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Big firms are again offering more generous health plans alongside or instead of policies with sky-high deductibles. Why? They need to do so to stay competitive and recruit top talent.

Also: Federal government is said have to warned Apple and publishers about alleged collusion on e-book pricing; world powers want "sustained dialogue" with Iran.

News about the October unemployment rate leads the day's headlines.

While there are "murmurings" of a deal on deficit reduction, it's far from certain an agreement will be reached. Other news: Key witness in Penn State scandal says he did talk to university police; Syrian Army defectors reportedly attacked a base.

The morning headlines from around the Web.

Also: Former French President Chirac convicted of corruption; jobless claims fall to 3 1/2 year low; wrangling continues on Capitol Hill over taxes and spending.

Also: More severe weather expected today in same parts of Midwest and South that were hit by tornadoes on Wednesday; AT&T moves to put cap on heaviest data users.

Also: Romney wins primary in Puerto Rico; fierce fighting erupts in Damascus; NCAA men's "sweet 16" field is set.

Also: Tuesday's strong earthquake in Mexico was "destructive but not deadly;" the Supreme Court and White House prepare for key health care cases; eastern Oklahoma braces for flooding.

Also: Flooding forces hundreds of thousands to flee in the Philippines; the U.S. presidential race gets even dirtier; it's gold medal day for women's beach volleyball.