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Bernanke: Fed wrestles with size of aid program
October 15, 2010 8:24 AM
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the central bank is prepared to take steps to rejuvenate the economy through the purchase of Treasury bonds but is wrestling with how big the program should be. Bernanke also says the Fed could use its communications powers to prevent the United States... more » -
'Catastrophic explosion'? No sign of balloonists
October 1, 2010 8:57 AM
Two American balloonists who disappeared in rough weather over the Adriatic Sea during a race likely were either struck by lightning or are waiting to be rescued in their life raft, according to a team member. U.S. and Croatian search and rescue teams on Thursday joined an expanded Italian... more » -
Roethlisberger investigation recordings released
June 9, 2010 11:13 AM
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released more than 50 audio and video recordings from its investigation of suspended Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger was accused of sexually assaulting a college student during a late night of partying in the small Georgia town of Milledgeville on March 5.... more » -
Fed boss sees no rush to boost rates
October 9, 2009 9:00 AM
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sent a fresh signal yesterday that he's in no rush to reverse course and start boosting interest rates. The Fed's key bank lending rate is now at a record low near zero and will probably stay there for an "extended period," Bernanke said in a... more » -
For many, economic recovery still feels far off
September 14, 2009 11:50 AM
Sally Ly feels like she did everything right. The 29-year-old went to college at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., living frugally and using student loans that she figured would more than pay for themselves down the road. Two years ago, Ly decided to leave the private... more »
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