Shoppers Queue Up For Black Friday Deals

Reuters: Top News, Reuters
Thu, 11/25/2010 - 10:47pm

SECAUCUS, N.J./MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - U.S. shoppers searched for deals on high-definition televisions and popular toys on Friday, as retailers hoped that "Black Friday" would kick off the best holiday shopping season in three years.

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