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The life of an online professor
Aarti Shahani | May 15, 2013For the growing number of professors teaching Massive Open Online Courses, it means a lot of work, and sometimes stardom, too.
PODCAST: Retailers react to Bangladesh; oil companies raided in Europe
David Brancaccio | May 15, 2013A look at how new retail figures impact the economy. After last month's collapse at a garment factory, retailers around the world are responding in different ways. The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies. A Senate committee on governmental affairs looks at 380 ways “to make Washington more efficient.”
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Google speaks up on desktops and laptops
Queena Kim | May 15, 2013Google unveiled the next step in voice recognition technology today at its developers' conference. The race is on for computers to really understand us.
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Why Nielsen isn't watching the cord-cutters
Ben Johnson | May 15, 2013How cord-cutters are impacting TV ad revenue.
Retail makes modest gains
David Brancaccio | May 15, 2013A look at how new retail figures impact the economy.
World's largest flawless diamond up for auction
Gigi Douban | May 15, 2013Today, Christie's will auction off a rare 101 carat diamond that is expected to fetch $20 million to $30 million.
3 oil companies raided by European officials
Rob Young | May 15, 2013The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies.
Retailers around the world react to Bangladesh fire
Krissy Clark | May 15, 2013After last month's collapse at a garment factory, retailers around the world are responding in different ways.
Euro zone economies shrink for sixth straight quarter
Andrew Walker | May 15, 2013France is in recession, while Germany's economy has expanded.
What surprises will Google unveil at this year's I/O?
Ben Johnson | May 15, 2013Last year, Google introduced Project Glass. What will be next?
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