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Third Bank of the United States?

Chris Farrell | Oct 7, 2008
From economist Ed Yardeni:...
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Finally, a living room to die for

Caitlan Carroll | Oct 31, 2008
If you're looking to entertain the life out of your guests, why not buy a couch made from a coffin? Caitlan Carroll has this story on a new furniture business in Southern California.
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Don't give the house to a scammer

Alisa Roth | Oct 24, 2008
In a world of questionable mortgage lenders and credit gone wrong, who can you trust to help you out of a foreclosure? Alisa Roth tells us stories of scammers that troubled homeowners should be careful to avoid.
Posted In: Housing
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Many mortgage borrowers upside-down

Nancy Marshall-Genzer | Oct 31, 2008
About 20% of American mortgage borrowers are upside-down, meaning they owe more than their homes are now valued. Nancy Marshall Genzer looks at which states are most affected.
Posted In: Housing
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S. Africa debates control of elephants

Gretchen Wilson | Aug 28, 2008
Inside South Africa's nature reserves, herds of elephants are growing. So the government's come up with a new plan -- with an eye toward the bottom line. Gretchen Wilson reports.
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Dow closes up nearly 900 points

Richard Core | Oct 28, 2008
Consumer confidence hits an all-time low and today's Dow reacts by ... hitting the second-highest point gain ever. Analysts contacted by the...
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Virgin considering a three-way deal

Megan Williams | Oct 30, 2008
Virgin is considering possible three-way deal between itself, BMI and Luftansa. Virgin could get local flights in the U.K. and also form an alliance with Luftansa for international flights. Megan Williams reports.
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Defaults threaten public transit systems

Steve Henn | Oct 30, 2008
DC's Metro transit system could default on a complicated deal and wind up owing foreign bankers $43 million. AIG guaranteed the deal and others like it, leaving at least 31 public services facing defaults too. Steve Henn reports.
Posted In: Economy
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This financial crisis is getting spooky

Mitchell Hartman | Oct 30, 2008
The sense of dread in the financial world is no treat, but it'll be a main theme among the tricks played during tomorrow's Halloween festivities. Mitchell Hartman reports on people spooked by the economic crisis who are dressing the part.
Posted In: Economy, Wall Street
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Dressing up for the crisis

Richard Core | Oct 30, 2008
On today's Marketplace, Mitchell Hartman reports on how Halloween revelers are seizing on the financial crisis for their costume and party themes...

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