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Energy Voices
Top energy stories of 2012. What's your pick?

From the fracking revolution to the CAFE standards  to India's record blackout, 2012 had plenty of energy stories. Vote for your pick of top energy story for the year. 

Energy Voices
California moves to ease sky-high gas prices. How soon will they fall?

In the wake of record California gas prices, governor orders air-quality regulators to let refiners switch to winter-blend fuel. But how quickly California gas prices fall depends on a variety of refinery and pipeline issues. 

California gas prices just keep climbing

The price of gas in California reached an all-time high twice this weekend. The average price in the state is now $4.655 a gallon, almost a quarter more than the Hawaii, the state with the second-highest gas prices.

In Gear
Will California gas prices set records this weekend?

Experts predict that California's drivers will briefly see prices higher than the current all-time record of $4.61. When will gas prices go down?

Honda hybrid: Suit over mileage claims goes to court

Honda hybrid doesn't live up to mileage claims, says a woman suing in small claims court. She's urging other Honda hybrid owners to sue individually for $10,000 rather than accept $100 to $200 from a class-action settlement.

Honda hybrid lawsuit: Are new mileage labels misleading?

Honda hybrid promised 50 miles per gallon. But as batteries age, the true mileage drops. A new lawsuit argues that that makes Honda hybrid labels misleading?

Unemployment extension 101: Why now is a good time for temp jobs

New federal unemployment extension benefits removed penalties for many people working temp jobs. What are the hottest temp jobs? Do they offer medical? We answer your questions.

What to consider before converting to a Roth IRA

The benefits of converting to a Roth IRA are clearest for the wealthy. Many others should proceed with care.

The New Economy
Want to protest bank bailouts? Change banks.

A new website, Move Your Money, offers advice on moving accounts from huge banks to local ones.

Swine flu vaccine: Is it ethical to say no?

The government wants as many Americans as possible to get vaccinated against the swine flu. But what does that mean for people skeptical of the vaccine's safety and efficacy?

Public service is cool again

Peace Corps and others see ’60s-style interest from recent grads.

Smaller banks overlooked and in trouble

The federal government is focusing on America's largest banks, but many smaller banks – which are deeply entwined in local communities and crucial to recovery – are sliding toward possible failure.

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Meet up after work? No thanks, say many U.S. officemates

Friendships outside the office build teamwork and boost job security. But pitfalls can include gossip and alcohol.

To fix U.S. credit mess, timing is critical

Risks rise if the Federal Reserve and Treasury move too slow – or too fast.