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NBA's King James Seeks His Next Court (Jun-30, 09:25 EDT )-- LeBron James will be a free agent when he wakes up on Thursday. As dominating as he is on the court for the Cleveland Cavaliers, he hasn't been able to singlehandedly lift them to an NBA title. What he's lacked is a stellar wingman.
Stocks Edge Up in Early Trading (Jun-30, 09:20 EDT )-- Private jobs creation in June was disappointing, adding more doubt to hopes that consumer would lead an economic recovery.
In U.S. Bailout of A.I.G., Forgiveness for Big Banks (Jun-30, 09:14 EDT )-- Documents indicate that federal regulators ignored recommendations to force banks that did business with A.I.G. to accept losses on the deals.
Boeing to Acquire a Defense Company for $775 Million (Jun-30, 09:00 EDT )-- The aircraft maker will buy Argon ST to expand its capabilities in warfare and intelligence gathering.
Ford Plans to Repay $4 Billion in Debt (Jun-30, 09:00 EDT )-- The automaker said it planned to strengthen its balance sheet by using cash instead of stock to pay down debt owed to a health care trust for union retirees.
Ex-AIG Chief Says He Was Truthful About Losses (Jun-30, 08:55 EDT )-- A former CEO of American International Group Inc. says he told the truth about the company's losses while defending its compensation plan. Joseph Cassano, who led AIG from 2002 to 2008, is expected to tell a special panel that he did "my very best" to...
Mad Dash To Beat Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline (Jun-30, 08:49 EDT )-- Wednesday is the last day for home buyers to close escrow if they want to get the $8,000 tax credit. But a national Realtors group says as many as 180,000 people may not make it because of various delays. Now there’s a bill working its way through...
Into the Great Green Beyond (Jun-30, 08:20 EDT )-- At the end of an eco-conscious life, there is a final choice a person can make to limit his or her impact on the planet: a green funeral.
Report: Private Jobs Up Just 13,000 In June (Jun-30, 07:47 EDT )-- Private employers added far fewer jobs than expected in June, payroll company ADP said. That's well short of the 60,000 economists forecast and may be a precursor to a weak jobs report from the Labor Department on Friday.
German Unemployment Down for 12th Straight Month (Jun-30, 07:22 EDT )-- However, concerns about the economic outlook for 2011 cast doubt over whether joblessness could fall much further.
Another Recession, or a Long, Slow Recovery? (Jun-30, 07:09 EDT )-- The labor market is recovering and will continue to do so, but slowly, an economist writes.
Celgene to Buy Abraxis in $2.9 Billion Deal (Jun-30, 07:00 EDT )-- Celgene Corporation, the biopharmaceutical company, said Wednesday that it would buy Abraxis BioScience in a cash and stock deal that values the company at $2.9 billion.
E.C.B. Auction Provides Reassurance on Banks (Jun-30, 06:14 EDT )-- Europe's financial institutions sought far less money from the European Central Bank on Wednesday than many analysts had expected.
The Problem With Unreported Income (Jun-30, 06:00 EDT )-- Good luck trying to sell your company for what you think it's worth.
Small Stores See Google as Ally in E-Book Market (Jun-30, 03:30 EDT )-- Google may soon become the primary source of e-books on the Web sites of hundreds of independent booksellers.
Democrats Make Final Push On Financial Overhaul (Jun-30, 03:00 EDT )-- Democrats have been struggling to round up the 60 votes they'll need to push the financial regulations bill over the finish line. They agreed to some changes in the bill Tuesday in order to win some Republicans' votes.
Google Tries To Save Internet License In China (Jun-30, 03:00 EDT )-- Faced with the prospect of losing its Internet license in China, Google has announced it will no longer automatically redirect Chinese users to its unfiltered site in Hong Kong. Instead, Chinese users will have to click a tab on the Google site if they...
Colorado Town Divided Over Uranium Mine (Jun-30, 03:00 EDT )-- The White House is pushing nuclear energy, but is fighting a huge perception problem -- especially when it comes to mining the uranium needed to fuel the power plants. Just getting the uranium out of the ground to fuel nuclear reactors is creating a...
Look In The Sky: It's A Bird. It's A Plane. It's A Car? (Jun-30, 03:00 EDT )-- A company based in Massachusetts has created what its calls a "street legal airplane." The Terrafugia is a flying car. It has received approval from the FAA to be classified as a "light sport aircraft." Pilots can choose to fly it as a plane -- or...
Hurricane Alex Hinders Gulf Cleanup Crews (Jun-29, 23:00 EDT )-- Strong winds from Hurricane Alex are whipping up waves in the Gulf of Mexico and sending more oil toward the shoreline. In Port Fourchon, La., crews say they recently finished cleaning up a beach only to have it dirtied again by more oil.
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