News roundup: Holiday spending expected to drop … Life expectancy in U.S. up

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    Blue Christmas: Bad news for retailers still hurting from a weak back to school shopping season -- holiday spending looks like it will take a dip. A new survey says 54% of Americans plan to spend $300…


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