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- Sukhoi superjet: A belly crash during test flight
Sukhoi superjet crash: The new Russian aircraft made a belly landing during a flight to test its landing gear system. The Sukhoi superjet 100 is a medium-range $35 million aircraft.
- Beware the Fed taper? Not quite.
Investors should not race to dump their stocks every time Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks, Brown says.
- Royal baby born: Birth could give £243M boost to UK economy.
Royal baby born: The royal baby's birth should give a brief, sizable economic boost to the United Kingdom, analysts say. With a royal baby born, the lasting winners will be brands that the new parents purchase.
- 2014 Audi Q7: A roomy, elegant crossover
The 2014 Audi Q7 is a luxury SUV packed with extensive safety features, like a lane-departure warning system and a blind spot warning system, and huge cabin space. It doesn't provide much off-road ability, but it should satisfy most — if not all — consumers looking for a luxury ride.
- How to travel on the cheap
Should you fly, drive, or take a train to your destination? Hamm breaks down your options.
- What does Detroit's bankruptcy mean for other cities?
Rueben walks readers through Detroit's bankruptcy, analyzing how it happened, what is next for Detroit, and how this will affect other financially struggling cities.
- Detroit: The bankruptcy of America's social contract
Detroit's bankruptcy is indicative of not only a failure of political negotiations but also the increasing income disparity in America. In Detroit, wealthier Americans have been able to write off the poor for years, Reich says.
- Texas roller coaster death: German firm to investigate
German roller coaster manufacturer sends officials to inspect ride involved in woman's death at Six Flags in Texas. Company official says he's sure roller coaster's safety bar wasn't broken, despite woman's plunge in Texas.
- Break big goals into small parts
Big goals, like writing a novel or running a marathon, can seem daunting. Breaking them down into several, more manageable goals is an effective way to get them done.
- Why GM workers are studying Tesla
As GM's CEO sees it, Elon Musk and Tesla have the potential to disrupt the automotive business model and change the face of the industry. So he's set up a team to study Tesla.
- Cars are getting greener. What about roads?
There's been a huge improvement in the fuel efficiency and pollution controls of automobiles over the past few decades. What if roads could help further by swallowing up cars' pollutants?
- Grocery shopping online: Can it replace trips to the store?
The website mySupermarket.com compares the prices of groceries online and works to reduce shipping costs. But a limited selection means grocery store runs aren't a things of the past just yet.
- Five great deals on patio furniture
The best time to buy outdoor furniture is usually August or September, but not everyone wants to wait until the summer ends to enjoy a cool evening relaxing on the deck.
- Stocks held back by tech sector
Stocks fell Friday led by a slump in technology stocks. Microsoft fell the most in more than four years after the company wrote off nearly $1 billion on its new tablet computer and reported declining revenue for its Windows operating system.
- Google Nexus, Amazon Kindle Fire: Best prices are coming soon
The Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire will both likely drop to their lowest prices yet as both companies seek to release newer, updated models of their tablets. Hold off on buying a new tablet for a little longer to see the best prices on the Nexus and the Kindle.
- Do low-income taxpayers cheat?
Not as much as critics of the Affordable Care Act think, Gleckman says. Allegations of widespread tax fraud by low-income Americans are exaggerated.
- 2014 Ford Fusion: Sleeker, more efficient than ever
The redesigned 2014 Ford Fusion is one of the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient mid-size sedan on the market right now, Halvorson says.
- Back-to-school shopping? Do it the frugal way.
Buying your children school supplies can quickly get expensive. Hamm offers six essential tips for saving money through the process.
- Wrong house demolished: Homeowners billed, condemned house still there
Wrong house demolished: A Texas contractor skipped past a condemned house to demolish the three-bedroom home next door – and then billed for the demolition.
- General Motors is taking a leaf out of Tesla's book
General Motors is watching electric automaker Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk very closely. After being bailed out of financial crisis, a reemerging General Motors must prove that, like Tesla, it too can push innovation, Ingram says.