In any case, minutes before the market closed media reports began to surface that Wachovia was in talks various potential acquirers, including Citigroup.

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Soon after opening, the bypass had to be closed temporarily for resurfacing, when the road surface was damaged by a sudden frost.

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Sleau Whallian Road and Bayrauye Road, from St Marks to Ballamodha, are both closed due to "substantial damage caused by excessive surface water".

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Yet beneath the surface the economy is under strain from the closed banks.

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In Cornwall, the A39 at Perranarworthal is closed in both directions because of flooding and a poor road surface.

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Details of the budget plan struck behind closed doors by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are starting to surface as lawmakers hammer out details before the April 1 deadline.

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