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HOLIDAY OUTLOOK: Retailers and economists generally expect holiday retail revenue will rise modestly compared with last year's tepid increase.

NEW YORK - The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively if needed to entice shoppers still skittish about spending.

PORTLAND, Ore. - The nation's farmers' markets are attracting few food stamp users, despite widespread efforts to reach out to low-income shoppers.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Palestinians in this blockaded territory can now buy $80 bottles of perfume, Turkish-made suits and Israeli yogurt at the new Gaza Mall.
Obama hangs close to home at outset of vacation
EDGARTOWN, Mass. - President Barack Obama is enjoying a picnic lunch at the beach with the first family.
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