Spy satellites have spotted signs that North Korea may be preparing to transport another long-range missile to a test launch site, South Korean officials said Saturday, as the U.S. defense secretary issued his harshest warning to the North since its recent…

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For decades, the credit card has symbolized the American way of life, but this recession may force both the symbol and the reality to change. Spooked by plunging home prices and mounting job losses, consumers have cut back on credit card use, pumping less…

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It was nice of President Obama to say, in a three-paragraph statement issued by his press secretary, that, in the wake of India’s recent election, “He looks forward to continuing to work with the Indian government to enhance the warm partnership between our…

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If we have the Great Depression to thank for inventions such as the Twinkie, Monopoly and the photocopier, this recession may be remembered for inspiring a biodegradable shower mat, a tie that holds iPods and a gadget that breaks the vacuum seals of jars….

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Congratulations: You’ve graduated from college. Now for a real-world test: finding health insurance. Unless you have a job with health insurance lined up, you need to get your own coverage. Most group health policies cover dependents up to age 23, 24 or 25 as…

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Title: Chief executive officer Company: Conceptus Inc., Mountain View, maker of the Essure birth control procedure Q: Your Web site describes Essure as a minimally invasive and permanent birth control insert that helps develop a scar-tissue barrier to block…

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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. bankruptcy judge overseeing Chrysler LLC’s bankruptcy case said on Friday he would issue an opinion “sometime on Monday” on the automaker’s proposed sale of most assets to a new company run by Italy’s Fiat SpA.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged Europe and China to step up their involvement in rebuilding Afghanistan, saying Saturday that America alone cannot put the conflict-ridden nation back on its feet while mired in a fight against the Taliban. Gates said…

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Countrywide Financial placed itself at the epicenter of the housing crisis by making far too many risky loans to homeowners who ultimately couldn’t afford them. Those missteps cost CEO Angelo Mozilo his job when the lender was taken over by Bank of America a…

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Andy Pettitte pitched five scoreless innings before leaving with a stiff back in the sixth, and the New York Yankees ended the Cleveland Indians’ season-high, four-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory Friday night. Jorge Posada had two hits in his return to…

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