Venezuela assumes control of Spanish-owned bank - CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez's government assumed control of Venezuela's third-largest bank on Friday - making the state the largest player in the nation's banking system....

Shanghai plans own "Wall Street bull": report - Wall Street may be down on its luck, but China's growing business hub, Shanghai, plans to install its own version of the Street's famed charging bull statue, casting in metal its hopes to eventually rival New York.

About 10 firms submit bids for AIG Taiwan unit: reports - TAIPEI - About 10 global and Taiwan financial firms have submitted bids to buy troubled AIG's Taiwanese insurance unit, newspapers said on Saturday, in a deal that could fetch up to over $2 billion.

Malt-O-Meal recalls oatmeal made with dry milk - Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella.

Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy - Tropicana Las Vegas has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners.

Teck to sell 17 percent stake to China for C$1.74 billion - TORONTO - Teck Resources said on Friday it will sell a 17.2 percent equity stake to state-owned China Investment Corp in a deal that will help the Canadian miner pay down its debt while expanding China's portfolio of commodity investments.

Stanford clients sue insurance broker Willis Group - Several Mexican clients of Stanford Financial Group have sued insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd , contending it was a willing participant in a $7 billion fraud at the Texas-based investment company.

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Topless Coffee Shop Burns Down In Suspected Case Of Arson - The Grand View is no more.

Stop Talking Yourself Out of Change - Your instinct is to reject an overhaul--but change goes step-by-step.

FEMA May Use Foreclosed Homes As Hurricane Shelters - The idea, still in its early stages, could help limit the geographic dispersion of communities.

Why Your Coworkers Might Not Be the Problem - Fix yourself. That is, after all, the only person you can control.

Social Security Stimulus Payments Sent - If you didn't get your $250, here's what you should do.

Retirement Advice for Freelancers - Savings plans for the self-employed.

Will the Recession Inspire a Baby Bust? - Economic research suggests the slow economy may actually increase fertility.

Did Reagan Cause The 2008 Crisis? - Can we trace the roots of the 2008 financial crisis and housing bubble to 1982?

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Secrets to Surviving the Switch to Digital TV - June 12 is right around the corner. Are you ready for the switch?

What You Need to Know About the May Jobs Report - This is serious good news.

How Much Should You Invest in Stocks? - Despite steep losses in 2008, retirement experts continue to emphasize equities.

In Praise of Investing Mistakes - For blogger J.D. Roth, an early loss worked out for the best.

The Top 10 Housing Markets for the Next 10 Years - Home prices in these 10 cities will appreciate handsomely over the next decade.

Mortgage-Rate Jump Undercuts Refinancing Demand - The sharp rise in rates is making mortgage refinancing less attractive for many homeowners.