Eurozone Contracted in Second Quarter
Germany had some growth, while Portugal shrank 1.2 percent.
Economics
U.S. Export-Import Bank to Give $2 Billion Loan to South Africa for Green Energy
The 18-year loans target solar, wind and thermal energy.
Peregrine CEO Indicted for Lying to Regulators
Move follows botched suicide attempt, confession of bilking customers.
Relocating California Firms Becomes a Big Business
As companies flee taxes and regulations, the Golden State's neighbors make the transition as easy as possible
Standard Chartered Knuckling Under To U.S. Regulators
Despite strong support in the U.K., the bank is negotiating a settlement in America
Two More Cities Consider Seizing Mortgages
Sacramento and Elk Grove join the ranks of municipalities considering using eminent domain to grab delinquent home loans
Italy Public Debt Hits Record High, Deficit Up as Italy Blames Bailouts
Bailing out other EU members is costing Italy, according to its central bank
Read Our Complete August/September 2012 Issue!
Old-age entitlements vs. the safety net, how high-speed rail screws the poor, the student loan scam, and much more.
Watch: Paul Ryan's Speech in Support of TARP
"This bill offends my principles. But I'm going to vote for this bill in order to preserve my principles, in order to preserve this free enterprise system."
Google Accused of Avoiding Tax in New Zealand
The internet giant payed 6 million NZD in taxes in 2011 on 395 million NZD in earnings.
Layoffs Imminent If British Economy Does Not Improve
A new report indicates that many British businesses face a "make or break" moment.
Greek Economy Contracted in Second Quarter
Compared with last year's second quarter the economy shrank 6.2 percent.
America Was Not Built on Dirt Alone
It's not entirely clear why so many people feel the need to explain what America was built on.
Japans Economy Slowed in Second Quarter
GDP grew by 0.3 percent, down from one percent in the first quarter.
Classical Liberalism vs. Modern Liberalism
What's the best way to secure everyone's mastery over his or her own destiny?
Wherein The New York Times Decides Catholic Bishops Are Not Partisan Because It's Time to Tear Down Paul Ryan
The Times uses the word of Catholic bishops to target Paul Ryan after dismissing earlier concerns by bishops as partisan
9 on Trial Over Organ Sale For iPad in China
The accused allegedly helped a teenager sell his kidney.
Obama To Send Relief For Those Affected By Drought
Relief includes emergency loans and opening more federal land.
Congress Isn't Gridlocked—It's Just Totally Irresponsible
Congress has effectively stopped work on serious legislation until after the election.
Teens Hurt by Minimum Wage
Montana has hiked the floor on wages by 50 percent, killing entry-level jobs
Will Smith a Secret Tea Partier? Says "God Bless America" to France's Proposal to Tax Rich at 75 Percent
He'd pay anything to keep his country going, but it doesn't sound like he'd pay that
Manchester United IPO Debuts on New York Stock Exchange
Stock price has stayed at about $14 a share
Prosecutors: Biofuel Cheat Bought Patton Tank With EPA Credits
Received $41.7 million in fuel credits from the EPA for biofuel prosecutors allege he never made
China Is Winning the Race to Lose Billions on Solar Power
Cower, America, and consider China's $17.5 billion solar manufacturing debt. How can we compete with that?
Will Smith on France's Proposed 75 Percent Tax Rate on Rich: "God Bless America"
The actor said he'd "pay anything" he needs to pay to "keep my country going," but expressed shock at France's proposed rate on the rich
Obama Administration Preparing New Sanctions on Syria
Senior officials speaking on condition of anonymity revealed that the new sanctions are imminent.
Global Economy Will Continue to Shrink, Claims IEA
The International Energy Agency has cut its crude oil forecasts for 2012 and 2013.
Americans Not Sold on Solyndra
Only sixteen percent of voters think it was a good idea to provide loan guarantees to Solyndra.
Europe Begins To Compete
Crisis spurs revival in efforts to offer good products at good prices
Private Debt Is Crippling the Economy
There won't be a recovery until credit card and household debt levels come down.
SEC Drops Goldman Subprime Investigation
No longer looking into company's role in selling $1.3 billion of subprime mortgage securities.
Drought Worsening in Plains States
Land affected by "extreme" drought conditions increases by two percentage points.
