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Margaret Thatcher's economic legacy

Stephen Beard | Apr 8, 2013
Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister, died Monday from a stroke at age 87.
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What is the best age for innovation?

Jeremy Hobson | Apr 8, 2013
Are you more innovative in your 20s or your 50s? Tom Agan, managing partner at innovation and brand consultancy Rivia, has come up with answer that might surprise you.

Portugal court throws austerity cuts for a loop

Alison Roberts | Apr 8, 2013
Portugal's economic future is in doubt this morning after the country's high court ruled that many of the government's bailout cuts are unconstitutional.

Original Mouseketeer Annette Funicello dead at 70

Kai Ryssdal | Apr 8, 2013
Annette Funicello was America's beach blanket sweetheart, and before that a Disney Mousketeer.
Posted In: Obits

How the DMCA protects printers' ink and other unintended consequences

David Brancaccio | Apr 8, 2013
As the digital age progresses, is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act moving with it? Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain explains the law and its upcoming tests.
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Why go through the Internet to watch TV on the go?

David Brancaccio | Apr 8, 2013
Instead of streaming movies and shows on your smartphone over Wi-Fi, why not watch them over the same transmitters that send signals to your television? Mobile TV may be the next key development for broadcasters.
Posted In: media, mobile, television

Beach fire pits spark battle between private interests and public land

Noel King | Apr 8, 2013
Southern Californians are known for their laid-back attitude. But a fight over beaches has split folks who own expensive beach front homes and beach-goers who gather around fire pits.

Will company profits reflect stock market records?

Sally Herships | Apr 8, 2013
First quarter earnings come out as the stock markets hit all-time highs. But investors could be more interested in what happens the rest of the year.
Posted In: Earnings, investments
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Guest workers remain sticking point in immigration debate

Nancy Marshall-Genzer | Apr 8, 2013
With Congress back, the immigration debate is likely to heat up. We take a look at the 'economic constituents' of the guest worker question.
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Beware the rise of the robo-grader

Sarah Gardner | Apr 5, 2013
EdX is launching a new free online service that grades papers and provides instant feedback on student essays.
Posted In: Education, teachers

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