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WP: When jobless benefits turn to welfare

Millions of Americans have been forced to rely on unemployment payments for extended periods, and critics are taking aim.

Stocks rise a year after market hit bottom

A year after the stock market began its comeback from 12-year lows, investors are looking for the next big thing.

Bankers winning financial reform battle

As Congress inches toward a new set of rules to avert another global financial collapse, the score so far looks like Bankers 1, Consumers 0.

Toyota, U.S. officials probe runaway Prius

U.S. safety regulators and Toyota Motor Corp dispatched investigators to San Diego on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier.

How to stop your car when the throttle is stuck

A quick primer on what to do if you find yourself in a car that has accelerated unintentionally. Experts recommend practicing for an emergency.

The dark side of digital ‘love’

Despite many upbeat tales of online matchups or romantic reunions through Facebook or e-mail, there are plenty of cautionary tales. They don't have the high-profile, TMZ-appeal of Tiger Woods' case, but are more devastating to the victims.

112 best free downloads, sites and services

Want to correct Windows problems, make your PC or mobile phone more capable, and get things done faster online — all without opening your wallet? Check out these 112 incredibly useful, incredibly free downloads, sites, and services.

Video: ‘God Of War III’ is over-the-top fun

The game is bigger, more polished, and more thrilling then the previous games. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Chile quake moves city 10 feet

The violent temblor — the fifth most powerful quake ever measured — shifted other parts of South America as well, from the southern tip of the continent to northern Brazil.

Cisco says new router 12x faster than rivals'

Cisco Systems Inc, introduced a new router that it says will handle Internet traffic 12 times faster than rival products, as it looks to compete with rivals such as Juniper Networks Inc.

LifeLock settles with FTC for $12 million

Federal regulators said Tuesday that LifeLock has agreed to pay $12 million to settle charges the company made deceptive claims about its ability to protect customers from identity theft.

Budget squeeze sours jobs picture

Another big employer is hanging out the "Not Hiring" sign.

Cash for Clunkers: Better than we thought

The government's Cash for Clunkers program resulted in a far bigger boost to car sales than was previously estimated, even by the government, according to a new analysis by Maritz Research, an automotive market research company.

Some execs get 'pity' bonus

Maybe you missed your earnings target last year or your stock was crushed. But if you're a corporate executive, that might not necessarily prohibit you from earning a generous bonus.

Fears of a Greek bank run

In the middle of the 2001 debt crisis, Argentines stormed their nation's banks to get their money out. To stop the stampede, the government imposed controls that allowed them to take out only $250 at a time and limited withdrawals for overseas trips to $1,000.