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Chinese zoo caught for disguising dog as lion

Aug 15, 2013
The "African lion" was caught...barking.

Why hummus is looking for some sports fans

Aug 14, 2013
One brand of hummus is hoping to appeal to more male consumers across the U.S.

Making art out of the housing crisis

Aug 14, 2013
A new art exhibit in Los Angeles looks at the history of housing in America and how our views on the home have changed over time.

The New York Times works around website outage

Aug 14, 2013
The Grey Lady's website went down for more than an hour today, leading to some creative workarounds.

Wall Street asks: Will JPMorgan admit wrongdoing?

Aug 9, 2013
Looking back at the week's business news, from the London Whale to President Obama's remarks on housing and the economy.

Matt Damon, 'Elysium' and White Flight

Aug 9, 2013
Don't go see "Elysium" without expecting a cinematic lesson in income inequality, racism and global poverty.

Detroit lost a million-dollar check

Aug 9, 2013
The bankrupt city received a check from the local school system, but it wasn't deposited because it was left inside a City Hall drawer.

How much caffeine is in that Starbucks cup?

Aug 8, 2013
Ranking coffee brands by caffeine amounts.

Detroit art sale: Museum ready to fight

Aug 8, 2013
The city of Detroit has brought in Christie's to appraise its art collection to help bail the city out of its $18 billion debt.

Unemployed Greek youth: 'We don't feel useful'

Aug 8, 2013
Greek unemployment as a whole is at a staggering 27.6 percent.
A man sits near the entrance of a Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) office in Athens on May 9, 2013, with graffiti on the wall reading 'terrorism is the search for a job.'
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