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COPENHAGEN -- A leaked Danish document at the U.N. climate conference provoked angry criticism Tuesday from developing countries and activists who feared that it would shift more of the burden to curb greenhouse gases on poorer countries. Full Story »

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama called for a major new burst of federal spending Tuesday, perhaps $150 billion or more, aiming to jolt the wobbly economy into a stronger recovery and reduce painfully persistent double-digit unemployment. Full Story »

Washington -- Days after his boss said there was no new intelligence on the whereabouts of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan told Congress on Tuesday that killing or capturing bin Laden is critical to defeating the terrorist organization. Full Story »

BAGHDAD -- Four large bombs exploded near education facilities, judicial complexes and other targets in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 127 people and triggering recriminations against the Iraqi government and its security forces. Nearly 500 people were wounded, according to Iraqi police officials. Full Story »

The resident of a Johns Island mobile home told Charleston County sheriff's deputies someone broke into his home on Sunday and stole 16 guns, about $8,000 worth of jewelry, a computer and a camera, according to police reports. Full Story »

ORANGEBURG -- South Carolina State University's accrediting agency has lifted a warning it placed on the institution a year ago. Full Story »

A Charleston man was accused of stealing clothes, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, sunglasses, a calculator and a two bicycles from a Wraggborough apartment complex Sunday night. Full Story »

CONWAY -- A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after her mother found the skeletal remains of a fetus. Full Story »

Christopher is a 28-year-old who was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma three years ago. He was attending school and working before his vision loss, but now he is unable to use a computer or work and is forced to rely on others for transportation. Full Story »

If you've ever wanted to see Congress in Claymation, this may be your chance. Coming this holiday season to Fox: "How the Lefty Loonies (almost) Stole Christmas ... Until Henry Brown Saved It." Full Story »

State employment agency officials could cut short a crucial meeting today to celebrate the retirement of executive director Roosevelt "Ted" Halley, who decided to leave early as news broke that he failed to tell state lawmakers about a key law change. Full Story »

GREENVILLE -- General Electric Co., the world's largest wind-turbine manufacturer, "is quite interested" in Clemson University's future offshore wind-turbine lab in North Charleston, Jeffrey Immelt, the company's president and chief executive officer, said Tuesday. Full Story »

When Forbes magazine ranked Charleston among the top 10 smartest cities in the world, it gave Mayor Joe Riley a reason to remind residents how pretty the city sits as it looks toward the economic future. Full Story »

The Grinch has not stolen Christmas tree sales this year. From Mount Pleasant to North Charleston to West Ashley, pop-up tree lots that last year reported weak sales after the financial-market meltdown are seeing roughly the same or better sales this year. Full Story »

Jeffrey Pierce heard about Boeing's informational meeting for local construction workers and immediately called his out-of-work colleagues, eager to spread the good news. Full Story »

A small business in South Carolina that does house repair work is likely to be an early winner if President Barack Obama's new, multibillion-dollar stimulus and jobs proposal goes through. That's because part of the package calls for new tax breaks for consumers who invest in energy-effic... Full Story »

"Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" airs at 10 tonight on ABC. ... Full Story »

COLUMBIA -- Gov. Mark Sanford may have hurt first lady Jenny Sanford with his affair, but his adultery didn't take away his wife's self-esteem, she told ABC's Barbara Walters on a show to air tonight. Full Story »

Three Walterboro men were arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting and kidnapping of a 78-year-old Hampton County woman during a home-invasion robbery early Monday, authorities said. Full Story »

One man is dead and another is in jail after a stabbing early Tuesday in North Charleston. Full Story »

Charleston City Council moved closer to adopting a difficult budget for 2010 that cuts spending while increasing utility bills throughout the city and cutting municipal employees' paychecks. Full Story »

Charleston County Council members approved a controversial cat program Tuesday before turning their attention to watchdog a Johns Island developer's plans. Full Story »

The bells at St. John's Lutheran Church downtown have been temporarily silenced after a malfunction set them off about 5:40 a.m. Tuesday. Full Story »

FLORENCE , Hattie, 68, of Charleston died Friday. Arrangements by Murray's Mortuary of North Charleston. GREEN , Joseph, 59, of North Charleston died Monday. Arrangements by Eutawville Community Funeral Home of Eutawville. Full Story »

Palmetto Scholars Academy will host information sessions for parents and students interested in learning more about the charter school. The meetings will be: --Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Dorchester County library in Summerville. --Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Dorchester County librar... Full Story »