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This may fall into the category of outlandish conspiracy theory or, given our recent history, no surprise whatsoever. But there's some chatter...

The Irish Singer Who Always Wears Sunglasses offers this solution for the illegal downloading of TV shows and movies: Somebody should start...

Some of the country's top economic thinkers have gathered in Atlanta to start the new year. They're trying to explain to each other what in the...

Good morning and Happy New Year. A few items to start the day (and year!):...

It's almost over. Heck, in some parts of the world, people have already kissed off 2009 and welcomed in 2010 with abundant joy. But I still have...

If you have a flexible spending account for health care, today may be the last day to spend the money or watch it disappear. And in fact, 2010...

In what world can someone quit their job and get paid millions of dollars in severance pay? I think you already know the answer....

Good morning. Here's what's caught my eye so far, on the last day of the year!...

If you want to understand why it's so difficult for Congress to pass meaningful financial regulation, look no further than an excellent article at...

We seem to be in an age where government regulators are pushing the boundaries of their duties, to put it politely. The latest example involves...