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FDIC counts 171 'problem' banks
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says the number of "problem" banks has doubled to 171. Does that mean 171 bailouts are in the offing?
Fed offers another $800 billion for crisis
The Fed has said it will offer another $800 billion to assist in stopping the economic crisis. I forget — where is all this money from again?
Icelanders protest government's debt
Thousands of Icelanders are protesting against their government, which has incurred billions of dollars of debt. It's too bad they don't live in the U.S. We know how to live with debt.
Vick gets suspended sentence for dogfighting
Michael Vick, the ex-NFL quarterback, entered a plea deal on state dogfighting charges and got a suspended sentence. That howling you hear is NOT from his fans.
Russian analyst says U.S. will collapse
A Russian analyst says America's economic turmoil will fracture the nation into separate autonomous regions. And if anyone would know about the breakup of a country, it would be a Russian.
Lawyers stop Whoville in Louisville
Lousiville, Ky., has to scrap it plans for creating a Whoville this Christmas. Is it surprising that lawyers are behind this?
Clinton campaign still going
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is still in fundraising mode to pay off its debts. It should probably invest in real estate to get a good return — something on a waterfront. Whitewater, anyone?
More bailouts to come, administration says
Bush administration officials say the Treasury will probably bail out several more companies before the end of the president's term. It almost sounds like a song: "We've Only Just Begun to Bail."
Carmakers consider caravan of cars
Detroit automakers say times are tough and a caravan of cars to Washington just might bring the point home to Washington. Then again, it might only increase D.C. traffic — a little.
A-Rod to spend Thanksgiving with Madonna
Alex Rodriguez won't be spending turkey day with his kids, but he will be with Madonna and her kids. They all have so much to be thankful for.
Top earners taxed at 60 percent in UK
The highest income tax bracket in the United Kingdom is at 60 percent. Now there's an incentive to work harder.
Madonna's work eases her pain
Madonna says her upcoming divorce from director Guy Ritchie has saddened her but her work helps ease her sorrow. It's nice to have work like that.
Single urban dwellers happier than couples
Unmarried, unattached people living by themselves in a big city are often happier than married couples in suburbia. Sounds great, doesn't it?
Noise makers sentenced to Manilow listening
A municipal judge in Fort Upton, Colo., has sentenced a group of noise violators to listen to Barry Manilow recordings. "Copa Cabana" anybody?
Home builders seek bailout
Home builders are seeking a federal bailout. Why not? Everybody else is doing it.
