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JC Penney to stop publishing ’big book’ catalogs

PLANO, Texas (AP) — J.C. Penney will stop publishing its twice-yearly “big book” catalogs, now that customers increasingly shop online.....more>>

Company to pay almost $400,000 in back overtime
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Labor Department says a British contractor has agreed to pay nearly $400,000 in back overtime wages.
American’s flight attendants stage mock strike
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Flight attendants for American Airlines, bitter over stalled contract negotiations, staged a fake strike Wednesday that included airport picket lines.
Judge rejects AT&T’s bid to pull Verizon ads
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request by AT&T Inc. to force competitor Verizon Wireless to pull its “There’s a Map for That” commercials.
Drilling co. ordered to give up employment records
DENVER (AP) — A Houston-based oil and gas drilling company facing complaints of racial discrimination has been ordered to turn over its personnel records as part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation.
Retail sales figures point to subdued holidays
WASHINGTON (AP) — Improved retail sales gave Wall Street a boost Monday but provided little hope for a robust holiday shopping season that might invigorate the economic recovery.
Buffett’s Berkshire acquires ExxonMobil stake
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett’s company bought a nearly $60 million stake in Exxon Mobil Corp., and cut its holdings in oil rival ConocoPhillips during the third quarter.
Vonage to settle investigation involving 32 states
NEW YORK (AP) — Internet phone service provider Vonage Holdings Corp. has agreed to pay $3 million to 32 states to settle an investigation into some of its business practices.
Retail sales rise 1.4 percent in October
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in auto sales. But broader consumer spending remains under pressure, raising questions about the durability of the recovery.
Devon Energy to sell Gulf of Mexico assets, others
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Independent oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp. said Monday it will divest its Gulf of Mexico and international assets.

• 3 teens accused in Killeen youth’s death
• Texas jobless rate up, but so is number of jobs
• Palestine AD/head coach Booker Bowie retiring
• Pilot hurt in Wood County plane crash
• Groups protest Texas coal plants

Crime & Punishment

• Man arrested on multiple charges
• Old currency stolen during local burglary
• Four juveniles charged in graffiti incident
• Two arrested for child endangerment, drugs
• $10,000 worth of property stolen

• Getting Physical
• Palestine AD/head coach Booker Bowie retiring
• Slocum starts season with win (Boys basketball)
• Lady Panthers win third straight (Girls basketball)
• Hitting a stride on ‘D’

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• Deer season opens
• Storm Chaser
• Fall Reflections
• Young hunters in Texas to get first shot
• Fishing Report

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• Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD
• Army helps vets with ‘invisible wounds’ find jobs
• Aggies debate bonfire decade after deadly collapse
• Fewer whooping cranes expected to winter in Texas
• Shuttle crew includes surgeon and former NFL pick

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• 11-15 Birth announcements
• Belmarez-Vinaja engagement
• 11-8 Birth announcements
• Wilson-Ohrt engagement
• Kelley 60th Anniversary

• JC Penney to stop publishing ’big book’ catalogs
• Company to pay almost $400,000 in back overtime
• American’s flight attendants stage mock strike
• Judge rejects AT&T’s bid to pull Verizon ads
• Drilling co. ordered to give up employment records

State, National & World

• Palin’s book tour to include stop at Fort Hood
• Reid sets markers for historic health care debate
• Palin and her fans irked by cover shot in shorts
• Tour bus crashes off Minn. interstate, killing 2
• AP source: Ex-official to head Fort Hood review

• Media should learn from Fort Hood tragedy
• Palestine ISD campuses host Veterans Day programs
• Washington should just leave us alone
• Fall foliage beckons travelers to East Texas
• Library book sale set Saturday at Civic Center

• VIDEO: Wal-Mart Veterans Day program
• VIDEO: Veterans Day celebration flag ceremony
• VIDEO: Young Marines unit visits Palestine
• VIDEO: Fort Hood shooting
• VIDEO: Palestine Parade Highlights

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