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SYRIA - Hopes for an early breakthrough in the Israeli-Syrian Peace Talks have faded but slow movement forward continues. NPR's Ted Clark reports. -b- 16. CREDIT CARD SECURITY - NPR's John McChesney reports that Visa and Mastercard have agreed on a single technical standard that they say will allow for secure purchases over the Internet. The two credit card giants had been pursuing different systems with conflicting security specifications. Today's announcement means banks and consumers will not have to worry about choosing one system over the other.

In baseball news, the Yankees topped the Astros, 7-6, and the Phillies bested the Padres, 6-2.

Holiday Sales rose by less than 1 percent from the year before, according to MasterCard's SpendingPulse unit. That's the slowest growth in spending since the 2008 recession. Even online sales — which posted double digit gains over the past few years — were lackluster this year.

In the NFL, the Miami Dolphins topped the New York Giants, 20-9. The Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Baltimore Ravens, 20-19, the Eagles had a 33-18 victory over the Jets and Washington defeated the Raiders, 17-15.

It was announced today - "the electronic cash" of the future. Citibank, Chase Manhattan, Mastercard and Visa announced a joint project...The idea being-- a consumer loads the amount money onto a plastic card... much like a Metro or phone card or debit card.. let's say $100. This card would be accepted in lieu of cash at places like the dry cleaners or in a taxicab. The difference between this and a debit card? It's quicker to process. There will be a test run by year's end in New York, city. Robert Siegel talks with Henry Lichstein (Lick-stine), the vice-president for advanced technology at Citibank, about this "cash of the future."

Joining us today to talk ear health and hearing care is Dr. Christine Kim of Albany Med. Call with your question. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

Capital Region Festival of Theatre was created in 2024 in order to showcase the level of enthusiasm and participation in theatre throughout the capital region.Started by local theatre participants, the Capital Region Festival of Theatre unites, celebrates and promotes the enormous depth of theatrical opportunities in the Capital Region.

An eight-game winning streak has moved the Philadelphia Flyers over .500 for the first time since Nov. 13. Carter Hart made 18 of his 41 saves in the…

The fees merchants pay for accepting credit cards are much higher in the U.S. than in Europe. Ice cream shop owner Victor Garcia, for example, paid more than $25,000 in swipe fees last year.