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Public backlash threatens Greece bailout deal

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'We have fantastic homes' in Pontiac

The rehabilitation of the properties and the sales were subsidized by a federal fund program.

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Justice lawyer wants BP spill documents public

But the companies involved in the oil spill are worried about their trade secrets going public.

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Is Obama plan to reinvigorate manufacturing just political?

Some economists suggest that boosting the service sector might do more for the economy for now.

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U.S. stymied in attempt to prosecute Swiss bank

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Briefcase

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Businesses doing Good Works

Companies and organizations making charitable donations or gifts in kind to help others.

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FBI releases background check of Steve Jobs

FBI background interviews of some people who knew Apple co-founder Steve Jobs reveal a man driven by power and alienating some of the people who worked with him.

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Kodak to stop making digital cameras

The company says it plans to phase out the product lines during the first half of this year.

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Unemployment claims drop to near four-year low

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Greece's leaders strike deal to avoid default

The agreement is one of two critical steps Greece must take to receive a $170 billion bailout.

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First nuclear reactors in decades get license OK

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Briefcase

Yesterday at 3:17 PM

States, banks reach $25B foreclosure settlement

It's the biggest settlement involving a single industry since a 1998 multistate tobacco deal. Under the agreement, five major banks — Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Ally Financial — will reduce loans for nearly 1 million households.

Yesterday at 1:29 PM

Unemployment applications near 4-year low

The four-week average for applications falls to 366,250, below the mark that generally signals hiring is strong enough to lower the unemployment rate.

Yesterday at 1:01 PM

Kodak to stop making cameras

The inventor of Brownie and Instamatic cameras says its consumer business will focus instead on photo printing and inkjet printers.