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What the e-book scandal means for Apple

Apple is under fire from the DOJ. So how will the next few months shake out for the tech giant? 

Can American manufacturing really be cornerstone of economic revival?

For decades, the US manufacturing sector has shriveled, but President Obama now envisions it as an engine of a revived US economy. The basis of his optimism may be hopes for 'advanced' manufacturing.

A blizzard in October? Major storm could bring foot of snow to eastern US.

The exact track of the storm is not yet clear, but snow, thunder, lightning, and downpours are all expected to be involved. Power outages could be a problem.

Could the massive West Coast blackout have been prevented?

Initial reports blame a utility worker doing maintenance near Yuma, Ariz., for triggering the massive blackout that affected residents across a large swath of southern California and Mexico.

IBM's Watson: Can a computer outsmart a Jeopardy! braniac?

IBM's Watson may school two of Jeopardy!'s top players, but does it represent a true advance in artificial intelligence?

Super Bowl 2011: My life with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl teams provide a baby boomer with a look back at how his experiences have intersected, however briefly, with them over the years. The Steelers and Packers will meet Sunday in Super Bowl XLV.

Another recession? Here's what indicators really say.

Two leading indicators point to continued growth, not recession.

How to predict a recession (or a double-dip)

Economists use two indicators to predict a recession; together, they have an almost perfect predictive track record. What are they telling us now?

Mushrooms used to make eco-friendly packaging

Mycobond, a composite material made from mushroom roots and agricultural waste, is grown around structures to create customized packaging.

Double-dip? Right now, it's hard to predict.

Taking into account several different economic indicators to predict whether another recession is on its way, we are seeing a very unusual scenario of strongly mixed signals.

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Robots set to overhaul service industry, jobs

In the next decade, robots will increasingly take over low-level jobs, experts say, displacing human employees.

Robots set to overhaul service industry, jobs

In the next decade, robots will increasingly take over low-level jobs, experts say, displacing human employees.