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World economies grow, but surprisingly, China's economy poised to kick everyone's ass. FAA says our state-of-the-art air traffic control system is running smoothly (after a large blip earlier this morning). South African runner whose gender was questioned will keep medal. Ollie North has a new hobby: fighting those darn... continue reading on Austinist

Ft. Hood hero story being questioned. Balloon boy's parents to plead guilty, duh. Bomb-sniffing dog in Afghanistan returns after being missing for 14 months. Pilots (6,100 of them) apparently not paying attention, according to report. "Don't ask, Don't tell" to be included in Defense Bill. Waterworks alert: Organization finding... continue reading on Austinist

Suspected serial killer in Ohio denied bail. In case you hadn't heard, the Yankees have won the 2009 World Series. Conservatives mock the 72-hour window that they requested to review health care legislation. Moneybags Murdoch's "pay walls" plan for his online news sites is having some glitches. Ted Haggard... continue reading on Austinist

Mayor Leffingwell announces his downtown plan. (PS - No mention of condos!) Five arrested in alleged gang rape at homecoming dance in California. Get ready for ski season! You thought your office holiday parties were lame BEFORE the recession, huh? Creative new way to purchase World Series tickets. Permanent... continue reading on Austinist

This may explain why the Fail Whale keeps appearing this week. Al Franken schools Right-Wing Health Care Analyst. About time: Treasury to order bailed-out banks to cut executive pay in half. New Age Guru's Sweat Lodge Retreat ends with three people dead. Artists demand Guantanamo "Torture Tracks." (The Bee... continue reading on Austinist