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Fed minutes suggest new bond-buying plan is likely

Fed minutes suggest new bond-buying plan is likely
By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve may be preparing to take further steps to stimulate an economy that remains too weak to reduce high unemployment. Minutes of the Fed's Oct. 23-24 policy meeting released Wednesday suggest that it might unveil a

Sentencing near in police beating of disabled man

Sentencing near in police beating of disabled man
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSAssociated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Defense lawyers say a former Spokane police officer should not spend any time in prison for using excessive force against a mentally disabled janitor who died after being arrested on suspicion of stealing money from an ATM. Public

Despite what they say, voters favor local taxes

Despite what they say, voters favor local taxes
By HANNAH DREIERAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - When it comes to new taxes, voters tend to say government should ask for money from somebody else, like the rich. But that doesn't always hold true, especially on the local level. During last week's elections, voters across the

Despite what they say, voters favor local taxes

Despite what they say, voters favor local taxes
By HANNAH DREIERAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - When it comes to new taxes, voters tend to say government should ask for money from somebody else, like the rich. But that doesn't always hold true, especially on the local level. During last week's elections, voters across the

Pinterest separates personal, business accounts

Pinterest separates personal, business accounts
NEW YORK (AP) - Pinterest is allowing small businesses and corporations to create official accounts, a move that could be an early step toward profitability. Pinterest Inc. burst onto the tech scene last year, appealing to designers, wedding planners, chefs and anyone else who likes to collect and

Census: New gauge shows high of 49.7M poor in US

Census: New gauge shows high of 49.7M poor in US
By HOPE YENAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The ranks of America's poor edged up last year to a high of 49.7 million, based on a new census measure that takes into account medical costs and work-related expenses. The numbers released Wednesday by the Census Bureau are part of a newly

Breastfeeding Doll: Will This Be On Your Daughter's Christmas List?

Breastfeeding Doll: Will This Be On Your Daughter's Christmas List?
KHQ.COM - Most little girls love playing house and pretending to be a mommy to their baby dolls. Today, shopping for the perfect doll can be overwhelming as their are dolls that crawl, talk, cry, snore, eat and even need a diaper change but a new doll on the shelves is causing a

Facebook jumps on biggest lock-up expiration day

Facebook jumps on biggest lock-up expiration day
By BARBARA ORTUTAYAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook's stock is up more than 7 percent despite expectations that it would fall because more than 850 million additional shares in the company are being freed up for sale. Shares of Facebook Inc. are up $1.48, or 7.5 percent, at $21.

How to save with energy-efficient home improvements

How to save with energy-efficient home improvements
By Linda McMaken

How to save with energy-efficient home improvements

How to save with energy-efficient home improvements
By Linda McMaken