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Officials from the European Union sit down with OPEC representatives today to discuss ways to stabilize the world oil market. Alisa Roth reports.

A new Web site offers a clearinghouse of information for consumers concerned about the safety of nanotechnology. Janet Babin reports.

Personal finance expert Chris Farrell talks to host Scott Jagow about the economics behind proposals to raise the federal minimum wage.

China's millions of migrant workers are the target of China's latest effort to raise awareness about HIV/Aids. Today, on World Aids Day, the government launched a campaign to educate migrant workers about the disease. Ruth Kirchner reports from Beijing.

The world's second most populous country is marking World AIDS Day today by trying to raise awareness about the disease... with cell phones. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Credit card companies have begun to raise finance charges for unpaid balances. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at why.

A new application for the MRI brain scan has marketers hoping they can create more effective ads. Michael Blieden has more.

American trade officials and defense industry representatives are in India this week to encourage more trade with the growing nation. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Today is the official end of hurricane season. Ashley Milne-Tyte looks at how much this year's storms have cost.

The SEC is considering a rule change that would allow companies to use e-mail to send proxy statements to shareholders. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.