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Leave Facebook's Eduardo Saverin aloneEduardo Saverin's timely renunciation of his American citizenship is no reason to keep him out of the US. People should be able to move where they want, when they want, for any reason.
Health-care mandate: Catholic leaders sue over birth controlHealth-care plan provision for employer-paid birth control riles Catholic schools, dioceses, and health-care providers. Negotiations with White House 'not encouraging.'
It's summer. Time for a California budget crisis.Like a movie franchise that keeps coming back, California's annual budget mess is the same story year after year.
Facebook stock falling again. What went wrong?Facebook stock fell 7 percent in early trading Tuesday, after an 11 percent fall Monday. In challenging market environment, selling IPO of Facebook stock is like 'trying to get a jumbo jet to take off in turbulent weather.'
OECD concerned that eurozone crisis could threaten world recoveryThe Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday the eurozone must get member nations with debt problems under control, so as to not pose problems for a less than robust world economic recovery.
Student loans: Pay them off, or invest elsewhere?Student loans at currently low interest rates should be paid off as quickly as possible, because there aren't many better investments out there. Student loans are question one in this week's mailbag.
- Facebook IPO dud: Is the future of public companies at risk?
In the wake of Facebook's poor stock market debut, is it time to start worrying about the future of publicly traded companies?
Jeep Wrangler recall: Are you eligible?Jeep Wrangler recall hit nearly 87,000 SUVs. Chrysler says a fire risk in the 2010 model brought on this Jeep Wrangler recall.
Big-screen blockbuster: Chinese conglomerate gobbles up AMC chainIn what some are calling a $2.6 billion prestige play, China's big fish Wanda is swallowing AMC to create the world's largest theater chain despite the steady decline in the US industry.
Do public opinion surveys work anymore?A new Pew study shows that less and less people are willing to respond to public opinion surveys. This increases the cost of reliable surveys and raises the question of whether the minority of respondents are representative of the population as a whole.
Stocks climb, breaking losing streakApple stock soared, helping propel major US stock indexes to gains after a solid week of losses. The Dow Jones rose 135 points to close at 12504.
Jeep Wranglers recalled for potential fire hazardJeep Wrangler models from 2010 are being recalled by Chrysler due to a flaw in the design of the skid plate that protects the transmission, which could ultimately result in a fire.The problem affects 67,872 vehicles.
Facebook stock falls 11 percent in second trading dayFacebook shares close down $4.20 in Monday trading. Facebook stock dropped so much Monday morning that 'circuit breakers' kicked in to restrict sell orders.
Explaining the bumpy stock marketUS stocks are being pushed lower by factors like uncertainly in Europe, and pulled higher by better jobs data and good news on the housing market. It can be hard to see from a day to day perspective.
Will Greek default really mean leaving the EU?German leaders have warned that if Greece cancels its austerity measures, Germany and others will stop funding the Greek budget deficit. That may not necessarily mean that Greece will be forced to exit the EU and reintroduce the drachma.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt files for bankruptcyHoughton Mifflin Harcourt, the book publishing giant, has filed for bankruptcy protection to eliminate $3.1 billion in debt. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt had been struggling with heavy debt for years.
Chicago Fed: US economy improvingThe Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index, a weighted index of 85 economic indicators, showed signs of improvement for the US economy.
Top 10 most expensive car repair mistakes Better built cars and an uncertain economy mean that Americans are holding onto their cars for longer than ever and are doing more of their own repairs. Nearly half of those who already do their own auto repairs say they are doing more of them themselves this year; 3 in 4 of those who rely on a mechanic say that economic conditions are making them more likely to attempt their own repairs, according to a recent survey by AutoMD.com. But there are mistakes that even the most seasoned do-it-yourselfers can make. Whether you like to go under the hood or take your vehicle to the shop, here are 10 expensive repair and maintenance mistakes to avoid:
Mitt Romney's skewed praise of Bill ClintonMitt Romney has been praising Bill Clinton even as he heaps scorn on Obama, trying to associate himself with someone more popular and court the white male vote. It might backfire.
France says 'oui' to euro bonds, but Germany says 'nein'German finance official says Berlin continues to oppose euro bonds, which would create debt backed jointly by European Union nations. EU members meet Wednesday in Brussels to discuss euro bonds and other growth-enhancing policies.
