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It has been a bad day for stocks all over the world. Markets lost ground in Asia, Europe and the United States. Recession fears have spread, and investors are pulling their money from stocks at a frightening pace.

Serbs in Kosovo rallied Monday to protest Kosovo's declaration of independence Sunday. President Bush, who is traveling this week in Africa, was first to recognize new independence, which is opposed by Russia. The move has prompted Serbia to recall its ambassador from Washington.

Charlton Heston, a Hollywood leading man for six decades, died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills. At 84, he had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease. In films ranging from biblical epics to science-fiction dystopias, he stood tall as a heroic figure.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon has told nonessential Mexican workers to stay home for a five-day partial shutdown of the economy. The move is an effort to stem the spread of the swine flu that has killed up to 176 people and sickened thousands.

For the first time ever, nursing homes may soon have to guarantee a registered nurse is working 24/7 in every facility.

Pro-Trump extremists halted lawmakers as they counted the Electoral College ballots for President-elect Joe Biden.

The 29-year-old's official cause of death was ruled a homicide, according to the report released Thursday by the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center.

Global emissions of greenhouse gases are rising, according to an annual accounting by the United Nations. It warns development of new oil, gas and coal is incompatible with meeting climate targets.

This year's theme is the "magic, wonder and joy" of Christmas time through the lens of children. Throughout the White House grounds are 98 Christmas trees, almost 34,000 ornaments and 72 wreaths.

The P-8A aircraft overshot the runway at a Marine base on Kaneohe Bay, a U.S. Marine Corps spokesperson said. He did not have further information.