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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs
Whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama occupies the White House in January, one of them will have to deal with more than 12 million jobless Americans, or a little over 8 percent of the total workforce. Where do the candidates stand on issues relating to jobs?
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Top 5 states for business in 2012
These five states were the best places to do business in 2012, a year where states' financial fortunes finally saw improvement. Can you guess which state was number one?
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Facebook IPO: five things to know before buying the stock
About 1 out of every 8 people on the planet have a Facebook account. Now, with the arrival of a public stock offering, all those people have a chance to be part owners of this social hub. Should you buy? Here are five things to consider.
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5 reasons Chile mine rescue is so successful
Shortly after midnight on Oct. 13 in northern Chile (11:12 pm in New York City), Florencio Ávalos became the first of 33 miners to emerge from the Atacama Desert. An Aug. 5 cave-in blocked their exit from the gold and copper mine, and the trapped men were initially suspected dead when they were unable to contact the world for 17 days. Entombed a half-mile underground for a total of 69 days, the rescue mission united Chile, inspired the world, and succeeded in part because of the following five reasons.
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Verizon iPhone: the ‘Chinese Democracy’ of smartphones?
If the Will they? Won't they? rumors continue to swirl about the possible Verizon iPhone, customer interest will eventually peak and then die away, as it did for the long-awaited and underwhelming Guns n' Roses album 'Chinese Democracy.'
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Obama's missed opportunity: What should he have said?
At Monday's town hall meeting, President Obama could have laid out what the rich are doing to fight his efforts to help the economy. He didn't.
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NBER: Recession ended last June
The recession is over, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Have you noticed the sudden upswing of the economy?
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Great recession over? Not much help to Obama on CNBC live.
Great recession gives way to tepid recovery that leaves voters worried, exhausted on CNBC live event with President Obama.
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Obama: 'tea party' wrong on 'culprits' of economic woes
President Obama asked for patience with the pace of economic recovery at a town hall-style meeting in Washington Monday.
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What is the 'tea party' and how is it shaking up American politics?
Here's your guide to FAQs about the tea party: What is the tea party? How did the movement get started? Could it determine the balance of congressional power?
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Dr. Doom predicts double dip over 40% likely
Nouriel Roubini, sometimes called 'Dr. Doom,' foresees zero growth and severe deflation.
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A little fuzzy on investing? Here's how to find your focus.
Getting started in investing can seem a little overwhelming, but there are guidelines to help you find your way.
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Burger King buyout by 3G Capital seen at $24/shr -CNBC
Burger King shares have jumped 23 percent on the news of the buyout from investment firm 3G Capital.
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Why a civil society extends unemployment benefits
Do unemployment benefits encourage the jobless to stay jobless? If we got rid of lifeguards and let more swimmers drown, fewer people would venture into the water. A civil society is not based on the principle of tough love.
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The path to depression
While experts argue over semantics - 'Great Recession' vs. 'Contained Depression', the economy continues collapsing.
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Newspaper circulation blossoms in Kenya
The newspaper industry is in distress in much of Europe and North America, but in East African nations like Kenya, newspapers still show double-digit growth, and are into new-media industries such as digital media.
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Four things to learn from new GDP data
From Friday's GDP report: Imports are surging. Jobs growth is slowing. Regulators may need to lighten their grip. Until November's midterm elections, politics will color economic reports.
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Why Robert Dudley is tailor-made to lead BP past Gulf oil spill
Robert Dudley, who will become BP's new chief executive on Oct. 1, has many of the qualities that BP needs as it tries to move beyond the Gulf oil spill crisis. But he faces a tough task.
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Four reasons Tony Hayward is apparently out as BP chief
BP’s board of directors looks set to replace Chief Executive Tony Hayward after a series of missteps during the Gulf oil spill crisis. But the move is about more than Mr. Hayward’s gaffes.
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White iPhone 4? Keep waiting.
Apple announced today that the white iPhone 4 handset won't be available until later this year. The company offered only a minimal explanation on the white iPhone 4 shortage.
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BP oil spill: New York Fed checking on Wall Street firms' exposure to oil company
BP oil spill: The New York Federal Reserve is investigating Wall Street firms' exposure to the oil company, in the event BP goes bankrupt over the Gulf oil spill.
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The econ gangs of New York
The post-recession pre-recovery era has created a rash of factions embroiled in a battle of words over how to fix the economy.
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Britain gives more power to Bank of England
By eliminating the Financial Services Authority, Britain gives the Bank of England far more precise control over the money supply.
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The cruise business, post-financial meltdown
Lavish cruise ships continue to be built, despite the fact that US consumer bankruptcies totaled more than 136,000 in May, 9 percent more than a year ago.
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Did your stocks tank in May? You're in good company.
May 2010 was the worst May for US stock markets in 70 years. Even star hedge fund managers lost out.
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Dow correction: How are you adapting?
After a steep drop yesterday, the Dow is officially in correction territory for 2010.
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The Dow average didn't tank because of one fat finger
The 1,000 point fall in the Dow average was caused by more than a fat finger mistake.
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Why Greek debt 'contagion' is roiling global stock prices
Investors are wracked by uncertainty. Might Greece still default on its debt? Might Germans pull back financial support? Which country might be next? The questions are unsettling stock prices.
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