• Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year
  The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday.

• Landmark health bill passes House on close vote
  The Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed landmark health care reform legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard won victory on his signature domestic priority.

• House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies
  A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.

• Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike
  In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat.

• Engine fire grounds Delta plane in Atlanta
  A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire.

• House, Senate health care bills detailed
  Here is a comparison of the three health care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House Republicans.

• Talks in Philadelphia transit strike break off
  Negotiations aimed at ending a transit strike in Philadelphia broke off Saturday night over disagreement on pensions and the impact of possible national health care overhaul, and Pennsylvania's governor walked away from the negotiations.

• Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
  China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in low interest loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the continent were motivated purely by greed.

• G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus
  Finance officials from rich and developing countries have pledged to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate change.

• Holiday airfares close to last year but climbing
  If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

• Obama prods House to pass health care bill
  President Barack Obama says now is the time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and approve legislation revamping the country's health care system.

• Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats
  House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their party to pass health care legislation.

• Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be
  It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

• South Korean workers protest gov't labor policy
  Tens of thousands of South Korean workers rallied Saturday to protest the government's plan to begin implementing contentious labor laws.

• China offers Africa more trade, investment
  China is offering to abolish import duties on some commodities from Africa and make sure Chinese exports to the continent are safe as part of a package to boost already thriving economic ties, China's commerce minister said in an article published Saturday.

• Cardiologist and Boston Sci exec Baim dies at 60
  Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.

• Obama asks House to vote on health care bill
  President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it.

• Sector Snap: Airline shares rise
  Airline stocks rose Friday as oil prices tumbled, easing the carriers' fears over jet fuel costs.

• Mesa Air says United didn't extend deal
  Mesa Air Group Inc. said Friday that United Airlines did not extend an agreement under which Mesa operated 26 regional jets for the larger carrier.

• Hyatt underwriters buy additional 5.7M shares
  Hyatt Hotels Corp. said Friday that underwriters of its initial public offering have exercised their option to buy 5.7 million more shares of common stock at $25 apiece.

• Dolan Media buys 85 percent stake in DiscoverReady
  Dolan Media Co. said Friday it bought an 85 percent stake in DiscoverReady LLC, which provides document-review services to companies and their lawyers.

• Business Highlights
  Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83

• Colo. gov proposes sales tax on soda, online sales
  Facing an expected $1 billion shortfall in next year's budget, Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is proposing a 4.6 percent cut in education spending and charging sales tax on items including candy and soda and online purchases.

• Shell Oil to pay $19.5M in environmental fines
  Shell Oil Co. has been ordered to pay $19.5 million to the state for environmental violations at gas stations around California.

• Former Idaho transportation head sues over firing
  The former head of the Idaho Transportation Department filed a lawsuit Friday against the agency, saying she was fired in a political power play to help Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and his big campaign donors.