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Dark Knight steals the show
The action film, starring Christian Bale as Batman and the late Heath Ledger, above, as the Joker, took home five trophies at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards. See a photo gallery of all the winners.
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Pilots: Plane was unsteady
Takeoff was aborted after Continental jet drifted — The pilots of Houston-bound Flight 1404 said they couldn't keep the wavering 737 steady and centered on the runway — even when they tried to steer it back on course, according to an NTSB report.
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New claims for jobless benefits drop unexpectedly
Obama: Recession could 'linger for years,' urges action
Obstruction of justice charge 'upped the ante' against Kent
Time's up for 'feeding meters' in downtown Houston
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Congress shocked by $1,200,000,000,000 deficit
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UT pushing lawmakers to modify ‘top 10 percent rule’
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Biofuel takes flight
A Continental Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport today made history as the first U.S. commercial jet to fly on a mix of conventional jet fuel and biofuel. Video James Nielsen, edit Jeremy Carter. Jan 7, 2009.
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Texas programs for limited-English kids get mixed grades
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