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Military Tobacco: The story behind our investigation

Jun 1, 2011
A few years ago I found myself standing inside a Coast Guard Exchange in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, waiting for a friend to buy a bottle of...

Military underprices tobacco more than law allows

Jun 1, 2011
Smoking and chewing tobacco use in the armed forces is widespread. Yet many military bases break the rules and sell tobacco at big discounts.

New York state nears deal to cap property tax

May 26, 2011
With among the highest property taxes in the country, New York aims to limit annual increases but also accommodate school districts.

Volkswagen returns to the U.S. to build cars

May 24, 2011
VW opens a $1 billion plant in Chattanooga, as it seeks to triple U.S. sales and outsell GM and Toyota globally.

News programs are still big draw for advertisers

May 19, 2011
News programs continue to lose viewers every year, but their low costs and attractiveness to ad sellers make them important to a network.

Networking site LinkedIn going public this week

May 17, 2011
It hasn't gotten the hype and attention its social media peers have, but the business networking site still boasts tens of millions of members.

Mastering the art of sucking up

Apr 22, 2011
Flattery can lead to success. But obvious flattery can be detrimental. Here's how you can master the art of brown-nosing.

Firms cash in on edible advertising

Apr 1, 2011
Ads are everywhere in grocery stores -- milk cartons, shopping carts, the floor. But now, new technology means you might start seeing ads on your food.

HP expected to post strong quarterly earnings

Feb 22, 2011
The company is under new leadership in Leo Apotheker, but some say he can't take all the credit.

An emotional attachment... to a brand.

Sep 15, 2010
United and Continental are merging their fleets to form the world's biggest airline. The new planes will keep United's name, but use Continental's logo. Some United loyalists are mad about the logo change. But why would consumers become so attached to a brand?