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U.S. Growth Slows
Friday, July 30, 2010U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter to a 2.4% annual rate. Business investment was strong, but imports were a big drag and consumers contributed less.
Chicago Projects Record Budget Shortfall
Friday, July 30, 2010The city is projecting a $654.7 million deficit in its proposed budget for 2011, the largest shortfall in its history, as the recession continues to hit city and state finances nationwide.
Bernanke's Portfolio Rebounded in '09
Friday, July 30, 2010Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke made up last year for losses suffered in his personal portfolio in 2008—thanks, in part, to the stock market recovery he helped bring about.
Immigration Fight Reaches Native-Born
Friday, July 30, 2010The immigration debate is reviving the explosive idea of denying citizenship to children born on U.S. soil if their parents are in the country illegally.
Congress Passes Lean Airline Safety Bill
Friday, July 30, 2010U.S. legislators, deadlocked over a comprehensive airline-safety bill, have compromised on a slimmed-down measure to enhance pilot training and airline safety.
Obama Declares Auto Bailout a Success
Friday, July 30, 2010The president said last year's $60 billion rescue of GM and Chrysler saved an estimated one million jobs.
Celebrating a Giant Oil Spill
Friday, July 30, 2010In Taft, Calif., the nation's largest oil spill on record—it hit in 1910—is about to get a grand celebration.
National Opera Considers Merger
Friday, July 30, 2010The Washington National Opera, facing financial challenges, is exploring a possible merger with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
2010: Worst Movie Year Ever?
Friday, July 30, 2010Coming soon to a theater near you: absolutely nothing you want to see. Joe Queenan on the state of Hollywood.
American Ballet Theater to Visit Cuba
Thursday, July 29, 2010American Ballet Theater will travel to Cuba to dance in the International Ballet Festival of Havana, which honors of the Cuban-born dancer Alicia Alonso, who danced with ABT in the 1940s.
Massachusetts Weighs Bet on Casinos
Thursday, July 29, 2010Massachusetts legislators were locked in negotiations over casino gambling legislation. But the talks centered not on whether to have gambling, but rather on what kind.