ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court ruled Tuesday that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday, the Court of Appeals said the Empire State Development Corp.’s finding that the area was blighted was enough to justify taking the land.

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Court: NY can seize property for new NJ Nets arena (AP)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court ruled Tuesday that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets.

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Court: NY can seize property for new NJ Nets arena (AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is growing modestly, with consumers too wary about spending to invigorate the recovery. AP – In this Sept. 3, 2009 photo workers build a new commercial building in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

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Economy’s rebound not as strong as first thought (AP)

Oil prices fell below $76 a barrel Tuesday with new data showing a slow U.S. economic recovery and consumer confidence that remains luke warm at best

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Crude prices near $76 per barrel (AP)

Oil prices fell below $76 a barrel Tuesday with new data showing a slow U.S. economic recovery and consumer confidence that remains luke warm at best. The dollar also gained against other major currencies, which can keep energy prices in check.

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Crude prices near $76 per barrel (AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy improved slightly in November from October, but shoppers remain gloomy heading into the traditional start of the holiday shopping season amid a weak job market, according to a monthly survey. AP – In this photo made Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, Antionette Harris shops at a Target store in Philadelphia.

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Consumer confidence improves slightly in November (AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy improved slightly in November from October, but shoppers remain gloomy heading into the traditional start of the holiday shopping season amid a weak job market, according to a monthly survey.

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US Airways defers delivery of 54 aircraft (AP)

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — US Airways said Tuesday it will delay delivery of 54 Airbus jets until at least 2013 as it tries to bolster its financial strength

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US Airways defers delivery of 54 aircraft (AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The apparent end of the recession and stabilizing financial markets have not cured the banking industry, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday.

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Banks earn $2.8B in 3Q; insurance fund in the red (AP)