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Four senators reach bipartisan auto aid deal 1:06pm EST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four senators have reached a bipartisan agreement on a bill to assist the struggling automotive industry, the lawmakers announced in a joint statement on Thursday.  Full Article

 
China fund in talks for stake in AIG unit - report 1:02pm EST 

NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A consortium led by sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp is in talks to buy a stake of up to 49 percent in American Life Insurance Co, a unit of U.S. insurance company American International Group , the Nikkei financial daily reported.  Full Article 

UPDATE 2-Agrium, Potash say time is right for acquisitions 1:01pm EST 

TORONTO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Top fertilizer producers Potash Corp of Saskatchewan and Agrium Inc said on Thursday they are on the lookout for acquisitions as prices for target companies fall.  Full Article 

Walking house takes a stroll

Nov 20 - A walking house designed by Danish art collective N55 explores nomadic living in the 21st century.  Play Video