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WASHINGTON – When Americans tuck into Thanksgiving dinner this week, health-conscious eaters won’t be the only ones monitoring how much they eat. The government will be watching as well. Each year, the Census Bureau tabulates dozens of obscure facts related to 20 holidays and other observances, generating statistics on everything …

NEW YORK – High-end jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co Inc. (TIF) on Wednesday reported higher quarterly profit, but sales lacked sparkle, especially in Japan, and shares fell as much as 4 percent. Analysts said sales growth at stores open more than a year, a key measure of retail health, was …

Watch “The Big Story” weekdays at 5 p.m. ET President Bush nominates Samuel Alito (search) to the Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Who is Judge Alito? And what do we know about him? Republicans are delighted with Bush’s choice, while Democrats are blasting Alito as “too …