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President-elect Obama got down to business in Chicago this week. He chose Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff, got his first classified intelligence briefings and faced reporters for the first time since the election.

It has been a bad day for stocks all over the world. Markets lost ground in Asia, Europe and the United States. Recession fears have spread, and investors are pulling their money from stocks at a frightening pace.

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown's book, Basic Brown , reads like a primer for aspiring politicians. He shares advice for political success and explains why he's delighted by the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Charlton Heston, a Hollywood leading man for six decades, died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills. At 84, he had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease. In films ranging from biblical epics to science-fiction dystopias, he stood tall as a heroic figure.

Colorful, sweet and savory Indian treats are a natural when it's time to celebrate the coming of spring. That's what the Hindu holiday of Holi — or the Festival of Colors — is all about. The day calls for bright curries, sweet and savory rice, a mango cannoli, and a special carrot juice.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon has told nonessential Mexican workers to stay home for a five-day partial shutdown of the economy. The move is an effort to stem the spread of the swine flu that has killed up to 176 people and sickened thousands.

For the first time ever, nursing homes may soon have to guarantee a registered nurse is working 24/7 in every facility.

Idalia has sustained winds of 125 mph — which is a powerful Category 3 "major hurricane." The storm, which had been a Category 4 early this morning, weakened slightly just before landfall.

The final phase of the trial continues for a gunman that killed 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh four years ago. The court heard this week from parents of two of the victims.

Atlanta's Fulton County Jail, where former President Trump must go to get booked, has been plagued with problems. Several inmates have died there recently, and it's under federal investigation.