GM to return two leased jets amid criticism

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp will return two of its leased corporate jets amid intense criticism in Washington this week on the luxury travel arrangements of its chief executive even as the company pleads for federal aid.

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Obama on track to name Clinton as top diplomat

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Retired Marine Gen. James Jones emerged as a leading contender for White House national security adviser as President-elect Barack Obama worked on Thursday to assemble his foreign policy team.

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U.S. attorney general back at work after fainting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey returned to work on Friday after a “fainting spell” during a speech sent him to hospital the night before.

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Citigroup shares drop as CEO plans to keep Smith Barney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc shares tumbled for a fifth straight day, as Chief Executive Vikram Pandit tried to downplay speculation the banking giant might sell major businesses to restore its health and investor confidence.

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