WASHINGTON — Consumer prices excluding food and energy fell in January — the first time they have in any month since 1982. The benign report Friday on consumer inflation sent a positive signal to investors. It suggested the Fed will be able to keep short-term interest rates at record lows to strengthen the economic recovery without triggering inflation. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods apologized Friday for cheating on his wife and said he is unsure when he will return to competitive golf. "I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I did was not acceptable," said Woods, looking composed and speaking in a steady voice. His wife, Elin, was not with him. SHARE Senate photoSen. John CornynTwo Texas Republicans are reiterating their opposition to climate change legislation before Congress as lawmakers prepare to return to Washington next week for legislative action. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Dallas, and Rep. Pete Olson, R-Sugar Land, contend... hearst reports News from other Hearst Web sites
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