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The frauds rake in millions from the sick and elderly -- leaving them with nothing. This is a story about the little-known company that cashes the checks.
The meltdown Lehman files for bankruptcy. Merrill is bought by Bank of America. The Fed and major banks expand lending. Anxiety lingers.
Fed in AIG rescue - $85B loan Government response reaches dramatic new level: U.S. will take 80% stake in nation's largest insurer to prevent global financial chaos.
The ongoing protests and violence aren't just about the police killing of Sylville Smith. They are about years of inequity, high unemployment and oppression.
Bailout plan rejected - supporters scramble House leaders trade partisan words after historic financial rescue goes down in defeat.
Stagflation is back. Here's how to beat it The world is running short on energy, food, and water. The answer: a massive dose of technology.
President-elect Barack Obama has proposed a massive effort to modernize the nation's health care system by making all health records standardized and electronic.
Christiane Amanpour will officially replace Charlie Rose on PBS stations across the country. The move was made official at the public broadcaster's annual meeting on Tuesday. It has been in the ...
The iPhone is squeezing carriers, as Apple demands large subsidies for the smartphone. As a result, wireless companies are raising prices.
Identity fraud is on the rise, with a growing number of Americans being targeted by fraudsters, a new report finds.
The risk of redefining recession Pundits and even policy makers still cling to over-simplified definitions of recession. It's a dangerous misconception.