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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes

Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
Man Asian Literary Prize: the nominees for 2012

Check out the five nominees on the short list for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.
Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks

Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
4 ways Congress can help American businesses

The US unemployment hovers around 8.2 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is struggling to remain above 12,000. The message is clear: This recovery from the Great Recession is still fragile. Legislators should focus their attention on these four straightforward policy changes to help American commerce.
College rankings: Which countries have the best education systems?

A new higher education ranking focuses on evaluating quality by countries as a whole, rather than specific academic institutions. Here are some of the findings:

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Emerging markets vs. Japanese investors: Guess who's more aggressive

Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific have investors who are more conservative than those in Japan and other developed Asian nations. The big problem for emerging markets: Investors are not planning ahead enough.
As China's prosperity grows, so do its trash piles

In cities across China, trash scavengers are more prevalent than recycling trucks. Low environmental awareness has led to mounting trash woes in major urban areas.
Middle East hiring freeze stings the Philippines

As part of a preemptive move to avoid major protests, Saudi rulers have tried to tackle domestic unemployment by trimming the number of foreign workers in the country where more than 1.3 million Filipinos live and work.
Bond market crumbling? No, world still hopeful on US debt deal.

Bond market debacle seems unlikely, many foreign officials say. But bond market could see loss of America's Triple A rating if there are no big budget cuts long term.
In Pictures: Wendi Deng Murdoch's glamorous life
Wendi Deng saves Rupert Murdoch from foam pie (VIDEO)

Wendi Deng, the wife of Rupert Murdoch, stopped a protester from hitting Murdoch with a pie in Tuesday's parliamentary hearing. Wendi Deng has emerged as a viral web star.
Debt worries loom, but stocks move up

Debt problems in US, Europe don't stop investors from buying up stocks. But analysts warn debt woes remain markets' primary concern.
Rupert Murdoch: His empire under attack, a media potentate stumbles

The tawdry depths of the phone hacking scandal surrounding Rupert Murdoch's media empire have shocked the UK public and exposed the heights of his political influence.
In Pictures: Rupert Murdoch's empire
Jiang Zemin: China's censors clean up ex-leader online search

Jiang Zemin is the former president of China. Wednesday saw an uptick in web searches about Jiang Zemin, after rumors about his health began circulating online.
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Wen spreads China's billions in Europe but can't buy goodwill

On tour through Europe, which ended today in Germany, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao inked deals worth billions, but also faced questions on human rights abuses.
Is China set to roar in commodities trading?

Although a huge buyer of commodities, Chinese futures markets don't set prices. London, New York, and Chicago do. A new Hong Kong exchange aims to challenge them.
Greece bailout hopes lift Asian markets

Greece bailout talks involve a second rescue package roughly the size of the first. But Greece bailout could be delayed until July.
Money's getting tighter in China, Hong Kong

China's seeing a slowdown in lending, property sales are falling in Hong Kong
If Canada's so strong, why isn't it buying more US goods?

US-Canada trade is back to prerecession levels. But the real growth in US – and Canadian – exports is coming from elsewhere.
Sony hackers: Yet another network intrusion

Sony hackers keep coming as the company detects another intrusion. With a target on its back, what can the company to keep Sony hackers out?
Stock markets take a battering

Stock markets in Asia, Europe fall sharply after US stock markets plunge and Greek debt worries rise. Futures point to rebound in the US.
Stock prices up globally, but on low volume

Stock prices mostly rise on world markets. Germany, France, and several Asian markets see stock prices go up. But markets in US, Britain closed due to holidays.
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Stock prices fall sharply in Asia

Stock prices slide more than 1 percent in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Investors expect stock prices to go lower, analyst says.
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Stocks end higher as LinkedIn soars on debut

The Dow rose about 45 points, and LinkedIn traded at more than $100 early in the afternoon but fell before closing
Shipping companies: Europe investigates price fixing

Shipping companies were visited Monday by European Commission officials looking for evidence of price fixing. US exporters, importers with similar complaints against the shipping companies are watching closely.
Hong Kong housing prices up 5 percent in a month

The price of Hong Kong residential properties in March was 25 percent higher than a year ago. Could it be – a bubble?