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U.S. May Lift Offshore Drilling Ban Early (Aug-3, 15:45 EDT )-- The nation's top drilling regulator says the Obama administration hopes to lift a freeze on deepwater drilling well before its scheduled Nov. 30 expiration date.
Newtown Creek Is New York City’s Parallel to Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (Aug-3, 15:03 EDT )-- The slow fouling of Newtown Creek lacks the drama of the gulf spill, but its impact has been profound. Advocates are hoping for Superfund designation.
As German Exports Boom, So Does Employment (Aug-3, 14:57 EDT )-- Germany’s newfound status as a jobs machine stands in stark contrast to its image of only five years ago, when unemployment was above 13 percent.
Square Feet: In Michigan, a Bet on Clean Energy Begins to Take Shape (Aug-3, 14:56 EDT )-- Michigan has 17 new plants, either in production or being built to produce batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Auto Sales Rise, Helped By Credit, Promotions (Aug-3, 14:47 EDT )-- Most automakers posted higher U.S. sales last month, a sign that Americans are still willing to buy big-ticket items even though concerns linger about the economy and hiring. After a sluggish June, sales rose slightly at Detroit automakers General...
Ice-Pop Biz: Cool And Fresh, But Will It Be Hot? (Aug-3, 14:30 EDT )-- Friends Brian Sykora and Roger Horowitz create fruit ice pops inspired by the traditional Mexican frozen treat paletas. Though they're not making a living from it yet, the entrepreneurs are selling Pleasant Pops from a bicycle cart at a weekly farmers...
A Small Business for the College Graduate? (Aug-3, 14:14 EDT )-- Yes, times are tough. But does this really make sense?
How to Find Cheaper College Textbooks (Aug-3, 14:01 EDT )-- Textbook prices continue to rise, but there are numerous ways to cut costs by shopping online.
Chinese Carmaker Seals Deal For Volvo (Aug-3, 14:00 EDT )-- Michele Norris talks to Rebecca Lindland, director of automotive research at IHS Global Insight, about Chinese automaker Geely's purchase of Volvo.
Countrywide To Pay $600 Million Settlement (Aug-3, 14:00 EDT )-- Mortgage lender Countrywide has agreed to pay $600 million to settle shareholder lawsuits in the largest subprime-related shareholder settlement to date. Bank of America acquired the company in 2008.
Most Carmakers Reported Higher Sales in July (Aug-3, 13:50 EDT )-- All three Detroit automakers reported small increases, but Toyota said its sales fell 3.2 percent from July 2009.
Research In Motion Brings the Torch to AT&T (Aug-3, 13:45 EDT )-- Executives from Research in Motion and AT&T unveiled a new smartphone called the BlackBerry Torch.
Audio Pioneer Sidney Harman Buys Struggling Newsweek (Aug-3, 13:40 EDT )-- Sidney Harman, a 91-year-old audio pioneer, will be the new owner of Newsweek, The Washington Post Company announced after a two-and-a-half-month search.
Audit Finds Problems in Cattlemen’s Group Spending (Aug-3, 13:32 EDT )-- A cattle industry group improperly used marketing money, raised from ranchers and farmers, to support its lobbying arm, a review found.
Square Feet: Stew Leonard’s Abandons Plan to Enter Orange, Conn. (Aug-3, 13:20 EDT )-- The grocery chain bought land for a new store in 1996, and construction steel had already been delivered. But tenacious neighborhood opponents prevailed.
BP to Sell Colombian Unit for $1.9 Billion (Aug-3, 12:35 EDT )-- The deal is the latest effort in BP’s plan to sell up to $30 billion of assets to cover costs related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
BlackBerry Joins The Smart Crowd With New Phone And Software Overhaul (Aug-3, 11:36 EDT )-- With its new smart phone, called BlackBerry Torch, Research In Motion joins the rank of other phones by offering a full-featured web browser, an app market and built-in social apps.
The New Republic: How To Lower Unemployment (Aug-3, 06:43 EDT )-- Today, we have trillions of dollars of capital sitting on the sidelines earning almost no return, and millions of long-term unemployed workers who would be thrilled to receive a steady paycheck again. William Galston of The New Republic outlines three...
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