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5 people die in apartment fire in SW Missouri

WHEATON, Mo. (AP) - Five people including a 7-year-old child died after a fire broke out at an apartment building in southwest Missouri, authorities said. Bob Lombard, chief of the Wheaton Fire Department, told The Associated Press the fire was reported about 3:20 a.m. Thursday. Fire crews arrived

Black Friday creeps into Thursday

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and TOM KRISHERAP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - The nation's shoppers put the turkey down to take advantage of an early start to the holiday shopping season. Stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving that's named

Debate over EU debate mixes philosophy and money

By DON MELVINAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) - Which side of this week's debate on the European Union budget a country takes can depend largely on which side its bread is buttered. Those that contribute more to the EU than they get back generally want to hold the line on the organization

Black Friday creeps into Thursday

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIOAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Put down that turkey leg. It's time to shop. No, really. Stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, named for the period when stores traditionally turn a profit for the