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Ex-Madoff computer programmers arrested
The FBI has arrested two former employees for Bernard Madoff's investment firm on charges they helped cover up his massive fraud. Full story | Video
Stressing safety to sell cars
In addition to saving lives, automakers have realized technology is also a major selling point. Full story
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Stocks close higher after upbeat earnings
Encouraging earnings news from major retailers and The Walt Disney Co. drew investors back into the stock market to cap a second big week of gains. The Dow average gained 73.
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Spoils of Madoff's feast on the auction block
Almost 200 items seized from Bernand Madoff's homes are being sold Saturday in New York, ranging from pens and stationery to decoy ducks and a Rolex dubbed the "prisoner watch."
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Obama tops Forbes world’s most powerful list
Power has been called many things.
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Ford: New police cruiser to replace Crown Vic
Ford Motor Co. said Friday it plans to sell a new police cruiser vehicle to replace its Crown Victoria "Police Interceptor" once the sedan is phased out of production in 2011.
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Review: Toyota Venza falls short
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Starbucks Via stirring discontent
Starbucks instant coffee was always going to be a tough sell. But judging from the coffee blogs, for some baristas the pressure to sell Via is unwelcome. Some customers are also finding the hard sell a bit exasperating, too.
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Craftsmanship sparks home renovation fad
Homeowners across the United States are recognizing the unique beauty of old homes and restoring them to their former glory.
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Housing’s long road back
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Workers may jump ship as economy improves
Layoffs, cuts in compensation and lack of opportunity are creating a disgruntled work force that's more likely to jump ship as soon as the economy rebounds, says research from the CEB.
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Deficit doubles for government pension insurer
The government-chartered company that insures the pensions of one in seven Americans said Friday that its deficit this year nearly doubled to $22 billion.
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A quick note about GDP
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Calculating the cost of care
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10 things not to say when firing an employee
Amid so much downsizing, it's risky and unnecessary for managers to let feelings confuse what ought to be a clean transaction when firing an employee.
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FedEx projects busier holiday peak
FedEx forecasts it will ship 13 million packages on Dec. 14, which it expects to be its busiest day this year, up more than 8 percent over last year
