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  • If you're looking for holiday gift-wrapping ideas, Richard Conniff suggests taking your cues from the insect world.

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  • Trams are making a comeback in a dozen towns across France. The first new line opened in Paris over the weekend.

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  • Shoppers are rushing to get those last-minute gifts delivered and thanks to the Internet, a record number of packages will be shipped this week. At FedEx, everyone's pitching in to meet demand. Tanya Ott explains.

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  • Many Spanish-speaking Latin Americans looking for a better life are choosing skip the U.S. — and emigrate to Spain instead. Jerome Socolovsky has the story from Madrid.

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  • Westinghouse was awarded the right to build four nuclear reactors in China. It's an interesting decision on the heels of the American trade delegation's visit — and a huge blow to France and Russia.

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  • Everyone's in a buying mood this holiday season. Private equity firms have been on a record buying spree this year and they showed no sign of slowing over the weekend.

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  • A lot of Americans dream of a better job. So a growing number of older workers have decided to make that dream a reality. From Interlochen Public Radio, Tom Kramer reports.

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  • One of Wall Street's famous statues of a bull and bear — said to bring good luck with a special touch — needs a new home. Commentator John Steele Gordon says someone should get on the ball to find a place for it.

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  • Spain's government and business claim the traditional midday break for lunch and a nap is a luxury the country can no longer afford. Jerome Socolovsky reports.

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  • Dec 16, 2006

    The tip off

    Here's another thing you might have to budget for this holiday season: tips. Jeff Tyler reports.

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