: MORE>>
IN OTHER NEWS
 In a pre-sentencing filing, federal prosecutors are recommending 15 to 20 years in prison for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich: MORE>>
The Illinois Supreme Court wants hearsay statements allowed in Drew Peterson's murder case: MORE>>
A Hoffman Estates teacher who was living with one of her teen students quits: MORE>>
Nearly 300 arrested as police dismantle Occupy L.A. protester encampment: MORE>>
GOP presidential contender Herman Cain still campaigning: MORE>>
Britain expels Iranian diplomats after attack on embassy: MORE>>
Hillary Clinton became the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Myanmar in more than 50 years: MORE>>
The Muslim Brotherhood's party said its alliance was leading in Egypt's election: MORE>>
Consumer Reports finds arsenic in bottled apple juice and grape juice: MORE>>
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IN THE BLOGOSPHERE
United States Olympic Committee enthusiastic about new sponsorship deal with DeVry Inc. based in Downers Grove, reports Philip Hersh in Globetrotting: MORE>>
SPORTS FIX
In the first move of the Epstein era, the Cubs sign free agent outfielder David DeJesus to a two-year, $10 million deal: MORE>>
First civil suit filed against Jerry Sandusky: MORE>>
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OFF THE CLOCK
 Kristin Cavallari is tweeting that her engagement with Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is back on: MORE>>
• Cutler concedes his season may be over: MORE>>
In case you missed the "Victoria's Secret" Fashion Show: MORE>>
Officials in Florida are hunting for country star Mindy McCready and her 5-year-old son: MORE>>
Stanley from "The Office" releases music video: MORE>>
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 Weather | Sunshine and greatly diminished winds mark the close of meteorological fall. Low of 31. See our weather page with radar and Tom Skilling's seven-day forecast: MORE>>
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