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Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

From Bobby Valentine to Doug Williams, 10 sports figures ripe for a biography.
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Best Buy closings: steep cuts. More to come?

Best Buy closings involve 50 big-box stores, 400 jobs at headquarters, and probably thousands more retail layoffs. Best Buy closings are the steepest yet for troubled retailer.
Chevy Volt: Why is production being halted?

Even though expectations were high for the Chevy Volt this year, things aren’t looking all that electrifying for the vehicle right now. High gas prices might change that.
Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

From Bobby Valentine to Doug Williams, 10 sports figures ripe for a biography.
The way to really stop school bullying: student mentors

While most anti-bullying initiatives rely on teachers and counselors to serve as watchdogs, one strategy engages students themselves – peer mentoring. Take a look at Cloonan Middle School, where a former bully is now an A student.
Oil futures rebound, but losses for quarter loom

Oil futures gain 93 cents a barrel in US to close at $82.14. Brent crude oil futures rise to nearly $104 a barrel.
Why chambermaid's credibility is so germane in Strauss-Kahn case

In sexual assault cases, like the one against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, outcomes often hang on the credibility of the accusers, who usually must testify, say legal experts.
Green Economics
Improve quality of life downtown, reduce our carbon footprint

A possible move by a Connecticut-based UBS bank back to downtown New York City illustrates how a vibrant city life can attract people to live in the city center.
House arrest: What ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn can expect

House arrest offers major advantages over jail. But the confinement comes with a price – including, in Strauss-Kahn's case, a $200,000-a-month bill for his guards.
Hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam convicted of insider trading

Hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam was recorded getting inside information from hired experts. After the jury heard the wiretapped conversations, they convicted him of all 14 counts of insider trading and conspiracy.
Insider trading: Ex-Goldman director is charged

Insider trading charge brought against Rajat Gupta, a former Goldman Sachs board member.
What will US do with 15 Somali pirates after fatal hijacking?

In the past, the US has asked other nations, such as Kenya, to handle cases involving Somali pirates. But some expect a different strategy this time.
Joe Lieberman announces the end of his complex political career

Sen. Joseph 'Joe' Lieberman will not seek re-election. His retirement makes life easier for Democrats, who now have a better chance of hanging onto his seat.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/03
Hedge funds: Feds boost scrutiny

Hedge funds are at the center of a wide-ranging federal investigation, which included raids on three hedge funds Monday.
Insider trading probe results in FBI raid of 3 hedge funds

Insider trading: The FBI said in a statement that it had executed search warrants in the three states "in an ongoing investigation." Agency spokesmen said they could not comment further because the court documents are under seal.
Charities: Donations fall by record amount for top nonprofits

Charities' donations in 2009 fell 11 percent for the largest 400 US charitable groups.
Gallery: Election Photos of the Week 09/16-09/26
New York terror trial likely to revolve around confidential informant

The jury-selection process began Tuesday for four men accused of plotting to plant bombs outside a Bronx synagogue. The defense is likely to focus on the confidential informant in the case.
What could happen to JetBlue passenger who ticked off Steve Slater?

JetBlue flight attendant Steve Slater faces criminal charges for deploying the plane's emergency chute. But the passenger blamed for setting off his tirade could also face charges or fines.
Wall Street earnings are up, due to strong profit reports for Alcoa and CSX

Wall Street earnings are strong in the second quarter for US business giants Alcoa and CSX, helping the stock markets rise on Tuesday.
Russian spy case 'right out of a John le Carré novel'

The FBI arrested 11 people last week in a Russian spy case, according to court documents unsealed Monday. The alleged spies were on 'long-term deep-cover assignments,' the documents say.
Can Apple's iPad spur economic recovery?

Sales of Apple's iPad are strong. If they skyrocket, they may herald a faster-than-expected recovery.
Oil prices surge past $86 per barrel. How high can the costs go?

On Monday, oil prices reached a new high for the year – a sign of growing confidence that economic activity is recovering. But high prices could put a squeeze on the economy.
Letters to the Editor - Weekly Issue of March 22, 2010

Readers write in about labor, tunnels in Gaza, funding, and loud America.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about bullet trains, public housing, and Gaza.