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For much of 2008, 'change' was the operative word

NEW YORK - All year long, the word was everywhere. It was something we could believe in. It was something that mattered. But by the end of 2008, it was not, most definitely, richly jingling in our pockets. The word was "change." It was what we craved, what we feared, what we endured. More »

AP study: $1.6B went to bailed-out bank execs

WASHINGTON - Banks that are getting taxpayer bailouts awarded their top executives nearly $1.6 billion in salaries, bonuses and other benefits last year, an Associated Press analysis reveals. More »

Former official pleased with NASCAR lawsuit settlement

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The former official who filed a $225 million racial discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit against NASCAR is very pleased with her settlement and looking forward to moving on, her attorney said last Friday. More »