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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Four job trends for 2013
With unemployment still high, many Americans are looking to find a job, change careers, or update their skills. Here are four trends for 2013 that can help you make smart career moves.
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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states
The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
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Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools
Maria Montessori stands in many ways as the mother of alternative education. The Italian physician and teacher invented a new kind of school, one with self-directed learning, classrooms with mixed age groups, and no grades. Now, on what would have been her 142 birthday, thousands of schools bear her name. These Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, many of which credit the free-flowing classes with teaching them to think differently and allowing them to change the world. Here are 10 of the most prominent.
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India: A Portrait, by Patrick French
Journalist Patrick French searches for the mechanics behind India's functioning, diverse democracy.
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In Pictures: Rupert Murdoch's empire
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New liberal parties aim to crack Russia's political monopoly
Two Russian political parties – one with a billionaire's backing and the other supported by well-known liberal leaders – is taking on United Russia's lock on power.
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Lady Gaga sued over wristband proceeds
Lady Gaga is being sued over the claim that wristband proceeds went towards Japan's earthquake relief efforts.
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NFL lockout: Beware clash of owners
NFL lockout shows signs of ending. But if NFL lockout isn't settled, it could be because of owner-vs.-owner issues.
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Opinion: Why Lagarde should be IMF chief: Women make better leaders, sans Weiner-like libido
Christine Lagarde is the right choice to replace Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the IMF, and not just because of her experience. Women are more effective communicators and aren't libido-led leaders, like Anthony Weiner.
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Facebook lawsuit: Zuckerberg says evidence is phony
In Facebook lawsuit, Mark Zuckerberg calls shenanigans on Paul Ceglia's evidence. Will this derail the Ceglia / Facebook lawsuit?
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Tax cap plan: Should New York tell its cities what to do?
New York's governor and Democratic leaders agree to cap local property taxes to 2 percent. But local taxpayers should decide that.
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Strauss-Kahn: Wealthy wife rides to his rescue
Dominique Strauss-Kahn's wife, Anne Sinclair, has posted her husband's $6 million bond. Where did Anne Sinclair, the Barbara Walters of France, get her wealth?
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Google Wallet turns phones into credit cards
Google Wallet, a mobile payments system, will launch on the Nexus S smartphone as soon as this summer.
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Two years after end of Great Recession, how are we doing?
The Great Recession officially ended in June 2009. That's apparent on Wall Street, less so on Main Street. But the economic recovery is gradually being felt in places like Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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Queen's visit to Ireland symbolizes more 'normal' relationship
Much is being made of the historic nature of Queen Elizabeth's trip to Ireland. Some say that obscures ties that have vastly improved in recent decades.
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Trade songs, photos, and cash through an iPhone 'bump'
With iPhone 'bump' technology, ING allows customers to exchange funds between authorized accounts.
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Royal wedding: So who owns the crown jewels?
Royal wedding puts spotlight on a family that has plenty of assets. But most of those on display during the royal wedding are owned by the government.
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China's super rich show doubt about country's economic future
Some 60 percent of China's wealthiest are thinking of leaving - and many have already put money away offshore.
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How wrong is Time's most influential people list?
Really wrong. Time has a strange definition of 'influence.'
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The first tea party movie? 'Atlas Shrugged' strikes a chord with activists.
The box-office results for 'Atlas Shrugged' show that cinematic clashes between self-made industrialists and government bureaucrats fit this moment in American history snugly, addressing tea party sentiments.
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Apple iPhone 5 gets September release date: report
iPhone 5 – the latest iteration of the popular Apple handset – could hit shelves in September, according to one news outlet. Here's what to expect from the Apple iPhone 5.
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In Swaziland, heavy crackdown beats back Egypt-inspired protests
Three days of protests took Swaziland – Africa's last absolute monarch – by surprise. Police and the Army fired tear gas and water cannons to control 1,000 protesting teachers and students.
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Nintendo 3DS review roundup
Nintendo 3DS hits store shelves this week. We take an early look at the reviews.
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iPhone 5 rumors already percolating
iPhone 5 – the next-generation Apple iPhone – may get NFC technology for credit card-like in-store payments.
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Charlie Sheen offered Two and A Half Men job back?
Charlie Sheen: sources close to Charlie Sheen say the actor has been offered his job back, but will fans ever see Sheen on Two and A Half Men after all that has happened?
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Top 5 on Forbes rich list? Bill, Warren ... and Carlos!
Forbes came out with its annual ranking of the world's richest people Thursday. This year's Top 5 billionaires made their money in software, luxury goods, investments, and telecommunications. But the No. 1 has pulled far ahead of his rivals. Here's how the Top 5 stack up:
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Carlos Slim: Poor nation billionaires high on Forbes rich list
Carlos Slim retained the top spot on the Forbes rich list for the second year in a row. The Mexican telecoms tycoon represents a growing trend of billionaires bubbling up from emerging markets worldwide. Over the past year, China doubled its number of billionaires, according to Forbes, and Moscow now has more billionaires than any other city. Of the 11 richest men in the world, the following five come from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia:
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Carl Icahn: market bear or savvy manager?
Carl Icahn says he's giving investors their money back in case the stock market implodes. But is Carl Icahn anxious about the stock market or just avoiding federal scrutiny?
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