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Bill Gates says the wealthiest countries should not use austerity measures as an excuse to cut charitable funding. Play
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For $750K you can own The Volcano House on top of this once-active volcanic peak in the California desert.

Starbucks' chief executive officer Howard Schultz joined the exclusive $50 million-plus club in 2011.

Entrepreneurs like Tommy John's Tom Patterson are looking to take advantage of a growing market of increasingly fashion-conscious men. First stop: underwear.

Ford earns $20.2 billion, second biggest profit in company history, due to accounting gain, but quarterly operating results fall short of year-earlier results and forecasts.

U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace, slower than expected.

After dealing with a leukemia diagnosis and a layoff, the Mitchells are ready to take a much more conservative approach to their finances.

Critics say the popular funds are causing stocks to swing wildly together. Finding proof is another matter.

Ener1 says its operations, including at EnerDel, its car battery unit, will continue.

The President's effort to make natural gas a viable alternative to gasoline and diesel fuel in cars and trucks could change the fate of the ailing industry.

What the comedian's spoof says about super PACs and the candidates they support.

Obama gives a little more detail on his Buffett rule, but not enough to understand how it works.

NFL shifting from Reebok to Nike for jerseys and that means they're in short supply heading into Super Bowl.

The New York-Boston matchup keeps demand for tickets high, though Indianapolis location could limit those looking to travel to Feb. 5 game.

The current owner of President Obama's Chrysler 300C is asking $1 million for the car on eBay.

Hot girls and funny animals are, once again, the theme of upcoming Super Bowl ads. Who would have guessed?
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