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House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff

The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1. More>>

Why did the man behind Windows jump ship, and who’s left to steer?

What does Steven Sinofsky's abrupt departure from Microsoft mean for Windows … and the way the company will compete with Apple and Google? More>>

Google Free Zone brings the Internet to feature phones for free

Google Free Zone enables feature phone users use mail, Web search and Google+ for free. Is it generosity at work, a savvy market grab, or both? More>>

How Apple's victory over Samsung will affect you

Digital Trends goes over the many ways Apple's $1 billion victory over Samsung could hurt Android users, and a few ways it could help. More>>

Why do McDonald's burgers look different from their advertisements?

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Mercedes, Ford, Nissan join forces on hydrogen fuel cell research
Car makers join forces for cleaner fuel studies
Daimler has announced it's formed an alliance with Ford and Nissan to help accelerate the development and eventual launch of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cars.More >>
The parent company of German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, has announced it's formed an alliance with Ford and Nissan to help accelerate the development and eventual launch of hydrogen fuel cell technology for cars.More >>
2014 Cadillac ELR preview: Guilt-free luxury upstages Chevy Volt
2014 Cadillac ELR preview
You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
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You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
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Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate
Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate
The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.More >>
The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.More >>
Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years
Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years
Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.More >>
Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.More >>
2013 green car buyers guide: Hybrids, diesels and plug-ins
2013 green car buyers guide
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.More >>
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.More >>
The most important new cars for 2013
The most important new cars for 2013
Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.More >>
Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.More >>
Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.More >>
If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.More >>
2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown
2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?More >>
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?More >>
Fancy a 9-speed gearbox for better gas mileage? Chrysler does
Fancy a 9-speed gearbox for better gas mileage? Chrysler does
Chrysler is developing a nine-speed automatic transmission as part of a way of creeping towards the 54.5mpg 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets.More >>
Chrysler is developing a nine-speed automatic transmission as part of a way of creeping towards the 54.5mpg 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets.More >>
Is 'Made In America' more important than 'Made By U.S. Company'?
Is 'Made In America' more important than 'Made By U.S. Company'?
When you're looking for a new ride, which is more important: the company that makes the car or the country where it's made?More >>
When you're looking for a new ride, which is more important: the company that makes the car or the country where it's made?More >>

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US jobless claims plunge to 298k, as layoffs slow
US jobless claims plunge to 298k, as layoffs slow
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled 23,000 last week to 298,000, nearly a six-year low that shows companies are laying off fewer workers.More >>
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled 23,000 last week to 298,000, nearly a six-year low that shows companies are laying off fewer workers.More >>
US economy grows at 3.6 percent rate in 3rd qtr.
US economy grows at 3.6 percent rate in 3rd qtr.
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.6 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest since early 2012. But nearly half the growth came from a buildup in business stockpiles, a trend that could reverse in the...More >>
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.6 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest since early 2012. But nearly half the growth came from a buildup in business stockpiles, a trend that could reverse in the current...More >>
UK government predicting surplus by decade's end
UK government predicting surplus by decade's end
British finance minister George Osborne painted a brighter economic picture for the U.K. economy, revising up his growth forecasts and even suggesting that the country could be running a budget surplus by the end...More >>
Austerity will remain in place in Britain for years to come, the government insisted Thursday even though the U.K. economy is growing faster than most of its peers.More >>
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged
The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate unchanged, even though the economic recovery remains weak in the 17 countries that use the euro currency.More >>
The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged on Thursday even though the economic recovery has slowed in the 17-country eurozone.More >>
Oil gains above $97 after US stockpiles drop
Oil gains above $97 after US stockpiles drop
Oil remained above $97 a barrel Thursday on lower U.S. stockpiles but concerns of oversupply in the Middle East capped gains.More >>
By PABLO GORONDI Associated Press The price of oil edged higher above $97 a barrel Thursday as investors reacted to a drop in U.S. stockpiles, but concerns of oversupply in the Middle East capped gains.More >>
Futures mixed as retailers are under pressure
Futures mixed as retailers are under pressure
Stock futures are mixed as telltale signs from retailers show how hesitant Americans are to spend money, at least in ways that they had before.More >>
Stock futures are mixed as telltale signs from retailers show how hesitant Americans are to spend money, at least in ways that they had before.More >>
Report: Arts, culture add $500B to nation's GDP
Report: Arts, culture add $500B to nation's GDP
Creative industries led by Hollywood account for about $504 billion, or at least 3.2 percent of U.S. goods and services, the government said in its first official measure of how the arts and culture affect the...More >>
Creative industries led by Hollywood account for about $504 billion, or at least 3.2 percent of U.S. goods and services, the government said in its first official measure of how the arts and culture affect the economy.More >>
Ratings agency Moody's upgrades Spanish outlook
Ratings agency Moody's upgrades Spanish outlook
Ratings agency Moody's has cited improvements in Spain's public finances and a reduction in private-sector debt.More >>
Ratings agency Moody's has cited improvements in Spain's public finances and a reduction in private-sector debt.More >>
Cyprus to start privatizing companies in 2 years
Cyprus to start privatizing companies in 2 years
The Cypriot government says the privatization of state-owned companies will start in two years, when the bailed-out country's economy is projected to start growing again.More >>
The Cypriot government says the privatization of state-owned companies will start in two years, when the bailed-out country's economy is projected to start growing again.More >>
NY train wreck could be case of highway hypnosis
NY train wreck could be case of highway hypnosis
It's sometimes called "highway hypnosis" or "white-line fever," and it's familiar to anyone who has ever driven long distances along a monotonous route.More >>
It's sometimes called highway hypnosis or white-line fever, and it's familiar to anyone who has driven long distances along a monotonous route.More >>

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