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China manufacturing might help avoid crash
September 3, 2010China's manufacturing sector rebounded in August, calming some fears about the pace of that country's growth.
Jobs: 'Stopped firing, not yet hiring'
September 3, 2010The jobs picture still looks sour, but there could be light at the end of the tunnel.
Corporate cards for consumers?
September 3, 2010Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is worried that credit card issuers are making it too easy for consumers to get corporate cards, which are exempt from tougher new laws.
U.S. manufacturing activity grows
September 3, 2010Manufacturing activity expanded in August for the 13th straight month, said an industry report released Monday.
Broke schools turn to volunteers
September 3, 2010As state and local funding for education dries up, schools around the nation are asking their communities to help them maintain their services and programming.
Back-to-school checklist: Whiter teeth & tattoos
September 3, 2010Shopping for back-to-school "basics" used to mean T-shirts, jeans, socks and some notebooks. This year, parents added a few other things with one item that really stands out: tattoos.
Strongest jobs recovery in decades. Seriously
September 3, 2010A jobless recovery? Hardly.
Jobless claims decline, but not enough
September 3, 2010The number of first-time filers for unemployment insurance fell for a second straight week last week, but the level suggests that the labor market remains sluggish.
Americans in the dark about energy use
September 3, 2010Americans aren't known for their energy-thrift ways. Maybe that's because they have little idea as to how much energy things use.
Harrisburg, Penn., defaulting on its bonds
September 3, 2010The capital city Pennsylvania is broke and will be skipping this month's multi-million dollar bond payment.
