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Election 101: 11 questions about Rick Perry and his White House bid

The Texas governor made clear his intention to run for president with appearances in South Carolina and New Hampshire on Saturday and a planned trip to Iowa on Sunday.

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Stocks fall on worries over European stability

The Dow slipped 102 points to close at 12927 Monday as worrying news out of Europe sent US stocks sharply lower.
Gas prices, still climbing, are now just one thin dime from $4 a gallon

Gas prices jumped 5 cents a gallon last week on average, says AAA's Fuel Gauge Report, even as oil prices stabilized a bit. When gas prices reach $4 a gallon, motorists begin to change their habits.
$5 gas? Prices creep upward once again.

America could see $5 gas this year, as prices march toward $4 a gallon well before the annual summer spike. How much of the country could see $5 gas?
Strong manufacturing data boosts stocks

Stocks climbed Wednesday after strong manufacturing data and encouraging reports about the Greek debt crisis. The Dow rose 83 points to close at 12716.
Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs loses phone privileges

Prison officials said Monday that imprisoned polygamist leader Warren Jeffs loses phone privileges for 90 days as punishment for making calls that were put on speakerphone.
Gold prices: Could they hit $2,500 in 2012?

Gold prices have fallen in recent months and many analysts expect the correction to continue. But one analyst sees gold prices rallying next year.
Lubbock dust storm: 8,000 feet high rolls through Texas (VIDEO)

Lubbock dust storm: Dust kicked up by westerly breezes ahead of a strong cold front restricted visibility in Lubbock to about 5 miles all afternoon, said National Weather Service Lubbock meteorologist Matt Ziebell.
Post oil: In oil country, maverick Nissan Leaf driver gives up gas (VIDEO)

In his post-oil world, a Texan never buys gas for his all-electric Nissan Leaf – and still gets a thrill out of putting the pedal to the metal.
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Sex, race, and the Republican presidential campaign

Rick Perry is under fire for the racial slur that was the name of his family’s hunting camp. Meanwhile, all the GOP presidential candidates are being asked why they didn't stop the booing when a gay soldier raised "don't ask, don't tell" at their recent debate.
Stefan Karlsson
WTI might be misleading oil benchmark

The pricing of gasoline is based on a different index, so why do financial websites focus on the WTI?
Oil stocks up as battle rages on in Libya

Oil stocks are back up Tuesday, amid confusion about the situation in Tripoli. After falling yesterday, oil stocks rose today in Europe, and prices for benchmark oil for October delivery were up to nearly $86 in Paris in the afternoon.
Election 101: 11 questions about Rick Perry and his White House bid

The Texas governor made clear his intention to run for president with appearances in South Carolina and New Hampshire on Saturday and a planned trip to Iowa on Sunday.
Oil prices rise as traders mull demand prospects

Oil prices rose after the Fed's announcement on Tuesday that it would hold interest rates low for the next two years. Still, oil prices are down about $18 a barrel since July 22.
Crude oil prices fall 2 percent

Crude oil prices drop sharply amid rising worries about global economy. West Texas Intermediate crude oil falls to $84.93.
Oil futures falter on debt, storm concerns

Oil futures slipped 3 cents to $97.38 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude. In London, Brent oil futures fell 5 cents to $117.38.
Oil futures top $100 a barrel

Oil futures swayed by better outlook for US economy and Greek aid deal. It's the first time since early June that oil futures have breached the $100 level.
Oil stocks down, but oil prices plunge anyway

Oil stocks in the US saw a big drop. But traders, focused on the stalling economy and rising dollar, ignored the oil stocks report and sent oil prices to their lowest level since February.
Arizona fires begin to spread to New Mexico

The 640-square-mile Wallow Fire remains largely uncontained, and the plume of smoke is becoming a public health concern.
Oil stocks rise, oil prices fall

Oil stocks are climbing globally, which is sending oil and gasoline prices lower. One factor behind rise in oil stocks: a resurgent Iraq.
American anger at gas prices fueled by rising household energy costs

Americans are spending 12 percent of their disposable income on energy costs – up from 7.7 percent in 2002, a new study says. Gas prices are the biggest part of the equation.
Commodities plunge: good news for consumers

Commodities like oil, gold, and copper all fell this week. Silver led the plunge in commodities with a 28 percent decline.
Week ahead: new transparency at the Fed and a gusher of earnings

The Fed will hold its first-ever quarterly briefing, and new data will likely reveal sluggish economic growth for the first quarter
Oil hits 30-month high. Natural gas prices also rise.

Oil surges to its highest level since September 2008. Natural gas prices rise, too.
Oil prices fall for fourth day in a row

Oil prices drop in Europe and US in wake of concerns Japanese demand will drop. West Texas oil prices hover around $100.
Donald Marron
Oil prices: Why is West Texas out of whack with Brent?

Oil prices in the Midwest are far lower than in Europe. Why? Pipelines.