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'Medical mafia' don pleads guilty
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:40:42 EST
A medical consultant accused of orchestrating a conspiracy among top Las Vegas doctors and lawyers to inflate personal injury settlements by many millions of dollars, has pleaded guilty to concealing knowledge of a felony, a charge known as misprision. The consultant, Howard Awand, 65, faces up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Stocks hover at 18-month highs
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:23:51 EST
Stocks ended little changed Friday, as investors welcomed a report that showed a surprise rise in retail sales, but showed caution as the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 lingered below 18-month highs.
Mortgage help: 170,000 get aid
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:19 EST
More than 170,000 troubled homeowners are breathing a lasting sigh of relief now that they've received permanent modifications under the Obama administration's foreclosure prevention program.
Good news for stocks is good for the $ - The Buzz
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:09:44 EST
The dollar has gotten stronger this year. Is that because the U.S. economy appears to be improving -- or in spite of it?
Apple sells 50,000 iPads in two hours
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:32:32 EST
Google knows your secrets
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:48 EST
When dealing with privacy, Google often finds itself walking a tightrope.
Inflation dove in line for Fed vice chair
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:56:22 EST
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen is the leading contender to be the next vice chairman of the central bank, a senior Obama administration official told CNN Friday.
$642 million to clean up Lehman
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:36:11 EST
Unraveling the biggest-ever U.S. bankruptcy case isn't cheap.
What killed Lehman
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:59:59 EST
Failings by Lehman Brothers executives and its auditor led to the bank collapse that unleashed the worst of the financial crisis, according to a report by a court-appointed investigator.
Ford shows off its new cop car
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:44:54 EST
The all-new Police Interceptor will hit the beat in 2011, replacing the Crown Victoria.
Hedge funds: They're back!
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:09:19 EST
After two incredibly turbulent years defined by high-profile blow-ups and staggering losses, the hedge fund industry appears to be expanding once again.
Big rivalry at annual geekfest
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:56 EST
Some nurses make more than doctors
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:42:17 EST
Despite the growing shortage of family doctors in the United States, medical centers last year offered higher salaries and incentives to specialist nurses than to primary care doctors, according to an annual survey of physicians' salaries.
GM dealer: 'I don't know what to expect'
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:50:14 EST
The 661 axed auto dealers General Motors is offering to reinstate aren't ready to pop the champagne just yet. They're still waiting to find out about the terms they'll have to meet to regain their franchises.
Apple iPad ruckus begins
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:38:44 EST
March Madness on the Web
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:38:21 EST
The NCAA is testing whether college hoops fans will want to watch old highlights online.
Reasons your cell service stinks
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:26:30 EST
Smartphone users blame congested airwaves for slow service. The truth is that many culprits cause problems for all wireless operators.
Pink Floyd wins download battle
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:04:50 EST
Pink Floyd won a legal battle Thursday against EMI that prevents the band's long-time record label from selling individual songs online.
Baby nukes in your backyard
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:09 EST
Long left for dead, the U.S. nuclear power industry appears poised for a comeback.
Trust science on climate change
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:08:23 EST
Those beating the global warming drum have sure taken a few lumps lately.
Google's privacy challenge
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:46 EST
When dealing with privacy, Google often finds itself walking a tightrope.
'Medical mafia' don pleads guilty
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:40:40 EST
A medical consultant accused of orchestrating a conspiracy among top Las Vegas doctors and lawyers to inflate personal injury settlements by many millions of dollars, has pleaded guilty to concealing knowledge of a felony, a charge known as misprision. The consultant, Howard Awand, 65, faces up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Stocks struggle near 18-month highs
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:53:15 EST
Stocks churned Friday afternoon, as investors welcomed a report that showed a surprise rise in retail sales, but showed caution as the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 hovered near 18-month highs.
$642 million to clean up Lehman -- and counting
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:36:07 EST
Unraveling the biggest-ever U.S. bankruptcy case isn't cheap.
Mortgage help: 170,000 get aid
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:10:47 EST
More than 170,000 troubled homeowners are breathing a lasting sigh of relief now that they've received permanent modifications under the Obama administration's foreclosure prevention program.
Good news for stocks is good for the $
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:53:42 EST
The dollar has gotten stronger this year. Is that because the U.S. economy appears to be improving -- or in spite of it?
What killed Lehman
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:59:55 EST
Failings by Lehman Brothers executives and its auditor led to the bank collapse that unleashed the worst of the financial crisis, according to a report by a court-appointed investigator.
Yellen in line for Fed No. 2
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:45:15 EST
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen is the leading contender to be the next vice chairman of the central bank, a senior Obama administration official told CNN Friday.
Hedge funds: They're back!
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:48:52 EST
After two incredibly turbulent years defined by high-profile blow-ups and staggering losses, the hedge fund industry appears to be expanding once again.
The three-figure kitchen makeover
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:55:48 EST
Living with an undersize, outdated kitchen? If so, a sledgehammer may feel like the only solution. But these days you're probably not up for spending the $50,000 or more -- maybe much more -- it would cost to demolish the space and build a new state-of-the-art room from scratch.
Warriors in the workplace
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:33:11 EST
John Suh wanted to make a good impression on his new mentor. Before their first meeting last November, the 26-year-old former Army officer came up with a clear outline for what he hoped to get out of the relationship and rehearsed what he would say when the time came. "I went in there with a plan," says Suh. "I knew this was an incredible chance to expand my network. It's not like I have any relatives or friends who are CEOs of giant media conglomerates."
Health care: Going from broken to broke
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:37:35 EST
A few nights ago in the historic Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis, Mo., President Obama reassured a crowd of Senator Claire McCaskill supporters that health-care reform wouldn't just be good for their health, it would be good for the health of the country: "I said at the beginning of this thing we would not do anything that adds to our deficit," he said to the clapping audience. "This plan does not do anything to add to this deficit. And that's how we should be operating."
Some nurses paid more than family doctors
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:31:12 EST
Despite the growing shortage of family doctors in the United States, medical centers last year offered higher salaries and incentives to specialist nurses than to primary care doctors, according to an annual survey of physicians' salaries.
Hunkering down for rising interest rates
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:15:24 EST
Question: I'm 65, retired and have about 50% of my portfolio in a bond index fund. I'm thinking of switching to a short-term bond fund. Do you think that's a good idea? --Judy, Flowery Branch, Georgia
Health care: Going from broken to broke
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:37:35 EST
A few nights ago in the historic Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis, Mo., President Obama reassured a crowd of Senator Claire McCaskill supporters that health-care reform wouldn't just be good for their health, it would be good for the health of the country: "I said at the beginning of this thing we would not do anything that adds to our deficit," he said to the clapping audience. "This plan does not do anything to add to this deficit. And that's how we should be operating."
Welcome to Detroit, Mr. Whitacre
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:02:11 EST
The honeymoon is officially over.
