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NBA players union ousts executive directorNBA players vote unanimously to dismiss Billy Hunter after 17 years as union head. Action follows a critical review of Hunter's leadership of the NBA union.
Presidents' Day sales: Look for new deals throughout the weekendPresidents' Day sales have already begun on a wide array of items, including mattresses, home goods, and clothing. But keep an eye out for more Presidents' Day sales to be announced throughout the weekend.
Five auto parts you should buy online Here are five parts that the experts at AutoPartsWarehouse.com say make the most sense to buy online:
Nissan Leaf hits the 50K mark, becomes world's most popular electric carNissan Leaf has become the highest-selling electric car of all time, moving 50,000 units across Japan, Europe, and the US. High customer satisfaction ratings, in part, are driving the Nissan Leaf's success.
BMW recall: 570,000 cars have faulty connectorBMW recalls 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 late-model cars in US and Canada for faulty battery cable connector. Vehicles can lose electrical power unexpectedly, causing engine stall.
Shorter mortgage or lower monthly bills?For new homeowners, the decision between a shorter-term mortgage and a longer one with much lower monthly bills is a tough call. Use non-financial elements of your personal life to determine which is best for you.
Stocks rise as S&P 500 extends streakStocks closed higher on Wall Street Friday with the Standard & Poor's 500 ending the week nearly two points higher. Investors have piled into stocks at the beginning of the year after lawmakers reached a last-minute deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff."
Spending cuts: five reasons allowing sequestration is bad policySpending cuts will begin to automatically take effect in two weeks, Harris writes, and allowing the sequester's automatic spending cuts to happen would be terrible policy.
PS4 announcement would mean plummeting PS3 pricesSony is expected to unveil the PlayStation 4 next week, which means prices on its predecessor, the PlayStation 3, could fall as much as 64 percent.
Guns, healthcare, and the meaning of a decent societyGun control, healthcare, and countless other issues inevitably require us to define what we mean by a decent society, Reich writes.
Industrial production down in JanuaryIndustrial production fell 0.10 percent in January, according to the latest read from the Federal Reserve.
Why welfare, food stamps, and other programs often discourage workFood stamps, welfare, Medicaid and other tax and transfer systems can sometimes penalize people for earning that extra dollar of income, Steuerle writes.
Barnes & Noble: Nook losses worse than beforeBarnes & Noble shares fell Thursday after losses from its Nook e-reader business were expected to be larger in 2013 than last year. Barnes & Noble has invested heavily in the Nook business, which faces tough competition from tablets like the iPad Mini, Kindle, and Google's Nexus.
Tiffany sues Costco: A ring by any other name?Tiffany sues Costco over sales of engagement rings, claiming Costco falsely labeled its diamond rings as Tiffany rings, deceiving customers and damaging the Tiffany brand.
Stricken Carnival cruise ship nears Mobile, AlabamaAs the damaged Carnival cruise ship limped towards the Alabama coast, passengers talked about the overwhelming stench and described the trip as hellish.
Stocks waver as Europe's economy slowsStocks ended roughly where they started Thursday as European economic woes eclipsed a promising US jobs report. After a strong start, stocks have drifted sideways over the previous week with few major events to sway investors.
The balanced budget amendment's $300 billion errorThe Senate Republicans balanced budget amendment contains a striking error, Marron writes.
American-US Airways $11 billion merger: What's in it for travelersAnalysts say there could be a modest rise in airfares after the American-US Airways merger, but service and amenities should improve, and the industry is still very competitive.
Warren Buffett: Heinz ketchup company to be bought by Buffet firmBerkshire Hathaway is dipping into the ketchup business as part of a $23.3 billion deal to buy the Heinz ketchup company. Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffett's investment firm, teamed up with 3G Capital to buy Heinz in the food industry's largest deal ever.
Valentine's Day: Is dating at work a good idea?Valentine's Day may have some people looking for love in the office. That can be a good thing, but it comes with huge risks. Here are some guidelines for pursuing a workplace romance this Valentine's Day.
