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The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.

In this Nov. 19, 2009 photo, a Trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. The stock market lost ground for a third straight day as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt. - AP Photo - Seth Wenig

California is investigating several companies suspected of bilking churches nationwide of hundreds of thousands of dollars through fraudulent computer leasing schemes, authorities said Friday.

The decision to move Johannes Mehserle's trial to Los Angeles County is a setback for the former transit officer charged with killing an unarmed man on New Year's Day.

Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana.

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., with Sens. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, left, and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., leaves a news conference on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 in Washington. - AP Photo - Manuel Balce Ceneta

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks, on health care reform as vice president Joe Biden is seen on the television behind him, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. - AP Photo - Alex Brandon

Nevada game wardens are seeking information about two elk poached in northern Elko County near the Idaho line.

An independent autopsy report, commissioned by Craig Prescott's family, says the 38-year-old former sheriff's deputy died from a lack of oxygen to the brain during a struggle with officers while in custody at the Stanislaus County Jail in April.

Family photo courtesy of Rachel Prescott In the photo are Craig Prescott, Rachel Prescott, and their children Analeyna, Ranelle, Talaya, Chalyn, Mariah and Yvana. - Unknown - Unknown

An independent autopsy report, commissioned by Craig Prescott's family, says the 38-year-old former sheriff's deputy died from a lack of oxygen to the brain during a struggle with officers while in custody at the Stanislaus County Jail in April.

Family photo courtesy of Rachel Prescott In the photo are Craig Prescott, Rachel Prescott, and their children Analeyna, Ranelle, Talaya, Chalyn, Mariah and Yvana. - Unknown - Unknown

Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.

FILE - In this June 1, 2009 file photo, recording artist Wale poses for a portrait in New York. - AP Photo - Jeff Christensen, file

FILE - In this June 1, 2009 file photo, recording artist Wale poses for a portrait in New York. - AP Photo - Jeff Christensen, file

A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2007 file photo, a view of the headquarters of Vivendi SA in Paris, is shown. Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, on whether to sell its stake in NBC Universal, which would clear the way for the creation of one of the most powerful media companies in the world. - AP Photo - Jacques Brinon, file

Police believe a batch of drugs blamed in Michael Jackson's death was purchased by his personal physician at a Las Vegas pharmacy, court documents released Friday show.

A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of three decades of spying for Cuba are preparing to plead guilty in the case, according to a Friday court filing.

A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of three decades of spying for Cuba are preparing to plead guilty in the case, according to a Friday court filing.

A trove of some 6,500 letters to and from renowned California conservationist John Muir is now available on the Internet.

John Muir, right, standing with President Teddy Roosevelt in Yosemite Valley about 1906, is considered a founder of the U.S. environmental movement. - Library of Congress -

A trove of some 6,500 letters to and from renowned California conservationist John Muir is now available on the Internet.

John Muir, right, standing with President Teddy Roosevelt in Yosemite Valley about 1906, is considered a founder of the U.S. environmental movement. - Library of Congress -

The Central Valley and foothill counties saw their jobless rate spike in October, as the seasonal summer work ended and slower winter employment months began.

A grand jury has indicted an alleged Bakersfield gang member in the shooting deaths of three men.

Maegan Letras of Ceres is among a key contingent of fans for the book/movie franchise: women in their 30s and 40s captivated by the fierce romanticism of Stephanie Meyer's tale of a handsome, chivalrous teen vampire, Edward Cullen, and the awkward girl he loves, Bella Swan.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart star in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." (Kimberley French/Summit Entertainment) - MCT -

Movie goers wait in line outside the Galaxy Theater in Riverbank to watch Twilight New Moon. November 19, 2009 (BART AH YOU/bahyou@modbee.com) - -

Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.

FILE - In this May 19, 2009 file photo, Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater located inside the MotorCity Casino, Hotel in Detroit. - AP Photo - Gary Malerba, file

A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in head, neck and torso in the mountains east of San Diego.

A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in head, neck and torso in the mountains east of San Diego.