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Obama "vampire" ads target Romney on economy (+video)

The President's re-election campaign is making a full-court press including TV ads, web video and media appearances.

Mitt Romney's five biggest assets as GOP nominee

Typically, an election with an incumbent president on the ballot is a referendum on him. But President Obama is trying to turn the election into a choice, saying in effect that America's problems will get much worse under the other guy. So what does Mitt Romney bring to the table? Here are five assets. 

Stocks fall, but Nasdaq sees 3000

The Nasdaq index briefly touched 3000 Wednesday for the first time in over a decade, but the stock market fell for the day. The Dow lost 53 points to close at 12952

Why some musicians are protesting this year’s Grammy Awards show

The Recording Academy has eliminated 31 categories of Grammy Awards, many of which are often won by minorities. A protest rally and alternative concert will be held on Sunday.

Is Mitt Romney really a job creator? What his Bain Capital record shows.

Mitt Romney is running for president on his business acumen, saying he knows what it takes to create jobs. He puts less emphasis on what he knows about eliminating jobs. Marion, Ind., has experienced both via Romney and Bain Capital.

Stocks jump in third straight day of gains

The Dow gained 140.88 points to close at 11,246.73 as hopes for progress on Greece's debts pushed stocks higher.

Stocks close slightly higher on earnings reports

The Dow closed up 4 points, and the S&P 500 gained 1 on Monday. The Nasdaq was down 11 points at the close.

Election 101: Nine facts about Mitt Romney and his White House bid

Mitt Romney has been groomed to run for president. He has the look and the political lineage. He’s been a governor, the quintessential training ground. And he’s essentially never stopped running since he conceded his first White House bid three years ago.

Stocks close higher as commodities gain

The Dow rose about 80 points, the S&P 500 rose about 11 points, and Nasdaq rose about 31 points. At closing, stocks were near session highs.

Donald Trump says he's worth more than Mitt Romney

Donald Trump told CNN Sunday he's worth more than the former Massachusetts governor and 2008 presidential contender. Donald Trump has not said whether he's running for president in 2012.

Quibids: Can you buy electronics for a penny? (No.)

Quibids, a popular online auction site, advertises prices starting at $0.01 for many items – but you buy your bids. Do these bid costs and shipping fees erase the apparent discounts?

Black Friday online deals? Log on Wednesday at midnight.

Black Friday deals in cyberspace won't wait for Friday. Online shoppers can find equally good prices just after midnight Wednesday.

Fuel-efficient cars offer great deals, depending on how you drive

Fuel-efficient cars carry verdant pros, and pricey cons.

Bloom Box: Frequently asked questions

Bloom Energy officially announces its Bloom Box Wednesday. What is 'the power plant in a box,' how does it work, and can it deliver on its clean-energy claims?

Bloom Box: What is it and how does it work?

A '60 Minutes' Bloom Box segment has many excited about the home power plant. Is it too good to be true?

Down times spark start-ups

Americans dealt pink slips chase new dreams, either by choice or default.

Mexico's punitive tariffs raise stakes on US trucking dispute

Mexico says it will place tariffs on 90 US agricultural and industrial products valued at $2.4 billion.

Wanted: a Prius for the delivery industry

At ‘AltWheels’ expo, inventors bring the hybrid mind-set to gas-guzzling shipping trucks.

Alternative vehicles get their day

Conservative critics blast Wall•E

To some, the computer-animated science fiction film, 'Wall•E,' is a cautionary tale about consumption. But to others it's left-wing, America-hating propaganda.

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Iraqi interpreter, rebuilding a life in America, enlists as a U.S. soldier

He's probably the first Iraqi interpreter to enlist, a US Army spokeswoman says.

Why printer ink is so expensive

Complex technology and staunch patent enforcement help keep ink prices high. Still, some low-cost alternatives can be found.