At the macroeconomic level things aren't much better at home, with the U.S. Christmas season looking about as stable as the stock market.

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Mr. Chen also needs to become better acquainted with U.S. politics so he doesn't become involved inadvertently.

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They expect parents from countries with greater support systems than the U.S. to fare better, but don't want to make that assumption until their research is complete.

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"We've played a lot of basketball in the last month, and I don't think anyone's played better against us than Australia did in that first half, " U.S. coach Geno Auriemma said.

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The dollar had a brief moment of strength on Friday, thanks to better-than-expected U.S. jobs data, but it didn't last long.

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Two decades ago, there were maybe a dozen woolly, teddy-bear like Barbets in the U.S. The breed is better known in Europe, especially France, but isn't an especially common dog even there.

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