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		Study finds childhood sleep terrors inherited CHICAGO (Reuters) - Night terrors, which send children into sudden inconsolable screaming, are at least partially inherited, according to a study published on Monday.

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World Headlines Nato 'to resume ties with Russia' Nato agrees to a "graduated re-engagement" with Moscow,four months after talks were frozen over Russia's war with Georgia. US 'warned India' about attacks The US warned India about a possible threat before last week's Mumbai attacks, US media reports say. World 'must counter asteroid threat' A leading UN scientist says countries must work together to tackle the threat of asteroids colliding with the Earth.

Black Friday not looking so black Retail experts are predicting the weakest holiday shopping season in decades, and consumers' spending on Black Friday isn't changing that view. Today, retail stocks were down. Janet Babin reports. A big day ahead for the Big 3 On Tuesday, the Big Three automakers are expected to present their bailout proposal to Congress. But in the face of sobering November sales figures, can they keep a united front? Alisa Roth reports. CNN makes a play on AP's turf CNN is launching its own news wire service to compete with the long-established Associated Press. It's been in a beta trial run for a month. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.