Mar 8, 2007

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Greenspan gives 1-in-3 odds on recession

by Scott Jagow

Mar 8, 2007

Ben Bernanke's had a pretty upbeat take on the economy — so is former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan stepping on his successor's toes with his gloomier-than-thou outlook? Chris Farrell says heck no.

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Unemployment of black men at 'crisis' level

by Hillary Wicai

Mar 8, 2007

Congress today looks at the employment situation facing African-American men. The statistics are daunting, and testimony is expected to point to education as both a culprit and a solution.

Which way to climate change?

by Sarah Gardner

Mar 8, 2007

Europe wants to reduce emissions 20 percent by 2020, but questions over how to get there — such as how poor countries will keep up or whether to include nuclear power — are fueling critics' flames.

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Police wanted, training optional

by Jeff Tyler

Mar 8, 2007

They're armed with guns and badges, but are they trained? Faced with shortages, some local police forces are taking advantage of grace periods that allow new officers to delay academy training — for up to two years in some states.

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Paulson walks fine line in China

by Scott Tong

Mar 8, 2007

Washington wants economic change in China and wants it now, but analysts say U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is playing it smart by taking the soft line.

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Climate pressure building in Europe

by Stephen Beard

Mar 8, 2007

Europe has taken the global lead in combating climate change, but the E.U. may have a hard time convincing other nations to sign on as it struggles with internal disagreements and early failures.

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Bush leaves for Latin America, minus cash

by Dan Grech

Mar 8, 2007

The purpose of President Bush's weeklong trip to Latin America is to focus on social development to reduce poverty there, but his proposed 2008 budget actually cuts aid to the region — a detail that hasn't gone unnoticed.

Time Warner settles AOL merger suit

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 8, 2007

Media giant Time Warner has agreed to a $144 million settlement in one of the last investor lawsuits stemming from its merger with AOL six years ago.

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