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Happy #FedValentines Day!

Feb 10, 2012
The favorite holiday of economists and business journalists.

Protests against Apple in N.Y.C. call for 'ethical iPhone'

Feb 9, 2012
There's been a lot in the press lately about working conditions in Apple factories in China. Apparently, we're worried about it -- but only a little bit.

Consumer borrowing rises again

Feb 7, 2012
A borrowing consumer is a confident consumer. But it's not all good news.

Las Vegas to open a Mob Museum

Feb 3, 2012
Set to open on Feb. 14, the new attraction will feature cool mafia things like John Gotti's suit and machine gun simulators.

Woman wins small claims suit against Honda

Feb 2, 2012
A Los Angeles woman sued the carmaker for saying that the Civic hybrid she bought could get 50 miles per gallon of gas, when the most she got was 42. She won $10,000 in court.
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Stephen Colbert's super PAC raises $1 million

Jan 31, 2012
The "Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow" super PAC filed with the Federal Election Commission today.

The Obama push?

Jan 27, 2012
Barack Obama's rendition of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" has boosted sales for the 1972 hit.