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		Warmer weather for much of U.S. through February: NOAA WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Much of the United States can anticipate a mild winter, with warmer-than-normal weather forecast from the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains through February, government forecasters said on Thursday.

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World Headlines US global dominance 'set to wane' American dominance is likely to weaken by 2025 as India and China grow stronger, a new US intelligence report says. Obama 'set to offer Clinton job' US President-elect Barack Obama is "on track" to nominate Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, US media reports say. Online time 'is good for teens' Teenagers' use of digital media shows that time online teaches children important skills, a big study shows.

How low can the market go? The Dow has taken more dramatic dives this week, once again raising the question of where the bottom is. Jeremy Hobson takes it up with investment specialists in New York. Automakers lose a champion on the Hill Congressman Henry Waxman has replaced John Dingell as chairman of the House Energy Committee, a loss of influence for the Big Three automakers. Alisa Roth reports. Companies want pension rules changed Some of the nation's largest companies are asking Congress to suspend rules requiring them to contribute more money to pension funds. Washington Bureau Chief John Dimsdale reports.