Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Ken Lewis speaks at the Boston College CEO club luncheon in Boston, Massachusetts, in this March 12, 2009 file photo. Lewis, whose handling of the takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co drew scorn from prosecutors and investors, will retire by year's end and his successor is yet to be determined, the bank said on September 30, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Ken Lewis speaks at the Boston College CEO club luncheon in Boston, Massachusetts, in this March 12, 2009 file photo. Lewis, whose handling of the takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co drew scorn from prosecutors and investors, will retire by year's end and his successor is yet to be determined, the bank said on September 30, 2009.

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  1. Boston College quarterback Dave Shinskie throws a pass against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in College Park, Md. Boston College won 19-17.
  2. Boston College's Austin Giles (52) and Clyde Lee (17) celebrate while walking off the field after they defeated Maryland 19-17 during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in College Park, Md.
  3. Boston College kicker Steve Aponavicius (83) celebrates with holder Billy Flutie (14) after connecting for a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in College Park, Md. Boston College won 19-17.
  4. Boston College defensive tackle Damik Scafe (55) sacks Maryland quarterback Jamarr Robinson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in College Park, Md.
  5. Boston College running back Montel Harris (2) is tackled by Maryland defenders Deege Galt, left, and Justin Anderson (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in College Park, Md.
  6. Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in College Park, Md.
  7. Bank of America's Ken Lewis joins TARP recipient financial institution leaders before they testify before House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this February 11, 2009 file photo. Lewis, whose handling of the takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co drew scorn from prosecutors and investors, will retire by year's end and his successor is yet to be determined, the bank said on September 30, 2009.
  8. Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Ken Lewis speaks at the Boston College CEO club luncheon in Boston, Massachusetts, in this March 12, 2009 file photo. Lewis, whose handling of the takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co drew scorn from prosecutors and investors, will retire by year's end and his successor is yet to be determined, the bank said on September 30, 2009.
  9. FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2008 file photo, then Merrill Lynch Chairman and CEO John Thain, left, and Bank of America Chairman and CEO Ken Lewis shake hands following a news conference in New York. That day, Bank of America began adding another slice to its growing financial services empire, buying Merrill Lynch in a $50 billion deal.
  10. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  11. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) celebrates a touchdown with teammates against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  12. Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter (55) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  13. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  14. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (R) catches a pass for a touchdown against Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis (L) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  15. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) runs past Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Wilson (27) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.

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  10. Former chief of defence staff Sarath Fonseka gestures to the media during a news conference in Colombo November 29, 2009. Fonseka, the Sri Lankan general who oversaw the end of 25 years of war, said on Sunday he will run for president, pitting himself against President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the man who also takes credit for the victory against Tamil Tiger rebels.
  11. Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari, left, and Forest and Soil Conservation Minister Deepak Bohara speak during a press conference in Katmandu, Nepal, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Nepal's government says it will hold a Cabinet meeting at Kalapathar at an altitude of 17,192 feet (5,250 meters)on Mount Everest on Dec. 4 to highlight the threat from global warming to glaciers in the Himalayas.
  12. EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia listens to questions from a journalist during a press conference after meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in Nanjing, China.
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  14. Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias, right, embraces Israel's President Shimon Peres, during their meeting at the president's residence in Jerusalem, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Arias is on a visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
  15. Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias, left, walk with Israel's President Shimon Peres, during their meeting at the president's residence in Jerusalem, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Arias is on a visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
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