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Government To Give GMAC $3.8 Billion More In Aid

The fresh infusion is on top of $12.5 billion in taxpayer money Detroit-based GMAC has already received from the government. The new agreement will boost the federal government's ownership in GMAC to 56 percent, from 35 percent. Shoring up GMAC has been a major component of the administration's effort to rescue GM and Chrysler.
Posted: 12/30/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Battle Still On For Boy Reunited With U.S. Dad

The Brazilian family of a 9-year-old boy returned by court order to his U.S. father said Tuesday it will fight to regain custody. A request from Sean Goldman's Brazilian grandmother to let the boy have a chance to make his own wishes known was initially denied, but the Supreme Court has not issued a final ruling on that matter.
Posted: 12/29/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Doctors Leave 9 Needles In Brazilian Boy's Body

Doctors say the needles are small and don't pose a significant threat to the 2-year-old, who had a total of 31 needles stuck in him. Police accuse the boy's stepfather, who allegedly said he wanted to kill the child to spite his wife, of attempted murder.
Posted: 12/29/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Blame Game Follows Foiled Terrorist Attack

But the holiday timing of the incident means many people aren't paying attention.
Posted: 12/29/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Crusty Patient Helps Shape Doctor's Career

Dr. Suzanne Mitchell credits an ornery patient she met years ago with teaching her the difference between medical treatment and medical care. Today, she shares his story with medical students in hopes of making them better doctors.
Posted: 12/30/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Chevron Threatens To Leave Longtime Home

Officials in Richmond, Calif., want to raise Chevron's taxes and are blocking refinery upgrades, pending environmental review. Chevron is California's largest greenhouse gas producer. While the company tries to improve its image, it's also hinting that it might be time to relocate.
Posted: 12/28/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Obama Orders Review Of Watch List System

President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Monday the incident aboard an international flight last week underlined the need for vigilance and aggressive enforcement throughout the air travel system.
Posted: 12/28/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Data Show Retailers Had Good Holiday Sales

The holiday shopping season ended fairly well for U.S. merchants, according to some early data. Retail sales rose an estimated 3.6 percent during the 2009 holiday season, compared with a year earlier, helped by online shopping and purchase of electronics.
Posted: 12/28/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

911 Call: Charlie Sheen Made Knife Threat

A woman who identified herself as the wife of Charlie Sheen said in a 911 call that the actor threatened her with a knife and that she feared for her life. Police in Aspen, Colo., released the audio of the call on Monday, three days after Sheen was arrested on suspicion of menacing, second-degree assault and criminal mischief.
Posted: 12/28/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Prices, Tax Credit Prompt First-Time Homebuyers

Low prices, low interest rates and the $8,000 tax credit have all encouraged more first-time home purchases. A survey by the National Association of Realtors shows that 47 percent of those who bought a house last year were jumping into the market for the first time.
Posted: 12/25/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Walking Away From The House She Can Afford

Many homeowners who are tens thousands of dollars underwater on their mortgages — meaning they owe more than the value of their homes — have decided it's just not worth it. Some, like Heather Baker, can even afford their payments, but they're walking away anyway.
Posted: 12/25/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines