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More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club.
Hawaii anxiously watching year-end tuna supply

HONOLULU — On New Year's Eve each year, thousands line up at fish counters across Hawaii to buy blocks of raw tuna, hoping that eating it will bring good luck and prosperity in the new year. This year, the long tradition may get a little more difficult to observe.
LyondellBasell gets buyout offer from Reliance

HOUSTON — LyondellBasell Industries said Saturday Reliance Industries offered to acquire a controlling interest in the beleaguered chemical company, which is under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Russia president criticizes ruling party over vote

ST.PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly.
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future.
Philly transit union ratifies labor pact

PHILADELPHIA — A labor agreement for Philadelphia transit workers has been ratified overwhelmingly by union members.
More ethics rules issued for NC treasurer workers

RALEIGH, N.C. — State Treasurer Janet Cowell unveiled new rules Friday banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency and setting a limit on charitable solicitations.
UConn: Merger with Hartford Hospital not feasible

FARMINGTON, Conn. — University of Connecticut officials say a plan to merge the UConn Health Center in Farmington with Hartford Hospital is unlikely to win official approval.
Monsanto aims to stop leaks at Idaho mine dump

BOISE, Idaho — Monsanto Co. is installing a water management system at an Idaho phosphate mine the company depends on to make its Roundup weedkiller to stop the leakage of selenium and heavy metals into a tributary of the Blackfoot River.
13 charged in $19M Central Oregon bank fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. — The collapse of a Bend real estate development company has resulted in charges against 13 people in what prosecutors say is the largest Oregon fraud case to emerge from the national real estate boom and bust.
Moody's downgrades Liberty Media LLC ratings

NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service downgraded ratings for Liberty Media Corp. subsidiary Liberty Media LLC on Friday. The changes come shortly after shareholders approved the formation of a new company out of DirecTV Group Inc. and some of Liberty's entertainment businesses.
"Going Rogue" is going big

NEW YORK — "Going Rogue" is going big.
Southwest Airlines changes board election rules

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. said Friday it will require uncontested candidates for its board of directors to win a majority among shareholder votes cast to be elected, instead of just a plurality.
Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The state of Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to block the National Park Service from further restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.