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1.3 million to lose jobless benefits by year's end

New jobless claims dip less than expected to 570K
Treasury backs down in clash with bailout watchdog

Administration unveils bank capital proposal

Retail sales fall in August, but drops are easing
Stocks break 4-day slide ahead of jobs report
No floor in sight for natural gas; prices plunge

10,000 Chinese protest series of needle stabbings
Indonesian quake kills 57, leaves dozens missing
Unrest as dictator's son declared winner in Gabon
Canada appealing controversial refugee case
Turkey to give Iraq, Syria more water amid drought
Hurricane weakening after plowing into Mexico
Spain daily to run interview with Holocaust questioner

Aunt of Jaycee Dugard: Niece "remembers all of us"
CDC study: Swine flu deaths higher in older children
Star-filled mausoleum awaits Michael Jackson
Cat survives being shot in the head with an arrow