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Obama vs. Reagan: A tale of two recoveries

Faced with a strong jobs report Friday, Republicans tried out a new rhetorical message: This isn't a disaster, but Ronald Reagan could have done better.... More

Stocks edge lower amid Greece jitters

U.S. stocks fell at Monday's open, as investors anxiously await a Greek government decision on budget cuts that are key to securing a second bailout and avoiding default.... More

Goldman's Blankfein endorses same-sex marriage

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein has recorded a commercial endorsing the right to same-sex marriage, becoming one of the highest profile corporate executives to weigh in on the controversial campaign.... More

House bill bans welfare spendng at strip clubs

If welfare recipients want to dole out the dollar bills at a strip club, they'd better make sure it's not government money ... at least if a bill in Congress becomes law.... More

Stocks: All eyes on Greece

U.S. stocks were set for a weak open Monday, as investors anxiously await Greek government leaders to reach an agreement on more budget cuts that are key to securing a second bailout and avoiding default in Greece.... More

Chrysler is king of the Super Bowl spots

Once again, Chrysler's Super Bowl ad won the hearts and minds of football fans, this time with a little help from Clint Eastwood and, of course, Detroit.... More

Ford calls foul on Chevy Super Bowl ad

Ford Motor Co. has sent General Motors a letter officially objecting to a Chevrolet truck ad that ran during Sunday night's Super Bowl.... More

Stocks: Let the good times roll?

Stocks surged last week to their highest levels in years, but there are few key economic reports slated for the week ahead to sustain the rally.... More

Disney employees now allowed to grow beards

Mickey Mouse can finally grow that soul patch he's always wanted. Until now, Disney parks and resort employees had been prohibited from growing beards and goatees. Starting Friday they may do so, so long as they're a quarter-inch or shorter.... More

Beat stress for less

This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.... More